By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has pleaded no contest to a charge of operating while intoxicated and has issued a statement apologizing for the actions that led to his July arrest. Romo was arrested July 23 following a traffic st...
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Dallas Cowboys' new Senior Defensive Assistant Mike Pettine spoke to the media Friday at The Star to outline his responsibilities and coaching philosophy. Pettine's remarks come as the team prepares for its upcoming matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Pettine explained that hi...
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BEND, Ore. (AP) — A teacher threw her phone at the teenage gunman who killed four people at an Oregon elementary school, then tackled and fought with him — likely saving lives before he was shot by a father who followed him into the building, police said Friday. City of Bend Poli...
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Permian fans and OHS fans tailgated before the start of the 2026 crosstown rivalry Friday in the parking lot of Ratliff Stadium. #tdi_1 .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item1 { background: url(https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_9277-160x120.jpg) 0 0 no-repeat; } #tdi_1 .td...
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PECOS COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A driver died following a car crash in Pecos County on Oct. 14. According to DPS the crash happened on US 285 near mile marker 484. The crash occurred at approximately 5 p.m. A 2025 Toyota Tacoma was traveling northbound on US 285 when it traveled off...
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A teacher threw her phone at the teenage gunman who killed four people at an Oregon elementary school Thursday, then tackled and fought with him — likely saving lives before he was shot by a man who followed him into the building, police said Friday. Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz...
business
CHICAGO (AP) — Tesla has unveiled its new Roadster sports car, which can thrust itself in the air, among other engineering bells and whistles. But drivers shouldn't expect to take it for a spin anytime soon. Elon Musk's electric car company rolled out its second-generation Roadst...
government
By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer NEW YORK The Dons. The Hoyas. The Zags. Rollie Massimino and his cigars. Lou Carnesecca and his outlandish sweaters. Sister Jean — a devoted fan and mentor of Loyola Chicago players even after she turned 100. The list could go on endlessly. Talen...
business
By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer A broad sell-off in technology companies pulled stocks lower on Wall Street Friday, capping off the market’s worst week since late June. The S&P 500 fell 1.1%. Its roughly 2% drop for the week wiped out its gains from last week, when it set an all...
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The rig count in the Permian Basin was down two this week, the latest count Friday by Baker Hughes shows, with 272 rigs active in the region. A year ago, 251 rigs were active in the region. Nationally, the oil and gas rig count is unchanged from last week at 603 rigs. A year ago,...
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Crude Oil: 101.41 (+3.44). Nymex MTD AVG: 93.6422. Natural Gas: 3.116 (-0.120). Gasoline: 3.2354 (+0.0552). Spreads: November/December (+2.39) December/January (+1.58). Plains WTI Posting: 97.89 (+3.44). The post DAILY OIL PRICE: October 16, 2026 appeared first on Odessa American...
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By LEKAN OYEKANMI, JACK BROOK and VALERIE GONZALEZ The Associated Press HOUSTON A federal officer slammed a vehicle into a Houston construction worker and broke his leg while pursuing a man who apparently died years ago, his family said Friday, further calling into question the a...
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From left: Nate Sheets and Clayton Tucker, the Republican and Democratic nominees for Texas Agriculture Commissioner. Credit: Eddie Gaspar/The Texas Tribune By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune LUBBOCK Nate Sheets and Clayton Tucker share little common ground beyond the Texa...
