Motorcycle crash kills rider during Odessa chase
Odessa Police Lt. Wes Carta said a motorcycle rider died in a fatal crash near Dixie Boulevard and 45th Street after a pursuit by police. The motorcycle lay scattered across Dixie Boulevard and into Sherwood Park as officers cordoned off the area. investigators planned further details.
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Odessa
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Deputy Escudero is no billed in off duty theft case
A sheriff's deputy named David Escudero, involved in earlier January 2010 and January 2011 chases, faced theft and assault accusations on February 9 near Medical Center Hospital. The assault was dropped and the theft charge see footnote, with the victim signing non prosecution affidavit. He remains employed. A separate event notes a church musical event at Living Word Ministries featuring Bishop Eldridge Nixon.
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Sunny
Medical Center Hospital
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Donaldson
Sheriff’s Office
A Chosen Life Ministries
Living Word Ministries
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Garner Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
Livingston
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NTSB releases parade report on Midland veterans tragedy
The NTSB released pages detailing Dale Hayden's account of the November 15 Midland parade crash that killed four veterans. Investigators say the driver focused on a bump at the train crossing and did not grasp the danger until passengers leapt from the flatbed.
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Dale Hayden
Midland
National Transportation Safety Board
Hayden
NTSB
A Look at Immigration in Odessa Practicum Class
David Ko works on an animation project in the practicum class Tuesday at New Tech Odessa. Ko has attended for three years earning 16 college credits and earned a medal in the VASE Art Competition for one of his projects.
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David Ko
New Tech Odessa
Student born in Korea making waves EDITOR'S NOTE
Taewhan Ko profiles David the hyoja a Korean immigrant student at Permian High School where he stands as valedictorian for 2013 with a 5.67 GPA. Described as brilliant reliable and ambitious he balances academics and activities. He is known to friends and teachers as David and is praised by his parents for maturity and care for others.
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Hyoja
Ance
David
Permian
David Ko Dominates 2013 Academic Awards Ceremony
David Ko of Permian topped the sixth annual academic awards banquet at the MCM Grande Hotel and Fun Dome on May 16. The valedictorian earned several ECISD honors including Award of Excellence in math, Academic Hall of Fame, PHS Hall of Fame, Panther Scholar, Senior Texas Scholar, National Honor Society, and Top 10 percent.
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David Ko
Mcm Grande
Fun Dome
PHS
Local groups say citizenship push grows amid media focus on crisis
Local organizations report a surge in immigration naturalization as national tragedies push reforms from the spotlight. Catholic Charities Odessa staff coach about five people daily toward tests and oaths, while Casa de Amigos in Midland confirms more clients seek citizenship. Legal residents fear faster paths for relatives if reforms pass.
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Catholic Charities
Odessa
United States
Gang of Eight
Valdemar
Midland
Casa de Amigos
Paul Brooks
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