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The City of Pecos announced that Maxey Bark Park is getting some temporary “TLC” starting Monday, August 17. 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Satellite images have shown th...","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/ap-a-british-firm-starts-containment-of-oil-spill-from-stricken-tanker-off-oman/","source":"Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)","author":"SARAH EL DEEB, Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-08-14T03:50:09.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-14T12:00:38.345Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theodessa.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F08%2F6a7eb1a44695e7.18560837.jpeg%3Fw%3D900","slug":"a-british-firm-starts-containment-of-oil-spill-from-stricken-tanker-off-oman"},{"id":"tgi3up","title":"UPDATE: Helicopter crash that killed two soldiers near Salado was a ‘maintenance test flight,’ Fort Hood official confirms","excerpt":"SALADO, Texas (KWTX) - A Fort Hood official confirmed the military helicopter crash that killed two soldiers near Salado, Texas, on Wednesday afternoon was a “maintenance test flight.” Fort Hood confirmed the aircraft was one of its AH-64 Apache attack helicopters. 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The dismissal marks the latest setback in swing...","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/ap-judge-drops-nevada-case-against-electors-accused-of-forging-certificate-in-2020-election/","source":"Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)","author":"JESSICA HILL, Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-08-14T03:04:16.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-14T12:00:38.345Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theodessa.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F08%2F6a7e860243aba7.99894853.jpeg%3Fw%3D900","slug":"judge-drops-nevada-case-against-electors-accused-of-forging-certificate-in-2020-election"},{"id":"8405id","title":"Documents show federal surveillance operation in Minnesota targeted progressive groups, unions","excerpt":"MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal agents launched a sweeping undercover surveillance operation earlier this year targeting progressive organizations, labor unions and other groups protesting the immigration crackdown then raging through Minneapolis, according to court documents filed Thursday. 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According to police, the theft happened on July 18 around 8:52 p.m. at Vape City on Andrews Highway. Authorities say the man entered the store and stole six Oxy Grape K...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/08/14/midland-police-seek-help-identifying-man-accused-stealing-local-vape-shop/","source":"CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)","author":"Isabella  Garriga","publishDate":"2026-08-14T01:14:02.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-14T12:00:36.942Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theodessa.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FMTSTNVANBZGFPOPOERBYYHUQI4.png%3Fauth%3Dbaa1d811b2e79b4613047819bab53da6ceafbc4fb181697bcd7f89a177baec13%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"midland-police-seek-help-identifying-man-accused-of-stealing-from-local-vape-shop"},{"id":"gxebwe","title":"Midland Crime Stoppers seeks help identifying man accused of stealing landscaping equipment","excerpt":"MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of stealing landscaping equipment from a truck outside a local café. Authorities say the theft happened on July 20 at O’diller Café on East Illinois. 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For the past 29 years, Carol Lopez has been providing the Permian Basin with those special days with Bride Smart. For Lopez, this journey sta...","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/29-years-of-love-how-one-local-bridal-shop-has-connected-so-many-lives/","source":"Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)","author":"Grant Hochmuth","publishDate":"2026-08-13T23:25:53.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-14T12:00:38.345Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theodessa.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F08%2FScreenshot-2026-08-13-175757.png%3Fw%3D900","slug":"29-years-of-love-how-one-local-bridal-shop-has-connected-so-many-lives"},{"id":"uqkok4","title":"Man wanted for online solicitation of a minor in Midland","excerpt":"MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crime Stoppers is seeking public assistance in locating Jaime Cortez, 36 years old, who is wanted for Online Soliciation of a Minor. 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Midland ISD results Midland ISD said 30 campuses improved or maintained their overall score. ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/08/13/tea-releases-2026-accountability-ratings-midland-ector-county-isds/","source":"CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)","author":"Tamlyn Price","publishDate":"2026-08-13T22:34:02.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-14T12:00:36.942Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theodessa.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FRZODOEBPUFA57A3T7BUS2MQ62Y.png%3Fauth%3Dfb1ef7a08fa7532fb672cdcfcfd15012f01f337ce9901b63b90aaa1cf448bf15%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"tea-releases-2026-accountability-ratings-for-midland-ector-county-isds"},{"id":"mrbpdc","title":"Woman killed in Big Spring pedestrian crash identified","excerpt":"BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - A woman was hit and killed by an SUV in the area of W. FM 700 in Big Spring Thursday morning. According to the Big Spring Police Department, officers were called to the area, also known as Marcy, at around 6:40 a.m. about a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. 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According to an Odessa Police Department report, officers were dispatched to Odessa Regional Medical Center shortly after 11 p.m. in regards to a stabbing victim. 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The person, who was not authorized to talk publicly about the case and spoke ...","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/ap-mangione-expected-to-plead-guilty-in-federal-case-over-unitedhealthcare-killing-ap-source-says/","source":"Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)","author":"MICHAEL R. 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Sheriff TJ Perkins issued a statement offering condolences to the student’s family, friends, classmates, teachers, and the broader Buena Vista...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/08/13/pecos-county-sheriff-offers-condolences-after-buena-vista-isd-student-death/","source":"CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)","author":"Tamlyn Price","publishDate":"2026-08-13T21:47:33.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-14T12:00:36.942Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theodessa.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F7DXVZTLXAJH3LHFSAQ2MB2AXOY.jpg%3Fauth%3D2c6881e2b2243172fd73958435086952a5b053a8c28ca0b2ca064f6c60688338%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"pecos-county-sheriff-offers-condolences-after-buena-vista-isd-student-death"},{"id":"z928s3","title":"Teen killed, 5 injured in 4-vehicle crash in Ward County","excerpt":"WARD COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A teenager was killed and five others were injured in a crash at the intersection of FM 1776 and FM 1219 on Wednesday evening. 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According to the Andrews Police Department , while officers were responding, they received more information that the victim had been ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/08/07/bond-set-1-million-andrews-man-charged-lakeside-park-stabbing/","source":"CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)","author":"Tamlyn Price","publishDate":"2026-08-07T21:26:01.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-10T18:00:46.198Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theodessa.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FJ3FRFTSPBNEGVFEONZH4UTSSSQ.JPG%3Fauth%3D3b064ba35a4212e09e4316509aea1b8a5d3949fe0467f87e8f0e7d66a460ed3d%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"bond-set-at-1-million-for-andrews-man-charged-in-lakeside-park-stabbing"},{"id":"1h7ydt","title":"OPD hosting Back-to-School Block Party","excerpt":"Join the Odessa Police Department on Saturday, August 8, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Ector County Coliseum for its annual Back-to-School Block Party. 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Important Announcement: As we have done for the past 5 years, Big Spring ISD will offer free breakfast and free lunch to all of our students th...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/08/07/big-spring-isd-offer-free-breakfast-lunch-all-students-this-school-year/","source":"CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)","author":"Tamlyn Price","publishDate":"2026-08-07T20:00:33.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-10T18:00:46.198Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theodessa.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FNFGZEJ6IURA75H7EYUWNV33KLA.jpg%3Fauth%3D6c285ad443f1a625f2d7d7d43d72f72be52318ee10826e92bc92eafcc4fbf6dd%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"big-spring-isd-to-offer-free-breakfast-and-lunch-to-all-students-this-school-year"},{"id":"rradck","title":"Russia, Ukraine exchange overnight strikes that leave 7 dead, many injured","excerpt":"KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia and Ukraine exchanged strikes overnight that killed civilians and injured many others on both sides, local authorities reported. 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Video from the scene shows the semi-truck with significant damage and emergency units on site. DPS said train traffic has since resumed.","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/08/04/train-hits-semi-highway-80-near-midland-county-airport/","source":"CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)","author":"Tamlyn Price","publishDate":"2026-08-04T22:00:47.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-09T00:00:29.809Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theodessa.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F6VL7ZOSNQBAVXJXDKCAGZES5AI.png%3Fauth%3Dc5869b7e204c9f60b0c56fdabd0fde59588d1a534fe65fe06cecd696cfd69bb6%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"train-hits-semi-on-highway-80-near-midland-county-airport"},{"id":"58owjx","title":"Pecos County man linked to 24 West Texas theft cases after confession, authorities say","excerpt":"PECOS COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A Pecos County man has been arrested in connection with a string of vehicle burglaries, stolen vehicles and gun thefts across three West Texas counties after investigators say he confessed to dozens of crimes. According to the Big Spring Police Department, the investi...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/08/04/pecos-county-man-linked-24-west-texas-theft-cases-after-confession-authorities-say/","source":"CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)","author":"Tamlyn Price","publishDate":"2026-08-04T21:43:37.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-09T00:00:29.809Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theodessa.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FJ66OT2KFCVH5FKU7QZDECZVPYY.jpg%3Fauth%3D922b40561da51d33f7e3b8d1c1c6e4230b2f7bff34935d17fc01d1391bc72152%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"pecos-county-man-linked-to-24-west-texas-theft-cases-after-confession-authorities-say"},{"id":"axntzc","title":"Odessa man sentenced to prison after jury finds him guilty of arson","excerpt":"ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A jury has sentenced a man to prison after finding him guilty of arson in Ector County. 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The district did not release the student’s name or disclose a cause of death, citing only the loss in a public statement issued Tuesday. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/08/04/fort-stockton-isd-announces-death-incoming-ninth-grade-student/","source":"CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)","author":"Tamlyn Price","publishDate":"2026-08-04T21:17:28.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-09T00:00:29.809Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theodessa.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FDXW3VCWYMZHGNNJY7VJUERTTRY.png%3Fauth%3Daaba22d8415f2231a9c358c81132fd0a0a6513a54949a8c8fcdf3b45c073fe6f%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"fort-stockton-isd-announces-death-of-incoming-ninth-grade-student"},{"id":"y5q5q6","title":"Pedestrian hit and killed at W. University and N. Redondo in Odessa","excerpt":"ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A pedestrian was hit and killed at the intersection of W. 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According to DPS, on June 24, emergency crews were called to a rollover crash on ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/08/04/dps-trooper-credited-with-saving-crash-victims-life-after-applying-tourniquet-pecos-county/","source":"CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)","author":"Tamlyn Price","publishDate":"2026-08-04T19:32:35.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-09T00:00:29.809Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theodessa.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FOWNXFLQGPRE2LNCPZCT4RSFTP4.png%3Fauth%3Da34255ae9bfe4f06d9defaa0dd03d17dea01dfd7a8d7f6f7b37fadd09d016ae0%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"dps-trooper-credited-with-saving-crash-victims-life-after-applying-tourniquet-in-pecos-county"},{"id":"9tns0i","title":"Ector County Sheriff’s Office looking for  owner of lost horse","excerpt":"ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Ector County Sheriff’s Office and Animal Control are looking for the owner of a horse found wandering on West Wiesner. The horse, described as a 6- to 7-year-old male sorrel, was reported found at 13591 W. Wiesner. According to the Ector County Animal Control, the...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/08/04/ector-county-sheriffs-office-looking-owner-lost-horse/","source":"CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)","author":"Katelyn Carlock","publishDate":"2026-08-04T16:03:34.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-09T00:00:29.809Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theodessa.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F2UZRQ7SJ5NDQDFB3BA5WXWPVTU.jpg%3Fauth%3D7edecec3a37d652b80e4e314a6115c8ff4ec2ebe3a1077935dedb1115c5a72e5%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"ector-county-sheriffs-office-looking-for-owner-of-lost-horse"},{"id":"e21d9y","title":"One family displaced after Midland structure fire","excerpt":"MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - One family is displaced after a fire in Midland. According to the Midland Fire Department, on August 3, a crew responded to a structure fire in the 3300 block of Stanolind. No injuries were reported, but one family was displaced.","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/08/04/one-family-displaced-after-midland-structure-fire/","source":"CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)","author":"Katelyn Carlock","publishDate":"2026-08-04T15:10:29.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-09T00:00:29.809Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theodessa.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FYA6HH4AKR5BBJFZJWNHTI74MZA.jpg%3Fauth%3D02372b5de847990f50c4d7d711a6e5c48e0aa58edb1440433bd6146053cc3c9d%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"one-family-displaced-after-midland-structure-fire"},{"id":"xeyebh","title":"Water line work near Crockett Middle School could cause low pressure in Pecos","excerpt":"PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - Contractors are placing a new water tie-in for the Crockett Middle School water line at 9 a.m. Tuesday, according to the City of Pecos. The city said a water tie-in connects a newly installed water line to an existing public water system. 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No additional details have been released.","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/08/04/accident-reported-us-highway-67fm-1555/","source":"CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)","author":"Katelyn Carlock","publishDate":"2026-08-04T11:29:02.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-09T00:00:29.809Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theodessa.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FPDKQDB7LPJEQ3M3A45FP5VZ5DU.jpeg%3Fauth%3D657adb70f0bf3b5cf07516877706fd581dc1bdcdeb3aaca6a7d8e1ce213d9f40%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"accident-reported-on-us-highway-67fm-1555"},{"id":"3jgxi7","title":"US employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs amid strain from the Iran war, unemployment dips to 4.1%","excerpt":"By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs last month, and Labor Department revisions shaved 103,000 jobs off payrolls in May and June. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.1% only because Americans left the job market. The June jobs numbers from the L...","url":"https://www.oaoa.com/local-news/business/us-employers-unexpectedly-cut-23000-jobs-amid-strain-from-the-iran-war-unemployment-dips-to-4-1/","source":"Odessa American (oaoa.com)","author":"Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-08-07T13:25:48.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-08T20:00:25.853Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theodessa.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oaoa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F08%2FAP26218473048131.jpg","slug":"us-employers-unexpectedly-cut-23000-jobs-amid-strain-from-the-iran-war-unemployment-dips-to-41"},{"id":"qy4tkj","title":"Texas drilling permit and completion statistics for July 2026","excerpt":"AUSTIN The RRC issued a total of 693 original drilling permits in July 2026. The total includes 612 to drill new oil or gas wells, 11 to re-enter plugged wellbores, 9 field transfer, 58 for re-completion and 3 reclass. 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According to the arrest affidavit, officers were investigating a drug case at the L...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/08/05/odessa-man-accused-sexually-assaulting-15-year-old-girl-linked-dallas-human-trafficking-case/","source":"CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)","author":"Tamlyn Price","publishDate":"2026-08-05T18:52:26.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-08T18:00:27.639Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theodessa.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F2ECRMBPPPBCZXJGCDYYSV3XOKE.jpeg%3Fauth%3Dc11e756a1eae7fb3a557e9f41cb629d2776a0c5bf76b74bd5889f0bce449815a%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"odessa-man-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-15-year-old-girl-linked-to-dallas-human-trafficking-case"},{"id":"ryb1g9","title":"Midland County finalizing design of new juvenile justice center","excerpt":"MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County is finalizing the design of a new Juvenile Justice Center, according to the county. This center is a modern 42,940-square-foot facility that will increase housing capacity by around two-thirds and provide nearly 40% more space. 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Thank you for trusting me. You we...","url":"https://www.oaoa.com/opinion/guest-view-lewis-bids-politics-farewell-in-odessa/","source":"Odessa American (oaoa.com)","author":"Guest View","publishDate":"2026-07-30T20:03:09.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-31T20:00:38.301Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theodessa.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oaoa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2FRonnie-Lewis.jpg","slug":"guest-view-lewis-bids-politics-farewell-in-odessa"},{"id":"nutbe1","title":"DAILY OIL PRICE: July 30, 2026","excerpt":"Crude Oil: 83.59 (-0.87). Nymex MTD AVG: 78.3557. Natural Gas: 2.758 (+0.033). Gasoline: 3.2847 (-0.1131). Spreads: September/October (+2.79) October/November (+2.61). Plains WTI Posting: 80.07 (-0.87). 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Mayor Katie Wilson's announcement followed hours of speculation about whether Police Chief Shon Barnes would step down, ...","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/ap-seattle-mayor-says-police-chief-resigned-after-criticism-of-response-to-festival-shooting/","source":"Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)","author":"GENE JOHNSON and MARTHA BELLISLE, Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-07-31T00:24:10.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-31T18:00:41.005Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theodessa.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F07%2F6a6be6d43fba50.13181467.jpeg%3Fw%3D900","slug":"seattle-police-chief-resigns-under-pressure-from-mayor-over-response-to-festival-shooting"},{"id":"bv3daz","title":"Man arrested after traffic stop leads to drug bust in Ector County","excerpt":"MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A man is in federal custody after a traffic stop in Ector County resulted in a drug bust. 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Motorists are being directed onto Business I-20 through Monahans and can re-enter I-20 at the East Interchange. 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First responders arrived and temporarily blocked the road while crews worked to extinguish the fire. 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