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A standoff between Dallas County authorities and a man suspected in a San Antonio double murder has ended this afternoon.
Hearing Date Set in Pyote TYC Cases
CBS 7 News Staff July 1, 2009 The two former Pyote TYC administrators accused of having sex with students have been ordered to appear in court.
TCRP Blasts Abbott Over Delay in TYC Prosecutions
Former Assistant Superintendent Ray Brookins was indicted two years ago for his role in the TYC abuse scandals - but neither he nor his accusers have yet had their day in court.
Judge, not AG, responsible for TYC prosecution delays
Before deciding on the new comment policy announced at the end of this post, I was initially hesitant to blog about the minor kerfuffle last week when the Texas Civil Rights Project criticized the Attorney General for failing to yet take to court the West Texas sex-abuse cases that spawned the Youth Commission's recent troubles.
Ward County Institutes Burn Ban
The Odessa Development Corporation says they are working on an agreement for re-use and development of the 1,000 acre site.
Still no trials in Texas youth prison sex scandal
More than two years after a West Texas grand jury indicted two former state youth prison officials on charges that they repeatedly sexually abused teenage inmates, trial dates still have not been set.
WARD COUNTY A man had to be flown to Medical Center Hospital in Odessa after a crash on Business Interstate 20 near the long bridge between Barstow and Pecos, Department of Public Safety communications operator Patricia Deishler said.
Police suspect gambling at Monahans Internet cafe
MONAHANS Police went to the Rose and Two Thorns Internet Caf on a search warrant Friday afternoon and arrested the owner, an Odessa man, in connection with a suspected gambling operation there, according to a ...
WARD COUNTY A Pyote man was killed in an accident early Friday morning on Interstate 20 east of Monahans, Department of Public Safety communications officer Patricia Deishler said.
Riot at Reeves County Detention Center
According to spokesman at the Midland Department of Public Safety office, DPS officers in Pecos are responding to a riot at the Reeves County Detention Center.
Ward County archives director honored with retirement reception
MONAHANS Ward County Judge Greg Holly presented Elizabeth Heath a plaque of appreciation for her many years of voluntary service to the county Jan.
Less than a year after the last battle, David Cutbirth is ready to fight again to keep the West Texas State School in Pyote.