Morton Act Bill Signing Expands Open File Discovery
Gov. Perry joined Michael Morton and lawmakers to sign Senate Bill 1611 the Michael Morton Act expanding open file discovery in criminal cases. The measure requires the state to disclose all evidence that could negate guilt or reduce punishment and to share mitigating information with the defense or court. The bill aligns Texas practice with west Texas prosecutors and follows Morton’s exoneration after DNA testing in 2011. Emma Petty Odessa correspondent notes the event at the capitol with Sen. Rodney Ellis and Rep. Tryon Lewis among speakers.
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Texas House approves charter school expansion plan
The Texas House approved a charter school expansion bill 105 to 34 as legislators moved to widen public school choices. The measure would gradually increase the charter cap to a maximum of 275, with 10 new charters next year, while maintaining current system oversight and awaiting conference committee reconciliation.
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Community Calendar Note Highlights Local Events
A roundup lists events around the Basin including UT Permian Basin Mini Career Camp for Ector ISD AVID students at Mesa Building 2110 with lunch provided, Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans free legal clinic at American Legion Post 430 from 9 to noon, and the Juliet Society meeting at The Shrimp Boat with officer installation. A health conference at CDA Church 7 30 p m Spanish session features Dr Orlando Gaitan on temple care.
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Odessa Death Notices List For May 15 2013
Two Odessa residents die on May 15 2013. Bobbie Jane Reed 71 homemaker and LDS member, husband Ronney Reed. Guadalupe Alvarado Valdez 83 worked in farming, extensive survivors listed across Texas and Mexico. Memorials pending in San ford Colorado and Ojinaga Chihuahua Mexico. Arrangements by Hubbard Kelly and Acres West Funeral Chapels.
Odessa Man David Morton dies at 64 years old
David Michael Morton 64 of Odessa Texas died May 13 2013 He was born October 23 1948 in Oakdale California He married Elisa Meade in San Antonio on June 22 1971 He served 18 years in the US Air Force with tours in Germany Turkey and Edwards AFB He lived in the Permian Basin worked at several local companies and volunteered with AmVets in Odessa A memorial service will be held May 19 2013 at 3 30 PM at AmVets 300 East VFW Lane Odessa Texas A burial is planned May 30 2013 at Fort Sam Houston San Antonio Funeral arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home.
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Henry Williams Williams services set in Odessa Coleman
Henry Williams 84 of Coleman and former Odessa resident died May 9 2013 at Holiday Hill Nursing Home Coleman Graveside services will be 4:00 p.m. May 18 2013 at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa Arrangements are with Stevens Funeral Home Coleman He was born January 27 1929 in Olney Texas served in the Marine Corps and married Mary Louise Smith in EuNice New Mexico Survivors include two sons Gregory Williams and Freddy Williams five grandchildren and a great grandchild The family thanks Holiday Hill staff for care and invites online guestbook at wwwa living memorials com
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Odessa Man Billy James 82 Dies After Brief Illness
Billy Mack James, 82, of Odessa, died May 16 2013 at Medical Center Hospital after a brief illness. Born July 15 1930 in Guymon Oklahoma he moved to Odessa in 1957 and retired from General Tire and Rubber. He was a charter member and deacon at Mission Dorado Baptist Church. Survived by wife Sally James of Odessa two daughters Cindy Sommerville Big Spring and Karen James Waxahachie a son David James Kaufman brother Gary James Orange five grandchildren two great grandchildren and many friends. Memorial service at Mission Dorado Baptist Church May 18 at 11:00 a.m. Graveside private Sunset Memorial. In lieu of flowers donate to Mission Dorado Baptist Church Building Fund or Gideons.
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