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Operation Dust Bowl nets 32 arrests in Midland-Odessa - Midland Reporter-Telegram
Operation Dust Bowl nets 32 ar...
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OPD searching for man with felony warrant for theft
The Odessa Police Department is currently searching for Andres Laabs, 42, who has a first-degree felony warrant for theft. Laabs stole approximately $400,000 from the Odessa Housing Authority, an OPD news release said. Laabs could possibly be in Midland. Anyone with information i...
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Odessa police seek suspect in $400,000 theft case
Odessa Police Department is searching for Andres Laabs, who is wanted for stealing approximately $400,000 from the Odessa Housing Authority and has a first-degree felony warrant for theft....
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Students abducted in May by Muslim militants in Nigeria are rescued, government says
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Students abducted in May by Muslim militants in Nigeria's southwestern Oyo state have been rescued, the government said Friday. Government spokesman Bayo Onanuga did not specify the total number of students rescued, but authorities said at the time of the ab...
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Sul Ross earns full NCAA DII membership
Sul Ross State University has officially earned full membership in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II, marking the successful completion of a three-year provisional membership process and a historic milestone for Lobo Athletics. The NCAA notified the univ...
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Fatal shooting during Houston traffic stop renews public scrutiny of ICE
By LEKAN OYEKANMI, JACK BROOK and RYAN J. FOLEY The Associated Press/Report for America HOUSTON Federal officials are refusing to release the name of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who fatally shot a Mexican man during a traffic stop in Houston, and scrutiny of ...
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Many US Jewish adults have experienced assault or harassment over the past year, AP-NORC poll finds
By LINLEY SANDERS and AMELIA THOMSON-DEVEAUX The Associated Press WASHINGTON Many Jewish adults feel unsafe in the United States, a new AP-NORC poll finds, with a majority saying they feel less safe than they did before Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel. The survey from The A...
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Texas Rangers investigating deadly shooting in Andrews County
ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - The Texas Rangers are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in Andrews County on June 12.According to the Andrews County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at around 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 12, to a home in the area of Southeast 2700 after receivi...
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Texas Rangers investigating fatal shooting in Andrews County
ANDREWS The Texas Rangers are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Friday, June 12, at approximately 8:30 p.m., at a residence in the 2000 block of SE 2700 in Andrews County. According to a Texas Department of Public Safety news release, deputies with the Andrews Count...
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Texas Rangers investigate fatal shooting in Andrews County
The Texas Rangers are investigating a fatal shooting that took place in Andrews County on June 12th, resulting in the death of Matthew Cody Kintzel.
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Alpine recognized as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
AUSTIN The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office within the Office of the Governor on Friday announced the City of Alpine has been recognized by Travel Texas as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process. Earning the T...
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Houston ICE shooting witnesses claim driver didn’t try to ram agents, report says
A person sits near a memorial for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo on July 9, 2026, in Houston. Salgado Araujo was fatally shot by an immigration officer Tuesday. Credit: Jon Shapley for The Texas Tribune By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune The three men with the 52-year-old Houston man ...
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Appeals court rejects effort to defend Texas law offering in-state tuition for undocumented students
By Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune A federal appeals court on Thursday rejected an effort to defend the Texas Dream Act, leaving in place a ruling that ended a longstanding state law that allowed some undocumented students to pay in-state tuition at public colleges and universi...
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OPD Back to School Block Party coming up
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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Donald Trump ousts election commission members in latest push to reshape US voting process
By BILL BARROW The Associated Press President Donald Trump has ousted members of a bipartisan federal election commission that resisted his efforts to require would-be voters to document their U.S. citizenship before registering. The White House on Friday confirmed the executive...
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Supercharge summer grilling with tender pork chops
Feature Impact If you’re planning on firing up the grill for an upcoming summer gathering, you might be trying to brainstorm options beyond the traditional burgers and dogs. Luckily, there are recipes that let you keep things interesting without becoming too complicated. These Su...
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Both northbound lanes on Andrews Highway shut down in Odessa
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Both northbound lanes on Andrews Highway are currently closed. According to a the Odessa Police Department, they are investigating a crash that happened on 100th St and Andrews Highway. Both northbound lanes on Andrews Highway are currently shut down.Driver...
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Avoid area: Major crash under investigation in Odessa
The Odessa Police Department is investigating a crash at 100th St. and Andrews Highway, and both northbound lanes on Andrews Highway are currently shut down, with motorists advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes....
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Mideast developments still vexing energy industry
Continued disruptions in the Mideast including recent attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz bely announcements of peace between the U.S. and Iran and the trouble keeps roiling the global energy industry, which just wants to get back to business. That’s according to Odess...
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Midland smoke shop robbery leaves man critically injured
A 21-year-old man was shot in the head during an aggravated robbery at a Midland smoke shop and remains in stable but critical condition, with the suspect still at large....
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Immigrant killed by ICE was not target of operation, Congress member says
Screenshot of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s van as he left for work on July 7, 2026, on the morning he was shot by an ICE agent. (Photo Courtesy of Ronaldo Salgado/social media) By Uriel J. García and Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune The 52-year-old Houston man fatally shot by a U.S. Im...
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Three wanted fugitives arrested in Midland County operations
Three wanted fugitives were arrested in Midland County, Texas by the Texas Anti-Gang Center-Permian Basin task force on charges of indecency with a child, indecent exposure, and sexual assault....
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Miss Cayce’s kicks off Christmas early with “Christmas in July” pop-up in Midland
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Who says Santa only shops in December? At Miss Cayce’s in Midland, Christmas starts five months early.Stepping inside Miss Cayce’s Wonderland feels like walking onto a movie set—packed with holiday decorations, twinkling displays, and seasonal charm. The s...
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TAG arrests 3 wanted men in Midland County
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Members of the Texas Anti-Gang Center (TAG) – Permian Basin arrested three wanted men in Midland County on Thursday, according to a news release.TAG officials said Gabriel Alexander Alvarado-Torrez was arrested during a traffic stop near Midkiff Roa...
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Man shot in head during smoke shop robbery in Midland
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A 21-year-old man is in stable but critical condition after being shot in the head during an aggravated robbery at a Midland smoke shop early Friday morning.According to the Midland Police Department, officers responded around 3:55 a.m. Friday, July 10, to...
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Ector County Felony Dispositions: July 10, 2026
The following is a list of recent first and second-degree felony dispositions from the Ector County District Clerk’s Office. James Allen. Manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance. Guilty plea. 16 years Texas Department of Corrections. David Baldwin. Theft of property. Dismi...
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Kia launches new recall for 463,000 Telluride SUVs due to fire risk, urges owners to park outside
The Associated Press NEW YORK Kia America has issued a new recall for nearly 463,000 of its Telluride SUVs, urging owners to again park their vehicles outside and away from buildings after several customers reported fires following previous repairs. The recall, announced this wee...
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Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law
By MICHELLE PRICE and JOSH BOAK The Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump will let the bipartisan housing bill approved by Congress become law without his signature, saying Friday that he was refusing to put his name on it because of the little progress made in pass...
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GOOD NEWS: OPD Captain Darryl Smith retires
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Family of Mississippi teen who died after July 4 trip to call for transparency, deeper investigation
NEW YORK (AP) — The family of a Mississippi 18-year-old who was found dead after a July 4 boat trip with friends to an island off the Gulf Coast is expected to call for greater transparency at a news conference Friday with the Rev. Al Sharpton and noted civil rights attorney Ben ...
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Milam a perfect match for new principal
In what seems like a perfect match, the Ector County ISD Board of Trustees recently named Welton Blaylock principal of Milam Elementary School. Milam is the fine arts magnet school in ECISD. Blaylock owned a dance and cheer studio in Odessa now run by two of his former students. ...
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Odessa police captain retires after 33 years of service
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department is marking the retirement of Captain Darryl Smith, who dedicated more than 33 years of service to the department.During his tenure, Smith served in the Patrol Division, the Criminal Investigation Division, and the Professional S...
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Odessa Police Department honors fallen Montgomery County Deputy Erika Serrato
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department offers its deepest condolences to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and the family of fallen Deputy Erika Serrato.The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says Deputy Serrato was hit and killed last week while investigating a...
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A US license could let Ukraine produce Patriot missiles, but it won’t be simple or quick
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s pledge to give Ukraine a license to produce Patriot air-defense systems could mark a major breakthrough for Kyiv, but experts and Ukrainian officials warn that turning the idea into real weapons would likely take years. Speaking ...
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Parks Legado Farmer’s Market
Don’t miss this Saturday’s Parks Legado Farmer’s Market from 8 a.m. to noon at Parks Legado. There will be fresh produce, handmade goods, and all your favorite local finds. Text PLFM to (432) 498-0251 for market updates and reminders. Visit parkslegado.com/farmers-market for more...
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Lubbock Hubbers Baseball recognized with Texas Historical Marker
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock County Historical Commission will unveil a new Texas Historical Marker on Saturday, July 11 at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place at the northeast corner of University Avenue and Baylor Street.Professional baseball came to Lubbock in 1922 wit...
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The Latest: 8 men indicted in planned attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show
Eight men were indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges Thursday for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House in June. It remains unclear from the court records how close the would-be attackers co...
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STOSSEL: Spoiled socialists
By John Stossel More young people vote for socialists. They believe socialism is good for the poor, and “pro-working class.” But is it? In my new video, Leyla Taghiyeva, my latest Stossel Fellow, interviews psychologist Rob Henderson, who points out that few poor people want soci...
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Police need help identifying man who stole alcohol from Midland H-E-B
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland police are asking the public to help identify a man suspected of stealing alcohol from an H-E-B store earlier this month.Detectives said the man stole alcohol from the H-E-B on July 2 at approximately 7:44 p.m. He then left the scene with another m...
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Midland woman charged with intoxication manslaughter after I-20 crash kills passenger
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A Midland woman has been charged with intoxication manslaughter after a crash along Interstate 20 killed her passenger, according to the affidavit.Kristen Duniven ran a stop sign near the I-20 south service road on May 2 while driving a Nissan Versa. The c...
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Lawyers for man charged with killing Charlie Kirk question reliability of evidence
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk plan to call a final witness on Friday as they try to raise doubts about the prosecution's case before it can go to trial. A Utah judge is deciding whether prosecutors have enough evidenc...
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AG Ken Paxton’s office rejects Rep. James Talarico’s records request in for communications in Hoffman case
AUSTIN, Texas (KWTX) - State Rep. James Talarico held a press conference in Austin on Wednesday after Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office rejected his campaign’s open records request for documents tied to the case of former Waco attorney Adam Hoffman, who pleaded guilty to sex c...
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7/9/2026 7-Day Forecast +3: Hot weekend ahead, storm chances next week
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – 7/9/2026 Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. “If you like it hot, you’re in luck! We'll have at least two more days of it, but hang tight — cooler, wetter changes are on the horizon! Early next week, a weak cold front will...
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Nonprofit empowers families with sensory-friendly summer fun, school supplies
SHARE West Texas hosted a sensory-friendly pool party for families with children with disabilities, providing backpacks and school supplies, and creating a supportive environment for parents and children to connect....
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Midland aviation business soars, offers flight school & more
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - One local business is soaring through the community. Floris Flight Services is a local business that offers everything you could need in the world of aviation. Co-Owner Collin Ruff says aviation has been his life. Both of his parents are extremely act...
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Explosives, bomb-making materials found inside West Odessa home during search warrant
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Explosives and bomb-making materials were found inside a West Odessa home during a search warrant execution.The Texas Department of Public Safety, with help from the FBI and Ector County Sheriff’s Office, executed a search warrant at a home on North Skylark...
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Primary care providers in West Texas urge residents to not skip annual checkups
MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas — Primary care providers across the Permian Basin are urging residents to schedule annual checkups, warning that skipped preventive visits can lead to missed screenings, delayed diagnoses and higher medical bills.Doctors say primary care visits don’t just ad...
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Midland police seek suspect in HEB alcohol theft
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Police Department is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for stealing alcohol from HEB this past weekend. The incident occurred on July 2nd, 2026, at approximately 7:44 pm. The suspect was last seen driving off in a w...
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OPD honors Fallen Deputy Erika Serrato
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8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Eight men were indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges Thursday for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House in June. The indictment, returned in Ohio, charges all eight in ...
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TxDOT awarded $24 million grant for I-20 Energy Sector Interchange project
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Drivers in Midland could see major improvements along Interstate 20. TxDOT has secured a 24-million-dollar federal BUILD grant to rebuild the I-20 and South Lamesa Road interchange. The United States Department of Transportation awarded TxDOT with a Better...