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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland police has just announced that the man has died after being shot outside a Midland bar early Sunday morning, and the incident is now classified as a murder. According to the Midland Police Department, officers were called to the area of Garden City...
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Whole milk returns to the lunch line this fall, but the deep fryers and the rolls baked in school ovens are not coming back. Photo credit: Depositphotos By Lucy Brewer The USDA National School Lunch program has provided nearly 246 billion lunches since the establishment of the fe...
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By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN AP Science Writer NEW YORK The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower’s peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain,...
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Average gasoline prices in Midland-Odessa have fallen 23.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.36/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 156 stations in Midland-Odessa. Prices in Midland-Odessa are 16.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 57.3 cents...
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By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, is voluntarily recalling some products that include jalapeños because of worries about a possible salmonella contamination. The announcement comes a few weeks after Taylor Farms voluntarily...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Masa Bakery will provide free breakfast to children every school morning throughout the school year, the bakery announced. Parents can bring children to the bakery between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on school days. Bakery seeks community partner Masa Bakery is...
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ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - According to a Facebook post by the Alpine Police Department, there is a major water leak on West Hwy 90. City of Alpine crews are actively working to locate and repair the leak. The city added that any residents west of 5th street might experience low to n...
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UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC believe that FIFA president Gianni Infantino's recent plan to sell an interest in the World Cup was a “fundamental breach of trust” with the institutions world soccer's governing body serves. In an “open letter to the football family” revealed on Monday...
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Midland police are seeking 37-year-old Edward Jesus Ochoa following a Sunday morning shooting that left a 23-year-old man in stable condition.
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) -One person is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after another man shot him, according to the Midland Police Department. MPD reported they were called to the 2200 block of Garden City Highway around 12:00 A.M. on Sunday morning about a disturban...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Police are looking for a man after he’s been accused of shooting a 23-year-old on Sunday morning, according to the Midland Police Department. MPD reported they were called to the 1100 block of North Colorado Street around 1:31 A.M. on Sunday morning. Accor...
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By JESSICA DAMIANO The Associated Press If you’re looking to plant a rare flower with a storied past that’s had a well-known song written about it, edelweiss will check all your boxes. My mother grew up in northeastern Italy, just over the Austrian border near the Alps, where ede...
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Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history who won five championships as a player with the Boston Celtics, died Sunday. He was 86. Nelson’s family confirmed the death in a statement that did not how say where he died or provide a cause. “On Sunday morning our beloved ...
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By Melinda Myers Whether gardening indoors or outdoors, gardeners are likely to encounter powdery mildew on one or more of their plants. First, a white powdery substance will appear on the surface of leaves, stems and flower petals. As the powdery mildew expands and covers the le...
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By Herb Enthusiast Barbara Porsch Permian Basin Master Gardener A while back I received a newsletter from motherearthliving.com talking about 6 medicinal herbs that are easy to grow. You know, I am more into the eating than the medical stuff so I haven’t thought about that in a l...
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Question: After President Trump’s speech on election integrity, I downloaded the first batch of the declassified documents on US elections which President Trump made available on the White House website. When I tried to open one, I received the error message “The destination path...
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Charlie, a 2-year-old male Terrier mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Charlie 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/humanesociety...
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Phoenix, an 11-week-old female cat, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Phoenix 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/humanesocietyofod...
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GRAND SALINE, Texas (KLTV) - An East Texan celebrated her 100th birthday early in the same town she’s been living in for the past century. Juanice Land of Grand Saline turns 100 on August 9th, and she said many things have changed — but her values never have. IN 1926 — The world ...
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Meet Grand Companions’ Pet of the Week, Major! Major is a 3-year-old Terrier mix with a one-of-a-kind look! His adorable scruffy face, short legs, and long little body make him impossible not to smile at. While Major can be a bit shy when meeting new people, it doesn’t take long ...
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LONDON (AP) — The alleged leader of an Irish organized crime gang is on his way back to Ireland from Dubai to face charges that he ran an international drug smuggling and money laundering empire with tentacles that stretched to Britain, Spain and the U.S. An Irish military plane ...
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia and Ukraine exchanged strikes overnight that killed civilians and injured many others on both sides, local authorities reported. Large-scale Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian cities have become almost routine in recent weeks, with Moscow exploiting ...
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s foreign minister said Sunday a new defense agreement his country signed with Saudi Arabia and Turkey was not directed against any country and remained open to other nations in the region. The landmark Mecca Joint Defense Agreement was signed on Friday ...
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By Van Yandell John 7:37-38 “ In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.” The morning was...
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TOKYO (AP) — Nagasaki marked on Sunday the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern city, as the mayor called nuclear weapons "absolute evil,” denounced growing support for nuclear deterrence and called on the Japanese government to adhere to its three post...
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BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military-backed government has rejected the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ renewed call for the unconditional release of detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi and dismissed the need for the organization’s special envoy on Myanmar, according to ...
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JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia sent airplanes and hundreds of firefighters on Sunday to fight a blaze in a popular national park, one of a growing number of wildfires the country is battling during an unusually dry season. The largest fire reported this week has burned about...
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BEIJING (AP) — Shanghai's two airports canceled more than 1,300 flights and authorities relocated some 300,000 people in surrounding regions as China prepared for Typhoon Dolphin, after the storm brought heavy rains to northern Taiwan. The outer bands of the storm on Saturday hit...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Compass Academy Cougars held their annual watermelon feed this morning. At the event, the community was introduced to the football players, cheerleaders and the new dance team. Additionally, the Cougars annouced the captains for the football team f...
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SHANNAN, Tibet (AP) — More than a dozen men and women sit at wooden looms, sliding shuttles through rows of wool yarn before pulling each thread tight. They repeat it again and again as they weave Pulu, the traditional woolen fabric that has clothed people on the Tibetan plateau ...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Fire Department was called to a shed fire on Saturday, according to MFD. MFD reported that it happened in the 3100 block of West Kansas Avenue. The cause of the fire is under investigation....
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The story goes that a long-ago West Texas man — beloved in his community — talked incessantly about Fort Worth, his favorite city, even though he’d never been there. He usually referred to it as “Cowtown” or “Where the West Begins.” (The former nickname was introduced by cattle b...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) -There will be a major traffic pattern change at SH 302 and FM 181 beginning on Monday, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Starting on Monday, traffic at the intersection of SH 302 and FM 181 will transition to a Restricted Crossing U-Turn (...
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We are accustomed to Texas topping virtually every ranking relating to the economy — most major corporate locations and expansions, top CEO perceptions, highest investment, and many others. By one measure, however, the results are more of a mixed bag. The list of top states for b...
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FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — Few people have anything bad to say about Darline Graham, who was catapulted from obscurity last month when she was appointed to replace her late brother Lindsey Graham in the U.S. Senate. “I think Darline’s wonderful,” said Kathy Bustos of Mount Pleasant, a...
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Feature Impact Everyone could use a little more magic in their everyday lives — but when it comes to back-to-school season, “manic” often feels like the more accurate word. Between shopping for supplies, coordinating the family’s schedules and trying to make sure everyone is look...
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By William F. Holland Jr. Ph.D. Ordained/Licensed Christian minister I remember when I was around 10 years old, there was a girl at school who was a couple of years older than me who was constantly being teased and treated harshly. I can see her clearly, as if it were yesterday, ...
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Emerging from the swampy underbelly of the Democrat party is a slithering beast called DSA. Democrat Socialists of America is the name; communism is the endgame. The origins of this virus are in our liberal education system, where overpaid and tenured professors and teachers roma...
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The UAE said one of its ships was targeted by an Iranian missile, Yemen’s military has attacked Houthi rebels as the United Nations warns that fighting could escalate, and Turkey’s Kurdish peace bill wins approval in parliament. Here’s a look at developments across the Middle Eas...
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ILORIN, Kwara (AP) — Some of the 163 kidnapped Nigerians rescued from jihadi captivity have spoken of the suffering and fear they lived in for six months. The freed captives, mostly women and children, were among over 300 kidnap victims freed by Nigerian forces this week. They we...
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Four people, including a child, were killed in Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, and the surrounding region, local officials said Saturday, as Ukraine hit another oil refinery in Russia. Residents endure regular drone and missile barrages that K...
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BANGKOK (AP) — Relatives of victims of the shooting at a high school and a home outside Bangkok retrieved the bodies of their loved ones Saturday, a day after the gunman killed at least seven people. A 14-year-old schoolboy opened fire at around 10 a.m. Friday at Debsirin Nonthab...
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NEW YORK (AP) — Reports on inflation and retail sales are the central updates for Wall Street this week. The reports help give investors and economists a better sense of where prices are moving on a wide range of goods and services, while also providing a clearer picture on the i...
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BEIJING (AP) — Authorities in eastern China shut schools and tourist sites as Typhoon Dolphin made its way toward land on Saturday. The storm’s maximum sustained winds were estimated at about 162 kilometers per hour (101 mph). It will bring heavy rains, creating a risk of severe ...
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The Ector County Sheriff's Office issued a warrant for Fraian Orella on a bestiality charge and requested public assistance to identify a second suspect in an ongoing investigation....
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The nonprofit Permian Paws in Need provides pet food and supplies to residents of Midland and Odessa struggling with rising costs and is scheduled to host its second annual Bags for Bowls fundraiser on August 15....
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) — An Odessa family’s mission to break the stigma surrounding mental health has reached a major milestone. Three years after starting their suicide awareness group, “BL3S SQUAD” is officially a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The group was founded in honor o...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Family YMCA hosted its monthly hygiene closet Friday afternoon in partnership with Superior HealthPlan. Running for four years, the closet opens on the first Friday of every month from March through November. Families can choose up to five essent...
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Texas players say building a “five-star culture” goes beyond talent. Character, connection and selflessness are at the center of the Longhorns’ approach in 2026....
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ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Two Odessan men were killed in a head-on crash Thursday morning on the North Service Road of I-20 in Ector County. According to DPS, the crash was reported at approximately 5:15 a.m. near mile marker 108. A Nissan driven by 52-year-old Agustin Montoya...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Ector County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in connection with an ongoing bestiality investigation, according to the agency. According to the sheriff’s office, a warrant has been issued for Fraian Orella in connection with the case. In...
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BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - A west Texas woman is giving back to teachers in a big way ahead of the new school year. She’s delivering thousands of packs of pencils to help ease the cost of classroom supplies. Shiloh Salazar, a former educator, is making sure every public school di...
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PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Pecos has appointed Nicole Alderete-Ferrini as interim city manager, following a special city council meeting Thursday, Aug. 6. Alderete-Ferrini currently serves as assistant city manager for the City of Pecos and has held that role for approxima...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland police are asking the public to help identify two men accused of theft at a local HEB. The theft happened July 19 at the HEB located on W. Wadley, according to Crime Stoppers. If you have any information on this suspects, you can submit your tip HE...
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ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - A man charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon following a reported stabbing at Lakeside Park has been given a $1 million bond. According to the Andrews Police Department , while officers were responding, they received more information that the...
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SpaceX announced plans to build a $16.8 billion semiconductor manufacturing facility in Texas. In our link, the project expected to create 3,00 jobs.
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Join the Odessa Police Department on Saturday, August 8, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Ector County Coliseum for its annual Back-to-School Block Party. There will be games, prizes, and backpacks with school supplies given away to the first 500 students. OPD Specialized Units will be...
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By DAMIAN J. TROISE AP Business Writer NEW YORK Stocks rose on Wall Street Friday and Treasury yields fell after the government reported that employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs last month. Every major index notched a second straight week of gains, which included several fresh...
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BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - Big Spring ISD will offer free breakfast and free lunch to all students throughout the school year, according to the district. Important Announcement: As we have done for the past 5 years, Big Spring ISD will offer free breakfast and free lunch to all o...
