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HOLLAND: The Lord is our strength and shield
By William F. Holland Jr. Ph.D. Ordained/Licensed Christian minister We have learned since childhood about the blessings of being protected. Remember when we were in the arms of our moms and dads? It seemed as if the world’s dangers could not reach us. Now that we are grown up, w...
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Giggle for God: America’s witty church signs aim to inspire, attract drivers and passersby
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LANDGRAF: Putting Texas families first
By State Rep. Brooks Landgraf Raising a family has never been easy, but parents today are dealing with challenges that barely existed a generation ago. Technology has created new ways for predators to reach children. Schools are confronting new questions about safety, transparenc...
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HART: Trump, the greatest ego in the history of egos, maybe ever
It is a little-known (except to everyone) fact that Donald J. Trump does not merely possess an ego. He is in a long-term, exclusive, and extremely public relationship with it. It’s the most enduring relationship in his life. It is not unusual. I handled the investments for wealth...
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HIGHLIGHTS: Hale Center vs. Iraan
IRAAN, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Iraan faced Hale Center in a neutral site game in Andrews and the Braves came out victorious 41-6. With the win, the Braves improved to 4-2, and next week they hit the road to start district play against Wink. Watch the video above for the highlights....
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Game of the Week Standout Player: Rankin's Matthew Ramos
GRANDFALLS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Matthew Ramos is our standout player from our game of the week. In the 74-26 win over Grandfalls-Royalty, Ramos was all over the field, scoring several touchdowns. Watch the video above to hear more about Ramos....
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HIGHLIGHTS: Red Bluff (CA) vs. Midland
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Bulldogs get their third straight win, defeating California's Red Bluff 14-6 at Astound Broadband Stadium. The Bulldogs are 3-3 this season, and they begin district play next week against Odessa. Watch the video above for the highlights....
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Game of the Week Postgame Interview: Rankin HC Garret Avalos
GRANDFALLS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Rankin Red Devils defeated the Grandfalls-Royalty Cowboys 74-26, improving to 4-2 on the season. Watch the video above to hear from head coach Garret Avalos after the big win....
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NORTH AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE: Jackalopes defeat Wranglers
AMARILLO The Odessa Jackalopes defeated Amarillo 3-1 on the road Friday in North American Hockey League action. The Jackalopes took a 2-1 lead in the second period, thanks to goals from Ryan Staples and Andrew Brees. Staples added a second goal in the third period to give the Jac...
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Statewide scores
A&M Consolidated 41, Killeen Shoemaker 23 AZ Compass Prep, Ariz. 31, Odessa 27 Abbott 63, Avalon 0 Abilene 42, Amarillo Caprock 0 Amarillo 45, Amarillo Tascosa 20 Amarillo Highland Park 38, Vega 26 Angleton 63, Pasadena 0 Anna 16, Frisco 14 Aquilla 60, May 12 Argyle 56, Eagle Mou...
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: OHS comes up short against Arizona Compass Prep
The Odessa High football team came up short in its final nondistrict game as the Bronchos were dealt a 31-27 loss to Arizona Compass Prep Friday at Ratliff Stadium. Playing on a rain-drenched field for most of the game, the Bronchos fell to 2-3. Compass Prep improved to 2-2. It w...