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For the second week this season, there were a lot of positives from the UTPB football team’s performance. The Falcons remain at the top of the Lone Star Conference after defeating Sul Ross State 66-7 last Saturday in Alpine. UTPB now sits at 2-1 overall, 2-0 in LSC. “We enjoyed t...
For the second week this season, there were a lot of positives from the UTPB football team’s performance. The Falcons remain at the top of the Lone Star Conference after defeating Sul Ross State 66-7 last Saturday in Alpine. UTPB now sits at 2-1 overall, 2-0 in LSC. “We enjoyed t...
By STEF FERRARI Voracious Like so many preparations in this cookbook, “Stuzzichini,” and in Italian food in general, it’s almost impossible to call this a recipe. Instead, it’s an act of trust: You must trust that whatever fruit you choose for this crostini will pair perfectly wi...
By TRAVIS LOLLER The Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. There’s something about the American road trip. It brings to mind visions of cars the size of boats, the glory days before seat-belt laws and pit stops at the world’s largest fill-in-the-blank. It has been memorialized in boo...
Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko calls in a play against Arizona State during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft) By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer COLLEGE STATION, Texas Texas A&M coach Mike...
MIDLAND The Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin (LCPB) invites the public to join a special reading of the City of Midland’s proclamation recognizing September 25, 2026, as Dolly Parton Day. The proclamation reading will take place from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. September 25 at Midla...
MIDLAND The organizers behind the popular Pages and Tumbleweeds event are bringing a new fall book festival to Midland. Pages & Fall Leaves will take place Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mission Square. The free, family-friendly event will feature more than 50 auth...
That was more like it. After an opening-season lost to UTRGV, the UTPB football team looked more like the Falcons that fans remembered from the past three years in Saturday’s 69-14 blowout win against Western New Mexico. Much credit will be given to UTPB’s offense (and rightfully...
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK Former President George W. Bush has a new book of oil paintings coming out in March that features portraits of political prisoners and dissidents. The Penguin Random House imprint Crown announced Wednesday that “The Call of Freedom: Po...
The Ector County Library is offering a doubleheader of programming for Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15- October 15. Admission is always free to these events and open to the public. The first is a Wednesday, Sept. 16, book signing and presentation at 10 a.m. from local a...
Ultrasound image showing an ectopic pregnancy occurring in the right Fallopian tube. The position of the eight week old embryo is outlined by the markers seen in the center of the image. Credit: Science Photo Library via REUTERS By Andrea Suozzo and Agnel Philip, ProPublica, The ...
By MARIA KOUTSOGIANNIS Voracious The chapter on main dishes in my cookbook, “ Greek Out ,” starts with an explanation of what “main dish” means to me. Most people, understandably, immediately think of dinner. Because in many places that’s the biggest meal of the day, and it’s usu...
MIDLAND Permian Basin Mensa, the High IQ Society, invites the public to attend “Good For You! Proper Nutrition Gives You All the Right Tools for Total Body Health,” on Saturday, September 19, at 3 p.m. The presentation will be held at the Midland County Downtown Public Library, 3...
BRAZOS VALLEY, Texas (KBTX) - State Sen. Lois W. Kolkhorst is calling for a ban on automated license plate readers, arguing the technology used by Flock Safety cameras threatens Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches. In a Facebook post titled “Get the Flock O...
Local comic book stores are seeing a hike in demand following the release of the latest comic-book blockbuster, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Marquez said....
By ALEXA SOTO Voracious Fresh ceviche is a staple of Mexican cuisine, but my husband and I were introduced to the concept of roasted ceviche at our wedding. The side dish, adapted here from my cookbook “ Plantas ,” is made of a combination of cooked and fresh ingredients contribu...
By BARBARA ORTUTAY and WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS The Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. Kids under 18 will soon see a host of changes to their Instagram and Facebook experiences thanks to a historic $18 billion settlement Meta Platforms reached Wednesday with 48 U.S. states. Besides ...
By CASSY JOY GARCIA Voracious These Crispy Baked Buffalo Chicken Tacos from my cookbook “ The Protein Meal Prep Plan ” are stuffed with a collard slaw made with a protein-packed ranch dressing (yes … protein ranch!) that, I have a feeling, will surprise you by how delicious it is...
Marble, a 3-year-old female cat, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Marble 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...
Honey, a 2-year-old female chihuahua mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Honey 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/humanesociety...
By BRYAN VOLTAGGIO The Associated Press I’ve never been to Maine for a lobster roll, but the ones I’ve had in other places have been so good that I knew I needed to make one myself. This version is from my cookbook “ Home ” and is made with perfectly cooked lobster meat that is p...
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/humanesocietyofo...
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/humanesocietyo...
PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - The Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin (LCPB) is launching its first eight-week Digital Literacy course on August 18 at the Reeves County Library in Pecos. It is aimed at preparing residents for a modern workforce.. Preparing for the Digital Future This...
Midland County Judge Terry Johnson filed a legal response on Tuesday to a civil lawsuit seeking his removal from office following allegations that he shared a restricted warrant services report on Facebook....
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County Judge Terry Johnson is admitting under oath that he posted a restricted law enforcement report on Facebook and is asking a jury to decide whether he had the right to do so. In a new court filing, Judge Johnson, through his attorney, a...
By PAMELA ANDERSON Voracious My cookbook “ I Love You ” began as a box of recipe cards: a housewarming gift for my sons, inspired by our homegrown traditions and world travel. Since I don’t have a strong sweet tooth, dessert for me is more about being social and having something ...
Charlie, a 2-year-old male Terrier mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Charlie 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/humanesociety...
Phoenix, an 11-week-old female cat, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Phoenix 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/humanesocietyofod...
Midland County District Attorney Glenn Harwood has filed a civil lawsuit and called for Judge Terry Johnson's resignation following allegations that Johnson unauthorizedly obtained and shared sensitive information in a Facebook post....
Attorney Cynthia Clack’s latest book “Discovering the Club” touches on themes that are timely today, especially in light of the Jeffrey Epstein revelations. The subtitle of “Discovering the Club” is “Piecing Together the Puzzling Network of Parental Pimping, Ritualistic Abuse, an...
By MERYL FEINSTEIN Voracious When tomatoes are at their peak — and it’s too hot to turn on the oven — this simple, no-cook sauce from my cookbook “ Pasta Every Day ” is what I come back to time and again. It’s often called pomodoro crudo and served with very thin spaghetti, thoug...
The Ellen Noël Art Museum will be hosting Book Talk at 6 p.m. August 13. Featuring “Theo of Golden” by Allen Levi, this book explores the story of “a stranger sets out to reunite artwork with the person who originally sat for their portrait. Secrets are revealed, regrets are shar...
Nala, a 2-year-old female lab mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Nala 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...
Clover, a 10-week-old female collie mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Clover 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/humanesociety...
NEW YORK (AP) — Flight attendants with WestJet, Canada's second-largest airline, went on strike Sunday in a dispute over pay. The Canadian Union of Public Employees, which represents the 4,400 cabin crew at the airline, announced the strike on its Facebook page. WestJet confirmed...
Fleck, a 14-week-old male cat, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Fleck 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/. ...
T Rex, an 8-year-old male shepherd mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt T Rex 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/humanesocietyof...
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Four renderings for the new Ector County Courthouse have been released on social media on Tuesday afternoon. The new courthouse will be located at the current USPS site on Texas Ave. In a Facebook post, Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett said, "Pr...
Travelers chasing longer lives are starting to book places instead of buying another bottle. Photo credit: Depositphotos By Jennifer Allen Francesco Mattana isn’t selling a pill or a protocol. The Sardinian chef, whose following across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube tops...
Maddie, a 5-month-old female poodle mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Maddie 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/humanesociety...
Hanna, a 10-week-old female Pekingese mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Hanna 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/humanesociet...
Texas Monthly recently announced that it's teaming up with Penguin Random House to relaunch Texas Monthly Press, the book-publishing arm of Texas Monthly that, in the words of Ross McCammon, editor in chief at Texas Monthly, tragically folded after its original foray in the 1970s...
By BRUCE WEINSTEIN and MARK SCARBROUGH Voracious Here’s a whimsical take on a classic deli sandwich, made with hot dogs rather than the more standard corned beef, from our cookbook “The Instant Air Fryer Bible.” Any hot dog will do — beef, pork, turkey even vegan hot dogs — alth...
BIG SPRING, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Members of the City of Big Spring kicked off Fourth of July festivities yesterday with a reading of the Declaration of Independence event. The event was held outside the city courthouse; as we're told, the event is taking us back to what it was lik...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - This July Fourth is going to be one for the books. Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary has brought out the patriot in so many people, and the City of Midland is hoping to help add to that! The Star-Spangled Salute is an annual event that always dr...
Bridget Fulfer, owner of Earth, Body & Soul in Midland, is offering free card readings to help people gain clarity and make better decisions during the Mercury Retrograde, which is in effect until July 23....
By STACEY MEI YAN FONG Voracious For the Stars and Stripes Pie in my cookbook, “50 Pies, 50 States,” I wanted something that would be a showstopper at any Fourth of July barbecue. I got fancy, using foil as a divider when filling the pie to mimic the color blocking of the flag. ...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - As time marches forward, things change. This has been prevalent in downtown Odessa, especially with the addition of new shops, restaurants, and other new entertainment options. However, not everything changes with the times. Ye Old Bookworm has held it...
Ramblin' Rita, a character created by former librarian Kayla Wardell, is performing in West Texas as part of the National Library Services' Summer Reading Program, sharing stories about wildlife and indigenous legends with kids....
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia plans to double potential fines for social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, who fail to prevent Australian children from holding accounts as critics argue the world-first ban on under-16s was failing. Communications Minister...
Liam, a 7-week-old male chihuahua mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Liam 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/humanesocietyofod...
Cali, a 1-year-old female cat, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Cali 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/. T...
Daniella Alvarez, a UTPB transfer specialist, was selected as one of 6,000 volunteers in Dallas for FIFA World Cup 2026 after more than 1 million people applied. (Photo via UTPB Facebook page) Daniella Alvarez is putting her lifelong passion for sports into action by volunteering...
