Milestone: Melendez earns bachelor’s in sociology with teaching resolve
Claudia Espinoza’s mother Melendez, once an Odessa bus driver with limited English, persisted through college hurdles. She enrolled at Odessa College in 2001, earned an associate degree, then, with her daughter’s urging, completed a bachelor’s in sociology at University of Texas Permian Basin. She aims to aid families facing addiction and advocate Latino women’s education.
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West Texas school case sees venue dispute and trial doubts
In Ward County the venue for John Paul Hernandez's trial remains unresolved as defense and prosecution flag concerns about a fair proceeding. Hernandez, ex principal at Pyote's West Texas State School, faces multiple felony charges for alleged sexual offenses involving youths. Meanwhile, Dolin and Brookins risk further court actions as hearings slip and counsel arrangements falter amid a statewide school abuse scandal and subsequent reforms.
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Driver crashes then home catches fire in Rock Island
Justin Hill 42 rear ended by turning into a oncoming car and minutes later his Rock Island home burned. His wife left a unattended stove as firefighters battled the rural central Tennessee blaze. Hill was treated and released but cited for failure to yield.
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Mourners honor slain Philadelphia officer in rain
Hundreds of mourners braved the rain to bid farewell to Sgt. Stephen Liczbinski, a 12 year veteran killed in the line of duty. A horse drawn caisson carried his casket from police headquarters to the Cathedral Basilica for a funeral Mass. One suspect in the bank robbery was killed afterward.
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