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ROMANO: Why history is likely to repeat itself in 2026
It might all sound quite familiar: A president at 40 percent approval , inflation and the economy top issues in the polls and foreign wars driving up oil and gas prices. But the year was not 2026, it was 2022, and former President Joe Biden was in the Oval Office. But despite mou...
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Texas allows dyed diesel on roads as fuel prices surge
Texas farmers and truckers can temporarily use dyed diesel on public roads under a new emergency order from Gov. Greg Abbott. The proclamation also raises weight limits for certain loads and seeks federal action to increase diesel supplies....
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Feds OK $330K for safe drinking water in colonias near Laredo, Cuellar says
A South Texas congressman says $330,000 in federal funds have been approved to provide drinking water for several colonias low-income housing developments on the border in Webb County, near Laredo, Texas....
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Paxton open to legal worker programs if border is secure, tells Hispanic business leaders
The Republican Senate nominee discussed immigration, data centers and bipartisanship, while signaling openness to workforce programs if the border is secured....
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Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo says artificial intelligence safety concerns not 'fake news'
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Leo XIV said Monday that concerns about artificial intelligence going rogue are not “fake news” and should be taken seriously, insisting that safety issues raised by AI experts should be discussed and acted on. Leo, who dedicated his first encyc...
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Odessan arrested on assault charge
An Odessa man was arrested on suspicion of aggravated assault and criminal damage Sunday night. According to an Odessa Police Department report, officers were dispatched to a disturbance on Bookins Avenue around 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Dispatchers told officers the caller said his daug...
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Man facing aggravated assault charge
A 32-year-old Odessa man was arrested last week after being accused of assaulting a man and threatening him with a knife. According to an Odessa Police Department report, officers were dispatched to South Lincoln Avenue for a disturbance call around 2 a.m. Sept. 22. When officers...
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Texas Size Garage Sale is back
Senior Life Midland is excited to announce the 37th Annual Texas Size Garage Sale, one of the community’s largest and most anticipated fundraising events. The sale takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on October 2, 3, 7, and 17 at 407 E. Scharbauer Dr. This year’s event offers shopp...
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Haunted by NBA Finals defeat, Wembanyama, Spurs driven to complete mission of being league’s best
By RAUL DOMINGUEZ The Associated Press SAN ANTONIO San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama spent many uneasy nights this offseason revisiting the Spurs’ loss to the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals. For an athlete fully committed to a regimented schedule of diet, exercise and a prefe...
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: OHS back at home for the first time in nearly a month
Finally, a home game. The Odessa High Bronchos return to Ratliff Stadium this week after being on the road for three consecutive weeks as OHS looks to get its first win since the team’s last home game which was a 19-11 win over El Paso Coronado Sept. 4. Since then, Odessa High ha...
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL: UTPB’s Leiataua named LSC Defensive Player of the Week
UTPB linebacker Eli Leiataua was named the Lone Star Conference’s Defensive Player of the Week. Leiataua had 11 tackles-six solo- and two sacks to help fuel a 56-10 road win in UTPB’s 56-10 win over Eastern New Mexico. UTPB improved to 3-1 overall, 3-0 in Lone Star Conference. Le...