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Facebook page back after less than a week - Odessa American
An anonymous source who know about the page's creation said it didn't want interfere with testing and negative tone had caused the group to be shut down, at least temporarily. But as the group regained its online presence over the weekend it was ...
[AP] Movie posters to be auctioned in Texas - Odessa American
The buyer, who chose to remain anonymous, consigned them to Heritage Auctions in Dallas, where the stack of 33 Depression-era posters were painstakingly steamed and gingerly separated over the course of several weeks. "As we started to peel them apart, ...
Online district employee forum shut down - Odessa American
An anonymous source, who knew some of the creators of the page, said the group was shut down because students are doing state assessments this week and no one wanted to distract students during that time. The source also said the direction of the group ...
Concerned gather for vigil for missing men - Odessa American
The immediate family returned to Ojinaga where they are working to resolve the situation, a family friend and neighbor who declined to give his name said. Authorities are not releasing much information about the situation because that might endanger ...
UPDATE 2 am: 'Shots fired' calls continue in Odessa - Odessa American
A man, who declined to give his name, said he heard about six gunshots when he stepped out to feed his dog nearby on Sam Houston Avenue. The woman was alone in the house at the time of the incident, police said. Shootings also occurred at 8:19 pm in ...
Woman injured, neighbor claims to have heard gunshots - Odessa American
A man, who declined to give his name, said he heard about six gunshots when he stepped out to feed his dog nearby on Sam Houston Avenue. Because the woman was transported by ambulance before police arrived on the scene neither her identity, ...
Odessa man killed in residential collision - Odessa American
Two other women from the area, who did not wish to be identified, came to help try to perform CPR on Haynie, while Harkins went to try to take care of the Buick driver. Witnesses said the young man was in shock and distraught after the accident. ...
Facebook groups bring cyber bullying accusations - Odessa American
A supervisor with the Midland FBI branch, who wouldn't give her name because she said she had not yet taken a media-training course, said the FBI did not request for the removal of the pages but the agency is looking into the incident. ...
Albert Cesare|Odessa American - Odessa American
An Allstate customer service representative, who declined to give her name, said homeowner policy does not cover water main damage, “just like it wouldn't cover rising water from a storm.” “If you have a pipe burst inside your house, you have coverage ...
Ector County approves extension of stronger burn ban - Odessa American
Many fireworks come in bundles or packages and every piece is a violation and subject to a fine, Redford said. Local Truckload Fireworks owner Jim Harris declined to comment. An employee who declined to give her name with Mr. W Fireworks said that ...
Lessons and questions lay in wake of High Plains failure - Odessa American
A former insider with High Plains speaking on background said Lubbock's move to oppose the bond issuance came as surprise to the municipal corporation. Lubbock Public Information Officer Jeff McKito referred questions to the Lubbock City Attorney's ...
Bond set for accused gunman - Odessa American
“We're grieving right now,” said a female neighbor, who declined to give her name. “We haven't slept all night.” Witnesses Wednesday night said they didn't know much about Sims except that they recognized him from when he walked his dog that they ...
Kitchen fire destroys one apartment unit - Odessa American
Police came to talk to the man after he berated his son for several minutes outside. When the man began to argue with them, he was handcuffed. Police said he was charged with public intoxication, but wouldn't give his name. ...
PFLAG has first speaker - Odessa American
While Catherine said she is unashamed of her upbringing, she requested anonymity to maintain her personal life despite her public job and avoid harsh ...
One dead in north Odessa house fire - Odessa American
Another neighbor, who declined to give his name, said he tried to go into the house to get any occupants out. “Honestly, I just saw the place on fire. ...
Health care costs: Up, up and away - Odessa American
One Ector County building maintenance worker, who asked that his name not be used, said it's tough supporting a wife and child already. ...
4 hurt in crash - Odessa American
Another witness, who declined to give his name, said Welch was traveling at “highway speed” through the intersection and “T-boned” the pickup. ...
Trustees have busy night - Odessa American
The person representing the student declined to give his name or comment about the hearing, except to say that it involved irregular grading practices. ...
Upton officials blame glitch - Odessa American
“This is the biggest mess that I've seen in my entire life,” said one former justice of the peace who declined to give her name Monday in line at the Town ...
Odessa murderer dead - Odessa American
The Odessa American received a report from an anonymous source claiming to be associated with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, but not using an ...