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Texas man who's sought DNA testing to prove his innocence slated for execution
A Texas man who's long sought DNA testing, claiming it would help prove he wasn't responsible for the fatal stabbing of an 85-year-old woman, was scheduled to be executed Tuesday evening. Ruben Gutierrez was condemned for the 1998 killing of Escolastica Harrison at her home in Brownsville in Texas' southern tip. Prosecutors said the killing of the mobile home park manager and retired teacher was part of an attempt to steal more than $600,000 she had hidden in her home because of a mistrust of banks. The inmate's lethal injection was planned for Tuesday evening at the state penitentiary in...
Hurricane Rainfall Brings More Horseflies to Texas
Buckle up, Texas, because we are about to move on to the second plague following Hurricane Beryl. That's right. HORSEFLIES. If you, somehow, are unfamiliar with these bundles of joy, horseflies are not your average fly. What are horseflies?. horseflies are much bigger than common flies, growing up to an...
How Did Hurricane Beryl Turn Texas Coastal Waters Brown?
Hurricane Beryl slammed into Texas pretty hard and did more than mess up property and flood areas of Texas ... it also kinda jacked up the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Beryl ravaged Texas causing floods, power outages and damages that may cost insurers in the USA $2.7 billion dollars. The...
Bills too High? Follow These Tips to Lower Your AC Bill in Texas
The Texas heat is like no other, and locals are getting sick of blasting the air conditioning all day every day. The cool air and keeping your home at a reasonable temperature is great, but the bill that gets racked up in the summer months is a hard pill to swallow.
H-E-B to Offer Discounts/Support to Help With Beryl Recovery
As Texans in Houston and along the Gulf Coast recover following Hurricane Beryl, H-E-B continues to give much-needed support to hard-hit communities and will provide some relief in the form of discounts on frozen food items at the register. Starting Sunday at H-E-B stores in Houston and surrounding areas (Golden...
Hernandez Wins HR Derby All Star Game Tuesday; Little League Scores; USA BB
Teoscar Hernandez(Los Angeles Dodgers) defeated Bobby Witt Jr. (Kansas City Royals) to win the Home Run Derby Monday night in Texas. Hernandez defeated Witt 14 to 13. He is the first Dodger to win the HR Derby. The All Star Game will be played Tuesday night in Texas. Little League...
Reeves County gas pipeline ruptures, second incident to occur in less than 11 months
REEVES COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A gas pipeline in Reeves County ruptured Monday morning, affecting a natural gas pipeline, and is reportedly the second one that has occurred in less than 11 months in the area. According to reports, the pipeline ruptured early Monday morning on July 15 and affected a 24-inch natural gas pipeline. Officials […]
Holy Cross set to open new gym for kids this fall
Jul. 15—Holy Cross Catholic High School's new Tomlin Gym is expected to be ready for August when school resumes. The campus is located at The Way Retreat Center in Midland. The gymnasium is vital for the continued growth Holy Cross will experience, a news release said. After graduating its third class in May with 14 graduates and 78 students total, HCCHS continues to increase enrollment each ...
Odessa man dies after being run over by his own truck
ODESSA, Texas — An Odessa man died after being run over by his own truck at a Sonic drive-in, police said. The Odessa Police Department responded to the Sonic at 87th Street and Andrews Highway regarding an incident that resulted in the death of Joshua Lujan, 41 years old, of Odessa, Texas. The initial investigation revealed that Lujan, the only occupant of a black Chevrolet pickup, was parked at the Sonic. At some point, he exited his vehicle, and the truck began to roll backward, running him over.
Area News: Odessa Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for January Carjacking
MIDLAND, Texas – An Odessa man was sentenced in federal court in Midland to 30 years in prison for carjacking and discharging a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence. According to court documents, Isaac Ramirez Carrasco, 38, carjacked a couple on Jan. 30 by pointing a...
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