Odessa police seized nearly 8 pounds of methamphetamine during a search last Wednesday along with several grams of cocaine, crack cocaine and psychedelic mushrooms. According to an arrest affidavit, Christopher Lee Carprew Jr. was arrested on suspicion of five counts of manufacturing/delivery of...
government
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israelis are voting in a pivotal election Tuesday as their country is embroiled in unresolved wars, still reeling from Hamas' 2023 attack and deeply divided over the character of the state and the right person to lead it. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is faci...
schools
Not a whole lot has gone the Bronchos’ way this season. With its playoff hopes out of reach, the Odessa High football team will look to close out the season on a high note when the Bronchos face a tough challenge at Midland Lee at 7 p.m. Friday at Astound Broadband Stadium. It’s ...
government
SEATTLE (AP) — The Trump administration on Monday asked Washington state to set aside any ballots received from more than 400 people it alleges registered to vote without U.S. citizenship, less than two weeks after making a similar demand in California. The announcement is the la...
schools
The public is invited to an in-person meeting from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, October 29, at Murry Fly Elementary School to discuss the proposed Moss Avenue widening project, including intersection improvements with options of a roundabout and stoplight between University Boulevard and A...
parks
FORT DAVIS Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest invites community members to join them at Chuckwagon for a magical evening under the stars at Camp Mitre Peak from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, November 7. This special gathering will serve as a thank-you dinner honoring community members who...
government
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ’s comeback to win Brazil’s presidential runoff Sunday is facing its first hurdle as his competitor, Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, attempts to mount an organized opposition to the results. Lula, who convinced an extra 10.4 mill...
safety
Join the Odessa Police Department for the annual Trunk-or-Treat on Friday, October 30, from 4-6 p.m. in the OPD parking lot, located at 205 N. Grant Ave. Bring your family out to enjoy free candy and meet your local officers in a safe, fun environment. This is a free event and co...
safety
By THOMAS ADAMSON and SYLVIE CORBET The Associated Press PARIS France’s government pledged Monday to replace its national online university admissions platform by 2028, seeking to quell student anger after weeks of often violent mass protests over education and living costs. High...
government
AUSTIN Texas Secretary of State Robert Howden announced Monday that more than 4.2 million Texans cast ballots during the first six days of early voting for the Nov. 3 Election, representing approximately 22% of the state’s 19 million registered voters. The total reflects early vo...
News
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON A stagnant offense and scores of defensive miscues led to yet another loss by the Houston Texans on Sunday. Houston forced overtime against the New York Giants but couldn’t do anything right after that in the 27-21 loss that dropped the ...
parks
United Supermarkets and Market Street have launched their annual Turkey Bucks campaign in Odessa, Midland, Lamesa, Pecos, and San Angelo. Turkey Bucks is a donate-at-the-register campaign designed to support local families facing hunger. As the need for food assistance continues ...
