Paul Everett was sentenced to 12 years in prison in Ector County, Texas, after being found guilty of failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements....
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - An Ector County jury has sentenced a man to 12 years in prison after finding him guilty of failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements. According to the Ector County District Attorney’s Office, on May 16, 2023, officers conducted a c...
AUSTIN Statewide and county crude oil and natural gas production for May 2026 reported in the tables below came from 156,120 oil wells and 84,661 gas wells. The RRC reports that preliminary total Texas reported production for May 2026 was approximately 130 million barrels of crud...
By ELENA BECATOROS, SAMY MAGDY and DARLENE SUPERVILLE The Associated Press CAIRO Iran said Wednesday it is in the “final stage” of drafting an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, and U.S. President Donald Trump has said a deal could be announced this week. That could p...
Crude Oil: 75.22 (-0.55). Nymex MTD AVG: 80.1340. Natural Gas: 2.688 (+0.006). Gasoline: 2.8388 (-0.0134). Spreads: September/October (+1.17) October/November (+1.11). Plains WTI Posting: 71.70 (-0.55). The post DAILY OIL PRICE: August 5, 2026 appeared first on Odessa American ....
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County is finalizing the design of a new Juvenile Justice Center, according to the county. This center is a modern 42,940-square-foot facility that will increase housing capacity by around two-thirds and provide nearly 40% more space. This i...
Several Odessa Medical Group clinics have temporarily closed due to an unexpected power outage.
Midland County is finalizing the design of a new Juvenile Justice Center that is scheduled to begin construction in November 2026 and aims to increase the county's juvenile housing capacity by approximately two-thirds....
AUSTIN Texas Comptroller Don Huffines on Tuesday announced that Texas families are expected to save an estimated $142.5 million in state and local sales taxes during this year’s sales tax holiday, which runs Friday, Aug. 7, through midnight Sunday, Aug. 9. “Since 1999, Texans hav...
By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN AP Science Writer NEW YORK Matt Walker couldn’t pet a dog without sneezing — until he and other scientists used a gene editing technique to produce a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey. Now, he can feed Bailey spoons of peanut butter while she lies on his l...
By John Stossel Just two years ago, the United Nations secretary general announced, “Global warming has ended … The era of global boiling has arrived!” “(We were) warned about this,” said a “Daily Show” host, “by every scientist for the last 50 years!” His audience applauded. Wow...
By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN AP Science Writer NEW YORK Scientists have captured images of the sun’s surface in the finest detail yet, revealing a strange and dynamic facade. It’s dangerous to look directly at the sun without proper eye protection. But researchers were able to peek at ...
The City of Big Spring is conducting water main repairs at the intersection of East 11th Street and Birdwell Lane, potentially causing low water pressure or service interruptions for nearby residents....
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Big Spring Utilities Department will be handling water main repairs that may cause low water pressure in the area, according to the city. Crews will be working on the water main line at the intersection of East 11th Street and Birdwell Lane,...
By RIO YAMAT and M.K. WILDEMAN The Associated Press LAS VEGAS Airline passengers know to expect possible flight delays when weather forecasts call for thunderstorms, heavy snow or strong wind. The omens are less obvious on a hot summer day with clear skies. Yet extreme heat also ...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Patients covered by UnitedHealthcare can continue to see providers at Texas Tech Physicians without any interruption in coverage. Texas Tech University Health Science Center announced and Texas Tech Physicians announced they have reached an agreement with ...
By Toni King Toni: I’m turning 65 next March and have not had health insurance plan for over 2 years because I work part time. I do not know where to start or what to do. I am not receiving my Social Security check, and friends are advising me that if I do not sign up for Medicar...
The naval service cited a "loss in confidence in his ability to command" as the reason for relieving Cmdr. Joseph Sammur as commanding officer of USS West Virginia's Blue Crew. Cmdr. Luke Kelvington will temporarily assume command in his place....
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Check out today's 7-day forecast with Meteorologist Brian James, as temperatures will remain in the high 90s and cross into the 100s for the next week. Watch the full video above....
PERMIAN BASIN, Texas (KOSA) - Six people pled guilty last month, and eight others still face charges in what is a massive conspiracy to steal crude oil from Permian Basin producers. According to the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas six defendants pleaded guilty to...
Family members of a Salvadoran man who died at a New Jersey immigration jail are demanding an independent investigation into his death, alleging he was denied proper medical care inside a facility that has become a flashpoint for protests against President Donald Trump’s immigrat...
A 52-year-old Odessa woman was killed early Tuesday morning while trying to walk across FM 2020 west of the city. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Misti Dawn Hurst was trying to cross the street outside a designated crosswalk when she was struck near mile marke...
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A jury has sentenced a man to prison after finding him guilty of arson in Ector County. According to the Ector County District Attorney’s Office, the 70th District Court found Augustine Falana guilty of arson but not guilty of aggravated assault with ...
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A pedestrian was hit and killed at the intersection of W. University Blvd. and N. Redondo Ave. DPS said at around 6:15 a.m., a pickup truck was traveling eastbound on University when it hit 52-year-old Misti Dawn Hurst as she was crossing the road. DP...
AUSTIN Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday announced a Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant award totaling $2,416,902 to Workforce Solutions Permian Basin. Through this grant, Workforce Solutions Permian Basin will provide customized training for 1,486 new and current workers at 18 ru...
By MICHAEL PHILLIS The Associated Press WASHINGTON A divided federal appeals court on Tuesday said the Trump administration improperly terminated billions of dollars in funds to boost clean energy projects, handing a win to a coalition of nonprofits picked to run the Biden-era ef...
Sunset Youth Golf Center will celebrate the opening of its new driving range with a community event on Friday, August 14th.
Crude Oil: 75.77 (-4.57). Nymex MTD AVG: 81.3625. Natural Gas: 2.682 (-0.099). Gasoline: 2.8522 (-0.1145). Spreads: September/October (+1.37) October/November (+1.25). Plains WTI Posting: 72.25 (-4.57). The post DAILY OIL PRICE: August 4, 2026 appeared first on Odessa American ....
West Texas Intermediate crude oil has dropped from last week’s $84 to $75.98. This is below the price hit Monday at $78. Recommendations for energy and energy service stocks are negated and withdrawn. After some of their best earnings, both Chevron and ExxonMobil are trading lowe...
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Ector County Sheriff’s Office and Animal Control are looking for the owner of a horse found wandering on West Wiesner. The horse, described as a 6- to 7-year-old male sorrel, was reported found at 13591 W. Wiesner. According to the Ector County An...
Applications are now open for Citizens UniverCity. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how Odessa operates through facility tours, hands-on demonstrations, and conversations with city leadership. You’ll also learn how the city’s strategic goals shape decisions that impact our communi...
MIDLAND Looking for plans this Friday? Out West is bringing one of the most entertaining nights of live music to Midland County Horseshoe as Dueling Pianos takes the stage this Friday, August 7. The interactive show combines audience song requests and non-stop singalongs for a on...
The semisub Deepsea Mira in Walvis Bay, Namibia. (Photo Courtesy of Odfjell Drilling) There is a lot of excitement these days about off-shore oil discoveries at Namibia where a few companies gambled on luck and are cashing in. Waco economist Ray Perryman and Odessa oilman Kirk Ed...
Epic music, fabulous guest artists, and family fun are just a small sampling of the thrilling performances the West Texas Symphony has scheduled for their 2026-2027 season . For over six decades, the West Texas Symphony has been a pillar in the arts community, presenting outstand...
West Texas family seeks justice after surveillance video captures alleged abuse of horse newswest9.com
CAIRO (AP) — After calling off a fresh round of strikes against Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the two sides are resuming talks to wind down the war, even as Iranian officials claimed their diplomatic efforts were focused on neighboring nations. Talks between ...
(The Texas Tribune) - Three members of the hemp industry are suing the state of Texas for violating commerce protections after it was announced last week that nearly all hemp-derived THC products are illegal. On Friday, two hemp retailers and a distributor filed a lawsuit in the ...
While only active for a little over a year, the West Texas Trading Card Game Convention is making moves in the Permian Basin. The group started out with only 15-20 vendors at its first showing, but now regularly sees close to 150 vendors pack hotel conference halls, dealing out c...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Meteorologist Jim Danner gives you today's 7-day forecast +3, with temperatures staying in the high 90s. Watch the full video above for the complete forecast....
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A federal court has delayed sentencing for a San Antonio financial advisor who pleaded guilty to her role in a suspected Ponzi scheme involving Lubbock investors. Brooklyn Chandler Willy pleaded guilty to six counts of wire fraud, along with charges of agg...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Midland has begun construction on the Mockingbird Lane Extension Project, a roadway improvement designed to increase capacity and improve connectivity. According to the City of Midland, the project will extend Mockingbird Lane from Fairgrounds ...
DETROIT (AP) — Two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan, state health officials announced Monday, the first deaths confirmed in the U.S. related to the microscopic parasite. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said both people had underlying he...
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON AL West-leading Houston acquired center fielder Daulton Varsho from the Toronto Blue Jays, and he was set to be available for the Astros in their game Monday night. The Astros are getting Varsho in exchange for right-handed starter Spenc...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KOSA) - Six people have pleaded guilty to their roles in a conspiracy to steal crude oil from Permian Basin producers and resell it for profit, federal prosecutors announced. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas, the guilty pl...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The City of Midland has announced the beginning of the Mockingbird Lane Extension Project. The project will extend Mockingbird Lane from Fairgrounds Road to Purtis Creek Drive as a five-lane arterial roadway. This extension will provide additional roa...
By Emily Foxhall and Dan Keemahill, The Texas Tribune KERR COUNTY Joan Connor, 82, didn’t expect another horrific flood to happen again in her lifetime. But two-and-a-half weeks ago, she found herself hurrying home from a Colorado trip with her 99-year-old husband to the house th...
Memphis no longer worst-driver capital of US as West Texas city makes top 10 Waco Tribune-Herald
Crude Oil: 80.34 (-4.33). Nymex MTD AVG: 83.2267. Natural Gas: 2.781 (+0.034). Gasoline: 2.9667 (-0.2549). Spreads: September/October (+2.44) October/November (+2.22). Plains WTI Posting: 76.82 (-4.33). The post DAILY OIL PRICE: August 3, 2026 appeared first on Odessa American ....
Signs are scattered on the ground at a rally against data center development across the state on the Capitol grounds in Austin on July 27, 2026. Credit: Kaylee Greenlee for The Texas Tribune By Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune Amid growing public backlash to the rapid buildout of d...
The Associated Press The return of “Ted Lasso” and Billie Eilish’s immersive concert film 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’ enterta...
EDDY COUNTY, N.M. (KOSA) - People are pleading guilty in federal court to stealing crude oil — and a lot of it. According to the Eddy County Sheriff’s Office, the U.S. Department of Justice says that investigations have uncovered thefts of tens of thousands of barrels from oil pr...
A Flock license plate reader operated by Hewitt city government records vehicles that drive by on Panther Way in Hewitt on July 28, 2026. Credit: Justin Hamel/The Waco Bridge/CatchLight Local/Report for America By The Waco Bridge and Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune A network of ...
The Associated Press DALLAS The Dallas Wings will make their anticipated full-time move to downtown Dallas next season, when they will play all of their home games in the same arena as the NBA’s Mavericks. Wings officials announced the move Monday, though playing their full home ...
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer Mauricio Pochettino is staying with the U.S. soccer team, agreeing Monday to a four-year contract to coach the Americans through the 2030 World Cup. The 54-year-old Pochettino, who took over the national team in October 2024, led the U.S. to the ro...
By REBECCA SANTANA The Associated Press WASHINGTON A federal judge is allowing the Department of Homeland Security to go ahead for now with plans to build a border wall through a levee system protecting a small Texas town on the border with Mexico, rejecting arguments by the town...
Texas lawmakers said they need to rewrite a plan to get more energy to West Texas after residents aross the state raised concerns over proposed high-voltage lines. Credit: Evan L’Roy/The Texas Tribune By Carlos Nogueras Ramos and Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune ODESSA A growing ch...
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn speaks to reporters in the wake of President Donald Trump saying he may temporarily drop the nomination of Todd Blanche to be U.S. attorney general, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on July 30, 2026. Credit: REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein By Gabby Birenbaum, The ...
MIDLAND After a month of back-to-back announcements, Out West has added seven new events to its 2026 line-up at Midland County Horseshoe. The expanded schedule includes nationally recognized country artists, hip-hop legends, live entertainment, and combat sports, delivering a pac...
In a display of Stockholm Syndrome, the White House Correspondents’ Association invited Donald Trump to be the keynote speaker at their annual festival of self-appreciation. Because he is who he is, he did not take the opportunity to do the kind of gentle press ribbing that past ...
Photo Source: Talker Research Talker News | Talker Nearly half of Americans (46%) still use their parents’ place as a personal storage unit — and it’s not just the younger generations. That’s according to a recent survey of 2,000 people who’ve moved away from home, which found th...
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