Gates elected as Boy Scouts president amid policy debates
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates was confirmed as the Boy Scouts of America new president at the Nashville annual meeting. Gates will lead amid ongoing disputes over the groups stance on openly gay members and adult leaders, as enrollment has declined about 6 percent last year. He previously led the CIA and Texas A&M, and oversaw the end of don't ask don't tell.
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DPS to boost patrols for Memorial Day weekend
Texas Department of Public Safety will increase patrols May 23 to May 26 to curb speeding drunken driving and other traffic violations statewide. Troopers will target unsafe drivers while urging restraint and sober driving during the holiday period.
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Ector County
Four year old dies after being hit by SUV in Midland County
A four year old boy named Patrick Silva died after stepping into the path of an SUV entering a private drive on West County Road 132 in Midland County. Deputies and EMS responded at about 8 01 p m and transported him to Midland Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead by Justice of the Peace Judge Joe Matlock. No further investigation is anticipated.
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Odessa theft and assault reports in early hours
An Odessa man was assaulted with a wooden rod around 2:33 a.m. Wednesday in the 500 block of South Lincoln Avenue. An Odessa woman reported jewelry valued at 14,500 dollars stolen around 5:41 a.m. Wednesday in the 5100 block of East 42nd Street.
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Man exposes himself at Comanche Trail Park in Odessa
Odessa police seek help identifying a Hispanic man about six feet tall with a medium build and clean shaven who exposed himself to women along the jogging path at Comanche Trail Park. Case reported Thursday, with sightings at different hours. call 432-333 TIPS or Odessa Crime Stoppers with information.
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Man in critical condition after Sunday shooting in Odessa area
A 19-year-old man, Niko Gonzales, remained in critical condition Thursday at Medical Center Hospital after a Sunday shooting in the 1600 block of Canyon Avenue in Ector County. He underwent surgeries Sunday and Monday as investigators from the Ector County Sheriff’s Office seek information with no arrests yet. Call 432-335-3050 with tips.
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Ector County Sheriff’s Office
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