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Supreme Court Nixes Review Of Rodney Reed's Texas Death Row Case
The U.S. Supreme Court is declining a Texas Death Row inmate the chance to have his murder case reviewed. Rodney Reed was found guilty in 1998 of killing 19-year-old Stacey Stites in Bastrop. Reed's supporters claim Stites's fiancé was the killer, and say Reed was convicted as a black man accused of killing a white woman. Without comment, the Supreme Court rejected Reed's petition for a writ of certiorari, which would have ordered the trial court to deliver the case records to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals for review.
Lubbock business news includes 3 closures, one opening, mushrooms and more
Hello A-J readers! This week got busy, quickly. Over the week, we had three business closures, one opening, an interesting farming feature, along with the monthly report on businesses in June. ...
Odessa councilman issues public apology for ‘inappropriate’ text messages
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Mark Matta, councilman for District 1, with his wife by his side, issued a public apology Friday for “inappropriate” text messages he sent to a married woman. The apology came on the heels of a constituent asking Matta if he still lived in the district he represents after he was caught having […]
World Famous Bruno Steel House In Texas Lowers Its Asking Price
A Viral And Very Well Known Airbnb Rental In West Texas Just Lowered Its Asking Price. If you've ever scrolled through Airbnb listings in Texas over the last few years, one of the most popular and unique listings you'll find is one called the Bruno Steel House in Ransom Canyon, just outside of Lubbock.
Ector County Felony Dispositions: July 5, 2024
Jul. 5—The following is a list of recent first and second-degree felony dispositions from the Ector County District Clerk's Office. KC Childress. Aggravated sexual assault of a child. Four counts. Jury conviction. Four consecutive life sentences. Casey McBride. Possession of a controlled substance. Guilty plea. Five years Texas Department of Corrections. Mireya Porras. Aggravated assault with ...
Person dies in desert area near Santa Teresa Port of Entry, says Sunland Park Fire Department
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) -- A person died in a desert area near Santa Teresa and Sunland Park, NM Saturday afternoon, according to the Sunland Park Fire Department. It happened before 4 p.m. in a desert area near Pete Domenici Highway and Bi National Avenue, which isn't far from the Santa Teresa Port of The post Person dies in desert area near Santa Teresa Port of Entry, says Sunland Park Fire Department appeared first on KVIA.
Texas couple homeless after truck/camper fire Saturday near Ottawa
You hear of vehicle fires, but, rarely, do you hear the story of the owners. On Saturday, a Texas couple lost their only home – a truck and camper - to fire on westbound I-80 between Utica and Ottawa. Wallace Fire Chief Chris Backos said they were summoned about 12:45 to milemarker 85 - joined by Utica.
The City of Las Cruces does not need a sales tax/GRT tax increase
The City of Las Cruces is right now conducting a campaign to somehow convince hard-pressed city residents that it really needs a sales tax/grt tax increase. This despite the city having one of the highest-paid officials in the state, City Manager Ikani Taumoepeau, who makes even more than the Governor of New Mexico in what is regarded by some accounts to be the poorest area in the nation, despite the City being top heavy with high-paid senior City management in such a small city in such a poor area, and even more importantly, despite the City consistently running budget surpluses for many years now. With all the high-paid City management and ongoing surpluses, it’s clear that the City of Las Cruces does not need any more money.
505 Panthers close out City League season on winning note
FARMINGTON – Three 505 Panthers pitchers combined to stifle the Frackers’ offense, securing a 2-1 victory Friday at Ricketts Park to close out the Connie Mack City League season. Trapper Paige, Flynn Hoopes and JW Bayless surrendered eight hits, but allowed only one Frackers run, handing them their...
ABC-7 First Alert: Borderland braces for sweltering heat and storms
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Happy Saturday! We are currently under an ABC-7 First Alert due to dangerous heat expected on Sunday, with temperatures soaring to a high of 107 degrees. Today, conditions will be similar to yesterday, with the potential for isolated thunderstorms bringing localized flooding and strong winds...
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