Tragic shooting in Ector County leaves toddler dead
A 3-year-old girl died after a suspected double homicide and suicide Saturday night in the 12000 block of Beryl Avenue south of Ector County. the mother, in her 30s, was critically injured and hospitalized. deputies and the sheriff's office identified a father as the gunman, but names were not released.
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Ector County
Anne Acreman
Medical Center Hospital
Beryl Avenue
Gary Duesler
Ector County Sheriffs Office
Duesler
Runoff Election In Texas Headlines Statewide Races
Statewide runoff elections proceed with lieutenant governor contenders David Dewhurst and Dan Patrick. Voters must cast ballots for the runoff if registered in the primary. Registration deadlines passed. Election Day is Nov 4 with ID options including DL, permanent ID, concealed handgun license, U S military ID, citizenship certificate, passport, or election ID card. Check oapa or call 432-498an2n for polling locations.
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David Dewhurst
Dan Patrick
Texas
U.S
Oapa.com
Ector County Elections Office
Basin observes Memorial Day in 8,000 flags at cemeteries
Community members, led by American Legion, honored Memorial Day with 8,000 flags placed at Ector County and Sunset Memorial Gardens. State Vice Commander John McKinny spoke of sacrifice and freedom as riders from the Ride to Remember departed from the Commemorative Air Force Museum toward Andrews to pay tribute.
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Oscar
Garcia
U.S
Permian Basin
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Oscar Michael Garcia
Air Force
Iraq
Afghanistan
American Legion
Ector County
Sunset Memorial Gardens
John McKinny
Commemorative Air Force Museum
Andrews
Commemorative Air Force
CAF
County Seepage Pressure Rises as Permits Slowed
Ector County faces strains from Permian Basin population growth with septic systems outside city limits. Residents report backups and missing permits while officials like Gino Solla urge compliance with state law. Complaints rose from 121 in 2012 to 223 in 2013 and have continued upward in 2014. Gregg Olberts notes complaints stem from various sources about illegal and overflowing systems.
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Ector County
Permian Basin
Gino Solla
Solla
Gregg Olberts
Olberts
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