Odessa native Kerry Wallum wins big at WorldFest Houston
Odessan Kerry Wallum, a Odessa High graduate, won a Platinum prize at WorldFest Houston for his short film 3rd Degree. The Texas-shot movie stars Odessans Luciano Holguin Wally Holguin and Carlos Holguin and was praised as top in its category by WorldFest chair Hunter Todd. Wallum called the win a moment he will remember and a boost for his film.
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WHAT'S WORLDFEST? A festival with record entries
Wallum says WORLD FEST has more entries than Sundance Cannes and Toronto combined. He notes that 3rd Degree won its top category prize and boosts the film’s stature. Discussion with production companies and investors follows, as the team advances multiple projects.
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3rd Degree film by Wallum and Stothand wins WorldFest prize
Kerry Wallum, actor, director, producer and longtime stuntman, produced the thriller with director Jeff Stothand. The film portrays a drug cartel near the Texas Mexico border and won the top prize in the WorldFest short film category.
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Big Spring man dies in one vehicle rollover near Andrews
A 34 year old Big Spring man, Gary Dewayne Bradbury, was killed in a one vehicle rollover four miles north of Andrews Friday morning. He was driving a 2005 International truck on U S Highway 385 when he veered left then right before entering an eastside barrow ditch and the truck began rolling. He was trapped inside the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene per the DPS report.
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Tornado hits Permian Basin with no injuries reported
Severe weather swept across the Permian Basin with a tornado in Martin County causing no reported damages. Forecaster Lora Mueller cited a NWS damage survey planned along the path. Hail damaged car windows in Gaines County and large hail pummeled Terrell Lea.
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Final arguments in 1996 murder case appeal heard in Lubbock
Lamb County prosecutors argue the issues raised by Jesus Ramirez and Alberto Sifuentes are minor and seek no new trials. Defense contends trials were tainted by false testimony and a flawed investigation. Judge Marvin Marshall will pass recommendations to state Judge Felix Klein and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
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