Luna death penalty case pre-trial hearing held
In Judge Stacy Trotter's court, defense sought suppression of recorded statements from Angel Luna, who is charged with two counts of capital murder in the deaths of Diana Ponte and Bianca Ponce. Testimony covered Luna's reaction after his Dec 28, 2005 arrest and officers described interrogation details.
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Planet Troopers mobilize youths to clean Odessa
Keep Odessa Beautiful expands the Planet Troopers program with a summer park cleanup for youths. Participants earn free swimming passes to the city water parks and enter a drawing for five $50 Wal-Mart gift certificates for school clothes. First meeting 9 a.m. to moon Wednesday at UTPB Park. Call 333-1299 for details.
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Amputee protects home as burglar confronts him
In Aurora Colorado an amputee veteran shot at a burglar inside his house while fending him off with a crutch. He says a cell phone slowed a bullet to his chest after the intruder closed to five feet. Baxter, missing a right leg from a tractor crash, vows he is a "tough old bird" as he recovers.
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Spelling Bee Hopeful Samir Patel Faces Marino Fame
Samir Patel, a 13 year old from Colleyville and Cowboys fan, aims to emulate Dan Marino by reaching the 80th Scripps National Spelling Bee final. The 286-competitor event opened Wednesday and airs tonight on ABC with Ramesh Ghanta failing to advance on Wednesday.
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Fire damages trailer house on FM 1936 in West Odessa
Brianna Rosewarne, 7, observed as West Odessa and Odessa firefighters battle hot spots after a trailer house fire on FM 1936. The blaze started accidentally while Danny Finnegan used an acetylene torch on the roof. no injuries reported.
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Trailer Home Fire Destroys Two Units in Odessa Area
David Finnegan started an accidental blaze with an acetylene torch while removing a trailer roof in the 2000 block of FM 1936. He jumped to safety as flames engulfed the trailer and a storage trailer. no injuries were reported and firefighters from West Odessa and city units extinguished the fire.
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West Texas veteran weighs future as debate looms
State Rep Buddy West, facing kidney disease treatment, cast doubt on his return to the Capitol while promising to serve the rest of his term. He left undecided on retirement until after the December campaign filing deadline or physician guidance, saying he loves representing West Texas. See WEST Page 10A.
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