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Ector College Prep Middle School student charged with two counts of Theft of Property and three counts of False Alarm
The Odessa Police Department and ECISD Police have detained and charged a 13-year-old Ector College Prep Middle School student with two counts of Theft of Property and three counts of False Alarm. Based on witness statements and video evidence, investigators believe that the juve...
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Texas prosecutor says ICE officer appeared to intentionally strike a man with a vehicle in Houston
HOUSTON (AP) — A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer appeared to intentionally drive a vehicle into a man in Houston, breaking his leg, a Texas prosecutor said, warning an investigation by his office could result in criminal charges. Miguel Parra Hernandez, 48, under...
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Lawyers for Federal Reserve's Lisa Cook say White House hearing set up by Trump is 'biased'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook's lawyers say that a committee set up by the White House last week to investigate an accusation against her is “demonstrably biased," though they did not close the door on the possibility that she would appear before the panel....
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Sip festive fall flavors with a post-apple-picking mocktail
Feature Impact As the air turns crisp and the leaves start to turn, it’s time to return to favorite fall traditions like leaf peeping, bonfires and, of course, apple picking. Once you’ve returned from the orchard, raise a glass to autumn with this fizzy, fruity Apple Cider Mockta...
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Trustees review health plan, academic frameworks
The Ector County ISD Board of Trustees held its October Workshop Tuesday. Trustees heard a report from the ECISD Medical Plan Committee. Health care costs continue to rise, 2025 was particularly difficult with ECISD’s plan expenses increasing by a little more than 9%, a board rec...
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Council talks Flock, golf courses
The Odessa Council had the first of what Mayor Cal Hendrick said would be many conversations Tuesday about the pros and cons of automatic license plate readers. The city has had a contract with Flock Safety since 2019 and there are currently 30 of their cameras set up throughout ...
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TONI SAYS: Changes, good and bad, to 2027 Medicare Part D plans
By Toni King Toni: Last year, I emailed you a problem I was having with the premium for my stand-alone Part D plan and for 2027 there is an increase though not as high as it was for 2026. The plan is increasing by $16.60 per month from $94.80 in 2026 to $111.40 for the new 2027 P...
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1 killed, 10 hurt in mass shooting in Midland, Texas; suspect also dead: DPS - ABC News
1 killed, 10 hurt in mass shooting in Midland, Texas; suspect also dead: DPS ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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Gov. Abbott talks affordability plan, energy dominance in University Lands Energy Forum
Texas Governor Greg Abbott touted the state's energy dominance at the 2026 University Lands Energy Forum Tuesday, emphasizing the Permian Basin's role in shaping energy dominance....