Community events in Midland and Odessa offer free services
A Midland free family event runs Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 4805 Gateway Street with booths from City of Midland Medical Center Hospital United Blood Services Red Cross FEMA and more plus free classes on survival and preparedness. Also in Midland the Dont Get Caught in the Web of Drugs trunk or treat is 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Floyd Gwin Park with free admission. In Odessa the blood drive at Music City Mall runs 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. today through Sunday, offering cholesterol tests and a free T-shirt while supplies last.
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Deputy Johnny Herrera Arrested After Sexual Assault Allegations
Alfred John Johnny Herrera a former Ector County Sheriff's Office deputy is charged with second degree sexual assault following claims that he forced two women inmates to perform sexual acts. One assault occurred during an MHMR office visit. he was released on bond and fired amid Texas Ranger probe.
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Basin BBQ Blowout fundraiser draws cooks and judges in Odessa
Rafael Quintero a sous chef at Odessa Country Club prepares a beer chicken Thursday at Basin BBQ Blowout a Chamber of Commerce fundraiser. Judge Levi Stone joins other judges tasting entries in the Other category Thursday in the Ector Theater as part of the event.
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Basin BBQ Blowout wraps up in Odessa fundraiser
The sixth Basin BBQ Blowout drew about 350 people to Fifth Street and Jackson Avenue in downtown Odessa. Proceeds go to the Odessa Chamber of Commerce as organizers seek a new site, possibly the Ector County Coliseum, with Madison Tate noting this is the main annual fundraiser.
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Monster Hurricane Matthew closes in on Florida
The monster storm pounded Florida with heavy rains as it neared the coast threatening catastrophic winds. Gov. Rick Scott urged safety as millions faced evacuation. Power outages rose past 60,000. Miami Fort Lauderdale areas avoided the worst. The hurricane was forecast to slam ashore near West Palm Beach and move along the I-95 corridor northward through Cape Canaveral and Jacksonville before bending away to sea.
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