Three arrested in Permian Basin, including man wanted in California kidnapping case
The Texas Anti-Gang Center-Permian Basin arrested a man wanted for kidnapping in California and two individuals facing parole violations in Midland, Texas.
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A historic drop for Alphabet’s stock drags the US market lower
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK A historic drop for Alphabet’s stock dragged the U.S. market lower Thursday after the company behind Google and YouTube reported weaker growth for the summer than analysts expected. The report underscored worries about whether all its huge...
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PHS Theatre invites community to support student artists at ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’
Permian High School Theatre invites the community to experience an extraordinary story and celebrate the talents of its student performers and production team as “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” takes the stage November 5 and 7 in the newly renovated Permian Hi...
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Veteran’s Day at the Cross
Join ICA to commemorate Veteran’s Day at the Calvary Cross on highway 191 Wednesday, November 11, at 6 p.m. All veterans past and present and those honoring veterans are invited for patriotic music and tributes from ministers Kyle Rodgers and Jimmy Braswell. Special music by Dami...
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DAILY OIL PRICE: October 29, 2026
Crude Oil: 102.00 (-0.78). Nymex MTD AVG: 96.8638. Natural Gas: 2.952 (+0.135). Gasoline: 3.1850 (+0.0116). Spreads: December/January (+1.86) January/February (+2.05). Plains WTI Posting: 98.48 (-0.78). The post DAILY OIL PRICE: October 29, 2026 appeared first on Odessa American ...
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Houston Texans try to regroup at bye after getting off to 2-5 start
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON The Houston Texans opened their 25th season with Super Bowl hopes. After dropping to 2-5 on Sunday, it looks unlikely that they’ll even reach the playoffs, much less contend for their first title. The Texans enter their bye week looking ...
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Father celebrates lost son in new book
By Alix Batte When Brandon Smith’s son, Gunner, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2017, his family began a journey filled with uncertainty, perseverance and heartache. Smith was inspired to document that journey in a way that honored the principles Gunner embodied throughout hi...
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Midland College’s Chelsy Gann elected to regional leadership position with TACE
MIDLAND Chelsy Gann, Director of the Petroleum Professional Development Center at Midland College, has been elected West Region Representative for the Texas Administrators of Continuing Education (TACE), a statewide organization dedicated to advancing continuing and workforce edu...
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Día de los Muertos Community Art Day
The Ellen Noël Art Museum is hosting a free Día de los Muertos Community Art Day on Sunday, November 1, from 1:30-4 p.m. for their biggest event of the year. This family-friendly event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and learn more about the customs and traditions of this...
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Democratic divisions linger in Michigan Senate race. Will frustration with Trump outweigh them?
DETROIT (AP) — 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 D...
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Misinformation about voting spreads less than a week before Election Day
By MELISSA GOLDIN The Associated Press False and misleading claims about the voting process are being spread online as voters cast their ballots in the 2026 midterms, with Election Day less than a week away. The posts often focus on alleged election rigging or voter fraud. Howeve...
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Free Halloween Block Party brings neighbors together
Families across the Permian Basin are invited to a free Halloween Block Party on Saturday, October 31, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the north parking lot of Connection Christian Church , 4241 Tanglewood Lane. The event is presented by the Permian Basin Literacy Coalition, the American Red...
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Five local and two global nonprofits participating in holiday giving initiative
MIDLAND For the first time, the Light the World Giving Machine Initiative is coming to Midland, offering Permian Basin residents a unique opportunity to help individuals and families in need this holiday season. The distinctive red vending machines will open Saturday, Nov. 21, at...