Odessa Chamber Swears in New Chairman Larry Lee
The Odessa Chamber of Commerce named Larry Lee of Leeco Properties as chairman for the coming year at an annual banquet. Lee outlined how the chamber can aid business growth and engage in state local and federal advocacy while a new class of volunteers was sworn in. The event also announced a $10,000 scholarship to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in honor of outgoing District 81 legislator Tryon Lewis.
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Florida sheriff reports man kills six grandchildren and daughter
Gilchrist County Sheriff Robert Schultz named 51 year old Don Spirit as the shooter in a Bell, Florida home where six grandchildren seven total victims were found after he killed his adult daughter and then himself. The victims include Sarah Lorraine Spirit, 28, Kaleb Kuhlmann, 11, Kylie Kuhlmann, 9, Johnathon Kuhlmann, 8, Destiny Stewart, 5, Brandon Stewart, 4, and Alanna Stewart born in June. Spirit, released from prison in 2006 for a gun charge, had a prior criminal history. The motive remains unknown and deputies had previously visited the home.
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Oregon dog to fly home to Pennsylvania after microchip aid
A 7-year-old Jack Russell terrier named Gidget, lost near Philadelphia in April, was found wandering in Tualatin, Oregon. A microchip identified her owner, with PetLink funding the flight home and supporters covering shelter expenses. The owner, keeping details private, expressed gratitude as staff emphasize microchipping.
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Wildfire suspect in custody in California arson case
Wayne Allen Huntsman, 37, was arrested in Placerville and charged with forest land arson and a special arson aggravating factors after a wind whipped blaze east of Sacramento burned 111 square miles, forced 2,800 residents from their homes, and 12 firefighters were placed in danger though unharmed. He faced 10 million bail and arraignment scheduled, while investigators pursued motives. Huntsman has a criminal history and his sister questioned the timing of the fire.
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