Wagner, Kramer, Crossley surge ahead

ODESSA—Incumbent mayor Bill Crossley and councilwoman Marlene Kramer appear well on their way to the general election after another round of primary election votes were counted Thursday, Aug. 3.

Crossley has 216 votes, vastly ahead of second-place Jeremy Smith (53) and third-place Ed Hayden (32). Barring a surprising surge by Hayden, Smith will advance to face Crossley in the November general election.

The top two candidates in each race advance to the general.

Kramer, meanwhile, had a race-leading 152 votes for Odessa Councilmember No. 5. She’ll likely face Laura Caler, whose 105 votes is wel...