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Texas Oncology Seeking Clinical Trial Volunteers
Doctors at Texas Oncology in Odessa are seeking volunteers for clinical trials to help advance medical treatments by testing new medicines and devices....
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Odessa woman arrested on assault charge
A 61-year-old Odessa woman was arrested last week on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon warrant that was issued after a man reported she pointed a gun at him. According to an Odessa police report, officers were dispatched to an assault call on West 19th Street on May 3. W...
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Three people charged with threatening judge, witness and officials tied to Nolan Wells investigation
Three people have been charged with threatening a judge, a witness and local officials connected to the investigation into the death of Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old found dead after a July Fourth boat trip with friends to an island off Mississippi’s Gulf Coast. None of the ...
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BBB offers tips for saving money, shopping smart ahead of Texas tax-free weekend
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Back to school shopping is picking up across Texas as families prepare for tax-free weekend. Local businesses are getting ready for an increase in shoppers while the Better Business Bureau is reminding people about saving money and shopping smart. Tax-free ...
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De La Cruz pushes for quicker approval of religious worker visas
U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Texas, is asking the Department of Homeland Security to prioritize the processing of religious worker visa applications and renewals. The request, written in a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, comes after the recent arrests of...
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Permian High School unveils renovated auditorium before students return
Ector County Independent School District has unveiled the newly renovated auditorium at Permian High School, marking the eighth completed project under its 2023 bond program....
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HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Senior-loaded Compass Academy squad enters season with high expectations
By this point, contending for district titles and getting to the playoffs has become the norm for the Compass Academy volleyball team. In the school’s short history, the Lady Cougars have won two district titles and have made the playoffs each year since the inaugural season in 2...
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15 states now linked to iceberg lettuce cyclospora outbreak, CDC says
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK Parasitic illness cases in 15 states have been linked to iceberg lettuce, U.S. health officials said Wednesday. Cyclospora cases have been reported in at least 47 states this year, and investigators have continued to probe how many could ...
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Nanny says Lindsay Clancy appeared to be a loving mother before killing her 3 children
Months before Lindsay Clancy strangled her three children, she lost significant weight, couldn't sleep and complained of postpregnancy mental health issues, the family’s former nanny testified at her murder trial Wednesday. But the nanny never worried the Massachusetts mother mig...
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Ector County judge sentences man to 12 years for failure to comply with sex offender registration
Paul Everett was sentenced to 12 years in prison in Ector County, Texas, after being found guilty of failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements....
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Garden city man arrested in Pecos County human smuggling attempt
A traffic stop in Pecos County, Texas, led to human smuggling charges after authorities intercepted a vehicle transporting three undocumented Mexican nationals on Tuesday....
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Man arrested at Trump's California golf course faces illegal weapons charges
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California man who was arrested at President Donald Trump’s Los Angeles-area golf course was pretending to be part of the security detail preparing for Trump’s visit and had a stash of illegal weapons in his car and home, authorities said. Jeanine John Taele,...
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Ector County jury sentences man to 12 years for failure to comply with sex offender registration
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - An Ector County jury has sentenced a man to 12 years in prison after finding him guilty of failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements. According to the Ector County District Attorney’s Office, on May 16, 2023, officers conducted a c...
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Red Cross Permian Basin to host back-to-school bash
The American Red Cross Permian Basin Chapter is scheduled to host a community Back-To-School Bash on Saturday, August 15th, featuring safety programs and youth engagement activities....
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US stocks hold near records on hopes of an agreement with Iran
By DAMIAN J. TROISE AP Business Writer NEW YORK Stocks meandered to a mixed finish on Wall Street Wednesday and remained close to their records, while oil prices held steady. The uncertain trading on Wall Street followed two days of big gains that gave the week and August a stron...
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Texas oil and gas production statistics for May 2026
AUSTIN Statewide and county crude oil and natural gas production for May 2026 reported in the tables below came from 156,120 oil wells and 84,661 gas wells. The RRC reports that preliminary total Texas reported production for May 2026 was approximately 130 million barrels of crud...
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American Red Cross Permian Basin Chapter to host Back-to-School Bash
The American Red Cross Permian Basin Chapter will host a community Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, August 15, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Red Cross office, located at 4241 Tanglewood Lane in Odessa. The free event is open to the entire community and will feature activities focuse...
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Quail Course at The Courses at Hogan Park closer to opening
The Quail Course at Hogan Park is scheduled to reopen as early as October 2026 following extensive renovations to its irrigation, grading, and greens.
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Midland ISD enters school year with 97% staff rate
Midland Independent School District announced it will begin the 2026-2027 school year with a 97% teacher fill rate following various strategic recruitment and retention efforts....
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Iran and the US say a Strait of Hormuz deal is close, but one or both would have to back down
By ELENA BECATOROS, SAMY MAGDY and DARLENE SUPERVILLE The Associated Press CAIRO Iran said Wednesday it is in the “final stage” of drafting an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, and U.S. President Donald Trump has said a deal could be announced this week. That could p...
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Odessa man charged in sexual assault of teen trafficking victim
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - An Odessa man is in the Ector County Jail after investigators accused him of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl who has been identified as a victim in a Dallas human trafficking investigation. According to an Odessa Police Department report, on Jun...
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DAILY OIL PRICE: August 5, 2026
Crude Oil: 75.22 (-0.55). Nymex MTD AVG: 80.1340. Natural Gas: 2.688 (+0.006). Gasoline: 2.8388 (-0.0134). Spreads: September/October (+1.17) October/November (+1.11). Plains WTI Posting: 71.70 (-0.55). The post DAILY OIL PRICE: August 5, 2026 appeared first on Odessa American ....
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State of New Mexico sues Justice Department and Todd Blanche, saying they blocked its Epstein probe
By SAVANNAH PETERS The Associated Press CEDAR CREST, N.M. The state of New Mexico sued the Department of Justice and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Wednesday, saying the federal government blocked the state’s ability to investigate the sex crimes of financier Jeffrey Eps...
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Odessa man accused of sexually assaulting 15-year-old girl linked to Dallas human trafficking case
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - An Odessa man is in the Ector County Jail accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl who is named as a victim in a Dallas human trafficking case, according to an Odessa police report. According to the arrest affidavit, officers were investigating a d...
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DPS calls on Texans to help keep students safe this school year
Courtesy Photo AUSTIN As students head back to the classroom, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds all Texans to exercise heightened caution and adhere to safety measures implemented to protect students, staff and fellow drivers this school year. This includes tips...
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Midland County finalizing design of new juvenile justice center
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County is finalizing the design of a new Juvenile Justice Center, according to the county. This center is a modern 42,940-square-foot facility that will increase housing capacity by around two-thirds and provide nearly 40% more space. This i...
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Several Odessa Medical Group clinics closed by power loss
Several Odessa Medical Group clinics have temporarily closed due to an unexpected power outage.
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Midland County unveils plans for new Juvenile Justice Center
Midland County is finalizing the design of a new Juvenile Justice Center that is scheduled to begin construction in November 2026 and aims to increase the county's juvenile housing capacity by approximately two-thirds....
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Scurry County sheriff’s office seeks wanted man on theft, bail jumping charges
SCURRY COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Scurry County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a wanted man on charges of property theft and three counts of felony bail jumping and failure to appear, according to the agency. Warrants have been issued for the arrest of Kelly McGaha, 55, according to...
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ECISD: Ross Elementary leads the nation with new school certification
Ross Elementary in the Ector County Independent School District became the first school in the United States to achieve Level 3 Opportunity Culture Certification....
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$142.5M in expected savings during Texas sales tax holiday
AUSTIN Texas Comptroller Don Huffines on Tuesday announced that Texas families are expected to save an estimated $142.5 million in state and local sales taxes during this year’s sales tax holiday, which runs Friday, Aug. 7, through midnight Sunday, Aug. 9. “Since 1999, Texans hav...
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Ross Elementary School becomes first in nation to earn certification
Five years ago, Ector County ISD took the leap to adopt Opportunity Culture staffing and instructional design, an initiative from Public Impact designed to extend the reach and impact of the most effective teachers on a campus. This year Ross Elementary took that to the next leve...
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Midland police seek identity of man suspected of stealing cash from Kent Kwik
Midland police are seeking the public's help to identify a man who stole cash from a Kent Kwik convenience store on July 26.
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Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies
By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN AP Science Writer NEW YORK Matt Walker couldn’t pet a dog without sneezing — until he and other scientists used a gene editing technique to produce a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey. Now, he can feed Bailey spoons of peanut butter while she lies on his l...
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Cartels scammed seniors out of $400M using timeshare fraud scheme: Patel
"They duped our seniors, using email, telephone, text message and fishing campaigns into subscribing to a timeshare project."
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STOSSEL: Climate crisis
By John Stossel Just two years ago, the United Nations secretary general announced, “Global warming has ended … The era of global boiling has arrived!” “(We were) warned about this,” said a “Daily Show” host, “by every scientist for the last 50 years!” His audience applauded. Wow...
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Midland police seek public’s help identifying 2 suspects in HEB theft
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland police are asking for the public’s help identifying two suspects accused of stealing merchandise from an HEB. On April 29 at around 12:20 p.m., two suspects stole around $220 worth of merchandise from an HEB and were seen driving away in a gray 200...
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Midland Police seek help identifying suspects in H-E-B theft
Midland police are seeking public help to identify two suspects involved in a misdemeanor theft at an H-E-B store on April 29, 2026.
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SULLUM: Dropped cases against alleged Reflecting Pool vandals reflect a rush to judgment
At a press conference on July 2, Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, said she had “tremendous evidence” proving that David Hearn had deliberately caused more than $1,000 in damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, making him guilty of a felony pu...
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New images of the sun show its surface in the finest detail yet
By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN AP Science Writer NEW YORK Scientists have captured images of the sun’s surface in the finest detail yet, revealing a strange and dynamic facade. It’s dangerous to look directly at the sun without proper eye protection. But researchers were able to peek at ...
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Big Spring customers warned of potential low water pressure
The City of Big Spring is conducting water main repairs at the intersection of East 11th Street and Birdwell Lane, potentially causing low water pressure or service interruptions for nearby residents....
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Water main repairs may cause low pressure for some Big Spring customers
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Big Spring Utilities Department will be handling water main repairs that may cause low water pressure in the area, according to the city. Crews will be working on the water main line at the intersection of East 11th Street and Birdwell Lane,...
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Are grocery budgets reshaping America’s dinner plates?
Talker News | Talker A third of Americans say they’re cooking at home much more than they did a year ago (31%), and squeezed budgets are the culprit. A survey of 2,000 Americans found that higher grocery prices and increased home cooking are reshaping grocery shopping habits, wit...
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Rising temperatures could keep more flights from taking off on time
By RIO YAMAT and M.K. WILDEMAN The Associated Press LAS VEGAS Airline passengers know to expect possible flight delays when weather forecasts call for thunderstorms, heavy snow or strong wind. The omens are less obvious on a hot summer day with clear skies. Yet extreme heat also ...
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TTUHSC, Texas Tech Physicians and UnitedHealthcare reach an agreement
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) and Texas Tech Physicians (TTP) announced they have reached an agreement with UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Insurance Company. There will be no lapse in participation under the commercial and Medicare Advantage participation agreemen...
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Basin PBS unveils ‘The Jolly Trolley’
PERMIAN BASIN Basin PBS is taking learning on the road. On Tuesday, August 11, at 10 a.m., Basin PBS will officially unveil The Jolly Trolley, a colorful new mobile education van designed to bring free educational experiences, books, technology, and PBS KIDS learning resources di...
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Texas Tech Physicians, UnitedHealthcare reach new agreement
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Patients covered by UnitedHealthcare can continue to see providers at Texas Tech Physicians without any interruption in coverage. Texas Tech University Health Science Center announced and Texas Tech Physicians announced they have reached an agreement with ...
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Odessa teacher wins national Stock Your School campaign
Japhia Venerable, kindergarten teacher at Harmony Science Academy, has been named one of 10 nationwide winners in Simple Modern’s third-annual Stock Your School campaign after more than 175,000 votes were cast by parents, students, families and community members across all 50 sta...
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3 men arrested after traffic stop leads to stolen trailer in Marfa
MARFA, Texas (KOSA) - Three men were arrested after a traffic stop in Marfa led officers to recover a trailer reported stolen out of Oklahoma, according to the Marfa Police Department. According to the Marfa Police Department, the stop happened Aug. 2 after officers saw a vehicle...
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TONI SAYS: Medicare’s enrollment process in simple terms
By Toni King Toni: I’m turning 65 next March and have not had health insurance plan for over 2 years because I work part time. I do not know where to start or what to do. I am not receiving my Social Security check, and friends are advising me that if I do not sign up for Medicar...
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A man carrying ammo was monitoring security at Trump golf course near Los Angeles, authorities say
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man carrying ammunition and with a gun in his vehicle was arrested Sunday at President Donald Trump’s Los Angeles-area golf course after appearing to monitor security preparations ahead of Trump’s fundraiser there on Tuesday, authorities said. The Los Angeles...
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Fuego volcano spews more ash and mud as Guatemala shelters 1,700 who fled nearby villages
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemala remained on alert Tuesday after evacuating villages during an eruption of the Fuego volcano, one of Central America’s most active. About 1,700 people remained in shelters with the evacuations to stay in place until conditions improve, according to ...
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Sisters survive wrong-way crash on I-27, credit good Samaritans with saving their lives
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Two sisters who were seriously injured in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 27 in late July say bystanders pulled them from their burning truck before flames could reach them. Alexis and Aaliyah Wallace were among four people seriously hurt in the crash. Lub...
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Virginia Democrats pick establishment nominees for 2 US House seats they hope to flip in November
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia voters on Tuesday picked establishment Democrats — a prosecutor and a former congresswoman — as their nominees to take on Republican incumbents in two congressional districts the party hopes to flip in November as part of a broader fight for control ...
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ECISD signs final beam for new ATLAS center
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Ector County ISD board members and district leaders gathered earlier today to sign the final steel beam for the new ATLAS Career & Technical Education Center before it was lifted into place. The state-of-the-art facility is on track to open for the 202...
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Navy relieves commander of ballistic missile submarine USS West Virginia
The naval service cited a "loss in confidence in his ability to command" as the reason for relieving Cmdr. Joseph Sammur as commanding officer of USS West Virginia's Blue Crew. Cmdr. Luke Kelvington will temporarily assume command in his place....
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ECSO: Man facing indecency with child count
An Odessa man was arrested recently after a girl told authorities he touched her inappropriately. According to an Ector County Sheriff’s Office report released Tuesday, the girl told a forensic interviewer Ruben Marquez Contreras came into her bedroom early on the morning of July...
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3 Arrested in Marfa after traffic stop uncovers stolen Oklahoma trailer bound for Mexico
Three men were arrested in Marfa, Texas, after a traffic stop revealed they were attempting to transport a stolen Oklahoma trailer into Mexico.
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Odessa man accused of raping human trafficking victim
An Odessa man is sitting in the Ector County jail accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl who is named as a victim in a Dallas human trafficking case. According to an Odessa police report, officers were investigating a drug case at the La Quinta Inn on East Highway 80 o...
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8/4/2026: Temperatures staying in the 90s and hundreds for the next week
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Check out today's 7-day forecast with Meteorologist Brian James, as temperatures will remain in the high 90s and cross into the 100s for the next week. Watch the full video above....
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