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The Supreme Court on Friday lifted restrictions on a controversial federal voter database before November’s elections, granting President Donald Trump a temporary win in his aggressive campaign against noncitizen voting. Meanwhile, Trump is taking Chinese President Xi Jinping to ...
business
Going far beyond the original intent of Adam Smith’s invisible hand metaphor, twentieth-century economists popularized the use of the term to refer to a more general and abstract conclusion that truly free markets are self-regulating systems that always tend to create economicall...
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By NICOLE WINFIELD, SYLVIE CORBET and JOHN LEICESTER The Associated Press PARIS Pope Leo XIV warned Friday that a “paradise of machines” risked undermining humanity as he opened a trip to France by posing fundamental questions about what it means to be human in the age of artific...
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A GoFundMe was established to support the family of former Odessa police officer Miguel Rodriguez, who was killed in a motorcycle accident on September 21....
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By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. On the first offensive play of the season for the Baltimore Ravens , Lamar Jackson did something he hadn’t done often in the past. He took the snap from under center, faked a handoff to Derrick Henry and connected on a 49-y...
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The Permian Basin and national oil rig counts are significantly up from six months ago and industry spokesmen say that’s because the worldwide demand for oil has increased. The Permian Basin Petroleum, Texas Oil & Gas and Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners associations ...
schools
BROWNWOOD For eight students at Texas State Technical College’s Brownwood campus, earning a certificate in welding was only the first step. They are already back in the lab adding a second credential to their resumes: a certificate in pipe welding. The pipe welding program requir...
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The following is a list of recent first and second-degree felony dispositions from the Ector County District Clerk’s Office. Stanley Brown . Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Guilty plea. Three years Texas Department of Corrections. Bobby Crew . Aggravated assault with a d...
government
Time is winding down to register to vote in the November election. The election will decide several local races as well as state-wide races and who will represent Texas in the Senate and the House. There are several key dates coming up. Monday, Oct. 5, is the last day to register...
schools
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer DALLAS Kevin Jennings was once a largely overlooked high school quarterback whose only Division I offer was from then-FCS team Missouri State. That changed when, days after becoming SMU’s head coach, Rhett Lashlee and his offensive coordinator ...
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By SAM McNEIL The Associated Press BRUSSELS Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine are driving governments across Europe to craft subsidies, taxes and policy revisions that might shield their economies, companies and increasingly aggrieved citizens from record gasoline and diesel pr...
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began the year declaring that he stood “shoulder to shoulder” with U.S. President Donald Trump as the two countries launched a war against Iran. But this week, as world leaders gathered in New York for the United Nations ...
business
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Yemen's internationally recognized government pressed world leaders anew Thursday for help defeating the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, saying that their new perch along one of the world's busiest waterways presents an international economic risk. The Houthis — ...
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A Texas House committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on September 30 to investigate the potential annexation of one or more New Mexico counties by Texas....
parks
The owners of Camp Mystic could be held criminally responsible for the deaths of 25 campers and two counselors following deadly floods in July 2025, documents show....
library
For the second week this season, there were a lot of positives from the UTPB football team’s performance. The Falcons remain at the top of the Lone Star Conference after defeating Sul Ross State 66-7 last Saturday in Alpine. UTPB now sits at 2-1 overall, 2-0 in LSC. “We enjoyed t...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Friday looks warm and a little humid, with lots of clouds hanging around for much of the day. Most of the daytime hours should stay dry, but a few isolated showers or thunderstorms could pop up late in the afternoon. High temperatures will peak at arou...
government
Crystal Mason, center, helps churchgoers register to vote after a service at Friendship-West Baptist Church on Feb. 1, 2026. Credit: Shelby Tauber for The Texas Tribune By Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune The state’s highest criminal court on Thursday rejected an appeal from prosec...
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For the second week this season, there were a lot of positives from the UTPB football team’s performance. The Falcons remain at the top of the Lone Star Conference after defeating Sul Ross State 66-7 last Saturday in Alpine. UTPB now sits at 2-1 overall, 2-0 in LSC. “We enjoyed t...
business
President Donald Trump on Thursday hailed the “truly great friendship” he's forged with Xi Jinping as the Chinese leader began his highly anticipated state visit. While Trump has many thorny issues to discuss with the president of America’s biggest economic rival, he focused on h...
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Israel's increasingly isolated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took center stage at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, defending his decision to attack Iran as an easy one. Hamas said it was ready to move forward on a Gaza peace agreement, while a top European Uni...
business
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK After whipping through a couple sudden reversals, stocks ended a shaky day of trading on Wall Street Thursday roughly where they began. The S&P 500 finished nearly flat and edged down by less than 0.1% following several turns between losse...
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Crude Oil: 94.61 (+2.45). Nymex MTD AVG: 96.6567. Natural Gas: 3.297 (+0.274). Gasoline: 3.5646 (-0.0224). Spreads: November/December (+3.71) December/January (+3.01). Plains WTI Posting: 91.09 (+2.45). The post DAILY OIL PRICE: September 24, 2026 appeared first on Odessa America...
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NEW YORK (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Mayor Zohran Mamdani of endangering Jewish New Yorkers with his criticism of Israel's military actions in Gaza, saying during a speech at the United Nations on Thursday that the mayor has spread lies about Israel. ...
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By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON Despite rising political anxiety over the Iran war , senators on Thursday narrowly rejected a war powers resolution seeking to halt President Donald Trump ‘s military action, which has been largely blamed for the spike in ...
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By MARC LEVY and MATTHEW DALY The Associated Press ALLENTOWN, Pa. The Energy Department said Thursday that it will spend almost $2 billion to try to squeeze more electricity out of the nation’s aging and stressed power grid, as President Donald Trump’s administration steps up eff...
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By ALI SWENSON The Associated Press NEW YORK The nation’s cybersecurity agency on Thursday released an election infrastructure security plan 40 days before November’s midterms , laying out potential threats to election systems and listing services it would offer to election offic...
parks
Feature Impact Costumes. Candy. Jack-o-lanterns glowing on porches. Halloween is filled with moments that spark children’s imaginations. This Halloween, Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF is inviting children and families to “Give Like a Kid Again,” turning imagination into kindness and h...
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Feature Impact Sheet pan cooking makes weeknight meals wonderfully easy — and fresh grapes give them an unexpected upgrade. Roasted alongside chicken, vegetables, gnocchi and more, grapes become warm and juicy, adding a pop of sweetness that complements savory flavors and makes s...
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By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer Kenny Clark is headed back to Brazil, where his Dallas Cowboys face Baltimore two years after the defensive tackle played for the Green Bay Packers on a “mushy” field. This year, it’s the first regular-season game in Rio de Janeiro matching 1-1 ...
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By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen and Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans understand the urgency of Sunday’s early season AFC South matchup. The winner could find themselves tied for the division lead. The loser will spend the re...
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By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration voiced support for the safety of long-established vaccines at a hearing Thursday, even as senators questioned her about the White House’s efforts to upend childho...
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By PHILIP MARCELO The Associated Press NEW YORK More than 83 tons of meat are being recalled across the U.S. because the products were not properly inspected by federal authorities and were shipped out with falsified inspection stickers, the Department of Agriculture said. Star M...
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By RYAN J. FOLEY The Associated Press U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other agencies have wasted tens of millions of dollars pursuing ill-conceived plans to rapidly increase detention capacity, and the total will likely rise due to ongoing mismanagement, congressiona...
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Record high diesel fuel prices are putting a lot of hurt on oilfield trucking companies whose need to raise rates has so far drawn little sympathy from their customers. But Waco economist Ray Perryman and Odessa oilman Kirk Edwards say solutions are available with the national av...
schools
By SUDHIN THANAWALA The Associated Press A drug task force in Mississippi is urging people to avoid kratom after authorities found packages of the substance while investigating the deaths of two University of Mississippi students. The warning Tuesday came despite no “confirmed in...
business
By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose this week above 7% for the first time since January 2025, the latest affordability setback for prospective homebuyers following a five-week run of rate increases. The weekly average rate on a 30-year f...
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By NICOLE WINFIELD, ISABEL DEBRE and FRANKLIN BRICEÑO The Associated Press ROME Pope Leo XIV will retrace his steps as a missionary priest when he returns to Peru in November in his longest trip to date that will also take him to Uruguay and Argentina, where his Argentine predece...
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La Unión del Pueblo Entero reports that membership, and participation are up in the Rio Grande Valley, especially among younger residents. Leaders of the community activist group say more people attended LUPE’s membership summit in August, forcing it to move the event from is San...
schools
By John Stossel Schools are ending gifted and talented programs. They will no longer separate kids by ability. Why? To address “inequity.” “This is so misguided,” says education researcher Michael Petrilli in my new video. “These equity people say, ‘Oh, we’re against gifted educa...
government
MIDLAND A Mexican national was federally charged in Midland Wednesday for voting in a federal election, announced U.S. Attorney Justin R. Simmons for the Western District of Texas. According to court documents, Imelda Magallanes, 51, was granted Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) st...
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A Flock camera records drivers entering and exiting the southbound I-610 feeder road from a side street in Bellaire on Aug. 23, 2026. Credit: Jon Shapley for The Texas Tribune By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune Laredo, cut off from state funding for its Flock cameras, will ask v...
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Melissa Lucio was convicted and sentenced to death in 2008 for the murder of her 2-year-old daughter, Mariah Alvarez. (Photo Courtesy of Melissa Lucio’s attorneys) By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals on Thursday rejected a lower court’s finding...
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AUSTIN RRC Commissioner Wayne Christian on Thursday called on Texas oil and gas producers, pipeline operators and other energy companies to strengthen their cybersecurity defenses amid recent cyberattacks involving Texas-bound energy tankers and federal warnings that foreign adve...
schools
Feature Impact Instant ramen is a comforting classic for students of all ages – from elementary schoolers enjoying a warm bowl on a fall day to college kids fueling up for all-night study sessions. While the nutritional contents of those packages might make you cringe, don’t writ...
business
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer KFC has been taking a licking from fried chicken rivals like Raising Cane’s, but the global fast-food chain has a plan to return to the top of the U.S. pecking order. The Kentucky-born brand opened a new restaurant in McKinney, Texas, on Thurs...
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By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Starbucks plans to close 250 North American stores later this week. It is the second big round of store closures under Starbucks Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol , who joined the company in 2024. Last September, Starbucks closed 627 stores in Nor...
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By AL LESAR The Associated Press KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Arch Manning finally visits Neyland Stadium where his uncle Peyton made quite the legacy for himself when top-ranked Texas visits No. 14 Tennessee. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian doesn’t want his quarterback trying to live up to anyo...
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By SETH BORENSTEIN and JENNIFER PELTZ The Associated Press UNITED NATIONS The heads of major artificial intelligence firms pleaded with the United Nations on Wednesday to save the world or at least its people — by somehow regulating the fast-expanding technology that they have be...
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By DAVID McHUGH AP Business Writer FRANKFURT, Germany When Iran shut down the Strait of Hormuz at the start of the war , choking off sea passage for some 15 million barrels of oil a day, many feared that prices would skyrocket, cratering the world economy. Instead, nearly seven m...
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By JOCELYN NOVECK, HALLIE GOLDEN and LAURIE KELLMAN The Associated Press NEW YORK Reporters from three news outlets banned from the White House by President Donald Trump were back on the grounds Thursday afternoon, hours after a federal judge ordered the administration to reinsta...
schools
Permian High School Theatre has announced new performance dates for “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” which will now take the stage in the newly renovated Permian High School Auditorium on Thursday, November 5, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, November 7, at 2 p.m. and ...
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Southwestern Mexico braced for heavy rain and mudslides Wednesday after Polo, a powerful Pacific cyclone, became a major hurricane. Forecasters also warned another system headed for Hawaii could cause catastrophic flooding later in the week. Hurricane Polo, an ...
government
Texas state Rep. Angela Paxton (R) told a group of conservative women to vote Republican “even if we’re mad at them,” marking the first time she has publicly weighed in on her estranged husband's Senate race as he trails in the polls. Paxton filed for divorce in July 2025 from Te...
schools
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The first month of the high school football season is in the books, and Midland junior cornerback MJ Washington made his mark in Week 4. Washington is our Week 4 Athlete of the Week after helping the Bulldogs shut out Bastrop 49-0 on the road. The jun...
