Troopers clash with DPS over traffic quotas in Houston area
Houston AP report details two state troopers Don Bender and Jeff Shipley moved from New Caney to The Woodlands after challenging alleged quotas for commercial vehicle stops and drunken driving arrests. Internal probe found mixed views on quotas with officials saying goals may exist but quotas require evidence.
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Donald Dickson
Texas State Troopers Association
Texas
Dickson
United Way Odessa Calls for Grants Applications
Symonette said grants target agencies creating original programs not just strengthening existing ones. Applications must detail structure credibility and stability. Volunteers will meet qualified agencies to discuss goals. Proposals due by 4 p.m. May 14 at 128 E Second St Odessa. United Way will announce recipients in early June.
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Andrews man dies in mud pit collapse
Arnaldo Villaneuva, 30, of Andrews, an employee of Grimmett Brothers Inc., was crushed when the walls of a mud pit he was digging gave way and submerged him into water and mud off Clabberhill Road in southwest Andrews County. Firefighters and deputies worked 2 1/2 hours to recover the body, pronounced dead at the scene by Justice of the Peace Cindy Arnold.
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Justice of the Peace
Cindy Arnold
Older Americans honored with awards by Carmel Perez Snyder
Five Permian Basin residents aged 60 and over will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at noon at Chaparral Center on Midland College campus. The event, tied to Older Americans Month, honors community contributions and features entertainment from Casa de Amigos, Spring City, and Midland Senior Center groups with a $2 charge.
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N. Garfield St
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Spring City
BLOTTER: Local crimes and incidents reported
A 1 year old boy was slapped in the face in the 500 block of Douglas Drive about 5 p m Sunday. A 19 year old Odessa man is in the Ector County Jail Monday on a theft charge. Bond for Steven Allen Loving, 9403 Bedford Road, was set at 2 000 dollars. A 40 year old Odessa registered sex offender was charged with failing to register a change of address. Gregory Mark Levitz was arrested for burglary of a habitation with intent to sexual assault and moved without notifying police under sex offender laws. Warrant served at Ector County Jail, bond 10 000 on burglary. Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle: A 40 year old Odessa man valued at 6 dollars, Geo Metro stolen from 2600 block of East Eighth See between 9 and 11 40 p m Saturday. A woman reported another theft from noon to 3 p m Saturday from 4100 East 42nd Street. A pickup truck stolen from 2500 block of Pal dees between 1 30 p m and 9 45 a m Sunday. Westwood area theft reported from 2200 block of ? in progress.
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Texas eight liner fights drag on as courts weigh fate
State and common law guide DPS gambling enforcement despite an attorney general opinion. Officials argue eight liners remain illegal when players win cash prizes by chance, while some claim legality and call for legislative action. A task force was to meet today but session postponed.
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Rugeley
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Texas
Caskey
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Cinco de Mayo events celebrate heritage in Odessa venues
The Hispanic Heritage of Odessa and HEB Stores host all day Cinco de Mayo mini shows with historical dialogue by Conchita Brito and America Serrano, performances by Memo Ramirez and Christy Perez, and dance by Rebecca Guerrero. Locations include HEB, Nations Bank, City lobby, ECISD, Music City Mall, banks, schools, and diners from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Texas Fo
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N. Grant Ave
City of Odessa
Seventh Street
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Milo’s
Music City Mall
Medical Community Credit Union
Free anxiety disorder screening at Samaritan Center West Texas
Samaritan Counseling Center of West Texas offers free anxiety disorder screenings from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday at 10008 WCR 116 near the airport. National Anxiety Screening Day involves over 1,500 U.S. facilities with last year’s participants over 40,000 showing symptoms like excessive worry and sleep issues. Participants view a video take a written test and speak with a counselor. Call 563-4144 for information.
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West Texas
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United States
Daily Cross Sword puzzle notes and puzzle site link
The Odessa American references a daily Cross Word style puzzle by Wayne Robert Williams and notes access to prior Skowline puzzles on its interactive site www.case.
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Robert Wiliams
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