Warehouses that the Department of Homeland Security purchased with plans to build a new immigration detention center near El Paso will be sold instead, according to U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-El Paso. Credit: Omar Ornelas/El Paso Times via REUTERS By Alejandro Santos Cid and U...
Crude Oil: 83.20 (+1.07). Nymex MTD AVG: 79.8027. Natural Gas: 2.767 (-0.027). Gasoline: 3.1366 (+0.0012). Spreads: September/October (+1.25) October/November (+1.64). Plains WTI Posting: 79.68 (+1.07). The post DAILY OIL PRICE: August 11, 2026 appeared first on Odessa American ....
By BEN FINLEY and MATTHEW LEE The Associated Press WASHINGTON Russia has released an American military veteran who spent more than four years in prison on disputed charges under abusive conditions and was said to be gravely ill and at risk of dying, a group advocating for him sai...
The Associated Press President Donald Trump secretly flew out of last month’s NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, on an alternate military aircraft while the White House made it appear that the Republican president was flying on Air Force One, according to a report published by The Wa...
The Associated Press CHICAGO Toyota is recalling about 655,000 of its Camry vehicles globally, the automaker confirmed Tuesday, due to a display error that may deactivate safety indicators like turn signals and hazard lights during startup. Most of the now-recalled cars were sold...
SAN ANGELO Angelo State University’s Epsilon Sigma chapter of the Beta Beta Beta (Tri-Beta) national biological honor society earned Honorable Mention for the Lloyd M. Bertholf Award, which annually goes to the Outstanding Chapter of the Year, at the recent Tri-Beta National Conv...
Tracy McClain holds a photograph of her son, John Robert Holmes III, after his graduation from Morehouse College in Atlanta, at her home in Converse on March 12, 2026. Credit: Eric Vryn for The Texas Tribune By Katlyn Ma and Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune Tracy McClain remembers ...
MIDLAND The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) welcomed Crescent Energy Tuesday as its newest member, expanding its coalition to 28 of the region’s eminent energy companies and university systems. This reinforces the value of collaboration among industry leaders committed to mak...
Midland Animal Services achieved an 80% live release rate and reduced its average length of stay to 8.98 days during July.
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Terrell County Sheriff’s Office and Sanderson Border Patrol agents apprehended a group of four immigrants from Guerrero, Mexico, using advanced surveillance technology, according to a post by Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland. An Autonomous Surveillance Tower ...
Registration is officially open for the 2026 Odessa College 30 for 30 Fitness Challenge, presented by Medical Center Health System. This year, participants can register, track their progress and stay connected throughout the challenge using the new Odessa College app. To particip...
What to do with the produced water from fracking has been an unsatisfactorily answered question for going on 30 years since the combination of horizontal drilling and advanced hydraulic fracturing scaled up dramatically across shale basins. Not good for anything but discharge int...
Soccer powerbrokers in Europe, North America and Asia and believe FIFA president Gianni Infantino's recent plan to sell an interest in the World Cup was a “fundamental breach of trust” with the institutions that the sport's global governing body serves. In an “open letter to the ...
MIAMI (AP) — Prosecutors want social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate to remain in federal custody, arguing Monday that the brothers are a flight risk and a danger to the community, as they fight extradition to the United Kingdom, where the brothers are accused of rape a...
Jelani McDonald anchors a talented Texas secondary, but plenty of questions remain as Will Muschamp searches for the right combination on the back end....
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) — An elderly man was killed in southern Juárez after withdrawing his pension and life savings, and authorities are investigating his stepson in connection with the alleged homicide. The killing occurred on Saturday in the Olivia Espinosa neighborhoo...
Dr. Mandeep Othee at Medical Center Hospital is offering SI joint fusion surgery to provide relief for patients suffering from chronic lower back, pelvic, or hip pain....
OXNARD, California (KMID/KPEJ) - Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Quinnen Williams signed a 3-year extentison with the team this afternoon. Williams signed a 3-year, $105.9M deal to ensure his future in Dallas. Additionally, the deal also makes him one of the highest-paid defensi...
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer The Dallas Cowboys and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams have agreed on a $105.9 million, three-year extension going into his first full season with the team, two people with knowledge of the deal said Monday. The contract includes $101 mi...
By David W. Leebron What does it take to change our world? One answer is more people like Tom Luce. Many Texans may never have heard of Tom. Yet millions have benefited from his life’s work, and his profound legacy reaches every corner of our state. Since his passing on July 25, ...
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER The Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, was sworn in Monday as attorney general after a bruising confirmation fight that exposed bipartisan concerns about the Justice Department’s direction under the R...
Crude Oil: 82.13 (+3.95). Nymex MTD AVG: 79.4630. Natural Gas: 2.794 (+0.132). Gasoline: 3.1354 (+0.1501). Spreads: September/October (+0.97) October/November (+1.24). Plains WTI Posting: 78.61 (+3.95). The post DAILY OIL PRICE: August 10, 2026 appeared first on Odessa American ....
By ALI SWENSON The Associated Press NEW YORK President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order calling for revamped childhood vaccine recommendations that promote his long-held belief that childhood shots should be spaced out into separate medical visits. The order recom...
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer KENSINGTON, Maryland The contiguous United States sizzled to its hottest month ever last month, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. July averaged 76.89 degrees Fahrenheit across the Lower 48 states, eclipsing the ...
Ector County officials broke ground on the new Kellus Turner Community Center in Odessa, Texas, a project that will be constructed entirely in-house by county personnel....
ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Alpine has issued a boil water notice following a water leak near West Highway 90. The city said the notice was issued as a precaution after the leak caused an isolated loss of pressure at the ground storage tank. City crews are currently repair...
The Associated Press The blockbuster biopic “Michael” and a new documentary about Travis Barker are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time this week, as selected by The Associated Press’ e...
Midland County's Drug Court and Pathways To H.O.P.E. received statewide recognition in a County Progress magazine cover story for their efforts in reducing recidivism and improving public safety....
Odessa mother faces new manslaughter charge after infant death Midland Reporter-Telegram
By Taylor Goldenstein and Emily Foxhall, The Texas Tribune BELLS Last year, Mason McCallister saw survey markers on a property near his home in a rural community about an hour north of Dallas. He suspected it might be for a new data center he’d heard about from a neighbor. But in...
Odessa woman wanted after death investigation reportedly reveals infant left in bathtub unsupervised newswest9.com
An Odessa woman was wanted for manslaughter after an infant died from being left unsupervised in a bathtub for an extended period.
EZ-Rider public transit saw a 5.9% decline in rides during July 2026, although Midland reported growth in its paratransit ridership.
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON U.S. health officials on Monday proposed a rule change that would require food manufacturers to notify regulators before introducing new ingredients or additives into processed or packaged foods. The proposal would change a decades-o...
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Midland ISD Trustee Brandon Hodges has officially filed to intervene in the lawsuit seeking to remove Midland County Judge Terry Johnson from office. According to a press release, Hodges said he joined the case to prevent it from being dismissed on ...
Feature Impact Your brain works hard for you, so it’s only fair to return the favor by practicing simple everyday habits to keep this important organ strong and thriving. Start by tweaking your daily routine to focus on these four habits. Prioritize Sleep Getting quality sleep is...
By TERRY CHEA The Associated Press MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. Software engineer Josh Dersch loves old computers. He spends countless hours tinkering in his garage, trying to coax decades-old machines back to life. He estimates he owns more than 200 vintage computers and devices in his...
By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN AP Science Writer NEW YORK The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower’s peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain,...
Average gasoline prices in Midland-Odessa have fallen 23.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.36/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 156 stations in Midland-Odessa. Prices in Midland-Odessa are 16.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 57.3 cents...
These are tough times for oilfield service companies, which face a shifting market, geopolitical supply disruptions, lower upstream capital spending and a strict focus on shareholder returns over production growth. The Washington, D.C.-based American Petroleum Institute and Austi...
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military-backed government has rejected the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ renewed call for the unconditional release of detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi and dismissed the need for the organization’s special envoy on Myanmar, according to ...
Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history who won five championships as a player with the Boston Celtics, died Sunday. He was 86. Nelson’s family confirmed the death in a statement that did not say where he died or provide a cause. “On Sunday morning our beloved husb...
By JESSICA DAMIANO The Associated Press If you’re looking to plant a rare flower with a storied past that’s had a well-known song written about it, edelweiss will check all your boxes. My mother grew up in northeastern Italy, just over the Austrian border near the Alps, where ede...
By Melinda Myers Whether gardening indoors or outdoors, gardeners are likely to encounter powdery mildew on one or more of their plants. First, a white powdery substance will appear on the surface of leaves, stems and flower petals. As the powdery mildew expands and covers the le...
By Herb Enthusiast Barbara Porsch Permian Basin Master Gardener A while back I received a newsletter from motherearthliving.com talking about 6 medicinal herbs that are easy to grow. You know, I am more into the eating than the medical stuff so I haven’t thought about that in a l...
GRAND SALINE, Texas (KLTV) - An East Texan celebrated her 100th birthday early in the same town she’s been living in for the past century. Juanice Land of Grand Saline turns 100 on August 9th, and she said many things have changed — but her values never have. IN 1926 — The world ...
Meet Grand Companions’ Pet of the Week, Major! Major is a 3-year-old Terrier mix with a one-of-a-kind look! His adorable scruffy face, short legs, and long little body make him impossible not to smile at. While Major can be a bit shy when meeting new people, it doesn’t take long ...
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia and Ukraine exchanged strikes overnight that killed civilians and injured many others on both sides, local authorities reported. Large-scale Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian cities have become almost routine in recent weeks, with Moscow exploiting ...
BEIJING (AP) — Typhoon Dolphin hit China’s eastern coast on Sunday evening after forcing over 300,000 people to preemptively relocate and Shanghai’s two airports to cancel more than 1,300 flights. The storm brought heavy rains to northern Taiwan the day before. In the Philippines...
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s foreign minister said Sunday a new defense agreement his country signed with Saudi Arabia and Turkey was not directed against any country and remained open to other nations in the region. The landmark Mecca Joint Defense Agreement was signed on Friday ...
By Van Yandell John 7:37-38 “ In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.” The morning was...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Compass Academy Cougars held their annual watermelon feed this morning. At the event, the community was introduced to the football players, cheerleaders and the new dance team. Additionally, the Cougars annouced the captains for the football team f...
SHANNAN, Tibet (AP) — More than a dozen men and women sit at wooden looms, sliding shuttles through rows of wool yarn before pulling each thread tight. They repeat it again and again as they weave Pulu, the traditional woolen fabric that has clothed people on the Tibetan plateau ...
Iran issued dramatic new demands around the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the United Arab Emirates said one of its ships was targeted by an Iranian missile. Yemen’s military attacked the country's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. And Turkey’s Kurdish peace bill won approval...
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — Few people have anything bad to say about Darline Graham, who was catapulted from obscurity last month when she was appointed to replace her late brother Lindsey Graham in the U.S. Senate. “I think Darline’s wonderful,” said Kathy Bustos of Mount Pleasant, a...
The story goes that a long-ago West Texas man — beloved in his community — talked incessantly about Fort Worth, his favorite city, even though he’d never been there. He usually referred to it as “Cowtown” or “Where the West Begins.” (The former nickname was introduced by cattle b...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) -There will be a major traffic pattern change at SH 302 and FM 181 beginning on Monday, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Starting on Monday, traffic at the intersection of SH 302 and FM 181 will transition to a Restricted Crossing U-Turn (...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of stealing from a local shop. According t…
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — The yearslong case against six Nevada Republicans who were accused of submitting a bogus certificate that falsely declared …
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Junior League and Conoco Philips partnered up to provide schools across the Permian basin with Pink Pantrie…
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MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released its 2026 accountability ratings for school districts across the…
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 Bi…
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Ridership is down for EZ-Rider in Midland, but fewer passengers aren’t the only challenge facing the transit system.…
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