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DETROIT (AP) — Three people were killed and four more were injured when an argument led to gunfire at an after-hours strip club Sunday morning in Detroit, officials said. Police responding to the 7:21 a.m. shooting on a largely residential street found three men who had been fata...
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It shouldn’t happen to a dog, nor to a rodeo clown. Such an unlikely opening sentence warrants further explanation, which I trust in the next 650 words or so will shed more light than bolts across the sky in an April thunderstorm. Content of this message has been approved by both...
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By JESSICA DAMIANO The Associated Press Most of my summer vegetables are winding down now, the cooling temperatures serving as a cue that their mission has been nearly accomplished. But if frost threatens before the last of my tomatoes have turned red, I’ll drape a sheet of sheer...
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By Melinda Myers Snip and combine some seasonal blooms to create beautiful bouquets to enjoy in your home or share with family and friends. A stroll through your gardens can provide needed inspiration and some colorful flowers, seedheads and foliage to include. Gather your flower...
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By John Cappadonna Permian Basin Master Gardener September 22nd at 7:05 p.m. was the Fall Equinox! Even though summer seems to hang on. Look for cooler nights in the latter half of September. Nothing drastic but you should wake to temperatures in the low 70s rather than near 80˚F...
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Florida made a massive jump in The Associated Press Top 25 on Sunday and landed in the top 10 for the first time in five years while four new teams joined the rankings in a major shuffle. The Gators' 24-point win over then-No. 4 Mississippi under first-year coach Jon Sumrall on S...
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Question: The power supply in my 16-year old computer died suddenly, and I decided I’d rather buy a new one than replace the bad component. The new system has plenty of drive bays, and I have lots of spare cables from the old machine, so I plan to install the old drive in the new...
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A 24-year-old motorcyclist was killed Friday night in two-vehicle crash in the 2000 block of East 42nd Street. According to the Odessa Police Department, Issacc Reyes was traveling east in a left turn lane when he lost control of his Honda motorcycle, veered into the inside eastb...
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BERLIN (AP) — A bus carrying tourists from the Philippines toward the Oktoberfest festival in Munich veered off a highway and overturned on Sunday, killing at least two people and injuring at least eight others, Germany 's dpa news agency reported. The coach left the road on a hi...
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El Niño is here, growing stronger by the day, and getting ready for a long stay. Climate models indicate the phenomenon is nearly certain to last not just through this fall and winter, but also into spring of 2027....
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By YONAT SHIMRON Religion News Service RALEIGH, N.C. At an afternoon class on spiritual ethics this week, Rabbi Jenny Solomon began, as she always does, with a few minutes of guided mindfulness meditation . “I invite you to find as comfortable a seat as possible in this moment,” ...
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By Van Yandell One of my running and bicycling friends and I used our shoes in stages. Stage one, while the soles were factory stable, was for running. Stage two was for bicycling or wearing in public. If we went to Walmart or Winn Dixie or the bike shop, we wore stage two shoes....
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By Jannie Linney “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on Him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life” [John 5:24]. “He that heareth my word” “He that has ears to hear, let him...
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BUKAVU, Congo (AP) — A vessel carrying traders capsized in Lake Kivu in eastern Congo, killing at least 12 and leaving dozens missing, authorities said Sunday. The vessel was carrying more than 50 people when it capsized on Saturday night on Idjwi Island, in South Kivu province, ...
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BANGKOK (AP) — Rain eased in Thailand ’s capital on Sunday, but flooding persisted in several low-lying areas, with thousands forced to move into temporary shelters. At least eight people were reported killed in the past 10 days nationwide. Days of continuous downpours have cause...
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The UTPB volleyball team lost in five sets to Oklahoma Christian Saturday at home. Oklahoma Christian won by scores of 21-25, 25-23, 24-26, 25-21, 15-11. UTPB fell to 5-5 overall, 0-4 in Lone Star Conference with the loss. Oklahoma Christian improved to 8-7, 2-2. UTPB will next f...
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DENVER CITY The Compass Academy volleyball team defeated Denver City in four sets Saturday in a District 3-3A game. Compass Academy won by scores of 24-26, 25-13, 25-20, 25-15. The Lady Cougars remain in first place in the district standings. Compass Academy improved to 28-4 over...
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PARIS (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people packed Paris’ iconic Champs-Élysées avenue to attend an open-air Mass with Pope Leo XIV on Saturday, a sign of the Catholic Church’s enduring appeal in the once staunchly Catholic but officially secular country. The Vatican estimated t...
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PORTALES, N.M. The UTPB football team defeated Eastern New Mexico 56-10 Saturday in Lone Star Conference play. The Falcons improved to 3-1 overall, 3-0 in Lone Star Conference. The Greyhounds fell to 0-4, 0-2. UTPB took a 14-3 lead at the end of the first quarter and a 28-10 lead...
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Texas Tech hosted Sam Houston State Saturday. #tdi_1 .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item1 { background: url(https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/260926-Tech-Sam-Houston-10-160x120.jpg) 0 0 no-repeat; } #tdi_1 .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item2 { background: url(https://www.oaoa.com/...
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BANGKOK (AP) — Incessant rain hammered several areas of Thailand’s capital on Saturday, disrupting traffic and forcing thousands to evacuate, as authorities declared the city a disaster area. Thailand’s Meteorological Department warned that the deluge, which has been pouring sinc...
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Recent data from the Census Bureau indicates that U.S. real median household income reached $87,460 last year. It’s a record high dating back to when the series began in 1967. The fact that it’s “real” means that it is adjusted for inflation, and the “median” describes the level ...
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By William F. Holland Jr. Ph.D. Ordained/Licensed Christian minister God has always been disappointed when someone is more concerned with what they want to do than what He requires of them. Since mankind fell in the garden, our carnal nature has been persuading and influencing ou...
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — More than 70,000 customers were without electricity in the U.S. Northeast on Saturday, the sign of a powerful nor’easter expected to create dangerous conditions through the weekend. Forecasters warned of gale winds that could down trees and heavy inundatio...
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In my pastoral hometown of Columbia, Tennessee exists the newly gerrymandered Tennessee 5th Congressional District. Its race between Democratic Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder and Republican former Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher has drawn unwanted attention following a polic...
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WALL, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Greenwood Rangers went on the road and had a tough task taking on the Wall Hawks. After a close first-half battle, the Hawks defeated the Rangers 31-13 to win their 21st straight game. Next week, the Rangers look to bounce back at home facing Glen Ro...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Christian Mustangs snap their three-game losing streak, defeating Jim Ned 50-27. Next week the Mustangs are back at home facing the Wall Hawks. Watch the video above for the highlights....
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AUSTIN, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Lee Rebels went on the road facing their toughest task of the season and Austin Westlake showed its dominance. The Chaparrals defeated the Rebels 49-6. With the loss, the Rebels are now 3-2 on the season, and in week six, the Rebels are at ...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Permian Panthers kept up their dominant ways defeating the Arizona Compass Prep Dragons 45-14. With the win, the Panthers remain unbeaten at 5-0. Next week the Panthers are back at home facing the Camden Panthers from New Jersey. Watch the video ab...
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COAHOMA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Wink Wildcats went on the road and defeated the Coahoma Bulldogs 36-13 to stay unbeaten on the season. Watch the video above to hear from Wink head coach Brian Gibson after the win....
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Abilene 31, Lubbock 7 Abilene Christian 86, May 74 Abilene Cooper 49, Wichita Falls Memorial 28 Abilene Texas Leadership 46, Chico 14 Ackerly Sands 59, Whitharral 12 Aldine Davis 49, Aldine MacArthur 20 Alice 55, Edinburg North 13 Allen 65, Princeton 7 Alvarado 24, Godley 21 Amar...
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MULESHOE The Compass Academy football team got its first win of the season with a 38-35 win against Muleshoe Friday on the road. The Cougars moved to 1-4 while the Mules fell to 0-5. Compass Academy will now have a bye week before starting district play. The Cougars will face Cly...
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SAN MARCOS The Odessa High football team was dealt a 32-28 loss to San Benito Friday at Rattler Stadium. Playing at a neutral site for the nondistrict game, the Bronchos fell to 2-2 with the loss while the Greyhounds improved to 3-2. Odessa High will be back at home next Friday t...
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The Permian football team cruised to a 45-14 homecoming win over Arizona Compass Prep Friday at Ratliff Stadium. The Panthers improved to 5-0 with the nondistrict victory. Permian took a 21-0 lead in the first quarter to set the tempo before being held scoreless in the second qua...
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The UTPB volleyball team’s struggling start to Lone Star Conference play continued with a 3-2 loss to Cameron Friday at Falcon Dome. Cameron won by scores of 17-25, 25-23, 26-24, 15-25, 15-12. It was the Aggies’ first win of the season as the team improved to 1-12 overall, 1-2 in...
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The Odessa High volleyball team got its first win in district play with a five-set win over Midland Lee Friday. The Lady Bronchos won by scores of 13-25, 26-24, 25-21, 20-25, 15-13. The Lady Bronchos improved to 14-14 overall, 1-1 in District 2-6A. The Lady Rebels (who lost to Pe...
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday turned away an attempt to use a new Missouri congressional map backed by President Donald Trump, putting an end to a long-running legal dispute as absentee voting is underway in the midterm elections. The justices halted a fe...
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By MAURICIO SAVARESE The Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO The Dallas Cowboys began their preparations in Rio de Janeiro on Friday for their game against the Baltimore Ravens with an eye on the task at hand and not the sights for which the city is known. Brian Schottenheimer, coach...
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume talks on its nuclear program in seven days if the United States lifts its naval blockade of Iranian ports, waives sanctions on Iranian oil sales and observes a ceasefire that would include Lebanon. I...
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Sister Norma Pimentel, executive director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley, speaks during a one-on-one conversation with Niala Boodhoo, journalist and podcast host of “Oh God Now What,” at The Texas Tribune Festival on Sept. 25, 2026. Credit: Eli Hartman for The Tex...
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State Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin, speaks during a rally outside of the Texas Department of State Health Services building in Austin on Sept. 25, 2026. The Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee met the same day, but closed its meeting to the public. Credit: Lori...
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Shawn Carrasco explores DGK and its community impact in the second episode of the From Prison to Powerful Purpose podcast, available on the Big 2 Plus app....
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By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK A cooldown in oil prices on Friday helped release some of the pressure that’s built up on Wall Street, and U.S. stocks closed out their first winning week in the last three. The S&P 500 added 0.5% to break a three-day losing streak marked ...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) has helped secure $20 million for the Christoval Road Improvement Project. By voting for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, P.L. 119-21) and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 7148, P.L. 119-75), Pfluger helped...
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Celebrating 45 years of trailblazing leadership and unbreakable commitment to care, the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing kicked off the major milestone with the first in a series of yearlong events, “Wrangling the Future of Healthcare: Celebrating 45...
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The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of September 24, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Takayla Travis Cotton, 19, was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault and Injury to a child. On September 9, 2026, Cotton took her child to the emergency room at Universit...
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The Kansas Livestock Association, Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association, and Texas Cattle Feeders Association released a joint statement urging federal officials to conduct enforcement actions in a "lawful" manner following reported disruptions to cattle processing businesses....
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The rig count in the Permian Basin was up one this week, the latest count Friday by Baker Hughes shows, with 270 rigs active in the region. A year ago, 253 rigs were active in the region. Nationally, the oil and gas rig count is up four from last week at 599 rigs. A year ago, 549...
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Crude Oil: 92.41 (-2.20). Nymex MTD AVG: 96.1848. Natural Gas: 3.196 (-0.101). Gasoline: 3.3934 (-0.1712). Spreads: November/December (+3.70) December/January (+2.70). Plains WTI Posting: 88.89 (-2.20). The post DAILY OIL PRICE: September 25, 2026 appeared first on Odessa America...
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From left: Jon Rosenthal and Bo French, the Democratic and Republican nominees for Texas Agriculture Commissioner. Credit: Eddie Gaspar/Emil T. Lippe for The Texas Tribune By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune Bo French, the Republican candidate for railroad commissioner who has ...
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The Associated Press DALLAS Veteran Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving said Friday he’s under no physical restrictions from the torn ACL in his left knee that sidelined him 19 months ago, an injury that he called “probably the best thing that happened to me.” “I’m ready to go ou...
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Cattle in the holding pen before being moved through the auction ring at the West Auction barn in West, Texas on June 11, 2026. Credit: Justin Hamel/The Waco Bridge/CatchLight Local/Report for America By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune Three organizations representing thou...
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The Associated Press FRANKFURT, Germany Volkswagen Group said Friday it is recalling 2.86 million Volkswagen and Audi branded vehicles as a precautionary measure over a screw whose failure could cause a loss of steering. The affected vehicles are Volkswagen Tiguan, Touran, Golf, ...
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SAN ANTONIO Federal prosecutors in the Western District of Texas filed 227 new immigration and immigration-related criminal cases from September 18 through September 24, announced U.S. Attorney Justin R. Simmons. Charges were brought against alien smugglers and illegal aliens wit...
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University of Texas Permian Basin’s annual STEAMFest is scheduled Saturday, October 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the UTPB Engineering Building. This free community event will include hands-on exhibits that invite you to build, explore and experiment, live demonstrations showcasing real...
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NEW YORK (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday lifted restrictions on a controversial federal voter database before November’s elections, granting President Donald Trump a temporary win in his aggressive campaign against noncitizen voting. The court's three liberal-leaning justices ...
