ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department is inviting community members to learn critical safety strategies at its next Neighborhood Watch meeting, which will feature specialized active shooter response training. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p....
MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released its 2026 accountability ratings for school districts across the state, including results for Midland ISD and Ector County ISD. Midland ISD results Midland ISD said 30 campuses improved or maintained their overall score. ...
New teachers at Ector County ISD were given a nice, warm, welcome to Odessa with the 12th annual New Teacher Reception Wednesday at the MCM Grande Hotel and Fundome. Area businesses had booths set up with goody bags as local merchants got a chance to welcome new faces to the Permian Basin. The ev...
RUTENG, Indonesia (AP) — Rescue teams in eastern Indonesia recovered six more bodies Sunday, a day after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake, raising the death toll to 53, authorities said, as many of the thousands of displaced people spent the night outdoors in fear of aftershocks. Rescuers dug through d...
By JESSICA DAMIANO The Associated Press What does it mean when brown patches show up in a perfectly healthy lawn? The truth is, it could be anything from drought to dog urine, fungal diseases, pests or too much fertilizer. But many homeowners automatically blame grubs. The problem with this is th...
By Melinda Myers Transfer the beauty of favorite flowers onto paper or fabric to create works of art, greeting cards and gifts for family and friends. Pounding flowers is a fun and easy way gardeners of all ages can preserve the beauty of garden flowers. Use watercolor or other rough surface pape...
By Herb Enthusiast Barbara Porsch Permian Basin Master Gardener This week we will continue three more herbs that are easy to grow and are good for you also. First is Sage (Salvia officinalis) which they say can improve your memory. Boy howdy, do I need to eat a lot of that! Studies show it is a s...
The top U.S. military commander in the Middle East praised the leadership of the long-deployed USS Lincoln after visiting the sailors on the vessel during a regional tour that ended on Saturday, the U.S. Central Command said. U.S. negotiator Jared Kushner had a rare meeting with the Hamas leader ...
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Question: In my email folders (Gmail) I have noticed that I get emails from companies that I did not sign up for to receive their advertisements or whatever they want me to know about. How did that happen? Is someone that I did sign up with selling my info? If so, how do I stop that? – Spouse Per...
Milly, a 4-year-old female heeler mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Milly or any of the other pets at the Humane Society of Odessa, stop by 2230 W. Sycamore, call 432-257-4311, visit www.odessahumanesociety.org or leave a message at facebook.com/humanesocietyofodessa/ . The Huma...
Journey, a 2-year-old male heeler mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Journey or any of the other pets at the Humane Society of Odessa, stop by 2230 W. Sycamore, call 432-257-4311, visit www.odessahumanesociety.org or leave a message at facebook.com/humanesocietyofodessa/ . The Hu...
JERUSALEM (AP) — An extremist Israeli lawmaker in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition publicly advocated for killing “30 to 40” people in Gaza each night, comments that surfaced Sunday and were quickly shared by Palestinian media. Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir made the s...
By GIOVANNA DELL’ORTO The Associated Press MOUNT TABOR, Israel Sister Mayela wears her black veil and habit as she walks to work near where another Catholic nun was violently attacked in Jerusalem’s Old City — but she’s now accompanied by a Jewish volunteer for protection. Many Christians in Isra...
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When my Uncle Mort draws a bead on topics, he redefines “random.” He’s as likely to converse about frogs “belly-bouncing” into his favorite fishing hole as he is about whether there’s life in distant galaxies. Recently, he targeted a favorite snack, Graham Crackers. How’s that for random? His lat...
Iran said Qatar was holding three of its pilots who had been missing since March, which Qatar denied. The United Arab Emirates accused Iran of again attacking one of its vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The Iran-backed Houthis again struck a Red Sea port in Yemen. And in southern Lebanon, 11 peop...
The community is invited to celebrate the reopening of The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Odessa Wednesday, Aug. 19. The newly renovated space has a fresh look after a brief closure for renovations. (Courtesy Photo) By Alix Batte Bargain hunters, mark your calendars and call your friends! The Sal...
By KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer Texting friends, replying to a business email, tapping out some text for a social media post. We do a lot of writing on our smartphones, which are increasingly essential for our work and personal lives. But did you know about the many keyboard tips and tricks tha...
One of the most important economic sectors to long-term growth is manufacturing, which is the process of making stuff. Manufacturing is what economists call a “basic” (or export) industry, meaning that it is one that creates value and incomes in an area rather than supporting a population and usi...
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon kill 11 people in another test to truceYesterday
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By ADRIANA MORGA The Associated Press NEW YORK Heading off to college is exciting, but it also involves new adult responsibilities. That makes it a great time to start getting comfortable with credit, building healthy spending habits and learning how to manage money. It’s important for all studen...
By William F. Holland Jr. Ph.D. Ordained/Licensed Christian minister The majority of the world does not agree with the God of the Bible being the author and finisher of their faith. With so many diverse religions and philosophical convictions, along with masses of people that have no spiritual af...
From left: Photo illustration with James Talarico and Ken Paxton, Democratic and Republican nominees for U.S. Senate, at their respective state conventions in June. Source photos by Eddie Gaspar/The Texas Tribune By Ellie Ashby, The Texas Tribune Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico ...
A large-scale Ukrainian attack struck industrial infrastructure in Russia’s southwestern Samara region Saturday, a Russian official said. Ivan Noskov, head of the region's capital, Samara, said air defense forces had repelled a “massive” missile attack, with “localized damage” to the city’s indus...
Ladies, gentlemen, and the increasingly large number of people who identify as “exhausted,” welcome to the Greatest Show on Earth: The United States of America, where the political process has evolved from a system of checks and balances into a high-stakes reality show that determines which party...
Odessa church hosts first ‘Faith in Uniform’ event for first responders, military familiesYesterday
Midland juvenile justice center eyes new facility set to open in 2028Yesterday
UPTON COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A tragic accident in McCamey left a three-year-old boy dead after he accidentally shot himself in the head. Now, local officials are reminding families how proper gun storage can help keep firearms out of the hands of children. According to the Upton County Sheriff’s ...
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - The last time 3.5-year-old Mirha saw her grandparents, she demanded a hug from them both - an unusual request her grandfather says they were happy to oblige. Hours later, he would chase her mother, Abilene audiologist Anum Khan, to the Abilene Police Department, only ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Fire Department, along with Midland Health, hosted its annual Wet n Wild event that aims to promote health in the community. "So much of our job is just interaction with the public and letting them know we're there, letting them know we're approachable, an...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - After two years, the Sunset Youth Golf Center has recently completed construction of its new driving range. To celebrate the completion, the facility has offered local students a place to practice their golf swings. "This is a labor of love that we've been working on f...
UTPB is wrapping up its first full week of practice and head coach Chris Softley has liked what he’s seen from his players so far. The Falcons will finish up this week of fall camp with a scrimmage Saturday at the practice field. UTPB began fall camp last Wednesday. Softley enters his first seaso...
First look at the new Idea Henry schoolAug 14
'Everybody is struggling': Jesus House serves through uncertainty as need growsAug 14
CALI, Colombia (AP) — Rescuers reported apparent signs of life under the rubble in two of the Colombian cities hit hardest by a massive earthquake, rekindling hopes Friday that more people could be found alive. Search and rescue teams from Venezuela, Argentina and Israel joined the search for sur...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Odessa Police Department responded to an two vehicle crash on Highway 191 that sent a victim to the hospital Thursday evening. According to OPD, officers repsonded to the accident at 3:24 pm on Highway 191 and Faudree where a white Infiniti QX80 and a white Ford F-...
The U.S. Army temporarily halted all Apache helicopter training missions Friday after a fatal crash in Texas earlier this week killed two soldiers. No cause of the Wednesday crash has been released because the investigation has just begun. A safety investigation team from the Army Combat Readines...
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN The Associated Press WASHINGTON A federal judge refused on Friday to block the Trump administration from taking steps to build 62 miles of international border wall along part of a Native American tribe’s reservation without its consent. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon in Wa...
A potential disaster was averted Friday when a Phoenix air traffic controller recognized two American Airlines jets mistakenly were flying the same flight number and acted quickly to avoid confusion and keep them a safe distance apart. Audio of the incident shortly after midnight Friday shows how...
Pull up to the window, please, for a glimpse of an American icon: The drive-thruAug 14
Basin Gridiron Training Camp: Crane Golden CranesAug 14
By DEEPTI HAJELA The Associated Press NEW YORK It flies. It heals all wounds. It can be of the essence, and it can be money. We thrill in the best of it, lament the worst. We’re warned not to waste it, since we can’t turn it back — even as we try to make up for when it’s lost. And probably more t...
Medical Center Health System is partnering with Odessa Fire Rescue, Odessa Police Department, the City of Odessa, Texas Department of Transportation, and Texas A&M AgriLife to host a free Back-to-School Car Seat Safety Bash from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, August 15. Date: Saturday, August 15 Locati...
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK The U.S. stock market edged back from its all-time high Friday following the latest report on the economy to come in surprisingly weak, this time about how much shoppers are spending at retailers. Such data could keep interest rates low, which is something...
By KAITLYN HUAMANI AP Technology Writer Ask a teen what they want to be when they grow up, and there’s a fair chance being an influencer is on their list. Digital media and the people who star in it have been cultural mainstays for teens’ entire lives, so creating social media, video or podcast c...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - TCU basketball is coming to the Tall City this fall, giving fans a chance to see the Horned Frogs in action for free. TCU will face Wyoming in an exhibition game Saturday, Oct. 17, at 2 p.m. at Midland College's Chaparral Center. Admission is free and open to the publ...
Wright to be featured at ‘Great American Energy Comeback Tour’Aug 14
SAN ANTONIO Federal prosecutors in the Western District of Texas filed 292 new immigration and immigration-related criminal cases from August 7 through August 13, announced U.S. Attorney Justin R. Simmons. Charges were brought against alien smugglers and illegal aliens with past convictions for n...
The rig count in the Permian Basin was up two this week, the latest count Friday by Baker Hughes shows, with 265 rigs active in the region. A year ago, 255 rigs were active in the region. Nationally, the oil and gas rig count is up five from last week at 593 rigs. A year ago, 539 rigs were active...
Crude Oil: 82.40 (+1.15). Nymex MTD AVG: 80.5969. Natural Gas: 2.733 (+0.006). Gasoline: 3.1841 (+0.0561). Spreads: September/October (+0.93) October/November (+1.37). Plains WTI Posting: 78.88 (+1.15). The post DAILY OIL PRICE: August 14, 2026 appeared first on Odessa American .
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A woman who is accused of using a forged check to purchase merchandise at a Walgreens has been identified. According to Odessa police, the woman has since been identified and the investigation is ongoing. Previous coverage The incident happened at the Walgreens located at 2...
Excavation and bulldozing equipment as seen through vegetation near the Santa Elena Canyon trailhead parking lot and next to Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive in Big Bend National Park on Aug. 13, 2026. Credit: Kaylee Greenlee for The Texas Tribune By Ayden Runnels and Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune ...
Midland on track to break $70 million sales tax recordAug 14
Writing oil and gas futures contracts gets much dicierAug 14
The levee is seen at Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge in Alamo, Texas on July 8, 2026. The current proposed border wall would replace the levee with a concrete wall as high as it is now to then erect the bollard metal wall on top of it. Activists argue that this will have a negative impact on w...
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and LINDSAY WHITEHURST The Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s administration on Friday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the White House to continue construction on its $400 million ballroom project while it appeals a lower court’s order to halt the work...
By MICHAEL R. SISAK, LARRY NEUMEISTER and JENNIFER PELTZ The Associated Press NEW YORK Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, admitting matter-of-factly that he trailed the executive to an investor conference in 2...
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Business Writer NEW YORK After splurging on the World Cup and Amazon Prime Day sales, Americans unexpectedly cut their spending in July by the biggest amount in more than a year. Retail sales fell 0.6% last month, marking the biggest decrease since May 2025, compared with ...
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