The Permian Basin is more than a place on a map. It is a community defined by the people who call it home, the families who shape its future, and the shared values, experiences, and stories that make West Texas unique. On November 2, Basin PBS will introduce a refreshed brand identity and a new t...
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The Compass Academy volleyball team will face Idalou in the area round of the Class 3A Div. II playoffs at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Seminole. The Lady Cougars enter at 37-4. Compass Academy defeated Crane 3-0 in Thursday’s bi-district round game. Idalou defeated Friona in three sets Sat...
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Iran said Monday it had a two-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks with the United States, shortening a process originally expected to take seven days. The U.N. migration agency said more than 300,000 people in Yemen had fled renewed fighting. Israel's...
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COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Retired managers Dusty Baker, Bruce Bochy, Joe Maddon and Lou Piniella are among eight men on the ballot for the Hall of Fame’s contemporary era committee for managers, executives and umpires that meets on Dec. 6 at the winter meetings in San Diego. Forme...
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Midland and Odessa’s Bubba’s 33 locations will continue their annual Veterans Day tradition of welcoming veterans and active U.S. military to enjoy free lunch on Wednesday, November 11, from open to 4 p.m. For veterans and active military unable to attend this year’s event, the r...
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As Texans review their health insurance options during open enrollment, BBB Heart of Texas is warning consumers to watch for imposters. Reports submitted to BBB Scam Tracker describe callers offering health plans, requesting sensitive personal information, and threatening consume...
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It’s finally Merry Marketplace week! The Junior League of Odessa’s 43rd annual holiday market returns to Ector County Coliseum Thursday, November 5, bringing together a variety of merchants, festive experiences and opportunities to get a head start on holiday shopping. With more ...
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By LAURA UNGAR AP Medical Writer The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic version of the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV — a big step toward making the drug available inexpensively and more quickly in 120 low- and middle-income countries. The ann...
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Average gasoline prices in Midland-Odessa have fallen 23.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.52/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 156 stations in Midland-Odessa. Prices in Midland-Odessa are 53.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 92.3 cents...
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By MARC LEVY, MIKE CATALINI, JOHN HANNA and CALVIN WOODWARD The Associated Press Shane Dunn is pictured during an interview, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, in Levittown, Pa. (AP Photo/Mike Catalini) Image taken from video. The stakes in Tuesday’s midterm elections are so high that Sha...
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CANDELARIA, Texas (KOSA) - A family became stranded in deep mud near Candelaria and was rescued by Presidio County sheriff’s deputies and federal partners, the Presidio County Sheriff’s Office said. According to a Facebook post, The sheriff’s office received a distress call throu...
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KHERSON, Ukraine (AP) — Civilians in Ukraine’s southeastern Kherson region prepared Sunday for the end of a localized ceasefire that has marked the most significant truce between Kyiv and Moscow since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began nearly five years ago. The White ...
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It’s a sign that Lindsay Rogers hangs on the front door when August rolls around: “We interrupt this marriage to bring you a football season.” Wives of officials — as well as coaches — may rightfully post the same message. Different, however, is that coaches have home games. Nati...
