A man has been arrested and charged with second-degree felony forgery. The arrest occurred in Odessa.
The charge against the man is a second-degree felony. Further details about the arrest and charge are available from Yourbasin.
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Compass Academy searching for its first win
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HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Permian finishes up nondistrict play with sweep against Abilene Cooper
The Permian volleyball team finished up its nondistrict portion of the schedule with a comfortable sweep against Abilene Cooper Tuesday at Permian Fieldhouse. Now, the Lady Panthers get to look forward to the start of District 2-6A play which begins next week. Permian defeated Co...
business
Pandemic loan frauds took over $15.3M in Texas, $245.3M nationwide: DOJ
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Abbott orders penalties for data centers that fail to report water use
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Midland City Council approves tax rate, focuses upcoming budget on public safety
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) — Budget season is officially underway in Midland as the City Council met to address both property tax rates and municipal spending priorities for the upcoming fiscal year, placing a heavy emphasis on public safety. During the meeting, council members moved ...
government
Trump's push to restrict mail ballots has failed. Other efforts to reshape the midterms are ongoing
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safety
Midland man arrested after deputies find over 150k in his home
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Odessa gas prices skyrocket, diesel hits record high
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Astros’ Carlos Correa ruled out for the season after ankle inflammation flares up
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON Houston Astros star Carlos Correa will not return this season as the team chases a playoff berth, manager Joe Espada said Tuesday. Correa had been working to make a comeback after undergoing left ankle surgery on May 11 that was expected...