The Permian football team is riding high. The Panthers remain undefeated and have now knocked off two rival opponents. Not just that, Permian outscored its last two opponents (Midland Lee and Odessa High) by a score of 98-10. That’ll make any Permian fanatic really happy right now. Permian (8-0 o...
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The woman who accused seven Cornell University students of raping her at a fraternity house has weighed in on a looming faculty vote of no confidence in the school’s leadership, saying the university’s president questioned why she waited to report being assaulted — an alleged rem...
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By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK Most of the U.S. stock market rose Tuesday following strong profit reports from Equifax, Hasbro and other companies, while oil prices eased back after nearing their highest levels since the war with Iran began. The S&P 500 added 0.3%. The ...
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Crude Oil: 101.79 (-1.87). Nymex MTD AVG: 94.5505. Natural Gas: 2.963 (-0.095). Gasoline: 3.1172 (-0.0742). Spreads: November/December (+3.97) December/January (+1.80). Plains WTI Posting: 98.27 (-1.87). The post DAILY OIL PRICE: October 20, 2026 appeared first on Odessa American...
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STARKE, Fla. (AP) — Florida is set Tuesday to carry out its 18th execution of the year under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis ’ aggressive use of the death penalty in his final term. William Reaves, 77, was sentenced to death after being convicted of first-degree murder for the 1986 ...
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Get ready to dance, sing, and celebrate the music of the King of Pop as Music City Mall hosts a free Michael Jackson Tribute Show Saturday, October 24, from 2 to 3 p.m. on the Carousel Stage. The family-friendly event will feature Lynxx, a Dallas-based Michael Jackson tribute art...
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The Omicron Phi Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society at Sul Ross State University, held its fall induction ceremony on Oct. 6, welcoming a new group of students into the organization. The ceremony was led by Dr. Jessica Velasco and Dr. Yen-Hsin ...
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The Associated Press The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley’s comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night. During the peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning, it will be possible ...
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EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Voters in oil-rich Alberta province overwhelmingly backed remaining in Canada, according to referendum results released Tuesday, delivering a boost to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s push for national unity as U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and anne...
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By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer It’s not always patience and luck that get patients off the organ transplant waiting list and into the operating room. Unlike in many areas of medicine, experts say there’s a lot of variation in the U.S. transplant system. Knowing there are d...
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The third annual Odessa Día de los Muertos Parade & Festival, presented by Reliant, will take place on Saturday, October 24, from 4 to 10 p.m. in downtown Odessa along Texas Avenue between 7th and 2nd streets. The free, family-friendly event invites residents and visitors from ac...
