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HART: Trump, the greatest ego in the history of egos, maybe ever
It is a little-known (except to everyone) fact that Donald J. Trump does not merely possess an ego. He is in a long-term, exclusive, and extremely public relationship with it. It’s the most enduring relationship in his life. It is not unusual. I handled the investments for wealth...
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HIGHLIGHTS: Hale Center vs. Iraan
IRAAN, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Iraan faced Hale Center in a neutral site game in Andrews and the Braves came out victorious 41-6. With the win, the Braves improved to 4-2, and next week they hit the road to start district play against Wink. Watch the video above for the highlights....
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Game of the Week Standout Player: Rankin's Matthew Ramos
GRANDFALLS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Matthew Ramos is our standout player from our game of the week. In the 74-26 win over Grandfalls-Royalty, Ramos was all over the field, scoring several touchdowns. Watch the video above to hear more about Ramos....
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HIGHLIGHTS: Red Bluff (CA) vs. Midland
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Bulldogs get their third straight win, defeating California's Red Bluff 14-6 at Astound Broadband Stadium. The Bulldogs are 3-3 this season, and they begin district play next week against Odessa. Watch the video above for the highlights....
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Game of the Week Postgame Interview: Rankin HC Garret Avalos
GRANDFALLS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Rankin Red Devils defeated the Grandfalls-Royalty Cowboys 74-26, improving to 4-2 on the season. Watch the video above to hear from head coach Garret Avalos after the big win....
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NORTH AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE: Jackalopes defeat Wranglers
AMARILLO The Odessa Jackalopes defeated Amarillo 3-1 on the road Friday in North American Hockey League action. The Jackalopes took a 2-1 lead in the second period, thanks to goals from Ryan Staples and Andrew Brees. Staples added a second goal in the third period to give the Jac...
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Statewide scores
A&M Consolidated 41, Killeen Shoemaker 23 AZ Compass Prep, Ariz. 31, Odessa 27 Abbott 63, Avalon 0 Abilene 42, Amarillo Caprock 0 Amarillo 45, Amarillo Tascosa 20 Amarillo Highland Park 38, Vega 26 Angleton 63, Pasadena 0 Anna 16, Frisco 14 Aquilla 60, May 12 Argyle 56, Eagle Mou...
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: OHS comes up short against Arizona Compass Prep
The Odessa High football team came up short in its final nondistrict game as the Bronchos were dealt a 31-27 loss to Arizona Compass Prep Friday at Ratliff Stadium. Playing on a rain-drenched field for most of the game, the Bronchos fell to 2-3. Compass Prep improved to 2-2. It w...
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Trump stumps for candidates in deep red Alabama and says he'll be back again next week
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — President Donald Trump rallied supporters in deep red Alabama Friday, returning to the place where he drew his first mega crowd, but a state that is hardly considered a top midterm battleground. With just weeks to go before elections that will determine contro...
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HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Permian falls to San Angelo Central in four sets
SAN ANGELO The Permian volleyball team lost in four sets to San Angelo Central in a District 2-6A game Friday on the road. The Lady Cats won by scores of 22-25, 25-23, 25-13, 25-8. Permian fell to 21-7 overall, 1-2 in District 2-6A. The Lady Panthers will next face Midland High a...
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Iowa’s governor signs bill increasing tax incentive cap for a $15B steel plant
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa’s governor signed a bill Friday to increase the ceiling on state tax incentives in an effort to secure a $15 billion steel plant project announced at the White House earlier in the week. The bill clears the way for Mesabi Metallics, the Minnesota comp...
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PHOTO GALLERY: Arizona Compass Prep at Odessa High
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