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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military said Monday it ended its latest wave of strikes targeting Iran, insisting that Tehran does not control the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. military’s Central Command said in a statement that it hit air defense systems, radar sites, ...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Former Odessa College pitcher Peyton Fiene is selected in the 11th round of the MLB Draft by the Houston Astros. In his sophomore season, Fiene went 7-4 and started in 14 games. Additionally, he also threw 107 strikeouts in 72.2 innings. His best outin...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department was contacted about a deceased person on Saturday.According to OPD, the call came in around 7:42 P.M. in the 6200 block of East Highway 80. No foul play is suspected at this time and no further details are available....
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Odessa College pitcher Peyton Fiene was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 11th round of the MLB Draft Sunday. The right-handed pitcher was selected by the Astros with the 331st overall pick. A sophomore this past season from McKinney, Fiene appeared in 15 games, starting in 14...
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By JESSICA DAMIANO The Associated Press Conventional wisdom says vegetable gardens need full sun, but a productive garden doesn’t always require the recommended six to eight hours of direct sunlight. If fences, trees or your house cast shade on your soil, growing vegetables won’...
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By Melinda Myers Keep homegrown vegetables and those purchased at the farmer’s market fresh and tasting their best. Selecting and harvesting vegetables at their peak and storing them properly will provide maximum flavor and nutritional value from every bite. Check the garden regu...
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BANGKOK (AP) — A huge fire engulfed a pub in Bangkok early on Monday morning, killing at least 27 people before firefighters brought the blaze under control, officials said. Rescuers said the fire was reported around midnight. Footage shared online by first responders shows huge ...
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Residents in some Philadelphia neighborhoods and surrounding counties were cleaning up Sunday from widespread damage caused by a line of severe, short thunderstorms that passed through. The storms, called microbursts, passed through Saturday afternoon, downing...
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By Mary Sirgo Permian Basin Master Gardener Spend enough time talking with homeowners, and you begin to notice a change in the questions they ask. A decade ago, conversations often centered on achieving the perfect lawn. Which fertilizer should I use? How often should I water? Ho...
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DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli fire in Gaza on Sunday killed at least six Palestinians, including a 9-year-old girl, and wounded over a dozen others, according to local health officials. A drone strike on a blacksmith shop in Gaza City’s Sabra neighborhood killed at lea...
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Geek Note: Today’s edition of It’s Geek To Me is what you might call an “Unfinished Business” issue. In recent submissions, a couple of readers asked questions with “extra” parts that I simply didn’t have room to cover in that column. So, let’s take care of one of these unfinishe...
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PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday decried a resurgence of the ″demons of antisemitism″ that have darkened France’s past and present. The French leader and others were inaugurating a statue honoring Capt. Alfred Dreyfus, whose wrongful 19th century treason co...
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Maddie, a 5-month-old female poodle mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Maddie 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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Where is screwworm in Texas? Track cases here. by Berenice Garcia, Jayme Lozano Carver, Stephen Simpson, Hien An Ngo and Alex Ford, The Texas Tribune June 12, 2026 A small fly has the potential to impart a big impact on Texas’ beef and agricultural industry. On June 3, the New...
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SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — Brendon McCullum has been fired as coach of England's test cricket team after four years in charge but will continue to lead the country's T20 and ODI sides. The England and Wales Cricket Board announced Sunday that McCullum "will stand down," with the N...
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By Van Yandell Zechariah 2:8 “For thus saith the LORD of hosts; After the glory hath he sent me unto the nations which spoiled you: for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye.” For centuries the Jewish nation has been criticized, hated and many murdered by the misinfo...
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HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Two Indian tourists were in critical condition after a speedboat capsized off southern Vietnam, killing 15 people, officials said Sunday. The speedboat was carrying 32 Indian tourists and four Vietnamese crew members when it overturned less than half a kilom...
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BEIJING (AP) — Typhoon Bavi weakened to a severe tropical storm after making landfall in eastern China's Zhejiang province but was still bringing strong winds and heavy rain to eastern China on Sunday. It weakened early Sunday with maximum sustained winds of around 101 kph (63 mp...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Former UFC Welterweight Champion and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Matt "The Terror" Serra made his way to Odessa to teach a seminar to students in the Permian Basin at Vagabond Gym. Serra, who's made it to the highest level in both mixed martial arts...
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LEA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO (KOSA) - A man has been arrested in Pecos in connection with a threat made against a District Court Judge in Lea County, New Mexico. According to a news release from the New Mexico State Police, 35-year-old Sebastian Rios-Sierra had sent multiple threatenin...
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States attacked Iran early Sunday morning over an Iranian attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran apparently responded with strikes targeting Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The new crossfire in the Persian Gulf co...
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A combination barber, tattoo and piercing shop in Midland just marked its grand re-opening. Previously located off Big Spring St., Ink Addicts & Fades opened their new venue off East Florida Ave. just last week....
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TERRELL COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Terrell County Sheriff’s Office has recovered remains of someone who they believed to have crossed the border illegally. According to the sheriff’s office, they were first notified on Friday of a possible deceased person in the area and conducte...
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PRESIDIO, Texas (KOSA) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized multiple guns and ammunition attempting to illegally enter Mexico at the Presidio Port of Entry, said Customs and Border Protection.During an inspection, CBP officers found 6 rifles and two handguns, 180 ...
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BEIJING (AP) — Typhoon Bavi made landfall in China’s eastern province of Zhejiang late on Saturday night and was expected to gradually weaken, according to China’s national weather center. Bavi previously brought strong winds and rain to Japan’s southern islands and Taiwan. It wa...
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The Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) is now a reality and trading has begun! It’s a vital part of a burgeoning financial presence in the state, as well as a significant asset for the Texas economy. The US has a storied history of regional stock exchanges dating back to 1790. Over time...
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CHRISTINE BENZ of Morningstar Contemplating your own death or disability isn’t particularly pleasant, but estate planning can bring peace of mind for you and your family. Here are the key steps to take. Step 1: Find a qualified attorney Because your estate plan will likely need t...
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ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - A minor is in the hospital after being shot at an Andrews home and the suspects have not been identified yet, according to the Andrews Police Department. Andrews Police and EMS were called to a report of a shooting at a home in the 700 NW 13th Street. When...
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As of July 2026, three counties in Texas remain completely dry, while 191 counties are partially wet and 60 counties are fully wet.
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Feature Impact The first sign is unexpectedly losing access to your cell phone. Soon after, when you connect to Wi-Fi, the gravity of the situation sinks in: a criminal has gained access to your cell phone number and is trying to siphon money from your credit cards and bank accou...
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Hanna, a 10-week-old female Pekingese mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Hanna 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/humanesociet...
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By William F. Holland Jr. Ph.D. Ordained/Licensed Christian minister For the last two weeks, we have been discussing the afterlife and who will receive it. Most religions are dogmatic about their salvation ideas, and Christianity may be the most narrow theological view of them al...
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U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo (right), meets with Father Roy Snipes, activists, reporters and others at the La Lomita Chapel Mission, built in the late 1800s, on July 8, 2026. Credit: Gabriel V. Cárdenas for The Texas Tribune By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune MISSION A hi...
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Just to put it up front, like most 40-year-old-and-older heterosexual men, I am not a Taylor Swift fan. If she sang at my funeral, I would get up and leave. I do not like her songs. But of the ones I have had to listen to, I like the fast ones the most because they end sooner. Ho...
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration issued subpoenas on Friday to several New York Times journalists after its report this week on security concerns involving the new Air Force One, according to the paper. The new jet, which President Donald Trump received as a gift from Q...
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Saturday after the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saw open calls for his killing, further underlining the tensions gripping the Mideast as an interim deal to end the war buckles un...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – 7/10/2026 Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3! That’s your 7-day Forecast +3! Staying on top of your weather forecast is easy—just visit YourBasin.com or download the Your Basin app for the latest updates anytime....
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Odessa Fire Rescue held its pinning ceremony Friday morning, celebrating cadets as well as honoring fallen firefighters. Watch the video above for the ceremony and hear from Fire Chief Jason Cotton....
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It's taken weeks of scouting online auction websites, perusing newly unveiled sets and even waiting for completely new kinds of bricks to drop, but Amada Pinlac almost finished with his latest LEGO creation. Pinlac began stacking LEGO in 1999 and has bringing his builds on tour ...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Community is something the Permian Basin thrives on here in West Texas, and the perfect example of that can be seen at today's Midland Pop Up Market Hosted by Boost Mobile at the 2101 N Big Spring St Location 49 vendors came to set up their own booths...
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The Salvation Army of Midland and Odessa is experiencing a "summer slump" in donations, while the need for assistance increases due to the heat, and is asking the community to help bridge the gap by donating money, bottled water, snacks, hygiene products, and volunteers....
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Odessa College students underwent some frightening, real-world emergency simulations involving mass casualties and were taught what to do in the event of a disaster that threatens the lives of many. Students in the school’s Allied Health Programs recei...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Gas prices are ticking back up this week, and the trucking industry is feeling the pressure.Transportation expert and radio host, Dan Ronan, said the situation in the Middle East is driving prices in the wrong direction.“The situation with Iran, and specifi...
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LONDON (AP) — British police on Friday arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of murder in the killing of Ann Widdecombe, a former British member of Parliament and reality TV contestant. Widdecombe, 78, was found dead on Thursday in her Haytor Vale home on the edge of Dartmoor N...
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By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM and MATTHEW BROWN The Associated Press PROVO, Utah Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk tried to sow doubt about the case Friday, while a prosecutor countered that authorities have “overwhelming” evidence that includes DN...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A Midland man was arrested for indecency with a child by exposure and driving while intoxicated, according to an arrest affidavit.On July 9, Midland police were called about a report of a man who had exposed himself in public while sitting in a black vehic...
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FRISCO, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Texas Tech is set to kick off the 2026 season on September 5, 2026, at home against Abilene Christian. Sports Director Trey Francis sat down one-on-one with head coach Joey McGuire ahead of the new season to discuss the expectations heading into year f...
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By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK U.S. stocks ticked higher Friday after Wall Street showed its appetite is still big for winners of the artificial-intelligence boom. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% to close out its fourth winning week in the last five. The Dow Jones Industrial Ave...
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By MARY CANTRELL Marfa Public Radio Two weeks after the Trump administration was sued over its plan for a border wall through the Big Bend region of West Texas, with plaintiffs claiming the plan violated a federal law, the administration responded by waiving that law entirely for...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The summer months can be a difficult time for nonprofits as donations tend to drop while the need remains high. The Salvation Army is now asking the community to help bridge that gap. They call it the “summer slump” a time when donations often decline desp...
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The rig count in the Permian Basin was down five this week, the latest count Friday by Baker Hughes shows, with 256 rigs active in the region. A year ago, 265 rigs were active in the region. Nationally, the oil and gas rig count is up one from last week at 581 rigs. A year ago, 5...
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THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — A man who was partially sucked out of a dislodged window on a flight from Greece to Germany on Friday was pulled back inside the aircraft by fellow passengers. The 61-year-old passenger suffered neck and shoulder injuries and friction burns, according ...
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Crude Oil: 71.41 (-0.67). Nymex MTD AVG: 70.1800. Natural Gas: 2.940 (-0.072). Gasoline: 2.9846 (-0.0541). Spreads: August/September (+0.07) September/October (+0.19). Plains WTI Posting: 67.89 (-0.67). The post DAILY OIL PRICE: July 10, 2026 appeared first on Odessa ...
