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LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia (AP) — Searchers dug through collapsed buildings and landslide debris Sunday in eastern Indonesia as they searched for bodies and possible survivors a day after a powerful earthquake killed at least 47 people, injured more than 100 and displaced thousands. ...
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(The Texas Tribune) - A tribal nonprofit and an outdoor recreation company on Friday asked a federal judge to block border wall-related construction in Big Bend National Park, arguing that the project is contrary to U.S. law and threatens constitutionally protected religious free...
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DALLAS, Texas (The Texas Tribune) - Dallas Fort Worth International Airport canceled plans to install a facility commonly used for Islamic prayer after Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday threatened to withdraw state and federal funding. Abbott sent a letter to the North Texas airport’s C...
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When my Uncle Mort draws a bead on topics, he redefines “random.” He’s as likely to converse about frogs “belly-bouncing” into his favorite fishing hole as he is about whether there’s life in distant galaxies. Recently, he targeted a favorite snack, Graham Crackers. How’s that fo...
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By KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer Texting friends, replying to a business email, tapping out some text for a social media post. We do a lot of writing on our smartphones, which are increasingly essential for our work and personal lives. But did you know about the many keyboard ti...
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One of the most important economic sectors to long-term growth is manufacturing, which is the process of making stuff. Manufacturing is what economists call a “basic” (or export) industry, meaning that it is one that creates value and incomes in an area rather than supporting a p...
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By AMY C. ARNOTT of Morningstar One of the toughest things to go through as an adult is helping your parents as they get older. Life is finite, and both you and your parents might be reluctant to talk about what type of support they might need. But as difficult as these conversat...
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By ADRIANA MORGA The Associated Press NEW YORK Heading off to college is exciting, but it also involves new adult responsibilities. That makes it a great time to start getting comfortable with credit, building healthy spending habits and learning how to manage money. It’s importa...
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By William F. Holland Jr. Ph.D. Ordained/Licensed Christian minister The majority of the world does not agree with the God of the Bible being the author and finisher of their faith. With so many diverse religions and philosophical convictions, along with masses of people that hav...
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From left: Photo illustration with James Talarico and Ken Paxton, Democratic and Republican nominees for U.S. Senate, at their respective state conventions in June. Source photos by Eddie Gaspar/The Texas Tribune By Ellie Ashby, The Texas Tribune Republican Ken Paxton and Democra...
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HONOLULU (AP) — Tropical Storm Lala was already whipping and soaking Hawaii’s Big Island early Saturday, and was expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it approaches land. The National Hurricane Center issued a rare hurricane warning for the island, where it would be the firs...
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Ladies, gentlemen, and the increasingly large number of people who identify as “exhausted,” welcome to the Greatest Show on Earth: The United States of America, where the political process has evolved from a system of checks and balances into a high-stakes reality show that deter...
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A large-scale Ukrainian attack struck industrial infrastructure in Russia’s southwestern Samara region Saturday, a Russian official said. Ivan Noskov, head of the region's capital, Samara, said air defense forces had repelled a “massive” missile attack, with “localized damage” to...
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The United Arab Emirates accused Iran of attacking a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, while the Iran-backed Houthis struck a Red Sea port in Yemen. In Southern Lebanon, nine people were killed in Israeli airstrikes, some of the deadliest since a shaky truce between Israel and Hezb...
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BEIRUT (AP) — An Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon killed seven people and wounded three early Saturday, one of the deadliest attacks since a precarious truce between Israel and Hezbollah went into effect on June 20. State-run National News Agency said the airstrike targeted ...
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ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - The last time 3.5-year-old Mirha saw her grandparents, she demanded a hug from them both - an unusual request her grandfather says they were happy to oblige. Hours later, he would chase her mother, Abilene audiologist Anum Khan, to the Abilene Police ...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Fire Department, along with Midland Health, hosted its annual Wet n Wild event that aims to promote health in the community. "So much of our job is just interaction with the public and letting them know we're there, letting them know we're...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - After two years, the Sunset Youth Golf Center has recently completed construction of its new driving range. To celebrate the completion, the facility has offered local students a place to practice their golf swings. "This is a labor of love that we've ...
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UTPB is wrapping up its first full week of practice and head coach Chris Softley has liked what he’s seen from his players so far. The Falcons will finish up this week of fall camp with a scrimmage Saturday at the practice field. UTPB began fall camp last Wednesday. Softley enter...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A new school is opening in Midland for students in grades K through 12th. That school is Idea Henry, and it will be open for the first day of school on Monday the 17th. The school is a state-of-the-art two-story building, and phase one is now complete ...
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Jesus House Odessa is struggling to meet the growing demand for food assistance as rising grocery prices and declining donations force the organization to reduce its services....
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Odessa Police Department responded to an two vehicle crash on Highway 191 that sent a victim to the hospital Thursday evening. According to OPD, officers repsonded to the accident at 3:24 pm on Highway 191 and Faudree where a white Infiniti QX80 an...
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The U.S. Army temporarily halted all Apache helicopter training missions Friday after a fatal crash in Texas earlier this week killed two soldiers. No cause of the Wednesday crash has been released because the investigation has just begun. A safety investigation team from the Arm...
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By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN The Associated Press WASHINGTON A federal judge refused on Friday to block the Trump administration from taking steps to build 62 miles of international border wall along part of a Native American tribe’s reservation without its consent. U.S. District Judge R...
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A potential disaster was averted Friday when a Phoenix air traffic controller recognized two American Airlines jets mistakenly were flying the same flight number and acted quickly to avoid confusion and keep them a safe distance apart. Audio of the incident shortly after midnight...
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UPTON COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A tragic accident in McCamey left a three-year-old boy dead after he accidentally shot himself in the head. Now, local officials are reminding families how proper gun storage can help keep firearms out of the hands of children. According to the Upton ...
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CRANE, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Crane Golden Cranes enter a new phase in the program, as former Big Spring head coach Cannon McWilliams is now at the helm. During the first week of practice, McWilliams spent most of his time adapting to the new roster and was pleased with what he ...
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By DEEPTI HAJELA The Associated Press NEW YORK It flies. It heals all wounds. It can be of the essence, and it can be money. We thrill in the best of it, lament the worst. We’re warned not to waste it, since we can’t turn it back — even as we try to make up for when it’s lost. An...
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By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK The U.S. stock market edged back from its all-time high Friday following the latest report on the economy to come in surprisingly weak, this time about how much shoppers are spending at retailers. Such data could keep interest rates low, w...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Barbara Culver Juvenile Justice Center in Midland is preparing for a new facility projected to open in 2028, which will increase the center’s space by 40%. Vanessa Valdez, Midland County Juvenile Probation Chief, said the expansion will give young peop...
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By KAITLYN HUAMANI AP Technology Writer Ask a teen what they want to be when they grow up, and there’s a fair chance being an influencer is on their list. Digital media and the people who star in it have been cultural mainstays for teens’ entire lives, so creating social media, v...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - TCU basketball is coming to the Tall City this fall, giving fans a chance to see the Horned Frogs in action for free. TCU will face Wyoming in an exhibition game Saturday, Oct. 17, at 2 p.m. at Midland College's Chaparral Center. Admission is free and...
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Up to 800 people are expected at The Great American Energy Comeback Tour Monday in Midland. Organized by the Permian Strategic Partnership, it’s set for 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. August 17 at the Bush Convention Center, 105 N. Main St., in Midland and features U.S. Energy Secretary Ch...
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SAN ANTONIO Federal prosecutors in the Western District of Texas filed 292 new immigration and immigration-related criminal cases from August 7 through August 13, announced U.S. Attorney Justin R. Simmons. Charges were brought against alien smugglers and illegal aliens with past ...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A church in Odessa is hosting its first “Faith in Uniform” event this weekend, bringing together families of first responders and military members for a day of activities and fellowship. The event at Crossroads Church is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat...
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The rig count in the Permian Basin was up two this week, the latest count Friday by Baker Hughes shows, with 265 rigs active in the region. A year ago, 255 rigs were active in the region. Nationally, the oil and gas rig count is up five from last week at 593 rigs. A year ago, 539...
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Crude Oil: 82.40 (+1.15). Nymex MTD AVG: 80.5969. Natural Gas: 2.733 (+0.006). Gasoline: 3.1841 (+0.0561). Spreads: September/October (+0.93) October/November (+1.37). Plains WTI Posting: 78.88 (+1.15). The post DAILY OIL PRICE: August 14, 2026 appeared first on Odessa American ....
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A woman who is accused of using a forged check to purchase merchandise at a Walgreens has been identified. According to Odessa police, the woman has since been identified and the investigation is ongoing. Previous coverage The incident happened at the Walgr...
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The City of Midland is on track to set a new annual sales tax record for fiscal year 2026 after collecting $7.045 million in August.
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Considering the global uncertainties and recent political nature of oil and gas price fluctuations, determining energy futures is as difficult as it ever has been. Waco economist Ray Perryman and Odessa oilman Kirk Edwards say the situation is perplexing. Perryman said the future...
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The levee is seen at Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge in Alamo, Texas on July 8, 2026. The current proposed border wall would replace the levee with a concrete wall as high as it is now to then erect the bollard metal wall on top of it. Activists argue that this will have a neg...
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By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and LINDSAY WHITEHURST The Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s administration on Friday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the White House to continue construction on its $400 million ballroom project while it appeals a lower court’s order...
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By MICHAEL R. SISAK, LARRY NEUMEISTER and JENNIFER PELTZ The Associated Press NEW YORK Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, admitting matter-of-factly that he trailed the executive to an investo...
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MIDLAND Out West presents Josh Abbott Band featuring Mike Ryan live in concert on Saturday, August 22, at Midland County Horseshoe, bringing a night of Texas country music to the Midland County Fair. Known for fan favorites including “She’s Like Texas,” “Oh, Tonight,” “Settle Me ...
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Kimani Mitchell, left, stands next to Danielle Minnis as they give a lesson to their eighth grade students at Legacy Middle School in San Antonio on April 29, 2026. Credit: Isaiah Moseley for The Texas Tribune By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday proposed ...
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MIDLAND Family Promise of the Permian Basin invites the community to take aim at family homelessness during the 15th Annual Pull for a Promise Clay Shoot on Friday, August 21, at Midland Shooters Association. Now in its 15th year, the event brings together local businesses, commu...
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To President Xi Jinping From Intelligence Staff The good news is that our program of keeping the USA off balance is working, here are examples. Domestic – The U.S. annual growth rate for the second quarter of 2026 is reported at 1.5%, reflecting a slowdown from the previous quart...
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Photo Source: Talker Research Talker News | Talker New research has revealed that more than half of Americans admit they regularly fail to step outside during an in-office workday. A survey of 2,000 hybrid workers explored the realities of the daily grind and uncovered that beyon...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Tech Athletics is introducing a brand-new student ticket loyalty program beginning with the 2026-27 academic year. The new “Red Raider Loyalty” program will allow students to reserve seats in advance for home events at both Galaxy Stadium and United ...
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City of Big Spring crews are scheduled to replace a water valve at the intersection of W. 7th Street and San Antonio Street, which will result in low water pressure for nearby customers....
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A 50-year-old Big Spring man died in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 20 in Midland County early Friday morning.
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MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A Big Spring man died early Friday morning after his car veered off an on-ramp on Interstate 20, crossed a cable barrier, and caught fire, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Officers were called to IH-20 near mile marker 145 at appr...
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CALI, Colombia (AP) — As the search for survivors in the rubble of a devastating earthquake winds down, Colombia faces another challenge: rebuilding a nation shattered by a disaster that killed at least 285 people and affected more than 100,000. Tens of thousands of houses were d...
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Texas refineries are doing their best to help alleviate the jet fuel shortage in Europe, Asia and the U.S., but their ability to do so is limited by their structures and their obligation to gasoline and diesel fuel. Analysts say the problem has been exacerbated in part because se...
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BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - According to the City of Big Spring, crews are working on replacing a water main valve at the intersection of West 7th Street and San Antonio Street. Because of this, customers in that area might have little to no water pressure while the work is being ...
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The community is invited to celebrate the reopening of The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Odessa Wednesday, Aug. 19. The newly renovated space has a fresh look after a brief closure for renovations. (Courtesy Photo) By Alix Batte Bargain hunters, mark your calendars and call your...
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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. Maximino Campos . Manufacture delivery of a controlled substance. Guilty plea. Five years deferred adjudication. 300 hours community service. Manuel Guerre...
