A significant amount of money was lost due to fraudulent activities. The total amount defrauded nationwide is substantial, reaching $245 million.
Fraudulent claims were made against COVID-era loan programs. These programs were designed to support small businesses.
More than 160 suspects have been indicted, with Texas being affected to the tune of $15.3 million. For more information on these indictments, further details are available from the source.
schools
It hasn’t been an easy start for the Compass Academy football team. A combination of injuries and a difficult schedule have made things arduous for the Cougars in the opening weeks of the 2026 season. However, head coach Boe Smith and his players are still optimistic as they know...
schools
The Permian volleyball team finished up its nondistrict portion of the schedule with a comfortable sweep against Abilene Cooper Tuesday at Permian Fieldhouse. Now, the Lady Panthers get to look forward to the start of District 2-6A play which begins next week. Permian defeated Co...
News
The governor’s office said that some major water users, including data centers, appear to have violated state law by failing to provide required information about their water use....
News
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government
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) — Budget season is officially underway in Midland as the City Council met to address both property tax rates and municipal spending priorities for the upcoming fiscal year, placing a heavy emphasis on public safety. During the meeting, council members moved ...
government
NEW YORK (AP) — The Supreme Court this week closed the chapter on one of President Donald Trump’s boldest efforts to reshape November’s elections — a plan that would have demanded a dramatic overhaul of the nation’s mail voting processes on what most election officials agreed was...
safety
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A man was arrested after over $150,000 of stolen money was found in his home in Midland. According to the Midland County Sheriffs Office on September 8, deputies received a report a theft of over 150,000. The TAG Center helped with the investigation and th...
Local
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Gas prices have skyrocketed over the past couple days, and drivers in Odessa are feeling the pinch at the pump. According to AAA, the current average price for regular unleaded in Odessa is $4.01 a gallon. That’s up over a dollar from this time last year. L...
News
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON Houston Astros star Carlos Correa will not return this season as the team chases a playoff berth, manager Joe Espada said Tuesday. Correa had been working to make a comeback after undergoing left ankle surgery on May 11 that was expected...
library
The Ector County Library is offering a doubleheader of programming for Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15- October 15. Admission is always free to these events and open to the public. The first is a Wednesday, Sept. 16, book signing and presentation at 10 a.m. from local a...
