Houston Floods Highlight Growth and Drainage Failures
Houston faces worsening floods as 1700 miles of channels struggle with more extreme downpours. AP analysis shows repeat flood losses exceed $3 billion since 1998, with development and paving accelerating runoff. FEMA notes escalating costs and risk amid zoning-less growth and weak drainage codes.
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Suspect Arrested in Houston Child Stabbing Death
A man believed to be Lajuan Calhoun, 31, was arrested on the southeast side of Houston and turned over to police homicide investigators in connection with the fatal stabbing of 11 year old Josue Flores as he walked home from Marshall Middle School. Witnesses reported screams as the boy struggled with a man before he died at a hospital. The district added extra police near the area while authorities review charging documents and details of the case. Calhoun has prior Harris County convictions for terroristic threats and related offenses dating back to 2012.
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Rollover wreck reported on Highway 191
A man was hospitalized after his pickup rolled over on westbound Highway 191 near Billy Hext Road and East Loop 338 in Odessa. Dispatchers reported a rollover at 4:48 p.m. and firefighters responded. Conditions and injuries were not fully known by press time.
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North East district backs lesson despite cat intestine jump rope
In San Antonio, Winston Churchill High School students used a cat intestine as a jump rope during an anatomy class. The North East Independent School District says the lesson was not meant to be disrespectful and no one will face punishment.
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Woman freed on bond after alleged spankings case
An Odessa woman released on 15000 dollar bond faces allegations stemming from a case in which a girl reported her younger brother was spanked with a 2 by 4 leaving bruising. The boy said he was also struck with an extension cord and a belt with his mother helping hold him down. A second suspect is sought as police await arrest.
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Odessa man arrested on charge of robbery
An Odessa man Rogelio Villa Colomo, 2001 Tripp Ave, was arrested on first degree felony robbery after allegedly punching a Music City Mall patron while a second suspect stole the victim’s wallet. He is held on 75000 bond. A separate arson arrest and a separate indecency with a child case are also noted in the report.
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Odessa Man Arrets On Arson Charge
An Odessa resident was arrested early Wednesday on an arson accusation. Police say the suspect was taken into custody without incident after investigation into a reported fire at a local property. No injuries were reported and the case awaits formal charging.
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