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The World Trade International Bridge between Texas and Mexico on April 9, 2026. Credit: Monse Guajardo for The Texas Tribune By Andrew Schneider, Houston Public Media, The Texas Tribune It’s hard to overstate just how much Texas has riding on a successful renegotiation of the Uni...
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Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham at an event with President Donald Trump and Gov. Greg Abbott at the South Texas International Airport in Edinburg on Nov. 19, 2023. Credit: Eddie Gaspar/The Texas Tribune By Alejandro Santos Cid, The Texas Tribune Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buc...
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By DAN GREENSPAN The Associated Press OXNARD, Calif. When Dak Prescott arrived at training camp Tuesday, he wore a vintage t-shirt celebrating the Dallas Cowboys’ last Super Bowl win as a statement of intent. After 10 years in the NFL without a meaningful playoff run for an organ...
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PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - The Pecos City Council voted during its July 30 meeting to place City Manager Charles Lino on administrative leave, effective immediately, following an executive session. According to a social media post by the city, the council exercised the “Unilateral Sev...
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Members of the Permian High School Marching Band were busy practicing for this year’s show Friday at the school. #tdi_1 .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item1 { background: url(https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_5440-160x120.jpg) 0 0 no-repeat; } #tdi_1 .td-doubleSlider-2 ...
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A trio of powerful pitching arms — including two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal, Freddy Peralta and Mason Miller — highlight the intriguing candidates who could switch teams as Major League Baseball's trade deadline approaches. The deadline is Monday at 6 p.m. EDT. Skuba...
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Later versions of the Hydra story add a regeneration feature to the monster: for every head chopped off, the Hydra would regrow two heads. — Lernaean Hydra or Hydra of Lerna Nolan’s “Odyssey” is the current movie hit so why not a Greek Mythology reference? The Hydra would regrow ...
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SAN ANTONIO Federal prosecutors in the Western District of Texas filed 250 new immigration and immigration-related criminal cases from July 24 through July 31, announced U.S. Attorney Justin R. Simmons. Charges were brought against human smugglers and illegal aliens with past con...
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By JACQUELYN MARTIN, DARLENE SUPERVILLE and SEUNG MIN KIM The Associated Press CAMP DAVID, Md. President Donald Trump took Friday’s Cabinet meeting on the road — to the Camp David presidential retreat in Maryland, a rustic backdrop for sessions that have come to be known for bein...
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Feature Impact During the rush of back-to-school season, parents need quick, efficient options to encourage healthy foods for their families without fielding moans and groans. That means choosing simple recipes that feature nourishing fruits, vegetables, proteins and healthy fats...
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Itzayana Mondragón, 26, at her farm on July 8, 2026, in Cedar Creek. A federal court’s upcoming ruling in a lawsuit could ban DACA recipients from working in Texas, forcing them to move to other states to work legally. Credit: Kaylee Greenlee for The Texas Tribune By Alejandro Sa...
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The Great Texas Birding Classic had a record number of teams and overall participants in the 30th iteration of the event, as well as a record amount of Conservation Grants awarded. (Courtesy Photo) AUSTIN The biggest, longest and wildest birdwatching tournament in the country, th...
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BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - Birdwell Lane is now open. According to a post made by the City of Big Spring, the road is reopened to through traffic. The City of Big Spring has announced a temporary road closure starting Friday morning. Beginning at 10:30 a.m. on July 31, Birdwell L...
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By KAITLYN HUAMANI and BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writers The families of four teenagers who died by suicide are suing Meta, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube over what they describe as “years of escalating harms” from using their platforms that eventually resulted in their deaths....
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STANTON, Texas (KOSA) - The countdown to the new school year is on, and Stanton ISD is reminding parents to lock in their student’s transportation for the 2026–2027 school year. School bus registration is open. Stanton ISD officials say securing a spot early is crucial for planni...
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AUSTIN More than $154 million in transit funding will help provide access to safe, reliable transportation options for Texans across the state. The Texas Transportation Commission approved the funding in its June and July meetings. These awards will support transit programs that ...
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Montessori Mastery School of Odessa top grads Julie Moseley and Analiyah Fox pose for a photo post graduation. They are both headed to Texas Tech where they will be roommates. (Courtesy Photo) Best friends Julie Moseley and Analiyah Fox have done nearly everything together from g...
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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. Anthony Tijerina . Manufacture delivery of a controlled substance. Dismissed. Unable to prove beyond a reasonable doubt. The following is a list of recent ...
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By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. A drifting SpaceX rocket is on a collision course with the moon after launching a pair of lunar landers more than a year ago. The rocket’s upper stage will unintentionally slam into the moon on Wednesday, carving out a crate...
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LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KOSA) -A two-vehicle crash on Highway 62/180 has closed the westbound lanes near Mile Marker 82, according to the Lea County Sheriff’s Office. Injuries have been reported. Multiple emergency agencies are on scene, including the Lea County Sheriff’s Office, Hobbs...
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GENEVA (AP) — Two senior FIFA officials criticized Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan Friday with one resigning as a presidential adviser and a second saying staff were deceived by project that must not go ahead. Carlos Cordeiro, who represented the soccer body on the Whi...
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BEIRUT (AP) — Carrying out this week's agreement for Gaza on the disarmament of the Palestinian group Hamas, Israel’s withdrawal and the transition to a civilian body to run the war-ravaged region will be a major test for the international body established by U.S. President Donal...
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By CATHY BUSSEWITZ AP Business Writer NEW YORK American oil and gas giants raked in massive spring profits while fighting between Iran and the U.S. impeded petroleum shipments and consumers around the world paid more for fuel and confronted shortages. The conflict, now in its six...
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James Kim Fogle Jr. of Odessa recently graduated summa cum laude from the prestigious United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, NY. Fogle earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission in the U. S. armed forces. He also earned a Merchant Marine officer l...
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By VALERIE GONZALEZ The Associated Press McALLEN, Texas A Texas mother deported to Mexico despite having legal permission to stay in the U.S. after arriving as a child has filed a lawsuit against the federal government after it notified her it would be terminating her permission ...
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BROWNFIELD, Texas (KCBD) - The man wanted in connection with a shooting in Brownfield turned himself in to the Terry County Jail Thursday night. Brownfield police say Shacoby Hill was booked into the jail and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Two men have been...
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By John Stossel I’ve failed! I make the case for free markets … young people elect socialists! What are they thinking? Do they even think? Do they pay any attention to history? Or economics? Socialism always fails. Only markets create environments that let people prosper. “Gettin...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - If you’re looking for a way to spend your Saturday morning, the City of Odessa has an event that is sure to hook the whole family! The annual Family Fishing Fest is happening Saturday, August 1. There is no trout about it —it is going to be a reel-y great t...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - If you’re hunting for a cool way to keep your middle or high schooler active and engaged this year, Midland’s Bush Family Home Historic Site has some great news. They are rolling out an expanded lineup of student programs for the upcoming school year, feat...
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LEGE-CAP FERRET, France (AP) — Firefighters in southwestern France were working to control the last hot spots of a massive wildfire on Friday that has burned an area four times the size of Paris and forced thousands out of their homes. The blazes that burned 42,000 hectares (abou...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Two Odessa residents are facing felony fentanyl charges after a traffic stop on July 24. According to the Odessa Police Department, officers pulled over a vehicle for speeding near Highway 385 and East 100th Street. The driver, Gregory Brooks, and passenger...
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MIDLAND/ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Eastbound drivers on Interstate 20 between Odessa and Midland should expect a traffic switch this weekend. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, starting tonight at 7 p.m., eastbound traffic will merge into the right lane before the J...
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CEUTA, Spain (AP) — At least 18 migrants have died trying to reach the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, where Spain deployed its military after thousands of people breached the border with Morocco and poured into the tiny Spanish territory. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is expect...
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QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — A methane gas explosion at a coal mine in southwestern Pakistan killed 34 miners, authorities said on Friday, despite an overnight rescue attempt. Rescuers recovered 32 bodies from the mine on the outskirts of Quetta, the capital of Balochistan province, a...
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NEW YORK (AP) — Analysts are expecting major oil companies to report raking in large spring profits while fighting between Iran and the U.S. impeded petroleum shipments and consumers around the world paid more for fuel and confronted shortages. The conflict, now in its sixth mont...
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MIDLAND/ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A new food franchise has entered the Permian Basin. Small sliders have opened up in town in Midland and Odessa. The new food spot offers a new take on how sliders should be served in a fast-food style, and the answer is simple yet delicious. Gr...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Hundreds of Medical Center Hospital employees received a sweet surprise on Thursday during the celebration of Miracle Treat Day, a long-standing partnership between Dairy Queen and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. The annual event raises critical funds...
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BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - City of Big Spring Water Department crews are responding to a large water main leak at the intersection of 11th Place and Birdwell Lane. Customers in the surrounding area may experience low water pressure or a temporary loss of water service while repai...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) -Two Odessa teens were arrested this afternoon in connection with an aggravated robbery in Northeast Odessa. One was identified as 17-year-old Tarrington Turner. The other suspect involved was a 16-year-old male who was not identified. At approximately 1...
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PHOENIX (AP) — The last person known to have seen Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay alive has been accused of burglary in an unrelated incident, raising questions about whether he will be sent back to federal prison in Begay's disappearance. Preston Tolth is the only person ever charge...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The morning of June 12th started with the sounds of gunfire, sirens, and a community that would now be torn. However, the evening of June 12th ended with music, dancing, and a refreshed sense of community. Out West Midland, a local entertainment brand...
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Two teenagers were arrested Thursday after Odessa police officials said they robbed another teen at gunpoint. According to OPD, officers responded to a robbery call in the 4000 block of Springbrook Drive around 1:30 p.m. An investigation revealed that the alleged victim communica...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - (7/30/2026) Here’s your 7-Day Forecast from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. “We’re cranking the thermostat just a touch higher Friday. That means another round of heat advisories for our friends in the mountains.” That’s your 7-day Forecast! Staying on ...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Medical Center Hospital held its Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day in an effort to raise funds for the hospital. MCH partners with Dairy Queen and the Children's Miracle Network at Medical Center Health System to bring awareness to Children's Miracle Netwo...
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SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle’s police chief has resigned amid criticism of the city’s response to a fatal shootout at a food festival last weekend, Mayor Katie Wilson said Thursday. The announcement followed hours of speculation about whether Police Chief Shon Barnes would step down, a...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Electricity bills are rising and many West Texans are wondering why. In Texas, consumers can choose between multiple energy providers and rate plans. Fixed rates lock in a set kilowatt-per-hour price. Variable rates can change dramatically from month to mon...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Young performers are taking center stage this weekend as they bring a Disney classic to life. After weeks of rehearsals, the cast is ready to perform “The Aristocats” featuring students from the River Fine Arts. Students spent the last few weeks learning m...
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BIG SPRING, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Utility crews from the City of Big Spring are currently working to repair a large water main leak. The leak is located at the intersection of 11th Place and Birdwell Lane. Residents in the area may experience low water pressure or even temporary lo...
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With a new marching band season underway, members of the Odessa High Broncho Band have been busy getting ready for this year’s halftime show. This year, the band has over 200 students and all have been busy putting together this year’s show. “We’re really excited about this year,...
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By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune For the past two summers, Maya Hampton has been driving nearly 200 miles from Killeen to Houston to attend one of the largest Black-owned gaming, anime and pop culture conventions in the country, Dream Con . She, like many across the state an...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Families can get a jump on the new school year during the Back-to-School Bash from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at the north entrance stage of Music City Mall. The free community event will be hosted by Patsy Casas of Telemundo 20, alongside Isa...
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CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (KMID/KPEJ) – The former LHS Rebel Chris Brazzell II went down with a no-contact injury during the 7-on-7 drill on Wednesday. It was later revealed that the rookie wideout would miss eight weeks with a moderate LCL tear in his left knee. On Thursday, it ...
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The Odessa City Council learned Tuesday night the committee behind next year’s Centennial Celebration don’t want to commemorate Odessa on its 100th birthday, April 17, 2027. They want to observe it throughout the entire year with the help of DC Design Consultants, the company tha...
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By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK A monster day for Microsoft’s stock following signals that its big spending on AI is translating into profits led a powerful rebound on Wall Street Thursday, while computer-chip companies regained some of their sharp recent losses. In the ...
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A New Mexico man was arrested in Ector County following a traffic stop that uncovered more than two pounds of methamphetamine, cocaine, and two handguns, one of which had been reported stolen....
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A man is in federal custody after a traffic stop in Ector County resulted in a drug bust. According to the Texas Anti-Gang Center - Permian Basin, on Wednesday, July 29, members conducted a traffic stop in the area of West University Boulevard in Ector Cou...
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MIDLAND The Museum of the Southwest welcomes visitors this August with art, science, history, and hands-on family experiences, from giant works of art and hidden mansion spaces to planetarium adventures, children’s programs, and the countdown to SeptemberFest. SeptemberFest | Dis...
