MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — President Donald Trump will continue his midterm campaign swing with a rally in deep red Alabama Friday, returning to the place where he drew his first mega crowd. Trump will be stumping for Republican candidates, including Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who is running against for...
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By JENNIFER McDERMOTT The Associated Press Households in the contiguous United States will pay thousands of dollars more for energy through 2040 because of federal policy changes since President Donald Trump returned to office such as canceling new clean energy projects, accordin...
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By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK Amazon is investing more than $1 billion over the next five years into communities where it operates data centers for education, job training, water and energy preservation projects and other local priorities as it reacts to a growin...
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President Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail as he seeks to shore up lagging enthusiasm in the Republican Party ahead of next month’s midterm elections on Nov. 3. On Friday, he’ll attend a rally in Alabama, then travel to Ohio on Saturday. He could have his work cut out f...
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The Desert Dash 5/10K run, 2K walk, and children’s fun run event will return on Saturday, October 3. It will take place at Mission Fitness, located at the MCH Center for Health and Wellness at 8050 Hwy. 191 in Odessa. More than 400 runners and walkers have signed up for the event...
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AUSTIN Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB’s Voices of Veterans Oral History Program. This week, they highlight the service of Lieutenant (LT) Clint B...
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This photo provided by Jack Pearadin shows the American Dream diamond sitting on top of a large gem on Aug. 9, 2026, in Buena Vista, Colo. (Jack Pearadin via AP) By LAURA TURBAY The Associated Press/Report for America LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Jack Pearadin is the first to admit that his...
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A bilingual sign encouraging people to register to vote hangs outside the Parker County Democratic Party headquarters in downtown Weatherford on Sept. 17, 2026. Credit: Camilo Diaz Jr. for The Texas Tribune By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune The long-anticipated influx of GO...
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The following is a list of recent first and second-degree felony dispositions from the Ector County District Clerk’s Office. Christopher Glenn . Burglary of a habitation. Dismissed. Theft of property, $30,000-$150,000. Guilty plea. Ten years Texas Department of Corrections. Kody ...
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By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON U.S. employers added a disappointing 29,000 jobs and the unemployment rate ticked up last month, the government reported Friday, a month before voters go to the polls in pivotal midterm elections at a time of discontent over the high...
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A video of Wilber Rafael Garces Perez after he was shot by an ICE officer is shown during a news conference conducted by Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and Austin PD Chief Lisa Davis on Sept. 22, 2026, regarding the Sept. 20 shooting. Credit: Jacob Lujan/The Texas Tribune By Zach Leggi...
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By COLLIN BINKLEY The Associated Press WASHINGTON The Group of Seven industrial nations said they agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil, starting with “substantial” amounts of diesel after the fuel recently hit record high prices in the United States, where President Donal...
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A Flock camera records drivers on Texas 35 near Rockport on Aug. 23, 2026. Credit: Jon Shapley for The Texas Tribune By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune Dallas will keep more than 300 Flock Safety cameras originally slated for removal after the surveillance company paused certain...
