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An Odessa police officer was found dead following the devastating floods that swept through Texas, officials confirmed.

The Texas Department of Juvenile Justice said a West Texas juvenile probation officer was among the victims of deadly Kerr ...

The Odessa Police Department has announced that one of its officers has died in the flooding in Texas Hill Country.

Community grieves Fallen Officer Bailey Martin as OPD honors his memory following tragic discovery in Travis County flooding disaster.

Martin and Floyd had been camping at the HTR TX Hill County Campground with Martin’s father, Bobby, and stepmother, Amanda, ...

Odessa police officer Bailey Martin has been identified as one of the victims in the flooding in Central Texas.

Hammond said he shouted at everyone to roll down their windows. Hammond got his window down and he and his wife escaped ...

Martin's body was escorted into town by multiple law enforcement officials and first responders. Mexico's Sheinbaum blasts ...

The article discusses the impact of Texas floods with at least 121 fatalities, including loss at Camp Mystic. It highlights ...

Law enforcement will escort fallen Officer Bailey Martin from Travis County to Odessa today. Community members are invited to ...

Sonora residents will gather at Exit 400 to honor fallen Odessa officer Bailey Martin, who died in Kerrville's floods, as his ...