ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Two men were arrested for multiple felony charges by Ector County Sheriff's deputies Tuesday morning in Gardendale. The subjects were identified as Rogelio Hernandez-Puente and Eder Alexander Hernandez-Puente. According to ECSO, at approximately 10:44 a.m., Ector...
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Say this about the Odessa High volleyball team; the Lady Bronchos know how to win in five sets. For the second consecutive game, Odessa High won in a five-set thriller. This time, it was against crosstown rivals Permian. Odessa High won by scores of 25-22, 14-25, 17-25, 25-21, 15...
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Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick laid out plans to address affordability concerns across the Lone Star State, as part of a West Texas campaign stop Tuesday....
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Wednesday, we'll catch a break from the widespread rain, but we're not completely done with storm chances. Expect a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures climbing to around 87 degrees. A few scattered showers and thunderstorms could develop during th...
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Odessa police are searching for a woman suspected of theft from H-E-B. According to an OPD news release, a woman stole cosmetics from the H-E-B located at 3801 E. 42nd St. Anyone who recognizes the suspect shown in the surveillance footage is encouraged to contact Detective M. Tr...
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MIDLAND Midland’s second-annual Veterans Parade and Veterans Celebration is set for Saturday, Nov. 7. Midland Veterans Partnership has announced the following events that are open to the public and connected with the America 250-themed celebration. A flyover at 1 p.m. over Midlan...
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HOBBS, NEW MEXICO Erik Chavarria, a high school construction and electrical teacher from Hobbs, has been named a winner of the 2026 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence, winning $25,000 for himself and $50,000 for his school’s program. Chavarria, who tea...
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Sunday, October 4, is World Communion Sunday/Anti-Racism Sunday for many Christian denominations. Connection Christian Church in Odessa will celebrate in worship at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. with a multi-language service followed by a communion service where all are welcome to the table...
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday called for an investigation into Cornell University's response to a 2024 gang rape allegation in which a woman says she was sexually assaulted by seven students after being plied with alcohol and drugs. The woman filed a lawsuit this month sa...
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MIDLAND Permian Basin Habitat for Humanity (PBHFH) on Monday dedicated its 220th house, located in the 700 block of N. Benton St., to the Corral family. The home was funded by EOG Resources. EOG Resources employees spent a full week volunteering on the worksite alongside PBHFH st...
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UTPB’s offense has continued to dominate in the early portion of the season. The Falcons’ offense proved once again, why it’s a force to be reckon with in the Lone Star Conference with a dominating 56-10 win against Eastern New Mexico this past Saturday in Portales, N.M. Before t...
