Amarillo Women’s March, a local advocacy group, holds a healthcare rally in front of the Potter County Courthouse in Amarillo on Jan. 20, 2024. Credit: Mark Rogers for The Texas Tribune By Colleen DeGuzman, The Texas Tribune The Potter County Republican Party has asked a federal judge in Amarillo...
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With less than a week until Election Day, Democrats remain divided over their nominee in Michigan’s pivotal Senate race. The question now is whether those divisions will outweigh voter frustration with President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. Criticism of Democrat Abdul E...
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By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer Texas Tech is in the same spot it was at this point last season on the way to its first Big 12 title and College Football Playoff. The No. 13 Red Raiders (6-1, 3-1 Big 12), who host No. 22 Arizona (6-1, 3-1) on Saturday, are again coming off a ...
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Activists and supporters march from the Bexar County Courthouse to Crockett Park for “March for Us,” San Antonio’s third annual celebration of Transgender Day of Visibility, on March 29, 2025 in San Antonio. Credit: Salgu Wissmath for The Texas Tribune By Ayden Runnels, The Texas...
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Newly developed apartments sit next to older homes in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas on July 11, 2024. Credit: Azul Sordo for the Texas Tribune By Joshua Fechter and Dan Keemahill, The Texas Tribune Incomes largely slowed in Texas last year, and fell dramatically in at leas...
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The Odessa City Council took care of several routine matters Tuesday during whirlwind regular and work session meetings that lasted just over 45 minutes total. The council enthusiastically agreed to let Director of Parks and Recreation Jonathan Rogers send a Letter of Inquiry to ...
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The countdown to Merry Marketplace is almost over! In just one week, the Junior League of Odessa will welcome shoppers back to Ector County Coliseum for four days of holiday shopping, special events and seasonal fun. From fashion and jewelry to home décor, specialty foods and uni...
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By MARY CLARE JALONICK The Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate is unlikely to act before the end of the year on a House-passed bill that would make daylight saving time permanent, defying President Donald Trump and dashing the hopes of Americans who don’t like having to change...
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By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve accelerated last month, showing that prices remain elevated less than a week before midterm elections in which affordability concerns have become a central issue. Con...
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By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON The U.S. economy grew at a healthy 3.4% annual pace from July through September, accelerating from the second quarter on strong consumer spending and investment in artificial intelligence . The expansion in third-quarter gross domest...
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The small-ball Milwaukee Brewers playing in the smallest market in the majors are World Series champions for the first time. Hey, Milwaukee: grab a brat, raise a beer and prepare for that parade. To borrow a line from Bob Uecker, your title drought is ...
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URDA, Spain (AP) — A high-speed train slammed into another that had stopped on the tracks Wednesday in Spain, killing at least 68 people and injuring dozens in the second deadly rail collision this year. The regional government of Castilla La Mancha confirmed the death toll and s...
