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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States attacked Iran early Sunday morning over an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz that set the container ship ablaze and forced its crew to abandon it. Iran apparently responded with attacks targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the ...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Former UFC Welterweight Champion and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Matt "The Terror" Serra made his way to Odessa to teach a seminar to students in the Permian Basin at Vagabond Gym. Serra, who's made it to the highest level in both mixed martial arts and jiu jitsu, n...
LEA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO (KOSA) - A man has been arrested in Pecos in connection with a threat made against a District Court Judge in Lea County, New Mexico. According to a news release from the New Mexico State Police, 35-year-old Sebastian Rios-Sierra had sent multiple threatening videos to the j...
A combination barber, tattoo and piercing shop in Midland just marked its grand re-opening. Previously located off Big Spring St., Ink Addicts & Fades opened their new venue off East Florida Ave. just last week.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Justice has subpoenaed New York Times journalists after they reported on security concerns involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One, marking a dramatic escalation of President Donald Trump ’s campaign against the media that has drawn condemnation for erod...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was closed once again after a warning shot fired by its military struck a vessel using an unauthorized route in the critical waterway, further jeopardizing the already tenuous ceasefire agreement with the United States. U.S. Centra...
TERRELL COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Terrell County Sheriff’s Office has recovered remains of someone who they believed to have crossed the border illegally. According to the sheriff’s office, they were first notified on Friday of a possible deceased person in the area and conducted a ground search...
PRESIDIO, Texas (KOSA) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized multiple guns and ammunition attempting to illegally enter Mexico at the Presidio Port of Entry, said Customs and Border Protection.During an inspection, CBP officers found 6 rifles and two handguns, 180 magazines, 500 ro...
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Students abducted in May by Islamic militants in Nigeria's southwestern Oyo state have been rescued, the government said Friday. Government spokesman Bayo Onanuga did not specify the total number of students rescued, but authorities said at the time of the abductions on May ...
BEIJING (AP) — Typhoon Bavi made landfall in China’s eastern province of Zhejiang late on Saturday night and was expected to gradually weaken, according to China’s national weather center. Bavi previously brought strong winds and rain to Japan’s southern islands and Taiwan. It was the second typh...
CHRISTINE BENZ of Morningstar Contemplating your own death or disability isn’t particularly pleasant, but estate planning can bring peace of mind for you and your family. Here are the key steps to take. Step 1: Find a qualified attorney Because your estate plan will likely need to be updated as t...
ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - A minor is in the hospital after being shot at an Andrews home and the suspects have not been identified yet, according to the Andrews Police Department. Andrews Police and EMS were called to a report of a shooting at a home in the 700 NW 13th Street around 3:50 a.m. on Sa...
As of July 2026, three counties in Texas remain completely dry, while 191 counties are partially wet and 60 counties are fully wet.
Feature Impact The first sign is unexpectedly losing access to your cell phone. Soon after, when you connect to Wi-Fi, the gravity of the situation sinks in: a criminal has gained access to your cell phone number and is trying to siphon money from your credit cards and bank accounts. The scam is ...
Hanna, a 10-week-old female Pekingese mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Hanna or any of the other pets at the Humane Society of Odessa, stop by 2230 W. Sycamore, call 432-257-4311, visit www.odessahumanesociety.org or leave a message at facebook.com/humanesocietyofodessa/. The H...
By William F. Holland Jr. Ph.D. Ordained/Licensed Christian minister For the last two weeks, we have been discussing the afterlife and who will receive it. Most religions are dogmatic about their salvation ideas, and Christianity may be the most narrow theological view of them all. The exclusive ...
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo (right), meets with Father Roy Snipes, activists, reporters and others at the La Lomita Chapel Mission, built in the late 1800s, on July 8, 2026. Credit: Gabriel V. Cárdenas for The Texas Tribune By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune MISSION A historic chapel tha...
Just to put it up front, like most 40-year-old-and-older heterosexual men, I am not a Taylor Swift fan. If she sang at my funeral, I would get up and leave. I do not like her songs. But of the ones I have had to listen to, I like the fast ones the most because they end sooner. However, I do admir...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – 7/10/2026 Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3! That’s your 7-day Forecast +3! Staying on top of your weather forecast is easy—just visit YourBasin.com or download the Your Basin app for the latest updates anytime.
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Fellow passengers pulled back a man who was partially sucked out of a dislodged airplane window on Friday, a few minutes after takeoff on a flight from northern Greece to Germany. The plane subsequently returned to the airport in Greece. The incident happened on a morn...
LONDON (AP) — British police on Friday arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of murder in the killing of Ann Widdecombe, a former British member of Parliament and reality TV contestant. Widdecombe, 78, was found dead on Thursday in her Haytor Vale home on the edge of Dartmoor National Park in s...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Odessa Fire Rescue held its pinning ceremony Friday morning, celebrating cadets as well as honoring fallen firefighters. Watch the video above for the ceremony and hear from Fire Chief Jason Cotton.
It's taken weeks of scouting online auction websites, perusing newly unveiled sets and even waiting for completely new kinds of bricks to drop, but Amada Pinlac almost finished with his latest LEGO creation. Pinlac began stacking LEGO in 1999 and has bringing his builds on tour with the Brick Co...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Community is something the Permian Basin thrives on here in West Texas, and the perfect example of that can be seen at today's Midland Pop Up Market Hosted by Boost Mobile at the 2101 N Big Spring St Location 49 vendors came to set up their own booths and to bring the...
The Salvation Army of Midland and Odessa is experiencing a "summer slump" in donations, while the need for assistance increases due to the heat, and is asking the community to help bridge the gap by donating money, bottled water, snacks, hygiene products, and volunteers.
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Odessa College students underwent some frightening, real-world emergency simulations involving mass casualties and were taught what to do in the event of a disaster that threatens the lives of many. Students in the school’s Allied Health Programs received hands-on trai...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Gas prices are ticking back up this week, and the trucking industry is feeling the pressure.Transportation expert and radio host, Dan Ronan, said the situation in the Middle East is driving prices in the wrong direction.“The situation with Iran, and specifically the uptick ...
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk tried to sow doubt about the case on Friday, while a prosecutor countered that authorities have “overwhelming” evidence including DNA tests and apparent confessions by the defendant. Judge Tony Graf said ...
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM and MATTHEW BROWN The Associated Press PROVO, Utah Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk tried to sow doubt about the case Friday, while a prosecutor countered that authorities have “overwhelming” evidence that includes DNA tests and appar...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A Midland man was arrested for indecency with a child by exposure and driving while intoxicated, according to an arrest affidavit.On July 9, Midland police were called about a report of a man who had exposed himself in public while sitting in a black vehicle.According to t...
FRISCO, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Texas Tech is set to kick off the 2026 season on September 5, 2026, at home against Abilene Christian. Sports Director Trey Francis sat down one-on-one with head coach Joey McGuire ahead of the new season to discuss the expectations heading into year five, the offseaso...
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK U.S. stocks ticked higher Friday after Wall Street showed its appetite is still big for winners of the artificial-intelligence boom. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% to close out its fourth winning week in the last five. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 149 po...
By MARY CANTRELL Marfa Public Radio Two weeks after the Trump administration was sued over its plan for a border wall through the Big Bend region of West Texas, with plaintiffs claiming the plan violated a federal law, the administration responded by waiving that law entirely for the wall project...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The summer months can be a difficult time for nonprofits as donations tend to drop while the need remains high. The Salvation Army is now asking the community to help bridge that gap. They call it the “summer slump” a time when donations often decline despite a continued n...
The rig count in the Permian Basin was down five this week, the latest count Friday by Baker Hughes shows, with 256 rigs active in the region. A year ago, 265 rigs were active in the region. Nationally, the oil and gas rig count is up one from last week at 581 rigs. A year ago, 537 rigs were acti...
Crude Oil: 71.41 (-0.67). Nymex MTD AVG: 70.1800. Natural Gas: 2.940 (-0.072). Gasoline: 2.9846 (-0.0541). Spreads: August/September (+0.07) September/October (+0.19). Plains WTI Posting: 67.89 (-0.67). The post DAILY OIL PRICE: July 10, 2026 appeared first on Odessa American.
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