Flood damage inspection in West Odessa
Emergency management officials surveyed West Odessa after this week’s floods. Odessa Assistant Fire Chief Dale Childers said about a dozen Red Cross volunteers and county workers visited over 30 homes and businesses. Precinct 1 Commissioner Freddie Gardner reported damages ranged from moderate to heavy. final losses were not yet tallied. Aerial photographs were taken as inspections began.
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West Odessa area seeks state aid after heavy damage
Residents without team visits may call 498-4000 for aid. Gardner says at least 25 homes must be reported to the state detailing structure type, indoor water, family income, insurance status and total replacement costs. State inspectors could be here today to assess and determine aid, likely via low interest loans.
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Stunt Plane Ride Gives Reporter Aerial View
Reporter rides with stunt pilot Jan Collmer in a high speed ground skim that turns into a dizzying aerial display over Midland. Seated strapped and buckled, he powers through violent maneuvers and hangs upside down above pancake flat terrain as headphones buzz and the world rushes past.
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Jan Collmer
Mrs. Baird
Midland
First Person Performs Airshow Stunt with Classic P-Plane
The pilot Willie Collmer wowed onlookers at CAF Airshow with a 25-foot wood propeller aircraft tracing a half mobius strip and hammerhead smoke trails. He described decades of stunt work, saying crowds enjoy watching and he enjoys performing.
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Aerial Act Jan Collmer Highlights CAF Airsho Schedule
The CAF Airsho features Jan Collmer among many acts with a tentative weekend schedule. Gates open at 7 30 a.m. Pancake breakfast runs 7 30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Aircraft viewing 7 30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Flying events start 11 30 a.m. Admission is 16 for adults and 6 for children. Advance tickets at area 7 Elevens and CAF HQ.
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Jan Collmer
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Fate of Pecos River Bridge to be decided next week
TxDOT engineers inspected the Pecos River Bridge after a Wednesday fuel tanker crash that burned the structure. Officials said a mid next week decision will determine if the bridge is replaced or salvageable, as HazMat crews finish cleanup and road barriers remain in place south of McCamey.
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Route guidance for southbound and northbound traffic detours
Southbound drivers may take FM 1901 and FM 11 to I 10 or follow U S 67 east to Highway 349 then south to Kaan and Sheffield. Northbound traffic faces FM 305 closure at U S 190. options include Highway 349 north to U S 67 or continue west on U S 190 to I 10 then I 10 to Bakersfield, FM 11, and north to FM 1901 to McCamey.
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Snake sighting shuts Houston theater showing snake movie
A Houston Cinemark 16 theater closed while workers search for an 8 foot snake spotted by a maintenance worker near the wall. Staff evacuated as experts inspect the premises. officials say a Burmese python is suspected though the animal’s location remains unknown.
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Cinemark USA Inc
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