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PET OF THE WEEK: Nala
Nala, a 1.5-year-old Labrador Retriever mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. This playful girl is cat friendly and ready to find a loving family of her own where she can enjoy the love and comfort of a forever home. To adopt Nala or any of the other pets at the Humane Socie...
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Israel presses ahead with West Bank operation as election approaches
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Israeli military pressed ahead Sunday with a massive military operation in the occupied West Bank that has displaced hundreds of Palestinians and placed major restrictions on movement in response to a gun attack last week that killed two Israeli soldie...
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PET OF THE WEEK: Jax
Meet Grand Companions’ Pet of the Week, Jax! This Chihuahua is a super happy little guy who truly doesn’t know a stranger. Jax is an old man but he doesn’t act like it. He loves people, loves affection, and is happiest when he can curl up in your lap and simply chill by your side...
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YANDELL: From paradise removed
By Van Yandell Genesis 3:24 “So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life.” Genesis chapter three is known as “The Fall of Man” Biblical account of mankind’s fall...
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL: UTPB falls to Central Washington
ELLENSBURG, WASH. The UTPB football team was dealt another loss in Lone Star Conference play as the Falcons fell to No. 13 Central Washington 42-13 Saturday on the road. The Falcons fell to 5-3 overall, 4-2 in Lone Star Conference. The Wildcats improved to 6-2, 6-0 and remain in ...
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NORTH AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE: Jackalopes erase two-goal deficit in 5-3 win against Warriors
This time, the Jackalopes not only managed to battle back from another deficit but they were able to hang on for the victory. The Odessa Jackalopes erased an early two-goal deficit, defeating the Oklahoma Warriors in a 5-3 win in North American Hockey League action Saturday at Ec...
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COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: UTPB defeats Eastern New Mexico
PORTALES, N.M. The UTPB volleyball team has now won three games in a row. The Falcons defeated Eastern New Mexico in four sets Saturday. UTPB won by scores of 25-17, 25-21, 19-25, 26-24. The Falcons improved to 8-11 overall, 3-10 in Lone Star Conference. Saturday’s win came just ...
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PHOTO GALLERY: Oklahoma Warriors at Odessa Jackalopes
The Odessa Jackalopes hosted the Oklahoma Warriors in a North American Hockey League game Saturday at Ector County Coliseum. #tdi_2 .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item1 { background: url(https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_1384-160x120.jpg) 0 0 no-repeat; } #tdi_2 .td-dou...
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Still more rain, evacuations remain in place from Four Corners region flooding
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Hundreds of homes remained evacuated and without electricity Saturday after days of heavy rain — over 5 inches (13 centimeters) in places — surged water from the Colorado mountains into the New Mexico and Arizona desert. Even as the San Juan River and o...
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THE ECONOMIST: Looking back
Texas has led the nation in economic and population growth for many years, but the gains have been far from steady or evenly distributed across the state’s vast expanse. We recently completed a detailed analysis of economic patterns across Texas, including a look back at the past...
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One Tech Tip: As Apple’s Duo phone is released, here are dos and don’ts for folding phones
By KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer Apple’s first folding phone arrived in stores on Friday, bringing the advantages of a flexible display to iPhone loyalists. Such devices also have their own unique care and protection considerations. Folding screen phones have their upsides. Owne...
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Separate crashes take lives of two Odessans
Two Odessans were killed Friday in separate accidents. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, a preliminary investigation showed Juan Jose Pizano, a 48-year-old man from Joshua was driving a tractor-trailer west on CR 302 in Reeves County when he crossed the center l...