FAA probes Midland World War II plane crash
The FAA investigates a Sunday crash of a C-60 Lodestar at Midland International Airport after a Commemorative Air Force air show. Five CAF members aboard were aboard the craft, with one minor injury and the others unhurt. The plane caught fire and responders saved the crew. the flight was en route to Boulder when the incident occurred.
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Midland
Federal Aviation Administration
Commemorative Air Force
CAF
Midland International Airport
Bob Rice
Rice
Midland Fire Department
Mile High Wing
Midland International
Boulder
Fire guts unit at Sunchase Apartments in Odessa
A two alarm blaze at Sunchase Apartments on Business I-20 and Rocky Lane left one resident homeless but caused no injuries. Firefighters fought the 8:45 p.m. blaze in apartment 600, with minor smoke damage to two nearby units and the Red Cross called in as standard aid.
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I-20
Rocky Lane
Sunchase
Odessa Fire Department
Stan Tinney
Crystal Burchett
Tinney
Red Cross
Jennifer Vickers
Burchett
Vickers
Sunchase Apartments
Chavez sees beyond football as Permian star becomes lawyer
Actor Jay Hernandez says Odessa attorney Brian Chavez, a standout in the Permian Panthers story, was his favorite character in Friday Night Lights. Chavez notes the football craze hurts many players, yet Chavez was able to pursue education and aim higher. The real Chavez reflects on his path toward law and success.
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Chavez
CAF Airsho crashes at a glance
The Commemorative Air Force annual Midland air show area has seen two fatal or injurious crashes. In 1995 five died when a vintage World War II aircraft crashed south of Midland International before the show opened. In 2002 two people were injured in a separate crash near Midland International after engine trouble forced an emergency return and forced landing on U S Highway 80.
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Commemorative Air Force
International
Midland
Midland International
State officials view flood damage near Odessa
Two state officials from Texas visited far western Ector County to assess property damage caused by heavy rains that struck Sept 24 to 28. The tour, led by Skip Beaird and Ruby Daily, followed a county declaration of disaster and Red Cross assessments. Rescue crews saved 60 to 80 residents from Knox Village area, Manor Trailer Park, and Monahans Draw during the worst flooding. No injuries were reported and damage estimates were not yet available.
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Far West Odessa
Texas
Rick Perry
Skip Beaird
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Ruby Daily
Division of Emergency Management
Permian Basin
Ector County
Monahans Draw
Knox
West 16Th
West University Boulevard
Knox Village
Manor Trailer Park
West Odessa
Actor Derek Luke Faces Boobie Miles On Set
Derek Luke says he felt intimidated portraying Boobie Miles as the character dominated the on set presence. The report notes the actor’s perspective during production and mentions the Education Foundation fund in connection with ERS Cometeen.
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Derek Luke
Miles
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By David J. Lee
Odessa American
FNL
CBS
ECISD
Samarra
ERS Cometeen
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