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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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Texas prosecutor says ICE agent appeared to intentionally strike man with vehicle in Houston
HOUSTON (AP) — A Texas prosecutor says a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent appeared to use a vehicle to intentionally strike a man who took off running in Houston and that an investigation opened by his office could result in criminal charges. Miguel Parra Hernandez,...
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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....
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Vance visits Tyler as Texas election races tighten
TYLER, Texas (KETK) -- Vice President JD Vance is expected in Tyler on Tuesday morning as part of a Republican National Committee midterm rally, with high-stakes races for Texas governor and U.S. Senate drawing national attention. Vice President JD Vance's visit is expected to be...
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HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Compass Academy defeats Denver City in straight sets
The Compass Academy volleyball team defeated Denver City 3-0 Tuesday at home in a District 3-3A game. The Lady Cougars improved to 33-4 overall, 7-0 in district play. Compass Academy won by scores of 25-16, 25-17, 25-21. The Lady Cougars will next face Coahoma at 11 a.m. Saturday...
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West Odessan accused of baseball bat attack
A West Odessa man was arrested last week after his neighbor told authorities he got upset when he was denied a ride and came after his vehicles with a baseball bat and stole an $8,000 necklace. According to an Ector County Sheriff’s Office report, deputies were dispatched t...
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Trump will campaign in Kansas to boost Marshall's Senate bid
President Trump will hit the campaign trail in Kansas next week, the Republican National Committee (RNC) announced on Tuesday, as the state’s Senate race grows more competitive....
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Man named suspect in machete attack
An Odessa man was arrested earlier this month after being accused of attacking another man with a machete. According to an Ector County Sheriff’s Office report released Tuesday, deputies were dispatched to an assault call on West 26th Street Oct. 2. When deputies arrived, a...