US Senate candidate Ken Paxton set to make campaign stop in Amarillo Monday
US Senate Candidate Ken Paxton is set to make a campaign stop in Amarillo Monday as part of his "Come and Take It" tour.
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US Senate Candidate Ken Paxton is set to make a campaign stop in Amarillo Monday as part of his "Come and Take It" tour.

government
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israelis are voting in a pivotal election Tuesday as their country wrestles with unresolved wars, continues to reel from Hamas' 2023 attack and is deeply divided over the character of the state and the right person to lead it. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, w...
Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) · Oct 27, 2026

News
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — The fast-moving Ebola outbreak in Congo has reached 10,000 confirmed cases, government data showed Tuesday, as health authorities race to slow the spread of the disease in multiple African countries. It is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history and near...
Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) · Oct 27, 2026

schools
Not a whole lot has gone the Bronchos’ way this season. With its playoff hopes out of reach, the Odessa High football team will look to close out the season on a high note when the Bronchos face a tough challenge at Midland Lee at 7 p.m. Friday at Astound Broadband Stadium. It’s ...
Odessa American (oaoa.com) · Oct 27, 2026

government
SEATTLE (AP) — The Trump administration on Monday asked Washington state to set aside any ballots received from more than 400 people it alleges registered to vote without U.S. citizenship, less than two weeks after making a similar demand in California. The announcement is the la...
Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) · Oct 27, 2026

schools
The public is invited to an in-person meeting from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, October 29, at Murry Fly Elementary School to discuss the proposed Moss Avenue widening project, including intersection improvements with options of a roundabout and stoplight between University Boulevard and A...
Odessa American (oaoa.com) · Oct 26, 2026

parks
FORT DAVIS Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest invites community members to join them at Chuckwagon for a magical evening under the stars at Camp Mitre Peak from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, November 7. This special gathering will serve as a thank-you dinner honoring community members who...
Odessa American (oaoa.com) · Oct 26, 2026

government
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ’s comeback to win Brazil’s presidential runoff Sunday is facing its first hurdle as his competitor, Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, attempts to mount an organized opposition to the results. Lula, who convinced an extra 10.4 mill...
Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) · Oct 26, 2026

safety
Join the Odessa Police Department for the annual Trunk-or-Treat on Friday, October 30, from 4-6 p.m. in the OPD parking lot, located at 205 N. Grant Ave. Bring your family out to enjoy free candy and meet your local officers in a safe, fun environment. This is a free event and co...
Odessa American (oaoa.com) · Oct 26, 2026

safety
By THOMAS ADAMSON and SYLVIE CORBET The Associated Press PARIS France’s government pledged Monday to replace its national online university admissions platform by 2028, seeking to quell student anger after weeks of often violent mass protests over education and living costs. High...
Odessa American (oaoa.com) · Oct 26, 2026

government
AUSTIN Texas Secretary of State Robert Howden announced Monday that more than 4.2 million Texans cast ballots during the first six days of early voting for the Nov. 3 Election, representing approximately 22% of the state’s 19 million registered voters. The total reflects early vo...
Odessa American (oaoa.com) · Oct 26, 2026

News
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON A stagnant offense and scores of defensive miscues led to yet another loss by the Houston Texans on Sunday. Houston forced overtime against the New York Giants but couldn’t do anything right after that in the 27-21 loss that dropped the ...
Odessa American (oaoa.com) · Oct 26, 2026