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The owners of Camp Mystic could be held criminally responsible for the deaths of 25 campers and two counselors following deadly floods in July 2025, documents show....
Feature Impact Costumes. Candy. Jack-o-lanterns glowing on porches. Halloween is filled with moments that spark children’s imaginations. This Halloween, Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF is inviting children and families to “Give Like a Kid Again,” turning imagination into kindness and h...
Edward Eastland breaks down in tears as he’s comforted by Tweedy Eastland, right, and Mary Liz Eastland, left, during a hearing on a lawsuit against Camp Mystic in an Austin courtroom on April 14, 2026. Credit: Mikala Compton/Austin American-Statesman/POOL By Colleen DeGuzman, Th...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — After a summer spent packing away sockeye salmon, Alaska’s heftiest brown bears are ready to throw their weight around. Online voting began Tuesday for Fat Bear Week, the annual contest that pits the rotund residents of Katmai National Park and Preserve a...
AUSTIN Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) invites Texans to bring their friends and family into the outdoors for National Hunting and Fishing Day on Sept. 26. This celebration recognizes hunters and anglers for their contributions to wildlife and conservation. Governor Gr...
The Associated Press GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. Human remains found in the Grand Canyon this week were those of the last remaining person missing after the deadly flash flooding in late August, the victim’s wife said Thursday. The discovery of Timothy Allen Smith brought t...
NEW YORK (AP) — Annie Dillard, the Pulitzer-Prize winning author and essayist renowned for her poetic explorations of nature, love, spirituality and the art of writing in the “Pilgrim at Tinker Creek,” “The Maytrees” and numerous other works, has died. She was 81. Her literary ag...
By Toni King Dear Toni: I have decided to retire in October when I turn 65 and will need to enroll in Medicare Parts A and B. My husband, Paul, is 76 and was enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B on March 1, 2011, when he qualified for Social Security Disability due to a Parkinson’s...
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer FRISCO, Texas Same old Dallas defense. Even with a new defensive coordinator — the youngest in franchise history in 34-year-old Christian Parker — and an overhaul of the roster, the Cowboys were just as bad as a year ago in a season-openin...
By BETTY LIU Voracious Deep-fry (zhà), a well-known technique where the food is fried in a pool of hot oil, which both cooks it and creates a crispy exterior, is used throughout the “Frying” chapter in my cookbook “ The Chinese Way .” When deep-frying, I use a thermometer, aiming...
At least 36 lakes across Texas are infested with zebra mussels, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
The City of Odessa and Prosperity Bank held the 24th annual American Tribute Flag Field Thursday at Memorial Gardens Park. #tdi_3 .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item1 { background: url(https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_9354-160x120.jpg) 0 0 no-repeat; } #tdi_3 .td-doubl...
Prosperity Bank and the City of Odessa are proud to present the 24th Annual American Tribute Flag Field on Thursday, September 10, at 6 p.m. at Memorial Gardens Park. “With the help of the Odessa Parks and Recreation Department and volunteers, our community comes together every y...
A hospital room in Cedar Park Regional Medical Center in Cedar Park on March 13, 2024. Credit: Maria Crane for The Texas Tribune By Jess Huff and Dan Keemahill, The Texas Tribune Vanessa Melendez had been going back and forth with the state over her family’s Medicaid and food ass...
The Odessa Sports Complex is reaching another major construction milestone. A topping out ceremony at 10 a.m. October 7 will celebrate the progress underway on a transformational project designed to serve Odessa residents, attract visitors, and create new opportunities for sports...
By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas Arch Manning’s 2025 Heisman Trophy campaign started and ended with a rocky season-opening loss at Ohio State. Over in the Buckeyes’ huddle, Julian Sayin’s first career start launched a standout season that found him, not Manning, amon...
CANFIELD, Ohio (AP) — An armed man accused of charging toward Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton during a campaign stop at a fair was trying to ask the Democrat questions, a prosecutor said during the man's arraignment Tuesday. No one has publicly said what 38-year-old Patric...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The man who carried out Wednesday's deadly shooting in a Minneapolis apartment building had threatened his neighbors, repeatedly showed off his pistol and warned he was planning to shoot people, according to building residents, court documents and law enforceme...
AUSTIN As Texans gear up for Labor Day weekend and the kickoff of teal season on Sept. 19, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds boaters, paddlers and waterfowl hunters to do their part in protecting Texas lakes from aquatic invasive species. “While we want every...
NEW YORK (AP) — Precisely 180 years ago, a handful of New York news executives looking to save money on coverage had an idea. Today, it is called The Associated Press. Five newspaper publishers in New York City agreed in 1846 to pool resources in order to speed the delivery of ne...
AUSTIN More than 20 Texas State Parks will be hosting Veteran Mental Health Awareness Ruck Hikes throughout the month of September, which is also Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. Community members, veterans and their families alike are welcome to participate in one of the ...
Zebra mussels, a non-native shellfish that attaches to hard surfaces, pose a significant threat to Texas lakes, altering lake ecosystems and causing harm to native species. (Courtesy Photo) AUSTIN Following additional monitoring, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has det...
LUBBOCK Beginning Tuesday, September 1, all United Family locations across Texas and New Mexico will begin raising funds and spreading awareness about muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases during the MDA Aisles of Smiles donate-at-the-register campaign benef...
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Sunday pushed back on Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) calling him a “lazy” campaigner. “John Cornyn doesn’t know my schedule. He doesn’t know how many hours I’m putting in every day, 18 hours a day,” Paxton told host Jacqui Heinrich on Fox News...
By JAMIE STENGLE and TY ONEIL The Associated Press GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. The bodies of a Texas chiropractor and at least one other person have been found after a major weekend flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon, and forecasters warned more flooding was possibl...
Shaimaa Zayan, operations manager of CAIR Texas, poses for a portrait in Austin on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2026. Credit: Jacob Lujan/The Texas Tribune By Ellie Ashby, The Texas Tribune In political campaigns and the party’s platform, Texas Republicans condemn “sharia law” as a dangero...
A Flock camera records drivers on Allen Parkway near downtown Houston on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. Credit: Jon Shapley for The Texas Tribune By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered all state agencies to pause funding for Flock cameras as scrutiny over the AI...
Over the past few years, costs of living have increased significantly faster than wages, thus creating a major affordability problem for millions of Americans. It is a hot-button campaign topic at present, but the real issue is much more visceral. It is multifaceted, and solution...
State Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, listens to questions from the audience during a Q&A session during a town hall meeting at the International Center for Trade in Eagle Pass on July 13, 2026. Credit: Aiden Gonzalez/The Texas Tribune By Kayla Guo, T...
Ector County Library (ECL) and the Ector County Library Foundation on Wednesday announced a $1 million gift from Permian Basin Area Foundation to the capital campaign for the new Ector County Library & Resource Center. The investment marks a major milestone in the effort to build...
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF) — A triathlon coach is recovering after he says an alligator bit him while he was training with athletes in the Savannah River near North Augusta. Jonathan Bruney says he and a group of athletes entered the river near SRP Park on Sunday morning to pract...
Over 300 activists and supporters marched from the Bexar County Courthouse to Crockett Park in “March for Us,” San Antonio’s third annual celebration of Transgender Day of Visibility, on March 29, 2025, in San Antonio. Credit: Salgu Wissmath for The Texas Tribune By Ayden Runnels...
Odessa Strong flags commemorating the victims of the Aug. 31, 2019 shooting are on display Tuesday at Memorial Garden Park. #tdi_1 .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item1 { background: url(https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_7994-160x120.jpg) 0 0 no-repeat; } #tdi_1 .td-doub...
The City of Odessa is pleased to announce a $3.6 million pledge from Ellen and Larry Bell and the Parks Bell Foundation for the development of the Amy Bell Memorial Children’s Park, affectionately known as “Amy’s Park.” The approximately eight-acre park will be developed as part ...
By KRISTIN M. HALL The Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to the height of stardom and acclaim, has died. She...
By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas Training camp had barely started when Texas athletics started promoting video of a practice catch by Cam Coleman. The No. 5 Longhorns’ new transfer wide receiver leaped high, twisted his body and stuck out his left hand to snag a wobb...
Nearing the six-month mark of the Iran war and facing diminishing stockpiles of key weapons, the Trump administration is touting a crushing financial campaign against Tehran, promising an “economic D-Day” against a country that has so far withstood nearly five decades of punishin...
By DAN GREENSPAN The Associated Press OXNARD, Calif. The Dallas Cowboys arrived at training camp looking for answers at left tackle. They might depart Southern California with questions at right tackle. While Tyler Guyton has built on a strong offseason to take hold of one of the...
Southwest Valley employees clear an area near the Santa Elena Canyon trailhead parking lot in Big Bend National Park on Aug. 13, 2026. Credit: Kaylee Greenlee for The Texas Tribune By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune Since President Trump returned to office in January 2025, his...
LONDON (AP) — In 2012, a smiling Jason Arday was photographed by the British press carrying the Olympic flame in the torch relay preceding the London Games. He was back in the news in 2023 when Cambridge University hailed him as the youngest Black professor in the institution’s h...
WACO, Texas (KWTX/AP) - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in Waco on Monday announced Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin assured him there will be “no construction of any type of barrier at Big Bend National Park.” Abbott said he spoke with the Mullin over the weekend and credited...
Ector County will host a public town hall meeting to discuss the future of the Gardendale Community Center and Park and wants to hear directly from residents about the community’s needs, priorities, and vision for these important public facilities. The town hall will be held at 4...
It was already one of the most clownish (if sinister) moments in the Trump administration — the Department of Justice actually brought criminal charges against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn for sabotaging the president’s big, beautiful reflecting pool. It then dropped them ...
(The Texas Tribune) - A tribal nonprofit and an outdoor recreation company on Friday asked a federal judge to block border wall-related construction in Big Bend National Park, arguing that the project is contrary to U.S. law and threatens constitutionally protected religious free...
UTPB is wrapping up its first full week of practice and head coach Chris Softley has liked what he’s seen from his players so far. The Falcons will finish up this week of fall camp with a scrimmage Saturday at the practice field. UTPB began fall camp last Wednesday. Softley enter...
CRANE, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Crane Golden Cranes enter a new phase in the program, as former Big Spring head coach Cannon McWilliams is now at the helm. During the first week of practice, McWilliams spent most of his time adapting to the new roster and was pleased with what he ...
Considering the global uncertainties and recent political nature of oil and gas price fluctuations, determining energy futures is as difficult as it ever has been. Waco economist Ray Perryman and Odessa oilman Kirk Edwards say the situation is perplexing. Perryman said the future...
By MICHAEL R. SISAK, LARRY NEUMEISTER and JENNIFER PELTZ The Associated Press NEW YORK Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, admitting matter-of-factly that he trailed the executive to an investo...
The following is a list of recent first and second-degree felony dispositions from the Ector County District Clerk’s Office. Maximino Campos . Manufacture delivery of a controlled substance. Guilty plea. Five years deferred adjudication. 300 hours community service. Manuel Guerre...
PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - Dog owners in Pecos will need to adjust their “zoomie” schedules next week as a popular local dog park undergoes some routine maintenance. The City of Pecos announced that Maxey Bark Park is getting some temporary “TLC” starting Monday, August 17. Crews will...
AUSTIN Summer is winding down and fall is on the horizon which means it’s time for hunters and anglers to renew hunting and fishing licenses. Before taking the boat out or hitting the field, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds hunters and anglers to purchase th...
PECOS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Pecos Eagles are entering year two under head coach Tony Pallanez, looking to turn the page after back-to-back 3-8 seasons. Pallanez is hoping to guide the Eagles to their first winning season since 2019, but the challenge gets tougher in 2026 with ...
BIG SPRING, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A new era is underway in Big Spring as the Steers welcome back one of their own to lead the program. Stacey Martin, a 1993 Big Spring graduate, took over as head coach in May after spending last season as the defensive coordinator at Midland High. ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Greenwood Rangers are coming off one of the best seasons in program history, and now they are facing the challenge of replacing a large group of veteran starters. Greenwood went 13-1 last season and finished the regular season undefeated. The Rang...
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian drones struck a major refinery deep inside Russia, military officials said Thursday, the fourth in three days in Kyiv’s ongoing campaign to choke Moscow’s vital oil sector. Russia is one of the world’s biggest energy producers, with oil providing an...
KERMIT, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Kermit Yellow Jackets are entering a new chapter in 2026 with a familiar face leading the program. After former head coach John Fellows resigned following a three-year tenure, Kermit promoted Andy Hrncir from within. Hrncir brings plenty of experie...
STANTON, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Stanton Buffaloes are hoping a year of growing pains will pay off in 2026. After posting a 6-5 record in Gary Griffin's first season as head coach in 2024, the Buffaloes took a step back last year, finishing 1-9 and 0-4 in district play. While the...
MCCAMEY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The McCamey Badgers are hoping a familiar face can help bring the program back to its winning ways in 2026. Michael Woodard is back as McCamey's head football coach after previously leading the Badgers for five seasons. Woodard went 38-21 during his f...
