By Kelley Shannon It takes time and energy to keep a close watch on our government, but it’s our right as citizens. Really, it’s a duty. Transparency laws along with liberties granted by the U.S. Constitution help us do the job. Access to public information and free speech go hand in hand. We can...
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MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Trudy lashed parts of Mexico’s Pacific coast with heavy rain and strong winds Sunday but the storm was forecast to weaken rapidly and authorities discontinued further warnings for the country's coast. The Category 2 storm had maximum sustained winds of 100 ...
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Ukrainian strikes set an oil export terminal and a depot ablaze in St. Petersburg on Sunday as Kyiv launched more than 1,000 drones at Russia in one of its largest aerial attacks of the war. The strikes came as tensions between Kyiv and Washington deepened, with U.S. President Do...
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By JESSICA DAMIANO The Associated Press Fall is garden cleanup time, but that doesn’t mean you should turn your property into a barren wasteland. Leaving certain perennials standing over winter can be beneficial. Others, however, need to go. Similarly, some shrubs should be prune...
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Miami is No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 for the first time since 2002, No. 2 BYU has its highest ranking since its 1984 national championship season and Notre Dame and Georgia stayed in the top five Sunday after both lost close games. The wildest and wackiest week of the co...
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By Emmy Ulmschneider Permian Basin Master Gardener I became a Permian Basin Master Gardener in 2003 and throughout the past 23 years I have learned so much about plants, gardening techniques, and practices that are appropriate for our area. Along the way, I have been part of a co...
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The Odessa High and Permian marching bands will be advancing to area, once again. Both bands earned Division I ratings at the Region Six Marching Band Contest Saturday at Ratliff Stadium. For the Odessa High Broncho Band, it was its 87th consecutive I rating. The two marching ban...
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World-famous professional eater Joey Chestnut makes a special visit to St. Louis on Saturday. He's competing in the Junk Yard Dog Challenge at Salvage Yard Bar and Grill....
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Leah, a 1-year-old Australian Shepherd mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. This sweet girl is dog friendly, kid friendly, and crate trained. Leah is ready to find a loving family of her own where she can enjoy the love and comfort of a forever home. To adopt Leah or any of...
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Jacob, a 3-year-old Yellow Lab mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. This amazing boy is dog friendly, kid friendly, crate trained, house trained, and fully vetted. Jacob is ready to find a loving family of his own where he can enjoy the love and comfort of a forever home. T...
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Meet Grand Companions’ Pet of the Week, Bear! Bear is a 1-year-old, 16-pound Chihuahua mix with a smile that could brighten anyone’s day! This happy little guy loves making friends with people and gets along great with other pets. Bear is the perfect size for just about any adven...
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By Van Yandell Jonah 1:5 “Then the mariners were afraid, and cried every man unto his god, and cast forth the wares that were in the ship into the sea, to lighten it of them. But Jonah was gone down into the sides of the ship; and he lay, and was fast asleep.” My uncle once said ...
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By Jannie Linney “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly” [John 10:10]. Abundantly means “in fullest measure.” We cannot comprehend all that means. Everything Jesus paid...
