County Turns Down Grant For Colonia Study In Odessa
Ector County Commissioners rejected a $90,000 grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture after determining the program's criteria were too demanding for the money. The study would have covered colonia areas in Precincts 1 and 4 to assess needs like water, electricity, and road access for residents, with about 80 percent participation and 51 percent poverty benchmarks. The panel cited time constraints and the impractical cost of hiring extra staff to meet the requirements. Authorities may pursue other grant options in the future.
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Community events light up West Texas schedule
Local listings feature a mix of nature hikes at Davis Mountains Preserve in Fort Davis, a Casa de Amigos Senior Festival in Midland with screenings and refreshments, Central Baptist Church Fall Extravaganza, Operation Christmas Child kickoff, Crane Pumpkin Fest, Midland Fallapalooza at Scharbauer Sports Complex, a library book sale, genealogy workshop at Midland County Public Library, Rho Lambda Omega AKAs Breast Cancer Awareness Walk, Midland Open House at Central Fire Station, Odessa Humane Society Barn Dance fundraiser, and a UTPB Dia de La Raza Banquet with details on times and venues.
Man with Houston child sex warrant arrested in Odessa
A 36 year old man with a Harris County warrant was arrested in Odessa on an aggravated child sex charge. Joshua Andrew Drake of Houston was held on 75000 dollars bond awaiting extradition after an anonymous tip pointed to his vehicle. The case stems from statements by a four year old girl describing sexual activity at home.
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Odessa
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Ridgedale Ave
Ector County
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East University Boulevard
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Odessa boy struck by tow truck in crosswalk accident
A 13 year old boy was hit by a Neal Pool Rekers towing truck at the Oakwood Drive Grandview Avenue intersection. Police say the boy, westbound on Oakwood on a bicycle, entered the crosswalk against a do not walk signal and did not yield. He was taken to Medical Center Hospital with non life threatening injuries and authorities were unsure of his Friday status.
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Grandview Avenue
Odessa
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Carruth
Medical Center Hospital
Man kills mother and brother then himself in Abilene
Abilene police say 40 year old Travis Johnson fatally shot his mother 65 year old Margaret Johnson and brother 46 year old Jesse Johnson before turning the gun on himself at their Abilene home. The scene was found Thursday evening when another brother stopped by.
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West Texas
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Beard
Travis Johnson
Margaret Johnson
Jesse Johnson
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