https://theodessa.org/ https://theodessa.org/og-image.png The Odessa https://theodessa.org/news/13-year-old-driver-taken-into-custody-after-stolen-vehicle-pursuit-crash-in-lubb https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//VCBVCFQ7SNCCFPLHT4T2QLG7UY.jpg?auth=e99e97418a0d6060332bdb136e8f7f07e64286222bc3ebf807f36fe87168a401&amp;smart=false 13-year-old driver taken into custody after stolen vehicle pursuit, crash in Lubbock LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A 13-year-old driver and a 13-year-old passenger were taken into custody Sunday afternoon after a stolen vehicle pursuit ended in a crash on the South Loop 289 westbound access https://theodessa.org/news/former-new-deal-preacher-arrested-accused-of-child-sexual-abuse https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//ETRBYY47E5HDTI6DIJMFDPMSKM.png?auth=f263b196a78860d1376ee49b8e67ddbbed2ffe05f610a30d735378be3c810fe9&amp;smart=false Former New Deal preacher arrested, accused of child sexual abuse LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A former preacher in New Deal has been arrested accused of sexually abusing a minor from 2019 to 2020, according to court documents.48-year-old Brian Townsend was arrested and https://theodessa.org/news/local-community-rallies-to-aid-venezuela-earthquake-victims https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/ven-pic.png?w=900 Local community rallies to aid Venezuela earthquake victims ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Last week, Venezuela had two catastrophic earthquakes, with the death toll there continuing to grow to more than 17 hundred with people still missing and trapped. Here in th https://theodessa.org/news/odessas-ye-old-bookworm-a-literary-gem-thriving-since-1991 https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/9O6A7533.jpg?w=900 Odessa's Ye Old Bookworm: A literary gem thriving since 1991 ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - As time marches forward, things change. This has been prevalent in downtown Odessa, especially with the addition of new shops, restaurants, and other new entertainment opti https://theodessa.org/news/ramblin-rita-provides-interactive-learning-opportunities-at-local-libraries https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-29-150302.png?w=900 'Ramblin' Rita' provides interactive learning opportunities at local libraries Ramblin' Rita, a character created by former librarian Kayla Wardell, is performing in West Texas as part of the National Library Services' Summer Reading Program, sharing stories about wildlife and i https://theodessa.org/news/former-rockhound-set-to-make-mlb-debut-with-the-athletics https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/JOSH-KURODA-GRAUER.00_00_06_36.Still001.jpg?w=900 Former RockHound set to make MLB debut with the Athletics SACRAMENTO, California (KMID/KPEJ) - The Athletics have called up the former Midland RockHound shortstop Joshua Kuroda-Grauer to the big leagues ahead of their three-game series against the Los Angele https://theodessa.org/news/incredible-impact-on-our-life-odessa-regional-medical-center-honors-28-year-volu https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//S3HI3HV2IFEMDGABTYYJWNVDSA.png?auth=ab257abb3fde8745383a8de39d87791d06f9536a97ef425302e7fdff854b7a5d&amp;smart=false ‘Incredible impact on our life’: Odessa Regional Medical Center honors 28-year volunteer ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Regional Medical Center team gathered to honor Sharon Lipham, an auxiliary volunteer who served the hospital for nearly three decades.Lipham spent 28 years as an auxi https://theodessa.org/news/former-pac-12-player-of-the-year-joins-texas-softball-coaching-staff https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/GettyImages-2206157218.jpg?w=900 Former Pac-12 Player of the Year joins Texas softball coaching staff Freeman joins Southeastern Louisiana's Rick Fremin as an addition to the staff following the departures of Kristen Zaleski and Ehren Earleywin. Zaleski was named the head coach at Utah State, and Earl https://theodessa.org/news/moss-creek-lake-in-big-spring-closes-indefinitely https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//LJBFHQQYXVBOZHZX56LTY3WCEQ.png?auth=3adc1a1bac1b5afad23d478c2ecd7b383d7305fb5caa7310d2bb3b15236276eb&amp;smart=false Moss Creek Lake in Big Spring closes indefinitely BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - Moss Creek Lake in Big Spring has closed indefinitely, with no timeline for when it will reopen, city officials said.The City of Big Spring announced the closure on June 26, https://theodessa.org/news/6292026-forecast-triple-digit-heat-eases-but-90s-remain https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/Weather_GFX_Web.png?w=900 6/29/2026 Forecast: Triple-digit heat eases, but 90s remain The Permian Basin is expected to have a hot and windy day with high temperatures in the upper 90s and a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. https://theodessa.org/news/firefighters-spray-children-for-summer-fun-odessa-pal-event https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/OFR-KIDS-2.jpg?w=480 Firefighters spray children for summer fun, Odessa PAL event ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Children in Odessa beat the heat over the weekend, at a barbeque event, where they played in cascading water of the fire department’s hose. Odessa Fire Rescue and Odessa Pol https://theodessa.org/news/multiple-agencies-respond-to-business-in-ector-county-in-connection-to-traffic-s https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//NF2PIAHN5BHFZBYZYUVKZSEF6E.png?auth=ebc4c82c0111427cf1e6f4c2b220e7586e8947f37773b0accd3c8037d98dadab&amp;smart=false Multiple agencies respond to business in Ector County in connection to traffic stop arrest ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Multiple law enforcement agencies were seen at a local business in connection with a traffic stop that resulted in an arrest, according to the Ector County Sheriff’s Offic https://theodessa.org/news/suspect-arrested-after-stolen-car-involved-in-odessa https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//CRLORADLZZHNZHJ3MNLUMI3RY4.jpeg?auth=c45ef9be1522decb8c0ca0f76fdcd5b791495798b823378476612c5489580432&amp;smart=false Suspect arrested after stolen car involved in Odessa ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A suspect was arrested after a stolen vehicle incident in Odessa.According to the Odessa Police Department, officers determined the vehicle involved had been reported stolen.Arr https://theodessa.org/news/us-and-iran-pause-strikes-but-disagree-over-next-steps-on-talks https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a42cea5a0a9d2.04858563.jpeg?w=900 US and Iran pause strikes but disagree over next steps on talks DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and Iran on Monday separately announced they will send delegations to Qatar this week, though Tehran insisted it has not agreed to meet with the U. https://theodessa.org/news/andrews-police-department-mourns-k-9-iro-after-16-years-of-service https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/735193728_1429914985835712_1789619098361504392_n.jpg?w=484 Andrews Police Department mourns K-9 Iro after 16 years of service K-9 Iro, a loyal partner of the Andrews Police Department, has passed away after 16 years of service, and the department is mourning his loss. https://theodessa.org/news/with-heavy-hearts-andrews-police-mourns-death-of-k9-iro https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//WFYBCWWVQJA45JN6EN43HTYR7Y.jpg?auth=29c7b000ab9bef1cbc668b2c6dc792b548e23279937303612c026c4e96dcd196&amp;smart=false ‘With heavy hearts’: Andrews police mourns death of K9 Iro ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - The Andrews Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own, K9 Iro, after the police dog passed away.According to the Andrews Police Department, K9 Iro was born on Oc https://theodessa.org/news/statewide-license-replaces-local-permits-for-mobile-food-vendors-in-texas https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//OZX47BTQZFAQ7C2ZCLOFH363MQ.png?auth=df8450092ef5b8a532b3f8ce5cc05b15884058f6edfee70e68424df51614f079&amp;smart=false Statewide license replaces local permits for mobile food vendors in Texas ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Mobile food vendors operating in Ector County are being urged to prepare for a major permitting change taking effect July 1.According to a notice from Ector County, Texas, https://theodessa.org/news/firecracker-fandango-celebrates-29th-anniversary-with-live-music-fireworks https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//SI2WNRDGUVAQRG4TO4RGJMHSPU.png?auth=04fb9b8acdb66140c278c58722eb66daa4b30356427b1ea8eb84fa7e91e48129&amp;smart=false Firecracker Fandango celebrates 29th anniversary with live music, fireworks ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The public is invited to attend the 29th annual Firecracker Fandango on July 4 in downtown Odessa.The event will feature live music, food, games, activities, and fireworks.Perfo https://theodessa.org/news/andy-burnham-says-hed-hand-more-power-to-local-governments-if-he-becomes-uk-lead https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a429fd1581300.23097331.jpeg?w=900 Andy Burnham says he’d hand more power to local governments if he becomes UK leader MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Andy Burnham, likely the next U.K. prime minister, pledged Monday to give away a chunk of his power by handing greater autonomy to local leaders in a “circuit-breaker” for t https://theodessa.org/news/scam-alert-pecos-county-sheriffs-office-issues-scam-warning https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//MP5YKZNSQJC6FOU2HZWWOWF4FU.png?auth=081f82675189e283750818a6c939747cc566a3f919dd607b1a45bbadd56957e6&amp;smart=false SCAM ALERT: Pecos County sheriff’s office issues scam warning PECOS COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Pecos County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam in which callers claim to be deputies and say the recipient missed jury duty.The caller identifie https://theodessa.org/news/5-immigrants-arrested-in-terrell-county-after-night-vision-operation https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//7WVQZVOTQFCNNDBOANT5O3TIUE.png?auth=8a2c61c8460958606a51e4da8cb2dda2dcec24e9a7f68718a737f3d7528a9226&amp;smart=false 5 immigrants arrested in Terrell County after night vision operation TERRELL COUNTY , Texas (KOSA) - Five immigrants were arrested in Terrell County on Sunday after being caught during a night operation, according to a Facebook post by Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland.Clevel https://theodessa.org/news/big-spring-closes-moss-creek-lake-including-fourth-of-july-weekend https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//RBI65ZJ6JNDUFDUPRUV4BOTWCQ.png?auth=f048732b76737971cb9d1dd36f54777c98bf1bcdc07f708ad8ed22ffc7d9e90b&amp;smart=false Big Spring closes Moss Creek Lake, including Fourth of July weekend BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - Moss Creek Lake is closed to the public, and it won’t reopen anytime soon.The City of Big Spring shut down the lake on June 26, and the closure covers the upcoming Fourth of https://theodessa.org/news/man-arrested-for-evading-arrest-and-reckless-driving-in-terrell-county https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//6XCDDIKE5JGUDJ222RDRQ6GK3Y.png?auth=c303f94166cfb6ac8a679f519d64fd4e7a2b16e8ff3599ab4b783705e06bb8d9&amp;smart=false Man arrested for evading arrest and reckless driving in Terrell County TERRELL COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A man has been arrested in Terrell County for evading arrest and reckless driving, according to the Terrell County Sheriff’s Office. According to officials, a deputy enc https://theodessa.org/news/washington-aquatic-center-closed-due-to-mechanical-issue-with-motor https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//HZYL2IMBJ5DUZG5T3W2GFRYANI.png?auth=10bd6c110a088ae6caeb1a975ccb71f19391d6bb0ba86d37759869cbf872d5cc&amp;smart=false Washington Aquatic Center closed due to mechanical issue with motor MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Washington Aquatic Center in Midland is closed for the time being after there was a mechanical issue with a motor, said the City of Midland. The center will be closed until tha https://theodessa.org/news/one-dead-and-one-injured-in-head-on-crash-in-andrews-county https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//6PPO4KSPZRECJA32UH7WGP3R5M.jpg?auth=e1c3fefe0e768076bd7a8b8708ae35a0bad1665edec77925b0cefb64656e3c60&amp;smart=false One dead and one injured in head-on crash in Andrews County ANDREWS COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - One person is dead and another is injured after head-on crash in Andrews County on Friday morning around 11:00 A.M., said the Texas Department of Public Safety.Prelimina https://theodessa.org/news/the-deadly-crash-documentary-now-available-on-first-alert-7-app-for-roku-and-ama https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//PJSIXQUMU5BJHGG5PFGUDUKDAM.jpg?auth=221e49b3f994525d8ec48c340128152931548cb8a1cef37e236d3db9933faea9&amp;smart=false ‘The Deadly Crash’ documentary now available on First Alert 7 app for Roku and Amazon Fire TV MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - If you missed The Deadly Crash when it aired at 8 p.m. on June 25, you can now watch the documentary on demand through the First Alert 7 app on Roku and Amazon Fire TV.T https://theodessa.org/news/humane-society-of-odessa-overwhelmed-as-animals-are-thrown-over-fence https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//U7NMVVSUX5C6LDE2K3S56BWAQI.png?auth=78b6090b324e6beeb7271407e8ab3545d6f68375e27c3a1b97abd732692df30c&amp;smart=false Humane Society of Odessa overwhelmed as animals are thrown over fence ODESSA, Texas — Animal abandonment is illegal in Texas, but the Humane Society of Odessa says it is far over capacity as animals continue to be thrown over the shelter’s fence.In the past month alone, https://theodessa.org/news/correction-texas-tech-system-opposes-students-trademark-request https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//7VR54BPA7BC5HI2ZSA6MWYVIJY.png?auth=730cf278bc39812dad3c77b6a9a2331dc63986ea733712806584e2ed167f23a6&amp;smart=false CORRECTION: Texas Tech System opposes student’s trademark request Editorial note from KCBD News Director Matt Ernst: This is an update and correction to a story published and broadcast Thursday. The Texas Tech University System is not suing a student. It has filed o https://theodessa.org/news/cfl-will-not-allow-qb-brendan-sorsby-to-join-any-of-its-teams-this-season https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//FSKCXH3MKBHLHE2MSWHTDEOEZA.jpg?auth=5dac507ac6635a50ff25ee0770ebbdb2e8b42387c7ec4ca348242309f44e78c4&amp;smart=false CFL will not allow QB Brendan Sorsby to join any of its teams this season LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Canadian Football League will block former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby from joining any of its teams this season, according to reports.The CFL said it is upholdin https://theodessa.org/news/woman-shot-multiple-times-in-pecos-police-identify-person-of-interest https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//SLNQ4IMLAFFW5G3HHT3SZY2HPE.jpg?auth=cc7f40820b99b1d3ba118447dffbb145ee803064fcf5739305238f665b9e429e&amp;smart=false Woman shot multiple times in Pecos; police identify person of interest PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - A woman is recovering after being shot multiple times early Friday in Pecos, and police say they have identified a person of interest as the investigation continues.According to https://theodessa.org/news/pal-ends-with-a-splash http://www.odessa-tx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=20122 PAL Ends with a Splash https://theodessa.org/news/the-strait-of-hormuzs-future-is-unsettled-in-wake-of-latest-strikes https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a4293d2ac26b8.25450110.jpeg?w=900 The Strait of Hormuz's future is unsettled in wake of latest strikes FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The flow of ships and oil through the Strait of Hormuz was starting to pick up. Then an Iranian drone hit a cargo ship trying to pass the strait through a route Iran doesn’t https://theodessa.org/news/israeli-strike-hits-a-tent-in-central-gaza-killing-3-including-a-child https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a428151615c52.54399055.jpeg?w=900 Israeli strike hits a tent in central Gaza, killing 3, including a child DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli forces struck a tent sheltering displaced people in the central Gaza Strip on Monday, killing at least three Palestinians, including an 8-year-old boy and his https://theodessa.org/news/china-imposes-export-controls-on-40-japanese-entities-as-tensions-with-tokyo-ris https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a420bdfa061d0.72605284.jpeg?w=900 China imposes export controls on 40 Japanese entities as tensions with Tokyo rise TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China imposed new export controls Monday on 40 Japanese entities it says are contributing to the country’s “remilitarization,” as tensions with Tokyo continue to rise. Twenty Jap https://theodessa.org/news/texas-hosting-three-matchups-in-round-of-32-at-fifa-world-cup https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/AP26178147282916.jpg?w=900 Texas hosting three matchups in Round of 32 at FIFA World Cup The tournament's expansion from 32 to 48 teams created an extra knockout round in hopes of giving countries moments like this. With 15 matches left in the round, Texas plays host to three of them, so https://theodessa.org/news/signature-care-and-city-ambulance-bring-lunch-for-pal http://www.odessa-tx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=20114 Signature Care and City Ambulance Bring Lunch for PAL https://theodessa.org/news/odessas-smart-water-living-guide https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Odessa's Smart Water Living Guide https://theodessa.org/news/hometown-hero https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Hometown Hero https://theodessa.org/news/mcallen-nun-released-from-ice-custody-after-being-detained-while-on-her-way-to-m https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/image-11-1.jpg?w=900 McAllen nun released from ICE custody after being detained while on her way to Mass HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Rio Grande Valley nun who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents while on her way to Sunday Mass has been released, according to U.S. Repr https://theodessa.org/news/woman-charged-after-man-shot-in-pecos https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//DYQ2NM3KGVDRBABW376TAMLI2M.jpg?auth=9894d19286bec935316926257bd5ce6ec7669a35e14162f07206698059ea35a8&amp;smart=false Woman charged after man shot in Pecos PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - A Pecos woman was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after a man was found with gunshot wounds in the area of S. Cypress Street.According to the Pecos Police De https://theodessa.org/news/the-salvation-army-partners-with-westlake-ace-hardware-for-annual-fan-drive https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//GSYX4D7IPZGMXLQFQXGOFFYPBQ.png?auth=003a000186296785587f141cfba449a16ff59553efb7be1694c9cbe8861fe482&amp;smart=false The Salvation Army partners with Westlake Ace Hardware for annual fan drive MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Small donations from Westlake Ace Hardware customers has turned into summer relief for local residents. Over the past several weeks, Midland and Odessa customers have rounded u https://theodessa.org/news/australia-to-double-potential-fines-for-facebook-and-instagram-over-child-social https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a420d0bba14d2.89607733.jpeg?w=900 Australia to double potential fines for Facebook and Instagram over child social media accounts MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia plans to double potential fines for social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, who fail to prevent Australian children from holding accounts as cri https://theodessa.org/news/khadijah-farrakhan-first-lady-of-nation-of-islam-as-wife-of-famous-pastor-dies-a https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a41d02bd53fe3.58823951.jpeg?w=864 Khadijah Farrakhan, 'first lady of Nation of Islam' as wife of famous pastor, dies at 90 Khadijah Farrakhan, longtime wife of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, died Saturday, the Nation of Islam has announced. She was 90. “Mother Khadijah” worked alongside her provocative and charis https://theodessa.org/news/sherwood-family-aquatic-center-closed-for-employee-event https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//DQVWQMU6ZNFKDA53H6EGH2E5WE.jpg?auth=270c4d4670b1009fa74193fd0ea19db929289b8afd6d72e213b1126ac1d031e4&amp;smart=false Sherwood Family Aquatic Center closed for employee event ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Sherwood Family Aquatic Center will be closed June 27 while the City of Odessa holds its annual employee picnic, according to the City of Odessa.Other Odessa pools and spray https://theodessa.org/news/downtown-midland-lane-closures-begin https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//SF4HBLDY3FAKVCPWUB5JFT42TY.jpg?auth=e5adeff7f136d971d21b5087c1a456037cdb1742e26c0a631f35ff72d9d02ffe&amp;smart=false Downtown Midland lane closures begin MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A section of Main Street in Midland will be closed this weekend, followed by a series of downtown lane closures beginning June 30 tied to the construction of the Omni Hotel, ac https://theodessa.org/news/france-records-around-1000-additional-deaths-as-extreme-heat-breaks-european-rec https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a41cb700b9121.96129416.jpeg?w=900 France records around 1,000 additional deaths as extreme heat breaks European records BERLIN (AP) — France saw around 1,000 additional deaths last week at the height of its record-smashing heat wave, the country's public health agency said Sunday, as the head of the World Health Organi https://theodessa.org/news/meet-mama-cat-the-therapy-feline-at-centers-for-children-and-families https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//YQLF2IEE5JDBXP2PFYE6CEQDZI.png?auth=b26fd7505a1c6b47dcfe3b81a582bca780fc73b5fd055bf908038e424263c186&amp;smart=false Meet Mama Cat, the therapy feline at Centers for Children and Families MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Centers for Children and Families has been serving the Permian Basin since 1957, and its most high-ranking employee arrived almost by accident.She wandered on to the property a https://theodessa.org/news/aramco-oil-company-helicopter-crashes-in-saudi-arabia-killing-all-14-on-board https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a41bd56042fc6.37071218.jpeg?w=900 Aramco oil company helicopter crashes in Saudi Arabia, killing all 14 on board DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — All 14 people on board were killed in Saudi Arabia when a helicopter belonging to the world's largest oil company crashed on Sunday morning, according to the Saudi M https://theodessa.org/news/midland-health-services-hosting-free-hiv-testing-day https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//DVLCVPOU6BDTJN6GQJHVOTM7T4.jpg?auth=92e42a4cbc0f26e6c40bd3f9fcd59e02d5103973edf84b4d114aaa977d76c06d&amp;smart=false Midland Health Services hosting free HIV testing day MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - National HIV Testing Day is June 29, and Midland Health Services is offering free HIV testing by appointment.HIV testing is the only way to know your status. Many people with H https://theodessa.org/news/elderly-man-surrenders-after-standoff-at-va-clinic-in-fort-stockton https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//CLXDCU4KENCTZH6OLWPRSTIZZY.jpg?auth=8a71c2660c68cf39c82773dbff8c9069c9572530173f1d028d940aa7cf790c45&amp;smart=false Elderly man surrenders after standoff at VA clinic in Fort Stockton PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - An elderly man surrendered peacefully Thursday after authorities responded to a report of an armed individual at a VA clinic in Fort Stockton, according to the Pecos County Sheri https://theodessa.org/news/midland-athlete-is-shooting-for-gold-at-special-olympics-usa-games https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//75NG5S3BJZB3ZH2DEXSOVRMWJM.jpg?auth=398d625be0f60b96be91dfbed54c1d31aaa8b7f8a685977b1ac1396e47463536&amp;smart=false Midland athlete is shooting for gold at Special Olympics USA Games MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Ashton Crocker is making his mark on the national stage this week at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis, and he’s ready to bring home the gold with Team Texas.T https://theodessa.org/news/odessa-texas-2026-preview-playoff-odds-game-by-game-predictions-on3 https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 Odessa (Texas) 2026 Preview: Playoff odds, game-by-game predictions - 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Isai Huerta honored at funeral service - CBS7 <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxNdVExVFpBVHUwTVNPQUtCOHZhOVEwbERtZl9PVHcwRFdQSkgwdnZDNmRRaGxPS0ZZRTFLeGtHWU1BbWg5UWwyU0s0NG9JemZYcTQzbGxtWHhJNThqRFo4SGNtVUV4Ym03T3piNnJxTz https://theodessa.org/news/3-firefighters-killed-in-colorado-as-wildfires-stoked-by-heat-wind-rage-across-t https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a41b9e8b27e63.05861770.jpeg?w=900 3 firefighters killed in Colorado as wildfires stoked by heat, wind rage across the West BEAVER, Utah (AP) — Blistering heat and strong winds Sunday stoked wildfires across the West after three firefighters were killed a day earlier in Colorado while battling a blaze along the state's bor https://theodessa.org/news/israeli-strikes-and-shelling-in-gaza-kill-at-least-4-palestinians-health-workers https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a417978326195.74197637.jpeg?w=900 Israeli strikes and shelling in Gaza kill at least 4 Palestinians, health workers say DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip on Sunday killed at least four Palestinians, including a 13-year-old girl, local health officials said. The first strike targeted https://theodessa.org/news/ugandan-army-chief-orders-the-closure-of-a-major-news-platform https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a40fcfebcd315.38375814.jpeg?w=900 Ugandan army chief orders the closure of a major news platform KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — The offices of a major news organization in Uganda were shut down on the orders of the military chief, who warned Sunday that all media “will follow the rules" while asserting h https://theodessa.org/news/two-men-caught-on-camera-stealing-boots-in-midland https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//5BNXBWEBEBDH5MZBYDATEEOXPI.jpg?auth=d886902610054ea3b669b139c6be595cffaf7b95510fba1227ca89b0026ffeef&amp;smart=false Two men caught on camera stealing boots in Midland MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers is asking for help identifying two men accused of taking boots from Boot Barn.According to the Midland Police Department, on June 15, the two men entered https://theodessa.org/news/west-odessa-firefighters-getting-major-gear-upgrade https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//W3FALISTUFGVFLAHAWY5S5Z6XQ.jpg?auth=a20b8b05158abb9fbbfa39d559f2881fc6222ee17e57938eb7e27f36ccb5c5ea&amp;smart=false West Odessa firefighters getting major gear upgrade ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Ector County Emergency Services District No. 1 Board unanimously approved nearly $89,000 for critical protective equipment for the West Odessa Volunteer Fire Departmen https://theodessa.org/news/west-texas-churches-collecting-donations-for-venezuela-and-cuba https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//R5HREPOW6BG37I7MYLF2DWHAJM.png?auth=3308fdf2c87377a03de98a551c261ce87c0a6b9da5d1a0233de47b11678d57b7&amp;smart=false West Texas churches collecting donations for Venezuela and Cuba ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Recent earthquakes in Venezuela and Cuba have caused the imaginable. Many families are still searching for their loved ones, while others begin to mourn their own. Venezuelans a https://theodessa.org/news/subcontractor-dies-in-workplace-accident-at-odessa-college https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//PLRA46TM6FGFPAOGHPHNSMAXGY.png?auth=918814b200f6985354be622a55630f75f814c9d04848d0f16bcd48ec25090418&amp;smart=false Subcontractor dies in workplace accident at Odessa College ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A subcontractor working on a construction project at Odessa College died Tuesday, June 23, following a workplace accident at the Odessa campus.In a statement from Odessa College https://theodessa.org/news/final-day-of-group-play-at-the-world-cup-sets-the-field-for-the-round-of-32 https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a40a062600570.23844742.jpeg?w=900 Final day of group play at the World Cup sets the field for the round of 32 The round of 32 at the World Cup is set, with the knockout stage getting underway Sunday as Canada plays South Africa in Southern California. The U.S. will face Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday in Sant https://theodessa.org/news/frustration-grows-in-venezuela-as-earthquake-death-toll-reaches-1430 https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a40970f2f9180.00752025.jpeg?w=900 Frustration grows in Venezuela as earthquake death toll reaches 1,430 LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AP) — Tensions flared Saturday as desperation grew in Venezuela's state of La Guaira as rescuers and civilians searched for earthquake survivors and the death toll rose sharply t https://theodessa.org/news/midlands-ashton-crocker-returns-to-midland-with-the-gold-medal https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/ASHTON-COCKER-PHOTO-2-WEB-.jpg?w=900 Midland's Ashton Crocker returns to Midland with the Gold Medal MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - After spending a week in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for the 2026 USA Special Olympics, the Midland native, Ashton Crocker, returns to Midland with the Gold Medal. Yesterday, https://theodessa.org/news/blues-get-brandon-carlo-hurricanes-trade-for-john-carlsons-rights-at-nhl-draft https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a4035bb7cee95.84812293.jpeg?w=900 Blues get Brandon Carlo; Hurricanes trade for John Carlson's rights at NHL draft The St. Louis Blues acquired Brandon Carlo from the Toronto Maple Leafs during the NHL draft on Saturday, those teams' latest steps to remake their rosters during an offseason of upheaval. St. Louis s https://theodessa.org/news/premium-oilfield-technologies-brings-lunch-to-pal http://www.odessa-tx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=20024 Premium Oilfield Technologies Brings Lunch to PAL https://theodessa.org/news/midland-man-pronounced-dead-at-the-scene-in-head-on-crash https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/03/DeadlyCrash.jpg?w=900 Midland man pronounced dead at the scene in head on crash ANDREWS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A Midland man died Friday afternoon in a head on collision along FM 1788, mile marker 312. According to Texas DPS, Adriel Eli Spencer, 22 years old, was traveling southbou https://theodessa.org/news/2-tropical-storms-pound-japan-with-floods-and-landslides-killing-1 https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a3fbf6007eb75.53469819.jpeg?w=900 2 tropical storms pound Japan with floods and landslides, killing 1 TOKYO (AP) — Two major storm systems pounded Japan on Saturday, causing landslides and floods and leaving one dead and several injured, media and officials said. The storms, Mekkhala and Higos, have d https://theodessa.org/news/odessa-college-names-bryce-waters-as-permanent-golf-coach-yourbasin https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 Odessa College names Bryce Waters as permanent golf coach - Yourbasin <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxQRTNsYmJoY0p0aEJQODNQMmk2cFAtSGNvUUxBVTlHVGxwYnBCUGR1TTFYR3dMTGlYYklqZi1MRkFUaXMzNVNuTFI5akpZYmhUWDhiSEV0ZzlhLWk5SUlCSkc2NkZLZTFOVXE3UnlDMG https://theodessa.org/news/odessa-honors-nathan-lloyd-for-heroic-act-yourbasin https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 Odessa honors Nathan Lloyd for heroic act - Yourbasin <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifkFVX3lxTE9seDQ2anF4VUZUR0lnTDEtXy1kN1RLMXBIcTQ0RkJFWjNybFJlMU5EczZBV0IzT21teUhxNTJRSERiMEFONkxKS2N6QTd4NWZxeFF5YnVMSVQ1Y2otMWFFT0tTdmdCOU81dUxXQUFhM1 https://theodessa.org/news/remembered-with-joy-family-community-honor-fallen-odessa-firefighter-lt-isa-huer https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Remembered with joy: Family, community honor fallen Odessa firefighter Lt. Isaí Huerta - Yourbasin <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigAFBVV95cUxOdVZMcWRYcmdxVl9RbTJieEc0bVlZN2UxYk9TbHhaY2lzTi1kT1FqN3MxQ1M2eUpqYkNMb00waHhKWlV6Yk15NG9sSmt0NkdtY1lzYjQyc0oyUzRrbFMyUGo2aERqbGJ5bEsxSzFsaF https://theodessa.org/news/kay-lynn-utsinger-obituary-jun-22-2026-cox-rowley-funeral-home https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Kay Lynn Utsinger Obituary Jun 22, 2026 - Cox-Rowley Funeral Home <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMibEFVX3lxTE1kR3lrcnh1MnhSejktdGZYdEhRUmNmMHluUTdnaVFZVW9Ga2dlUEJoV1hNWGxfaWR3VWIyWThsWWNCNGtZV04zeTRsdmRDWDZKck50Q1JOcDR6YWR4c2hPeDNxUGNCeVY4dWFFZg?oc= https://theodessa.org/news/scratching-that-bug-bite-might-feel-good-at-first-but-science-explains-why-its-a https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a3fb98820c375.52583785.jpeg?w=900 Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it's a bad idea WASHINGTON (AP) — You’ve likely heard it since childhood: Don’t scratch that bug bite or rash, you’ll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad? A lot of things can cause itchin https://theodessa.org/news/heavy-rain-pounds-western-japan-as-2-tropical-storms-approach https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a3f8e35ab21d5.17241655.jpeg?w=900 Heavy rain pounds western Japan as 2 tropical storms approach TOKYO (AP) — Heavy downpours triggered flooding in parts of western Japan on Friday as two approaching tropical storms added to a seasonal rain front already stuck above the country. Storm Mekkhala wa https://theodessa.org/news/us-strikes-iran-in-response-to-a-drone-attack-on-a-ship https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a3f6c37a55777.76137689.jpeg?w=883 US strikes Iran in response to a drone attack on a ship WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. struck Iran on Friday in response to a drone attack a day earlier on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. It's the most significant test yet to an interim understanding rea https://theodessa.org/news/7-day-forecast-3-weekend-temps-on-the-rise https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/Weather_GFX_Web.png?w=900 7-day forecast +3: weekend temps on the rise ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Friday - 6/26/2026 Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. “This weekend’s weather is mostly copy and paste with the heat cranked up, just a touch https://theodessa.org/news/world-cup-what-to-know-round-of-32-to-be-finalized-after-final-6-matches-of-grou https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a3f839f8fc310.21321226.jpeg?w=900 World Cup what to know: Round of 32 to be finalized after final 6 matches of group play The World Cup knockout rounds are almost here. The field for the Round of 32 will be finalized on Saturday following more than two weeks of competition across three countries. While majority of the fi https://theodessa.org/news/juneteenth-celebrations http://www.odessa-tx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=20014 Juneteenth Celebrations https://theodessa.org/news/first-alert-7-investigates-documentary-examines-deadly-midland-crash https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//6E4IU32RQ5AXHJHKSLGKLVQ4ZY.png?auth=7045112b716fd5406965b6050c161f3517873c08dff5f6b86fbb9b5bcf5f5717&amp;smart=false FIRST ALERT 7 INVESTIGATES: Documentary examines deadly Midland crash MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A one-hour documentary examines the events that led to a deadly crash on June 1, 2026 in Midland involving Roberto Pando III and the deaths of James Baker and Anderson A https://theodessa.org/news/the-texas-tailgaters-and-party-animals-are-coming-to-midland-odessa-american https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 The Texas Tailgaters and Party Animals are coming to Midland - Odessa American <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiowFBVV95cUxNdjNPRmw5ZzF5UDBWaGV1c2NqRkVRLUlqSWdIQUxCcFEzcTBzTzRqMkdacTBuR2tEVTZuYXJZREJKVGpXRUJ0UVZkeHBoZE5obGlqUXY4by1NQ3EwTE5vbmR0Mms2NTRTX0RnRFY5MF https://theodessa.org/news/west-texas-gears-up-for-4th-of-july-festitvities-yourbasin https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 West Texas gears up for 4th of July festitvities - Yourbasin <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihwFBVV95cUxQbEJhYjRCbW5KTm5pYy1MMG1yRklLVkg5T09FN2ZxVkR4NWVzbGotdWN4ZVZ6TkxNUlRVRW1BS05VUms4QldkNkU3WlpHclpRNkMzcFZta0p4YWxPNTQ3d2xuWFVoamg2eHJVcXJGRn https://theodessa.org/news/subcontractor-dies-in-workplace-accident-at-odessa-college-cbs7 https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 Subcontractor dies in workplace accident at Odessa College - CBS7 <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwFBVV95cUxOaWd5WktBV0VaY2t1T2R0UklKX2UtN1pfQ2xzbG81YWZlbXVPR1hkRUdJMTVMMk0xZnpMSF80TF9QVmJJSkQ4aldKQ1MtNHI0UW5jbGt1VTl4RDlxWHhuZ1Z3MkszQzluZnY0QzFEX3 https://theodessa.org/news/odessa-college-wins-2026-blackboard-catalyst-award-cbs7 https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Odessa College wins 2026 Blackboard Catalyst Award - CBS7 <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxQUkthWnhxOHZRYzJsekRONDBSZHJUdW43MmxfNTJzeGpCUGRxNlRUbGlTSGhrRVlaTEhmbm51aGo2Qk1QOVVjS2VXU3ZnQU5UaE9MUW1PV244RVhja1RmRjZBOExNUTQxUVZhdi1nUG https://theodessa.org/news/brazzell-family-hosts-2nd-annual-family-fun-day https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/BRAZZELL-EVENT-FOR-WEB-.jpg?w=900 Brazzell Family hosts 2nd Annual Family Fun Day MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Brazzell family held its second annual Fun Day at the Greater Ideal Baptist Church in Midland. The kids there got the opportunity to play basketball indoors and cool o https://theodessa.org/news/hopes-wings-sanctuary-rescues-hundreds-of-birds-across-the-permian-basin https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-24-163932.png?w=500 Hope’s Wings Sanctuary rescues hundreds of birds across the Permian Basin Hopes Wings Sanctuary and Rescue is a bird rescue and rehabilitation center founded by Mariah Edwards, who has been rescuing animals since she was a child, and has become a refuge for local wildlife i https://theodessa.org/news/amarillo-vets-share-how-to-manage-anxiety-in-animals-for-july-4-events https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//YIR3IYSOARAAZK3UEAHWB3A6WA.png?auth=511334325de3483fa7dd7bb4f324720b0ed581f69fbe92ab5b67e0576ed06dfb&amp;smart=false Amarillo vets share how to manage anxiety in animals for July 4 events AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Area experts are sharing a few solutions to keep pets and livestock calm during a noisy night of July 4 celebrations and fireworks in the Panhandle. Owners should check fences https://theodessa.org/news/midland-crime-stoppers-seeks-information-in-hit-and-run-investigation https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//K2WZ7CZCRNBUVPFR7HDAVFWWZ4.png?auth=e0738491b649ac54b6abc04c9bf79c6da9e98780c825cf0e89c71c8ac1a9f844&amp;smart=false Midland Crime Stoppers seeks information in hit-and-run investigation MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that caused extensive damage to a parked vehicle.According to Midl https://theodessa.org/news/local-theatre-house-puts-on-a-treasure-of-a-production https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-26-172021.png?w=900 Local theatre house puts on a treasure of a production ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Summer is usually a time for kids to hit the pool, but some decided to hit the stage instead. Basin Theatre Works is bringing 'How I Became a Pirate' to town. Director of th https://theodessa.org/news/bible-stories-are-approved-as-required-reading-in-texas-public-schools https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2025/02/bible-e1740591132130.jpg?w=900 Bible stories are approved as required reading in Texas public schools DALLAS (AP) — Texas' education board on Friday approved a required reading list for more than 5 million public school students that includes Bible stories, widening conservative efforts to bring Chris https://theodessa.org/news/newsom-opponent-of-california-billionaire-tax-calls-for-national-billionaire-tax https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/GettyImages-2281130275.jpg?w=900 Newsom, opponent of California billionaire tax, calls for national billionaire tax As he approaches a widely-expected run for the White House, California Gov. Gavin Newsom began a political tightrope act Friday, announcing support for a national "billionaires' tax" while simultaneou https://theodessa.org/news/midlands-ashton-crocker-wins-the-gold-medal-at-2026-usa-games https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/Team-Texas.jpg?w=900 Midland's Ashton Crocker wins the Gold Medal at 2026 USA Games MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (KMID.KPEJ) - The Midland native, Ashton Crocker, has been representing Team Texas in the 2026 USA Special Olympics this week. Crocker is a multi-sport athlete, playing softball https://theodessa.org/news/midland-isd-denies-ice-at-construction-site-amid-rumors https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2025/07/Untitled-image-2025-07-10T172649.311.jpeg?w=900 Midland ISD denies ICE at construction site amid rumors Midland ISD has issued a statement confirming that no ICE agents were present at any of its construction sites and no arrests were made, contrary to social media posts claiming otherwise. https://theodessa.org/news/moss-creek-lake-in-big-spring-closes-for-maintenance-reopening-tbd https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/big-spring-texas.png?w=900 Moss Creek Lake in Big Spring closes for maintenance; reopening TBD BIG SPRING, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The City of Big Spring will be temporarily closing Moss Creek Lake effective immediately. The closure will also affect the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend. Offi https://theodessa.org/news/sherwood-family-aquatic-center-closed-for-employee-event-cbs7 https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 Sherwood Family Aquatic Center closed for employee event - CBS7 <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwFBVV95cUxNYTJiMlJnakxWWGZFQlpXTUZqNnBYOFV2U3hmSWNtbVlHbnJjVjRZclo3X1BGNUo1TDVmRFVpWU1BNTN6WGFocEFxbjVseHl4Zy1OaUZwVjhzSEg1ZzdGQ29nVWtmVWFkU0IwbHRncF https://theodessa.org/news/west-texas-churches-collecting-donations-for-venezuela-and-cuba-cbs7 https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 West Texas churches collecting donations for Venezuela and Cuba - CBS7 <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxQS2VjQkE4MTZPYzNqLVlDa0pnSFlmbmRUVmlqNTdLSDRRWEZqbTBxUV96czg5bC1CXzVMb1daLXVncF82azlYQ2pfNlNNdEdJSGRqc09TQmhJazg0QWJhTkItXzNqdzdhZ3hHVmdfSF https://theodessa.org/news/odessa-college-joins-quality-matters-for-online-learning-success-yourbasin https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 Odessa College joins Quality Matters for online learning success - Yourbasin <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifkFVX3lxTE5QX1UtM25GWWpTLXYyaGdmS1RvOGpzeGdjMWZLSW83R1lXcE91bjgwRlBYMUF5UUVPeEdvUUxnbXBtMUxNNE1vSzJOZDNmU0NaWUg4T3loSEtqZkhmR2NSUjY3eFVpMUV2Yko0VFpyS3 https://theodessa.org/news/jose-palos-ponce-obituary-acres-west-funeral-chapel-odessa-tx-tribute-archive https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Jose Palos Ponce Obituary | Acres West Funeral Chapel | Odessa, TX - Tribute Archive <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidkFVX3lxTE5QWmZ6R2VURGdheVpfTEVzYWxWeW9mLTJBQXZOYzB4eW5SVmlXdUMxbDFpTEhBUGtiZF9lR19RM1ZLbmhTQS1OVzdMVzc2bl9KM2RLNmdocXpkeklWRmgwanhKR1QtRGpUWVpPUWlsX3 https://theodessa.org/news/israel-and-lebanon-sign-framework-agreement-with-us-in-first-step-toward-peace-r https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a3ef3b9e8ae40.59850005.jpeg?w=900 Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement with US in 'first step' toward peace, Rubio says WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio joined Israel and Lebanon’s ambassadors to the U.S. Friday to announce a framework agreement that was described as a first step toward peace following https://theodessa.org/news/truck-driver-praised-as-hero-continues-fight-for-life-after-midland-mass-shootin https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/104975767_1781722522263380_r.webp?w=720 Truck driver praised as hero continues fight for life after Midland mass shooting Terrence Williams, a truck driver who was critically wounded during the June 12 mass shooting in Midland, remains on life support as supporters across Texas rally around him and his family, who have b https://theodessa.org/news/affidavit-san-angelo-father-helps-daughter-hide-dismembered-corpse-after-killing https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/Untitled-design-3-1.png?w=900 Affidavit: San Angelo father helps daughter hide dismembered corpse after killing A San Angelo man was arrested after he allegedly helped his daughter hide the dismembered remains of a 34-year-old she is accused of murdering and with whom she had been living with. https://theodessa.org/news/the-heat-persists-in-west-texas-your-afternoon-weather-forecast https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/Weather_GFX_Web.png?w=900 The heat persists in West Texas: Your afternoon weather forecast West Texas is experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures reaching up to 115 degrees, and a few isolated thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon. https://theodessa.org/news/active-shooter-incident-under-investigation-in-pecos https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/pecos-police-department.png?w=900 Active shooter incident under investigation in Pecos Pecos Police Department officers are investigating a shooting after receiving notice about an active shooter, and a female victim was airlifted to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while https://theodessa.org/news/midland-crime-stoppers-seeks-20-year-old-wanted-on-injury-to-child-charge https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//3OQ6HM6UGRGUZCAVVZX2XZDB2U.png?auth=ce8956d288830d8dcccce0a4530fd10758922fef3793417c9cfbbf0f310a6c23&amp;smart=false Midland Crime Stoppers seeks 20-year-old wanted on injury to child charge MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s help finding a 20-year-old man wanted on an injury to a child charge.According to Crime Stoppers, Joseph Coleman is wanted fo https://theodessa.org/news/pecos-police-arrest-woman-in-early-morning-shooting https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/isela-garcia-pecos-shooting-6-26-26.png?w=900 Pecos police arrest woman in early morning shooting A 50-year-old woman was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon after a man was found suffering from non-life-threatening gunshot wounds in Pecos, Texas. https://theodessa.org/news/small-aircraft-crashes-into-beijings-tallest-building-according-to-flight-tracki https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a3eb91d3ddf00.40687463.jpeg?w=900 Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest building, according to flight tracking service TAIPEI (AP) — A small aircraft crashed into Beijing’s tallest building on Friday, the global flight tracking service provider Flightradar24 confirmed, following witness accounts and evacuations in the https://theodessa.org/news/midland-memorial-hospital-recognized-nationally-for-excellent-heart-care https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/midland-memorial-heart-awards.png?w=900 Midland Memorial Hospital recognized nationally for excellent heart care Midland Memorial Hospital has been nationally recognized for excellence in cardiovascular care for six years in a row, receiving two American Heart Association awards for their commitment to applying https://theodessa.org/news/midland-crime-stoppers-asks-public-to-identify-patio-furniture-theft-suspect https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//ZMYZOGV62NB3BOWU2NJR3UCQX4.jpg?auth=a9682c2270d06ddaba206c0393d3e7e77534a743bb2c3c27627b4f8835bd4864&amp;smart=false Midland Crime Stoppers asks public to identify patio furniture theft suspect MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of stealing about $500 worth of patio furniture from a home.According to crime stoppers, the su https://theodessa.org/news/the-latest-trump-says-iran-violates-ceasefire-with-drone-strike https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a3e9f5ca77288.97001979.jpeg?w=900 The Latest: Trump says Iran violates ceasefire with drone strike U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday blamed Iran for a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a “foolish violation” of the ceasefire. He did not identify the ship; however, https://theodessa.org/news/midland-man-arrested-for-attempted-sexual-assault https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/26062407493600.jpg?w=480 Midland man arrested for attempted sexual assault Morris Lynn Conner Jr. was arrested for criminal attempt to commit sexual assault after allegedly grabbing and attempting to sexually assault a woman during a domestic disturbance. https://theodessa.org/news/ap-exclusive-nato-deputy-commander-wants-turkey-summit-to-spur-more-defense-spen https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a3e69316344a8.25704741.jpeg?w=900 AP Exclusive: NATO deputy commander wants Turkey summit to spur more defense spending and show unity LONDON (AP) — NATO's deputy commander told The Associated Press that he wants a summit in Turkey to spur member countries to spend more on defense, reaffirm support for Ukraine and underline the unity https://theodessa.org/news/jody-hernandez-gets-life-sentence-after-convicted-of-murder-in-cousins-2023-shoo https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//ALPDE3SFMRHXDP6FC5O7PPSY3Q.jpg?auth=911cd544002985a8576bb9d89bc19a8319e09c216c1a846a3f3df7831dc0dcab&amp;smart=false Jody Hernandez gets life sentence after convicted of murder in cousin’s 2023 shooting POST, Texas (KCBD) - A Garza County jury sentenced Jody Hernandez to life in prison after he was found guilty of murder. Hernandez was sentenced in the 106th District Court. In addition to his sentenc https://theodessa.org/news/a-historic-heat-wave-catches-europes-fashion-industry-unprepared https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a3e1aaf68b901.21624975.jpeg?w=900 A historic heat wave catches Europe's fashion industry unprepared PARIS (AP) — As a historic heat wave gripped Paris this week, fashion houses tried to keep their guests cool with ice packs, mist machines and iced Evian on silver platters. It wasn’t enough: some ven https://theodessa.org/news/odessa-hosting-free-minecraft-movie-night https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//Z4WID2COH5GO5N5R5FWWTDOHOA.jpg?auth=c014085d59d9995d85613d07c959864e0e5e9a7ce8a3a444af5430cde79211e3&amp;smart=false Odessa hosting free ‘Minecraft’ movie night ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Looking for last-minute weekend plans? The City of Odessa Parks and Recreation has you covered.The city is hosting a free showing of “A Minecraft Movie” at 8 p.m. Thursday, June https://theodessa.org/news/california-voters-will-consider-a-measure-in-november-to-raise-taxes-on-billiona https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a3e1af285d924.26004155.jpeg?w=900 California voters will consider a measure in November to raise taxes on billionaires SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California voters will consider a controversial proposal in November to temporarily raise taxes on billionaires after the labor union backing the measure announced Thursday i https://theodessa.org/news/7-day-forecast-3-the-summer-sizzle-continues https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/Weather_GFX_Web.png?w=900 7-day forecast +3: the summer sizzle continues ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - June 25, 2026, here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. "Alright West Texas, let’s talk heat — because it is NOT letting up!” That’s your 7-day For https://theodessa.org/news/father-arrested-after-missing-big-spring-teen-found-safe-following-amber-alert https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//UXF3RDPB4VA43KIBCZK2AKAI5I.png?auth=2fb0d7e0b7578fb0c549c9c00ac969cf2072ff47f498fde64186bee44a831dd7&amp;smart=false Father arrested after missing Big Spring teen found safe following Amber Alert BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - A father has been arrested after his 14-year-old daughter, who was the subject of a statewide Amber Alert, was found safe.According to Big Spring Police Department, 48-year- https://theodessa.org/news/more-details-released-in-multi-agency-pecos-human-trafficking-operation-that-led https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//7EZBEDH6S5F5VAN5CUPWEQW3LU.jpeg?auth=9a6a3215951332b98be9f1d8cdc7b79b62a9fcf4851d5e712f5dc763a301aca2&amp;smart=false More details released in multi-agency Pecos human trafficking operation that led to 24 arrests BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A multi-agency operation in Pecos led to the rescue of seven human trafficking victims and the arrest of 24 people, according to the Reeves County Sheriff’s Office.Inve https://theodessa.org/news/midlands-ashton-crocker-set-to-compete-for-gold-at-2026-usa-games https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/ashton-crocker.00_00_00_00.Still001.jpg?w=900 Midland's Ashton Crocker set to compete for gold at 2026 USA Games MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (KMID/KPEJ) - Team Midland's Ashton Crocker has been at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis this week, competing with Team Texas. The USA Games include nearly 3,0 https://theodessa.org/news/west-texas-gears-up-for-4th-of-july-festitvities https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2025/12/fireworks-e1720030088332.jpg?w=900 West Texas gears up for 4th of July festitvities ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - As we are a little over a week away from the 4th of July and the country's 250th birthday, both Midland and Odessa are preparing for the patriotic festivities. Watch the vi https://theodessa.org/news/mccamey-isd-police-investigate-threatening-text-messages https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//SM5DK6S7BVAVVCGH6AIMUZRXGQ.jpg?auth=cec1857870eca1e02854aa0be4c9d39c5475f161e50e450c1be8da1c506cdac4&amp;smart=false McCamey ISD: Police investigate threatening text messages McCAMEY, Texas (KOSA)- McCamey ISD and local law enforcement are investigating threatening text messages reportedly sent by students.In a post, the district said the messages are under investigation a https://theodessa.org/news/odessa-college-wins-2026-blackboard-catalyst-award https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//FAHMSMJJUNFRHKW7EVVRQTIX4Y.png?auth=4462a8a323aacc8d4436517e3f482319dd166953c2f0538eaa8e08b46175839c&amp;smart=false Odessa College wins 2026 Blackboard Catalyst Award ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa College has been named a winner of the 2026 Blackboard Catalyst Award for Training & Professional Development, recognizing the college’s work to build student-focused lea https://theodessa.org/news/dps-releases-new-details-in-deadly-crash-involving-trooper-near-alpine https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//7YKTJSYVENF2XGS676UFAORM6E.jpg?auth=4756e0b290ade76856ba1fcee75799f06b32f5b837c4de9ee5f6a552a5dc3c50&amp;smart=false DPS releases new details in deadly crash involving trooper near Alpine ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - More details have been shared about the crash that killed one man and seriously injured a DPS trooper in Alpine. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, on June 23 a https://theodessa.org/news/suspects-father-arrested-in-san-angelo-killing-dismemberment-case https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/Untitled-design-2-1.png?w=900 Suspect's father arrested in San Angelo killing, dismemberment case The San Angelo Police Department has announced that a second suspect has been arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation into the killing and dismemberment of a San Angelo man. https://theodessa.org/news/mr-w-fireworks-finds-explosive-way-to-give-back-to-the-community https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-25-151639-1.png?w=900 MR. W Fireworks finds explosive way to give back to the community ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Just in time for the 250th birthday of the United States of America, Mr. W Fireworks opens its doors to customers this week for all of their festive needs. With an explosive https://theodessa.org/news/odessa-hosting-free-minecraft-movie-night-cbs7 https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 Odessa hosting free ‘Minecraft’ movie night - CBS7 <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxNQmVqenlXd2tId0hFVi1pUElKNkpNX3FHWmVLXzF4MlFkWW9FYXdGZE4tbmh1MkpvQ3NpNUNSVEg5eXJzeXpsRmVlZDR1OE1NNDNTOEViYnJiQUNQQUJ4NnRxZk9ITGpIN2MwdkJuVW https://theodessa.org/news/amber-alert-canceled-after-missing-big-spring-teen-found-safe https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//3L26MYCNXBBFLLSZT4CV7A5Z5Q.png?auth=692de265039c45bcd9e455e81f7bd257b1029e117556240f5dcfddb6c92524a1&amp;smart=false AMBER Alert canceled after missing Big Spring teen found safe BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - The AMBER Alert issued for 14-year-old Audrey Rich has been canceled.Authorities say Audrey was found safe in Big Spring. https://theodessa.org/news/diamondback-energy-athletic-complex-opens-in-midland https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//MUR2VQZVNZHVVL2U5GGEICJCO4.jpg?auth=74b449320a9f0e8cd004e0dd8b8bf01ccf9a55a682ab988dca54b2ca110d7689&amp;smart=false Diamondback Energy Athletic Complex opens in Midland MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Athletic Syndicate has officially opened the Diamondback Energy Athletic Complex, a new facility billed as a first of its kind in the Permian Basin.The 115,000-squa https://theodessa.org/news/odessas-2026-firecracker-fandango-everything-you-need-to-know-yourbasin https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Odessa’s 2026 Firecracker Fandango: Everything you need to know - Yourbasin <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMieEFVX3lxTE4yanp0X3NlSnlQelpCMTJPOVg4aFJvTzR1MGhvaV9JaEk0OHR3NWFJT0UwMlR3ZU03OUVhYmJDSnQtcGM3X3FidURPcU5IQTNXMTFVZ1V3S2dFaTBkZlRDaHRWQkE0cUE2NmdqOV9aTG https://theodessa.org/news/texas-view-expedited-construction-of-screwworm-facility-can-reduce-market-losses https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop TEXAS VIEW: Expedited construction of screwworm facility can reduce market losses - Odessa American <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivgFBVV95cUxORmEtRUtJMlZLN2RfQ0NtWGVoWk9TcnJlRldKTV9aXy10RWZqcHN1VzkydGZmbHRnUkd1Z2d4Z0FpSS1NbDJqRjJtX1pZVzdNVVZLWnVVeVJoLXN4WHVjbFR4T3U1RjdnZzVtMUxzVn https://theodessa.org/news/students-gain-hands-on-conservation-at-watersong-wild-space https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-25-151552.png?w=900 Students gain hands-on conservation at Watersong Wild Space MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Watersong Wild Space welcomed 10 high school students this summer for the 2026 Conservation Job Corps program, sponsored by ExxonMobil. The month-long, hands-on educational https://theodessa.org/news/suspect-accused-of-midland-club-shooting-arrested-in-lubbock https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//3LPJFBARGJHC7ODOY5SSNHHWGI.jpg?auth=9139f22df22e66230ef7cad1515900cb49bf39bc69b476753bcf9cc52914592a&amp;smart=false Suspect accused of Midland club shooting arrested in Lubbock MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A 43-year-old man previously wanted in connection with a shooting near Club Remy has been arrested in Lubbock and is currently in custody, according to Midland police.Midland p https://theodessa.org/news/gofundme-for-family-of-midland-workplace-shooting-victim https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//63WFDSXN45DCZOZNV6TLCPPFWU.jpg?auth=329417baa60fd4ce7104176ffdd89bc7266e2f1ac8cbe63e1eb169da031a88bd&amp;smart=false GoFundMe for family of Midland workplace shooting victim MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A GoFundMe has been made to support the family of one of the victims killed in Monday’s workplace shooting at JAT Partner Logistics in Midland County.According to the Go https://theodessa.org/news/final-beam-placed-atop-new-midland-lee-high-school https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//ZHLJWY3KFZBCDGGOTM2MNFWXGE.png?auth=87c634697f742b412cbeaee479bc8ab0581a44d46af571a798d49e4272dd607e&amp;smart=false Final beam placed atop new Midland Lee High School MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland ISD marked a major construction milestone Wednesday morning as crews placed the final structural beam on top of the new Midland Lee High School.The “topping out” ceremo https://theodessa.org/news/crime-stoppers-searching-for-2-women-accused-of-theft-at-big-spring-bealls https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//WBGHCYPWWZGSLHBYZBHTOTVRUY.png?auth=9528a4c45f45fedde21d9dfd19694eb254c6db6c685164520db94afd5958246b&amp;smart=false Crime Stoppers searching for 2 women accused of theft at Big Spring Bealls BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying two women accused of stealing merchandise from a Big Spring retail store earlier this month.According to the Big S https://theodessa.org/news/texas-lawmakers-want-fixes-to-statewide-voter-registration-system-ahead-of-midte https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//VR5XJAZVO5BAHCMW43SINYO6TM.png?auth=0b10e1347fab64562d0a3850779f3e39a3501153f129a8ca5d4e02987d1aa66f&amp;smart=false Texas lawmakers want fixes to statewide voter registration system ahead of midterms (TEXAS TRIBUNE) - Texas lawmakers on Tuesday asked the Texas Secretary of State’s Office for assurances that issues with the state’s voter registration and election management system would be fixed be https://theodessa.org/news/odessa-college-names-bryce-waters-as-permanent-golf-coach https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/bryce-waters.00_00_00_00.Still001.jpg?w=900 Odessa College names Bryce Waters as permanent golf coach ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Odessa College has named Bryce Waters, the Wrangler, as the permanent Head Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach. A press release from Odessa College can be found below: Beginning i https://theodessa.org/news/native-americans-commemorate-victory-at-little-bighorn-with-horse-races-dance-an https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a3db4fa1d34e3.61387160.jpeg?w=900 Native Americans commemorate victory at Little Bighorn with horse races, dance and song LITTLE BIGHORN BATTLEFIELD NATIONAL MONUMENT, Mont. (AP) — The quiet, wind-swept hills of the Battle of Greasy Grass, known to many as the Battle of Little Bighorn, are the setting for Native American https://theodessa.org/news/former-utpb-safety-coby-calvin-leads-the-tall-city-black-gold-defense https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/COBY-CALVIN-PHOTO-FOR-WEB.jpg?w=900 Former UTPB safety Coby Calvin leads The Tall City Black Gold defense MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The roster build of the Tall City Black Gold has players from across the state, and even the country, but the leader of the defense comes from the Permian Basin. Safety Co https://theodessa.org/news/venezuelans-in-the-us-rush-to-send-aid-to-earthquake-victims-but-caracas-airport https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a3daa256e8ae1.84975017.jpeg?w=900 Venezuelans in the US rush to send aid to earthquake victims, but Caracas airport is closed DORAL, Fla. (AP) — Venezuelans in the U.S. rushed to organize donation drives Thursday after devastating earthquakes that officials say killed at least 188 people and injured hundreds more in their ho https://theodessa.org/news/home-depot-visits-odessa-police-athletic-league http://www.odessa-tx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=20009 Home Depot Visits Odessa Police Athletic League https://theodessa.org/news/help-needed-to-find-hit-and-run-driver-in-midland https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/IMG_2584.jpg?w=900 Help needed to find hit-and-run driver in Midland MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crimestoppers is seeking public assistance in identifying the driver of a truck involved in a hit-and-run accident. According to Midland Crimestoppers, the inciden https://theodessa.org/news/odessa-college-joins-quality-matters-for-online-learning-success https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/odessa-college-quality-matters.png?w=900 Odessa College joins Quality Matters for online learning success Odessa College has joined Quality Matters, an international leader in quality assurance for online learning, to help develop engaging and accessible online courses that meet the needs of OC students. https://theodessa.org/news/have-you-seen-this-man-midland-crimestoppers-seeks-help-to-id-patio-furniture-th https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/midland-crimestoppers-6-25.png?w=900 Have you seen this man? Midland Crimestoppers seeks help to ID patio furniture thief MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crimestoppers is seeking public assistance in identifying a man wanted for stealing approximately $500 worth of patio furniture. The man below was last seen drivin https://theodessa.org/news/crimestoppers-seeks-help-finding-man-wanted-for-child-injury https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/IMG_2581.jpeg?w=578 Crimestoppers seeks help finding man wanted for child injury MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crimestoppers is seeking public assistance in locating 20-year-old Joseph Coleman. Coleman is wanted for Injury To A Child. If you have any information on the wher https://theodessa.org/news/odessas-sherwood-aquatic-center-closes-for-employee-picnic https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/05/DSC00517.webp?w=900 Odessa's Sherwood Aquatic Center closes for employee picnic The Sherwood Family Aquatic Center in Odessa, Texas will be closed on June 27th for the City of Odessa's annual employee picnic, while all other City of Odessa pools and spraygrounds will remain open https://theodessa.org/news/subcontractor-killed-in-odessa-college-construction-accident-investigation-under https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2014/09/Story_128294_ver1.0-e1677190323342.jpg?w=503 Subcontractor killed in Odessa College construction accident, investigation underway A subcontractor was killed in a workplace accident at an Odessa College construction project earlier this week, and an investigation is underway with the cooperation of the college, contractor, and OS https://theodessa.org/news/floridas-alligator-alcatraz-immigration-detention-center-has-closed-governor-say https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a3d7a205c3761.32610115.jpeg?w=900 Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center has closed, governor says The Florida Everglades immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” has served its purpose, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday, closing the makeshift facility heralded by the Trump administ https://theodessa.org/news/leaders-and-celebrities-react-after-powerful-quakes-hit-venezuela https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a3d6f9d3fea30.97238393.jpeg?w=900 Leaders and celebrities react after powerful quakes hit Venezuela World leaders and Venezuelan celebrities reacted Thursday with messages of solidarity and offers of assistance after two powerful earthquakes shook the South American nation, killing at least 164 peop https://theodessa.org/news/new-flashing-four-way-stop-signs-installed-in-midland-county https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//PL62T22P6BF5FLIHIIZZ2E7B6I.jpg?auth=a0448a2332ccb53f3b9132dd2b5918cf1589d58bdabb09c755be08e3e0e78879&amp;smart=false New flashing four-way stop signs installed in Midland County MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County has completed the installation of new flashing four-way stop signs at two intersections southeast of Midland.The intersections are along the East County R https://theodessa.org/news/hornets-trade-lamelo-ball-josh-green-to-timberwolves-for-naz-reid-draft-picks-ap https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a3d6ade31dae7.43115589.jpeg?w=900 Hornets trade LaMelo Ball, Josh Green to Timberwolves for Naz Reid, draft picks, AP source says CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball is the latest NBA star with a new home. The Charlotte Hornets agreed to trade Ball, their starting point guard, and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves for powe https://theodessa.org/news/dps-trooper-injured-in-head-on-crash-near-alpine-identified https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//7YKTJSYVENF2XGS676UFAORM6E.jpg?auth=4756e0b290ade76856ba1fcee75799f06b32f5b837c4de9ee5f6a552a5dc3c50&amp;smart=false DPS trooper injured in head-on crash near Alpine identified BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The DPS trooper who was seriously injured in a head-on crash near Alpine on Tuesday has been identified.According to the Brewster County Sheriff’s Office, Trooper Zach https://theodessa.org/news/midland-isd-students-earn-college-board-national-recognition-awards https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2025/07/Untitled-image-2025-07-10T172649.311.jpeg?w=900 Midland ISD students earn College Board National Recognition Awards Midland ISD announced that 116 students have earned 2026 College Board National Recognition Awards, a 22% increase from last year, due to their strong PSAT and Advanced Placement exam scores and acade https://theodessa.org/news/the-latest-supreme-court-lets-trump-administration-end-legal-protections-for-hai https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a3d39a5260cb8.93711912.jpeg?w=900 The Latest: Supreme Court lets Trump administration end legal protections for Haitians and Syrians The Supreme Court voted 6-3 on Thursday to allow the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disaster in Haiti and Syria, exposing hundreds of thousands https://theodessa.org/news/threatening-texts-prompt-police-presence-at-mccamey-isd https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/05/police-lights-e1775469919711_c13cc2.jpg?w=900 Threatening texts prompt police presence at McCamey ISD Law enforcement is investigating after students allegedly sent threatening text messages, prompting an increased police presence on campus at McCamey Independent School District. https://theodessa.org/news/switzerland-wraps-up-first-place-in-group-b-at-the-world-cup-with-a-2-1-victory- https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a3cc108664fa1.75119097.jpeg?w=900 Switzerland wraps up first place in Group B at the World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Canada VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Switzerland put a damper on Canada's World Cup party. The Swiss got goals from Rubén Vargas and Johan Manzambi to beat Canada 2-1 on Wednesday and win Group B. Switz https://theodessa.org/news/top-developers-are-pivoting-from-chatbots-to-physical-ai https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a3ca01eed01e4.01222946.jpeg?w=900 Top developers are pivoting from chatbots to physical AI PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Computer scientist Louis Castricato was in his eighth year studying large language models — the artificial intelligence technology behind chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude — whe https://theodessa.org/news/1-person-killed-dps-trooper-seriously-injured-in-head-on-crash-near-alpine https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//VREU2LVRNNE7HDUC6VNYPINPW4.jpg?auth=2f37e7361aadd6979dc1e05d201861bc0bcb730c4b3eace793aa1e37feac78c9&amp;smart=false 1 person killed, DPS trooper seriously injured in head-on crash near Alpine ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - A DPS trooper was seriously injured and a pickup truck driver was killed in a head-on crash Tuesday morning on U.S. Highway 67 east of Alpine.According to DPS, the crash happene https://theodessa.org/news/world-cup-what-to-know-us-faces-decisions-for-final-group-stage-game-against-win https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a3c8e8ee576d5.69439269.jpeg?w=900 World Cup what to know: US faces decisions for final group-stage game against winless Turkey The United States returns to the pitch for its final World Cup group-stage game with some decisions to make. The Americans have already won Group D to lock up a spot in the knockout stage and will fac https://theodessa.org/news/fire-department-responds-to-2-separate-incidents-in-midland https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//66SJQXW5TRDKJCYLB7KEFHMN6A.jpg?auth=43583d13d23a584f876c6e623ee975cd567e45d9ce88e342ad2d39ab622fec64&amp;smart=false Fire department responds to 2 separate incidents in Midland ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Fire Department crews responded to two separate incidents, including a crash involving a home and a frac pump fire, according to posts from the Midland Fire Department.O https://theodessa.org/news/road-work-closes-several-lanes-in-midland https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//I26EPEI7VBC5DLYJPLTIIMYD6M.jpg?auth=dbab632d2322ad7b1859f7cf761fc843033c4d8ecad90010ea9e71072380fef4&amp;smart=false Road work closes several lanes in Midland MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The city of Midland has announced several upcoming lane closures for road improvements, construction and utility work.According the release, lanes on Fairgrounds Road from Wadl https://theodessa.org/news/7-day-forecast-3-100-degrees-through-the-weekend https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/Weather_GFX_Web.png?w=900 7-Day Forecast +3: 100+ degrees through the weekend ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Here's your 7-Day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. We're staying hot and mostly dry across the region as that big ridge overhead keeps storm chances on the l https://theodessa.org/news/high-temps-higher-prices-how-to-save-on-your-summer-electric-bills https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/Designer-10.png?w=900 High temps, Higher prices: How to save on your Summer electric bills ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Hotter West Texas days mean mostly higher electric bills in the Summer. While temperatures climb across the Permian Basin, you don't have to break the bank to stay cool. Ac https://theodessa.org/news/1b-desalination-plant-proposed-to-ease-rio-grande-valley-border-water-woes https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/IMG_6949.jpg?w=900 $1B desalination plant proposed to ease Rio Grande Valley border water woes An Israeli-based company wants to pair up with a U.S. company to build a $1 billion desalination plant on South Padre Island, on the South Texas border, to ease the growing water woes in the Rio Grand https://theodessa.org/news/midland-college-promotes-castro-names-garza-head-softball-coach https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/CASTRO-GARZA-PHOTO-FOR-WEB00.jpg?w=900 Midland College promotes Castro, names Garza head softball coach MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland College Athletics department announced staffing changes this afternoon, as head softball coach Angel Castro is promoted to the Assistant Athletic Director role https://theodessa.org/news/midland-isd-cutting-back-on-take-home-devices-for-younger-students https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//L5555P6YV5BITFDQ6R6GHMRNVA.png?auth=d6c6202342c97a27cc5e60612e7cf3bdc3d82539e6d2a9b39efad4fabae597cf&amp;smart=false Midland ISD cutting back on take-home devices for younger students MIDLAND , Texas (KOSA) - Midland ISD says it’s making several instructional technology updates for the 2026-27 school year, with a focus on cutting down on screen time, tightening online safety and cr https://theodessa.org/news/odessa-honors-nathan-lloyd-for-heroic-act https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/nathan-pic.png?w=900 Odessa honors Nathan Lloyd for heroic act ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- During Tuesday night's Odessa City Council meeting, Mayor Cal Hendrick signed a proclamation that recognizes June 23, 2026, as "Nathan Lloyd Day." Nathan stayed with a victi https://theodessa.org/news/state-lawmakers-demand-answers-on-texas-data-centers-water-use https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//P2WTJU7PPVCRREPTN32F74GM6A.png?auth=d51962c4d91cbcaa98f8e6e125855684d32175f8feb12964c51f8bd53acad7eb&amp;smart=false State lawmakers demand answers on Texas data centers’ water use AUSTIN, Texas (KWTX) - State lawmakers are demanding answers about how much water Texas data centers are actually using, and why the state still doesn’t have a clear number.The Texas House Committee o https://theodessa.org/news/texas-parks-and-wildlife-license-vendor-breach-may-expose-data-of-more-than-3-mi https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//2BIJGXKASZCMZC4NVCMACOC5WA.png?auth=5418119467d255069bac54ed3069bcd23985ddd75b8d1000118f23def4af4b3d&amp;smart=false Texas Parks and Wildlife license vendor breach may expose data of more than 3 million customers AUSTIN, Texas (KCBD) - Texas authorities are warning millions of hunters and anglers that their personal information may have been exposed in a cybersecurity incident involving a vendor that runs the https://theodessa.org/news/teachers-become-students-at-sibley-nature-center-workshop https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-24-180252.png?w=900 Teachers become students at Sibley Nature Center workshop MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Today at the Sibley Nature Center, class was in session. However, the students were actually the teachers! Event Organizer and Education Director at Sibley Nature Center, M https://theodessa.org/news/midlands-diamondback-complex-opens-with-world-class-facilities https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-24-181721.png?w=900 Midland's Diamondback Complex opens with world-class facilities MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Earlier today, the Diamondback Energy Athletic Complex opened its doors as officials say the facility is already going to good use. Mayor Lori Blong says that the facility https://theodessa.org/news/dozens-of-states-could-face-new-costs-because-of-high-error-rates-in-snap-food-a https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AP26174514189052.jpg Dozens of states could face new costs because of high error rates in SNAP food aid By DAVID A. LIEB The Associated Press Several dozen states could have to fork over millions of dollars to provide food aid to lower-income residents, if they don’t cut down on payment errors in the Su https://theodessa.org/news/odessan-accused-of-ramming-womans-vehicle-twice https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/136638117_web1_SANTIAGO-JOSENARCISO_ne2026624162126297.jpeg Odessan accused of ramming woman’s vehicle, twice An Odessa man was arrested last week after surveillance video showed him ramming the SUV of a family member twice, once with her inside it. According to an Odessa Police Department report, officers we https://theodessa.org/news/odessan-facing-burglary-evading-charges https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/136638103_web1_KYLE-SMITH_ne2026624161016330.jpeg Odessan facing burglary, evading charges An Odessa man was arrested last week after he was accused of entering a home uninvited and beating a man he found speaking with his former wife. According to an Odessa Police Department report, office https://theodessa.org/news/college-softball-midland-college-names-new-head-coach https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Midland-College.jpg COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Midland College names new head coach Midland College has named Olivia “Liv” Garza as the new head coach of the Lady Chaps Softball program following the promotion of former head coach Angelica “Angel” Castro to Assistant Athletic Directo https://theodessa.org/news/misd-hosts-topping-out-ceremony-for-midland-lee-high-school https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Midland-ISD-MISD-logo.jpg MISD hosts topping-out ceremony for Midland Lee High School MIDLAND Midland Independent School District celebrated a major milestone in the construction of the new Midland Lee High School on Wednesday, June 24, with a topping-out ceremony celebrating the place https://theodessa.org/news/us-stocks-end-mixed-weighed-down-by-more-losses-for-tech-giants https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AP26167734494127.jpg US stocks end mixed, weighed down by more losses for tech giants By DAMIAN J. TROISE AP Business writer NEW YORK Stocks wavered to a mixed close on Wall Street Wednesday as technology stocks once again weighed down the market. Declines for several influential tech https://theodessa.org/news/seven-summer-safety-solutions-to-protect-from-the-texas-heat https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Texas-Parks-and-Wildlife-logo-e1695941083786.jpg Seven summer safety solutions to protect from the Texas heat AUSTIN A Texas June marks the beginning of increased temperatures and the risk of heat-related illness, so Texas State Park staff are presenting seven tips to help visitors beat the heat and enjoy the https://theodessa.org/news/daily-oil-price-june-24-2026 https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Oil-barrels-600x450-1.jpg DAILY OIL PRICE: June 24, 2026 Crude Oil: 70.34   (-2.87). Nymex MTD AVG: 84.0350. Natural Gas: 3.221   (+0.074). Gasoline: 2.8818   (-0.0772). Spreads: August/September (+0.41)    September/October (+0.49). Plains WTI Posting: 66. https://theodessa.org/news/christian-pulisic-feels-great-hopes-to-play-for-us-in-final-world-cup-group-game https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AP26174705129990.jpg Christian Pulisic feels ‘great,’ hopes to play for US in final World Cup group game vs Turkey By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer IRVINE, Calif. Christian Pulisic says he feels “great” now after missing one World Cup match with a calf injury, and he hopes to play for the U.S. in its final group https://theodessa.org/news/council-approves-strategic-plan https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/City-Hall-file.jpg Council approves strategic plan The Odessa City Council on Tuesday approved a new strategic plan and discussed making the city’s finances more transparent. City Manager Aaron Smith thanked the council and staff for all of the work t https://theodessa.org/news/a-member-of-the-cultlike-zizians-group-is-charged-in-the-killings-of-her-parents https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AP26175473470881.jpg A member of the cultlike Zizians group is charged in the killings of her parents in Pennsylvania By HOLLY RAMER The Associated Press A member of the cultlike group known as Zizians, who has denied killing her parents in Pennsylvania in 2022, has been charged with murder, a prosecutor said Wednes https://theodessa.org/news/federal-judge-bars-trump-from-implementing-proof-of-citizenship-requirement-to-v https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AP26174585946005.jpg Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote By JULIE CARR SMYTH and MICHAEL CASEY The Associated Press A federal judge on Wednesday permanently barred President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing most of his first executive order o https://theodessa.org/news/united-family-sartori-cheese-launch-13th-annual-make-a-wish-fundraising-campaign https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Sartori-United-Family-MakeAWish.jpg United Family, Sartori Cheese launch 13th annual Make-A-Wish fundraising campaign LUBBOCK The United Family and Sartori Cheese are once again partnering to support Make-A-Wish through their annual fundraising campaign, giving guests the opportunity to help bring hope and joy to chi https://theodessa.org/news/firecracker-fandango-returns https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Firecracker-Fandango.jpg Firecracker Fandango returns Firecracker Fandango is right around the corner, bringing more ways than ever to make the most of the celebration. Firecracker Fandango has been a July 4th tradition in Odessa for nearly three decades https://theodessa.org/news/odessa-animal-shelter-reopens-following-water-issues https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/City-of-Odessa-Logo.jpg Odessa Animal Shelter reopens following water issues Due to resolved on-site water issues, the Odessa Animal Shelter will open to the public at 1 p.m. today. The post Odessa Animal Shelter reopens following water issues appeared first on Odessa American https://theodessa.org/news/midland-man-shot-and-killed-at-work-leaving-behind-wife-and-two-young-children https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ivan-Duarte.jpg Midland man shot and killed at work, leaving behind wife and two young children The community is rallying around the family of Iván Duarte who was killed in a workplace shooting in Midland on June 22, leaving behind his wife and their two children. A GoFundMe has been set up to h https://theodessa.org/news/texas-leaders-are-asking-data-centers-how-much-water-they-use-most-arent-respond https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260623-DATA-CENTER-HEARING-AG-13.jpg Texas leaders are asking data centers how much water they use. Most aren’t responding A member of the public wears a “Don’t data center my Texas” pin on the back of their hat while waiting for the Natural Resource Committee to convene on June 23, 2026. Credit: Aiden Gonzalez/The Texas https://theodessa.org/news/texas-lawmakers-want-fixes-to-statewide-voter-registration-system-ahead-of-midte https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/110820Houston20Election20Day20MS20TT2005-scaled-1.jpg Texas lawmakers want fixes to statewide voter registration system ahead of midterms People cast their ballots at the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center in Houston on Nov. 8, 2022. Texas lawmakers have agreed to make the illegal voting a felony once again. Credit: Michael Stravato for https://theodessa.org/news/usda-defends-screwworm-response-amid-congressional-fingerpointing https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/New-World-Screwworm-USDA.jpg USDA defends screwworm response amid congressional fingerpointing The New World screwworm is a parasitic fly whose larvae feed on living tissues of warm-blooded animals. Credit: USDA website By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune WASHINGTON At a Senate Agriculture Co https://theodessa.org/news/more-bible-stories-for-public-schools-given-initial-approval-by-texas-education- https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260622-SBOE-MEETING-AG-06.jpg More Bible stories for public schools given initial approval by Texas education board Margaret Hale, a clinical professor in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction at the University of Houston, offers public testimony at a the State Board of Education Committee in Austin on Monday, https://theodessa.org/news/dps-trooper-involved-in-head-on-crash-near-alpine https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/DPS-logo.jpg DPS Trooper involved in head-on crash near Alpine ALPINE On Tuesday morning, a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Trooper was involved in a head-on crash along U.S. Highway 67, approximately five miles east of Alpine in Brewster County. Accordin https://theodessa.org/news/trump-abruptly-cancels-signing-a-housing-bill-blindsiding-republicans https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AP26174539355905.jpg Trump abruptly cancels signing a housing bill, blindsiding Republicans By MARY CLARE JALONICK, KEVIN FREKING, JOSH BOAK and LISA MASCARO The Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump ratcheted up tensions with Senate Republicans on Wednesday, abruptly canceling https://theodessa.org/news/guest-view-strength-means-knowing-when-to-ask-for-help https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Sid-Miller.jpg GUEST VIEW: Strength means knowing when to ask for help By Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller If there’s one thing I’ve learned from a lifetime in agriculture, it’s that farmers and ranchers don’t quit. When a fence goes down, we fix it. When drough https://theodessa.org/news/odessa-arts-announces-aaron-ganz-as-new-executive-director https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Aaron-Ganz-file.jpg Odessa Arts announces Aaron Ganz as new executive director Odessa Arts has announced the appointment of Aaron Ganz as its new executive director. Ganz brings a strong background in arts leadership, nonprofit management, fundraising, and community engagement. https://theodessa.org/news/abbott-announces-texas-energy-fund-loan-for-860-mw-of-new-power-in-west-texas https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/state-of-texas-governor-seal.jpg Abbott announces Texas Energy Fund loan for 860 MW of new power in West Texas AUSTIN Governor Greg Abbott on Wednesday announced the eighth Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) loan for 860 megawatts (MW) of new, reliable power in Ward County, enough electricity to power approximately 215, https://theodessa.org/news/what-is-the-2026-song-of-the-summer-ap-offers-some-predictions https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AP26166783357175.jpg What is the 2026 song of the summer? AP offers some predictions By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK What is 2026’s song of the summer? There’s no easy answer. Algorithmic division is certainly a factor in why there isn’t an obvious pick this year. Where hav https://theodessa.org/news/judge-bars-immigration-arrests-at-us-courthouses-in-a-setback-for-trump https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AP26175115946741.jpg Judge bars immigration arrests at US courthouses in a setback for Trump By ELLIOT SPAGAT The Associated Press A judge on Tuesday barred the federal government from making arrests at immigration courts, ordering an end to a practice that took hold shortly after President https://theodessa.org/news/the-3000-problem-hiding-in-your-kitchen https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/food-waste.jpg The $3,000 problem hiding in your kitchen Americans throw away $3,000 in groceries a year, double what we thought, mostly produce that never made it to the plate. Photo credit: Depositphotos By Shruthi Baskaran-Makanju A family of four wastes https://theodessa.org/news/only-1-in-3-parents-able-to-fully-fund-college-for-their-kid https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/fully-fund-college-1.jpg Only 1 in 3 parents able to fully fund college for their kid Talker News | Talker Half of parents admit they have “no idea” how they’re going to afford their kids’ college education, according to new research. A survey of 500 parents of high school seniors who https://theodessa.org/news/camp-mystic-in-texas-files-for-bankruptcy-after-catastrophic-floods-killed-28-pe https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AP26175454067677.jpg Camp Mystic in Texas files for bankruptcy after catastrophic floods killed 28 people By KATHY McCORMACK The Associated Press Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on Wednesday, nearly a year after catastrophic floods killed 25 girls and two teenage counselors at https://theodessa.org/news/odessa-fire-rescue-lt-isai-huerta-honored-at-funeral-service https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//XFOZSKAZCNB4HMUXYSVB2D7SRY.png?auth=0ca73b512ead9f314c558241db696bc16e61609d2a78452079c3912c27cd6407&amp;smart=false Odessa Fire Rescue Lt. Isai Huerta honored at funeral service ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The funeral service took place today to honor Odessa Fire Rescue Lt. Isai Huerta who died after being hurt in a trailer fire last week Sunday.Odessa Fire Rescue Lt. Huerta retur https://theodessa.org/news/woman-accused-of-taking-450-yeti-cooler-from-midland-store https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//WIYOQCVGCNE5XAL5RUDLTRU2CA.jpg?auth=6b4bb190bebc16c08719ad6f39534c5614df8c524650aac60d9aeed77f1fd05d&amp;smart=false Woman accused of taking $450 Yeti cooler from Midland store MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers is looking for a woman who is accused of stealing a $450 valued item from Dick’s Sporting Goods.According to Midland Crime Stoppers, on May 25, at around https://theodessa.org/news/big-spring-residents-may-see-low-water-pressure-during-valve-repairs https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//6V3I3UCQDFGHLHB7CP6TQIND7M.png?auth=92499f6fa1bf2df1734454f77f7469f098f5724c8436ab0dadca1180e271ac00&amp;smart=false Big Spring residents may see low water pressure during valve repairs BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - Residents in parts of Big Spring may experience low water pressure or temporary water service interruptions Tuesday as city crews repair main water valves.According to the C https://theodessa.org/news/witnesses-smoke-near-the-entrance-of-market-street-in-odessa-cbs7 https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 Witnesses: smoke near the entrance of Market Street in Odessa - CBS7 <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxPTExrRDExaDlURXhZR210MUxUWkw1b2ZPUFdOckJxaGVPSDBKM3hYS3FoVFJTWUtfVWprRVo5WV85NnJoQVNqRThLeHVVZi1EdkJnUDBJOXJ0QU51Y1ZRT1pQR3EtNEQ3STR3UldqUG https://theodessa.org/news/people-are-leaving-their-animals-behind-ruffneck-rescue-tackles-growing-animal-c https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop ‘People are leaving their animals behind’: Ruffneck Rescue tackles growing animal crisis in West Odessa - Yourbasin <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiakFVX3lxTE5GRU9jcS11LXhOejZRcTZKLTZuT1N1dFl5UHB5Y3F6Z2tDTTJtdWlmRFM2dkxJcnNCNmhaR0ZBV2otU2JrRTNzOFNNVmIya3ZiUE1MTlB1TzUyelRIMF84WTVoTkZqOGtMdFHSAW9BVV https://theodessa.org/news/bubbas-33-locations-in-midland-odessa-to-support-wounded-veterans-with-july-fund https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Bubba’s 33 locations in Midland, Odessa to support wounded veterans with July fundraiser - CBS7 <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxNbDAyWE5yam5SZXQ1X0I0aEVoRGI2UVotUGUzOE5oM1BQQ1pPd2ZRU2phYmJlWW5CUU8zSTgtd0JwMk1jUzhxWVRaVDdaUl8xTVFoQkp5Vl9IelpaX0M4al9JYjhONWJ2MHk4MVJLVW https://theodessa.org/news/odessa-to-honor-fallen-firefighter-with-public-funeral-service-cbs7 https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Odessa to honor fallen firefighter with public funeral service - CBS7 <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxOamV1LUY3Q1RwLTV3VFVIdjF0ZkdNdTNSNjd0V3p4d1Y4cFVlOE1JS05fWEtsaEd1a0JSNU5FTlhaeWRuN0M2anZWZ0lZWEEtSVZZWEVHaFRoVUNpQTJtVGxwZm1MTVpNLXVfbHZ6az https://theodessa.org/news/new-details-released-for-funeral-service-honoring-fallen-odessa-firefighter-lt-i https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop New details released for funeral service honoring fallen Odessa firefighter Lt. 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Coliseum - newswest9.com <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi9wFBVV95cUxPcDFWbUVaTFFCQWJ4eVBBMmJaNmFxQzFMQzAtU1haZmFoYXJXYktGUms0emRiTUZHRUJWa2hFaGdMaVliamNxcUcwOEs0d0RFeU5FVUsyak5jVjRTdF9pTzRwM0VXRG5TSU5yWVNiYW https://theodessa.org/news/basin-business-report-beat-the-heat-with-indoor-fun-at-mcm-roll-n-rink-in-odessa https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Basin Business Report: Beat the heat with indoor fun at MCM Roll N’ Rink in Odessa - Yourbasin <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMic0FVX3lxTE5ZQ1Jwc3Vvc0huLWkxa2VPTWtVUVYxRzlmdkFDVkpuX2l4NDVURks3U3NYMHc4cTZFN1FIcjh4WlFLZXVBMGJMRkNiaDAxLVl3ZVRfVmMyMjdEQUtYQnNuMjVTbmhxQjBMZWY2eTZZcl https://theodessa.org/news/beat-the-heat-at-odessas-pool-party-friday-night-cbs7 https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Beat the heat at Odessa’s pool party Friday night - CBS7 <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxObFprMHUyN0ppZWF1LXllTF9zZUZmYWFiMlI3aVRZQU5VQzYtaGNaVVY5MW1jYW5FcUVsbDBwQWs3N2RjRjJMZmlQSVlmOHpKc0s5YnBxZm1ZZHBibFdNMnNzOGlQbXNsY2N1MVNEVD https://theodessa.org/news/city-of-odessa-opens-cooling-stations-cbs7 https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop City of Odessa opens cooling stations - CBS7 <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMif0FVX3lxTE5TbXNiX3VtcmhoaWZGOFRmOGdzR3lZalVaMUc2S3JsakEtejdBSnJxWjBpdGtiYkREWG52SUNSd2FsQmFxNlBPTmtJWHdsODc4bkswS3lnSnVTV0gtTUZwNFpXOEt4Q1ByZXJNTXE0Nk https://theodessa.org/news/how-can-one-congressman-represent-both-austin-and-odessa-i-hit-the-road-to-find- https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop How Can One Congressman Represent Both Austin and Odessa? I Hit the Road to Find Out. - Texas Monthly <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxQemhYRGhUQ3NlOENiR2sxNGhOZ3RIcWc4eVJfVG5JNzRrVGxZWGFrOUZHTi14SnJUV2lnc1ZSQVVuLWlpQ2NGV1M4U3ZzT0lwTUhKNE1ZNU1qNEViUlhqNVYwM1I4VkJaM1pxZ1p3WD https://theodessa.org/news/fatal-collision-texas-dps-trooper-driver-in-brewster-county https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/QhqZ275oCCYk0GbFIsFPKrHcZCNOG5EYunOGA9Bk.png?w=640 Fatal collision: Texas DPS trooper, driver in Brewster County BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A Monahans man died on Tuesday from a head-on collision with a Texas DPS trooper at US 67 in Brewster County. According to the Texas DPS, Erik Alberto Hernandez, 2 https://theodessa.org/news/federal-judge-bars-trump-from-implementing-proof-of-citizenship-requirement-to-v https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a3c6460b757f2.43669028.jpeg?w=900 Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote A federal judge on Wednesday permanently barred President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections, part of which sought to require people to show https://theodessa.org/news/trump-endorsed-de-la-espriella-declared-winner-of-colombias-presidential-runoff- https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a3c57c0aad493.17245826.jpeg?w=900 Trump-endorsed de la Espriella declared winner of Colombia’s presidential runoff election BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Conservative outsider Abelardo de la Espriella, a millionaire political neophyte, will be Colombia’s next president after electoral authorities on Wednesday declared him the wi https://theodessa.org/news/ex-chief-of-staff-to-former-nyc-mayor-eric-adams-charged-with-taking-bribes https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a3c496d7cf763.62762559.jpeg?w=900 Ex-chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged with taking bribes NEW YORK (AP) — A former chief of staff to ex-New York Mayor Eric Adams was arrested Wednesday in a federal bribery case about a lucrative migrant shelter contract, the latest sign that prosecutors co https://theodessa.org/news/midland-probationers-phone-search-leads-to-online-solicitation-of-minor-charge-a https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/Pruitt.jpg?w=480 Midland probationer's phone search leads to online solicitation of minor charge, arrest Matthew Jordan Pruitt, 36, was arrested and charged with online solicitation of a minor after a probation compliance check revealed he had been exchanging sexually explicit messages with an underage g https://theodessa.org/news/amber-alert-issued-for-missing-14-year-old-in-big-spring https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/IMG_2567.jpeg?w=692 Amber Alert issued for missing 14-year-old in Big Spring BIG SPRING, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - UPDATE: 14-year-old Audrey Rich has been found, according to Texas DPS, following today's AMBER ALERT. ----------------------------------------------------------------- https://theodessa.org/news/midland-fire-department-extinguishes-frac-pump-fire-in-south-midland https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/729518215_1042227904858696_9129526352660885292_n.jpg?w=900 Midland Fire Department extinguishes frac pump fire in South Midland The Midland Fire Department successfully extinguished a frac pump fire in South Midland on Tuesday, with no injuries reported. https://theodessa.org/news/fundraiser-launched-for-texas-dps-trooper-and-k-9-after-head-on-crash-in-alpine https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/QhqZ275oCCYk0GbFIsFPKrHcZCNOG5EYunOGA9Bk.png?w=640 Fundraiser launched for Texas DPS trooper and K-9 after head-on crash in Alpine A 'Help a Hero' fundraiser has been launched to assist Texas DPS Canine Trooper Zachary Vasquez and his K-9 Guido, who were involved in a head-on crash in Brewster County, with 100% of the funds raise https://theodessa.org/news/odessas-2026-firecracker-fandango-everything-you-need-to-know https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/firecracker-fandango-downtown-odessa.png?w=900 Odessa's 2026 Firecracker Fandango: Everything you need to know Odessa is hosting the 29th anniversary of Firecracker Fandango on July 4th, featuring family fun, contests, live music, and a fireworks display, open to the public and free to attend. https://theodessa.org/news/he-lived-for-his-family-gofundme-launched-for-family-of-midland-workplace-shooti https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/105318395_1782245984714358_r.webp?w=720 ‘He lived for his family’: GoFundMe launched for family of Midland workplace shooting victim MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- On Monday, June 22, Iván Duarte left for work like he always did. According to loved ones, he spent his life working to build a better future for his family, especially for https://theodessa.org/news/how-to-find-free-food-in-odessa https://nexcom-webflow-publisher.emperormew.workers.dev/img/feedam/find-free-food-hero.jpg How to Find Free Food in Odessa: Pantries, SNAP & WIC Search 567,859+ verified resources for food, healthcare, and housing — all 50 states, DC, and US territories. Free. A practical guide for Odessa: pantries, SNAP, WIC, the 211 referral line, and how to https://theodessa.org/news/man-from-post-found-guilty-of-murder-after-shooting-cousin-in-face https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//ALPDE3SFMRHXDP6FC5O7PPSY3Q.jpg?auth=911cd544002985a8576bb9d89bc19a8319e09c216c1a846a3f3df7831dc0dcab&amp;smart=false Man from Post found guilty of murder after shooting cousin in face POST, Texas (KCBD) - A man from Post was found guilty of murder after he shot his cousin in the face three years agoJody Hernandez will now await his sentencing with the punishment phase beginning at https://theodessa.org/news/ector-county-announces-temporary-closure-for-lt-huerta-funeral https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//KULEAEINTRLXTOTH3ETMQ6VYQA.jpg?auth=77bd28d24b269c8538c4549e178878d8e04a8804ae2df10f9719702bccf134e8&amp;smart=false Ector County announces temporary closure for Lt. Huerta funeral ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Ector County will close county operations from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, in honor of Lt. Isai Huerta and to give county employees the chance to pay their respects duri https://theodessa.org/news/midland-county-installs-new-four-way-stop-signs-to-enhance-safety https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/midland-stop-sign-traffic.png?w=900 Midland County installs new four-way stop signs to enhance safety Midland County has installed new flashing 4-way stop signs at two intersections to improve driver awareness and reduce potential collisions due to increased traffic from the county's growth. https://theodessa.org/news/trial-underway-for-post-man-accused-of-murdering-cousin-in-2023 https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//ALPDE3SFMRHXDP6FC5O7PPSY3Q.jpg?auth=911cd544002985a8576bb9d89bc19a8319e09c216c1a846a3f3df7831dc0dcab&amp;smart=false Trial underway for Post man accused of murdering cousin in 2023 POST, Texas (KCBD) - Testimony is underway in a murder trial in Post, where prosecutors say a man shot his cousin in the face. Jody Hernandez is accused of murdering Arthur Zapata Sr. in June 2023. Mu https://theodessa.org/news/idea-opens-cafeterias-for-free-summer-meals https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//AWOE35NXBRDFPD23TSZX27P6AQ.jpg?auth=b9882cb45a2fdfb49ab28eba1ccf64b3314ed2a893b4f80aa452524f7b602f76&amp;smart=false IDEA opens cafeterias for free summer meals MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - IDEA Public Schools is serving free meals to any kid 18 and under, whether they go to IDEA or not.The program runs through July 31 at select IDEA campuses. Kids can get free br https://theodessa.org/news/big-spring-police-searching-for-two-women-accused-of-stealing-over-400-in-mercha https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/New-Project-21-1.png?w=900 Big Spring police searching for two women accused of stealing over $400 in merchandise Big Spring/Howard County Crime Stoppers is seeking public help to identify two women accused of stealing $427.75 worth of merchandise from a local department store on June 1. https://theodessa.org/news/multi-agency-operation-rescues-human-trafficking-victims-in-pecos https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//PEHPLQB7NVDC7IMC55SM3QCQVE.png?auth=82e9b21c5514b0de83dbdfc4bc23dd16a829a0556acdf4b942cc3c20eac6b5ad&amp;smart=false Multi-agency operation rescues human trafficking victims in Pecos PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - The Reeves County Sheriff’s Office says multiple victims of human trafficking were rescued during a multi-agency operation in Pecos on June 13, 2026.According to officials, law e https://theodessa.org/news/young-professionals-of-odessa-provides-lunch-for-pal-kids http://www.odessa-tx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=19947 Young Professionals of Odessa Provides Lunch for PAL Kids https://theodessa.org/news/idea-public-schools-offers-free-summer-meals-at-both-locations https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/idea-free-meals.png?w=900 IDEA Public Schools offers free summer meals at both locations Idea Public Schools in Odessa, Texas is offering free breakfast and lunches for kids 18 years old and younger throughout the summer, from May 29th to July 21st. https://theodessa.org/news/texas-techs-christian-anderson-goes-18th-overall-in-nba-draft https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/GettyImages-2264833163.jpg?w=900 Texas Tech's Christian Anderson goes 18th overall in NBA Draft LUBBOCK, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Texas Tech Guard Christian Anderson was selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the 18th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Anderson played 2 seasons with the Red Raiders, https://theodessa.org/news/gov-abbott-reappoints-dr-surendra-varma-to-texas-medical-board-review-committee https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//CQCSPB7J2JE53NB3QUFABCIKUI.jpg?auth=98abb9905e9dec41db45eb38fab39d56d813dd8b8d49e423b9e13074fc5e04b2&amp;smart=false Gov. Abbott reappoints Dr. Surendra Varma to Texas Medical Board review committee LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Gov. Greg Abbott has reappointed Dr. Surendra Varma to the Texas Medical Board’s District Three Review Committee, according to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.The https://theodessa.org/news/choosin-texas-singer-ella-langley-coming-to-the-united-supermarkets-arena-in-oct https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//CG7SVY5RNFHM7GJTY6PRDVOI4U.jfif?auth=b9d6cf59fa11c6bea11b8d05eb37b5d1fd16e1d03ce8891cbf5d563745a182f5&amp;smart=false ‘Choosin’ Texas’ singer Ella Langley coming to the United Supermarkets Arena in October LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The United Supermarkets Arena announced Ella Langley’s Dandelion Tour is coming to Lubbock October 10, 2026. She will be joined by special guests Kameron Marlowe and Laci Kaye https://theodessa.org/news/7-day-forecast-3-the-summer-heat-continues https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/7-day-6-23-26.png?w=633 7-Day Forecast +3 - The Summer heat continues... ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Here's your 7-day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. That's your 7-day Forecast +3! Staying on top of your weather forecast is easy—just visit YourBasin.com or https://theodessa.org/news/update-3-workers-killed-in-shooting-at-midland-business-according-to-sheriffs-of https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//U5TYK5OFP5EOJC2HQ7R4P2UI2Y.jpg?auth=f67b0e239266fba17b752a777507c6ef8d7425a3930019069c424adbf02c3a3d&amp;smart=false UPDATE: 3 workers killed in shooting at Midland business, according to sheriff’s office MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible shooting at a business near N County Road and Highway 80. The business is JAT Partner Logistics.According to Mid https://theodessa.org/news/alpine-head-on-crash-1-dead-dps-trooper-zach-vasquez-seriously-injured https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/728453864_4427151920838719_92335966471694287_n.jpg?w=591 Alpine head-on crash: 1 dead, DPS trooper Zach Vasquez seriously injured A Texas DPS trooper was seriously injured and another driver was killed in a head-on crash along U.S. Highway 67 east of Alpine, with the cause of the crash still under investigation. https://theodessa.org/news/remembered-with-joy-family-community-honor-fallen-odessa-firefighter-lt-isa-huer https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/730608986_4397680557158035_946897555777283294_n.jpg?w=900 Remembered with joy: Family, community honor fallen Odessa firefighter Lt. Isaí Huerta First responders from across the country gathered in Odessa to honor the life and legacy of Odessa Fire Rescue Lt. Isaí Huerta, who died in the line of duty on June 14, 2026, and was remembered for hi https://theodessa.org/news/savannah-guthrie-says-family-remains-in-agony-over-missing-mom-begs-the-public-f https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a3afdcda610e5.84148980.jpeg?w=900 Savannah Guthrie says family remains 'in agony' over missing mom, begs the public for tips TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional appeal to viewers Tuesday to come forward with any information about her missing mother, a day after news organizations said a https://theodessa.org/news/petroleum-museum-provides-hands-on-learning-opportunities-for-local-kids-teens https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-23-182700.png?w=900 Petroleum Museum provides hands-on learning opportunities for local kids, teens MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Petroleum Museum is hosting hands-on learning experiences throughout the summer. Camps are aimed at ages 6-15. Offerings include Expedition Earth, which looks https://theodessa.org/news/west-nile-virus-found-in-midland-county https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//65AUBQTOKZAUTNFPHR5H7OPRWM.jpg?auth=04166d770bd5937728666e9bbe175a0b44f36dadd0325668691570cbff50f9f5&amp;smart=false West Nile Virus found in Midland County MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Midland Health Services has confirmed the first detection of West Nile virus in Midland County this year.This was confirmed after mosquitoes collected in local trap https://theodessa.org/news/warrant-issued-for-suspect-in-midland-shooting-near-club-remy https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//5SLOGNPDHRGBJAQLQ7OXJNHC3U.jpg?auth=1ca8e037f9254a1fb2bfbd74b5495de11eddcecc1de826e36444dd38c95964fa&amp;smart=false Warrant issued for suspect in Midland shooting near Club Remy MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Police have identified a suspect and issued a warrant in connection with a shooting that left a 25-year-old Midland man critically injured early Sunday morning.Accordin https://theodessa.org/news/abbott-celebrates-texas-new-world-screwworm-grants-odessa-american https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Abbott celebrates Texas New World screwworm grants - Odessa American <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgFBVV95cUxOQlJtTU1TOHk5cTBhX1N0ZWdNdlRBNW0yejR5ZzhfR21WWnN5OXR0Wk8zMDhXR1VPVUxIbzRhaHpkNXpvVldWQ1VhTl9wSkVNck9JS2xmRkdrWVNIRHJUUGZyR1RvaUhiMDdTcEJtRE https://theodessa.org/news/man-arrested-for-indecent-exposure-at-odessa-summer-camp-yourbasin https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Man arrested for indecent exposure at Odessa summer camp - Yourbasin <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxPOTJWVWd5UFVKRzJoVGZJOXBHQ2NnQURGTEJhYm1PS29kRzRWZFRIYVpZUW9nb25IVUFmZXlpdnJzQ0puaTZKYTNuNWg0Y1d6b3RNMXE5ZVNpVFI5eDhWQ1BUN3Z4WFlmcG1LWmtoR0 https://theodessa.org/news/authorities-locate-body-at-north-odessa-storage-unit-newswest9com https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Authorities locate body at North Odessa storage unit - newswest9.com <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi0AFBVV95cUxQX21BNVRuTmFRZmNxYW1uQVFjVm5VeTlhUlVXSjNLcUZsNkNGbWRfelhNdUhKckRSRE45a1RoMUJjZXQ2SENFREpfb1NUQnJYS2REWXBZaElLa1Vyc0o4cXZBLUw0LUE0bzY4cFE0em https://theodessa.org/news/odessa-community-rallies-to-support-fallen-firefighters-family-cbs7 https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Odessa community rallies to support fallen firefighter’s family - CBS7 <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxNNXhoc3A2QXB3NnpkNVFjS1dvUFAtU0lGMTZvYkYzbXhJMmhRc3RLRHlRUkduSVM5cVhVZl9lY1V0bW5WUFZESllBOE5rWGcxNHBwUks2UWxMaXQ2UXE3M0hDM0RzOU0tVG5MYjZsMG https://theodessa.org/news/woman-found-dead-at-north-odessa-storage-facility-cbs7 https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Woman found dead at north Odessa storage facility - CBS7 <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxPR0NMbXN4aHd4ZEVScnZibE8xOXlwd3JpZW9VdjJzOThuT0FJNFJYQmFPQS1wejZMUGZXbnNUeDJ0Wm9tcENXY1RMc1c2QnB2LThjbWJIeHNrdTQ3ZUlaZVdIaDZ0dEZFQ2VhSklzOE https://theodessa.org/news/from-one-idea-to-a-growing-outreach-ministry-hope-squad-marks-three-years-yourba https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop From one idea to a growing outreach ministry: Hope Squad marks three years - Yourbasin <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiakFVX3lxTFBWLWh3LUw5UUNPaVJpdkdQVEN5aW54ZHlyOW5xeFU3dnJwYVJfUnJUa1JScVJZcTA0UDNxczBZYWxtM1BsNmdLSG45RjJnSmtYVGhadHFtVXdaa3J4ZS1DaTF0UGRnR29peFHSAW9BVV https://theodessa.org/news/midland-boasts-lowest-unemployment-rate-in-texas-for-may-2026 https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/midland-workforce-report.png?w=900 Midland boasts lowest unemployment rate in Texas for May 2026 Midland, Texas has the lowest unemployment rate in the state at 3.1% for May 2026, which is lower than the state and national averages of 4.3% and 4.1% respectively. https://theodessa.org/news/witnesses-smoke-near-the-entrance-of-market-street-in-odessa https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//5LC5IFZSK5DCVKISCQPD36F5LE.png?auth=48e296da649383e69594e208b34cb8daafd280a61539eab8c7442134a6be4a7c&amp;smart=false Witnesses: smoke near the entrance of Market Street in Odessa ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - People were seen gathered at Market Street near 42nd St. and JBS Parkway on Sunday evening after witnesses say they saw smoke. According to witnesses on scene, people were gathe https://theodessa.org/news/6-23-26-afternoon-weather-forecast https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/download-10.png?w=900 6-23-26 Afternoon Weather Forecast WEST TEXAS (KMIDKPEJ)- Expect a very hot, breezy day in the Permian Basin with widespread triple-digit temperatures reaching around 100. A Heat Advisory is in effect for parts of West Texas and southe https://theodessa.org/news/lubbock-police-officer-resigns-after-accusation-of-falsifying-childs-birth-certi https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//T2RZ4XUO75BKRDPSLQSIGXVL5U.png?auth=1d0ba1be99b550a4bcb784443cadedaf2ff2131734b2426fea0d95f26bdaae87&amp;smart=false Lubbock police officer resigns after accusation of falsifying child’s birth certificate LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Lubbock police officer has resigned after being accused of falsifying a child’s birth certificate.April Mora, an officer with the Lubbock Police Department, and Jonathan Fork https://theodessa.org/news/former-oklahoma-death-row-inmate-has-a-new-trial-set-for-a-1997-killing-of-motel https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a3b04cd63bad5.22449208.jpeg?w=900 Former Oklahoma death row inmate has a new trial set for a 1997 killing of motel owner OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A new murder trial has been set for a former Oklahoma death row inmate who was on the brink of being executed multiple times during the three decades he spent in prison for the 19 https://theodessa.org/news/midland-to-host-first-ever-arts-culture-day-on-saturday https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//WJPBU47CE5BUVIF6Y4GUFEID6E.jpg?auth=2666922bc99c3ee8d86de006c9110e0072d28974125fd18a026dc8a52149cd45&amp;smart=false Midland to host first-ever Arts & Culture Day on Saturday MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Residents will have the opportunity to explore museums, performances, art exhibits and live entertainment across the city during Midland’s first-ever Arts & Culture Day on Satu https://theodessa.org/news/bubbas-33-locations-in-midland-odessa-to-support-wounded-veterans-with-july-fund https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//I33RDLYADFE33MY4SHJ4MRDHJY.jpg?auth=98ce30e07a06e59e9306b8af62952c9706b814d826d5c4b117cc8d9377012553&amp;smart=false Bubba’s 33 locations in Midland, Odessa to support wounded veterans with July fundraiser MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Bubba’s 33 restaurants in Midland and Odessa will spend the month of July raising money for wounded veterans through a partnership with Homes For Our Troops.From July 1 https://theodessa.org/news/clovis-police-arrest-man-following-stabbing-brief-stand-off https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//TGD67P4KBRE3NBU3NOFMYVDUM4.png?auth=22a062124f4e280644160d2f875d9e1b7b395ab5a622d4413942051410a9a4ec&amp;smart=false Clovis police arrest man following stabbing, brief stand-off CLOVIS, N.M. (KFDA) - Clovis police arrested a man accused of stabbing and injuring one person Thursday afternoon.According to the Clovis Police Department, officers responded to North Lea Street on r https://theodessa.org/news/trailer-rollover-shuts-down-i-20-eastbound-in-ector-county https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//KVMPQRMDQFCA7IAXMOMQQ2IIQE.png?auth=6109cfa29b4f74fdb13c96c7fa8107aa3394892f17c77ccf8c6dbd3249674618&amp;smart=false Trailer rollover shuts down I-20 eastbound in Ector County ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A trailer rollover crash has shut down both eastbound main lanes of I-20 in Ector County, causing traffic delays.According to TxDOT, the crash happened between mile marker https://theodessa.org/news/lovington-man-killed-in-lea-county-motorcycle-crash https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//CZKZCWL5FZDFZE5MAPHQ5CQBSE.jpg?auth=b2c50c4d75f75c5f373a3587aad8f7b9dfc34f0afc35a3ede52978a00102f6fd&amp;smart=false Lovington man killed in Lea County motorcycle crash LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KOSA) - A 49-year-old Lovington man died following a motorcycle crash Wednesday morning in Lea County.According to the Lea County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called around 10:16 https://theodessa.org/news/odessa-to-honor-fallen-firefighter-with-public-funeral-service https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//AFL2FGCIBJGA5BB3D5AP5INL3E.jpg?auth=3cefcde726177073892f0e6bc3db45c025a43fbfc81c23ce1e6049daa92ff4cf&amp;smart=false Odessa to honor fallen firefighter with public funeral service ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Fire Rescue family, along with the City of Odessa and community members, will gather Tuesday to honor the life and service of Lt. Isai Huerta during a public funeral https://theodessa.org/news/ronaldo-becomes-first-player-to-score-in-six-world-cups-with-two-goals-against-u https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a3afeef076126.89353582.jpeg?w=900 Ronaldo becomes first player to score in six World Cups with two goals against Uzbekistan HOUSTON (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo had a simple but strong message as the final whistle sounded after Portugal’s big win at the World Cup on Tuesday. “I’m back,” he said directly into the television cam https://theodessa.org/news/usps-hosting-job-fairs-in-midland-to-hire-rural-carriers https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2025/12/69431c80e61952.37181256.jpeg?w=900 USPS hosting job fairs in Midland to hire rural carriers MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The United States Postal Service will be holding two job fairs to fill Rural Carrier Associate positions in Midland. USPS states the job description as: "Rural Carrier Ass https://theodessa.org/news/the-latest-senate-approves-war-powers-resolution-in-a-rebuke-to-trump-over-iran- https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a3ae9db193451.68041412.jpeg?w=900 The Latest: Senate approves war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict The Senate for the first time approved a war powers resolution Tuesday seeking to block U.S. military action against Iran, as lawmakers warily watch President Donald Trump’s efforts to resolve a confl https://theodessa.org/news/free-counseling-offered-to-those-affected-by-midland-mass-shooting https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//GFDW5GCRMRAWXKO6M5WQQYKE7I.jpg?auth=03872ef14cc366731dc98918496ec00a8a85abb2cfd6a56cccd25a79200a6cff&amp;smart=false Free counseling offered to those affected by Midland mass shooting MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Counseling services are being offered at no cost to people affected by the June 12 mass shooting in Midland after a local nonprofit received funding to support recovery efforts https://theodessa.org/news/midland-police-seek-publics-help-in-identifying-theft-suspect https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/728951305_968549426166644_2693341116359788530_n.jpg?w=494 Midland police seek public's help in identifying theft suspect MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Midland officials are asking the public for help in identifying a woman who was seen on video stealing over $400 worth of merchandise from a local sporting goods store last https://theodessa.org/news/turkey-detains-209-in-raids-in-the-capital-of-ankara-ahead-of-julys-nato-summit https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a3a4703d4c620.60115285.jpeg?w=900 Turkey detains 209 in raids in the capital of Ankara ahead of July's NATO summit ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Security forces in the Turkish capital carried out sweeping raids on Tuesday ahead of next month’s NATO summit, and detained more than 200 people with suspected links to extremis https://theodessa.org/news/meet-the-texas-sized-voice-behind-the-fifa-world-cup-games-in-mexico-city https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/IMG_20260611_083412_144.webp?w=720 Meet the Texas-sized voice behind the FIFA World Cup games in Mexico City MEXICO CITY, Mexico (KMID/KPEJ) - The next time you watch a FIFA World Cup game hosted in Mexico City, you might hear a familiar Texas voice behind the mic. That's because Jeremiah Gallegos, the long- https://theodessa.org/news/judge-blocks-use-of-federal-database-to-check-citizenship-saying-it-could-wrongl https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a39f9a3e64335.52014365.jpeg?w=900 Judge blocks use of federal database to check citizenship, saying it could wrongly purge voters WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday ruled that a recently revamped version of a federal tool central to the Trump administration’s efforts to nationalize elections can no longer be used. U.S. https://theodessa.org/news/michigans-dusty-may-and-the-mavericks-finalizing-head-coaching-deal https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/GettyImages-2270150709.jpg?w=900 Michigan's Dusty May and the Mavericks finalizing head coaching deal DALLAS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Michigan head coach Dusty May and the Dallas Mavericks are finalizing a deal to make him the next head coach. May is coming off a national championship victory with Michiga https://theodessa.org/news/midland-community-mourns-loss-of-beloved-umpire-ed-scott https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/ed-scott-pic.png?w=900 Midland community mourns loss of beloved umpire Ed Scott MIDLAND, TEXAS (KMID/KPEJ)- Nearly two weeks after Ed Scott was killed in the June 12 shooting in Midland, those who knew him best are reflecting on the legacy he leaves behind both on and off the sof https://theodessa.org/news/lubbock-plastic-surgeon-disciplined-by-texas-medical-board https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//G4Z6NK3TKNFTDJWOJKYOYVM45Q.jpg?auth=f2394368a5ea7c51e7a491f4ad2f3b5790fe3c2524dc7e016c62ba4303b14dbe&amp;smart=false Lubbock plastic surgeon disciplined by Texas Medical Board LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Texas Medical Board is disciplining a Lubbock plastic surgeon after finding problems with patient care, anesthesia and recordkeeping.An agreed order against Dr. Thanapoom B https://theodessa.org/news/dps-failure-to-yield-at-stop-sign-leaves-two-dead-one-seriously-injured-in-midla https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2025/11/Untitled-image-2025-11-21T102026.661.jpeg?w=900 DPS: Failure to yield at stop sign leaves two dead, one seriously injured in Midland crash Two people were killed and a Midland man was seriously injured in a crash at a Midland County intersection Saturday night, after the driver of a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado failed to yield the right of wa https://theodessa.org/news/authorities-arrest-2-more-suspects-in-planned-attack-on-trumps-ufc-show https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a39d1cd6a3f35.88203918.jpeg?w=900 Authorities arrest 2 more suspects in planned attack on Trump's UFC show WASHINGTON (AP) — Two more people in Missouri and Washington state have been arrested in connection with what authorities say was a planned attack targeting President Donald Trump's UFC cage-fighting https://theodessa.org/news/good-samaritan-supports-odessa-brothers-raising-money-for-their-single-mothers-b https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 Good Samaritan supports Odessa brothers raising money for their single mother's birthday - 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It’s not every day you meet a 100-year-old man driving a 100-year-old car. One Midland volunteer is doing just that as he prepares to show off his classic ride at Senior Life M https://theodessa.org/news/senior-life-midland-to-host-annual-fan-drive-this-weekend https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//FOK2O23BZ5F2ZF5V3QTX4N27VM.png?auth=10f7bba4b2c93a2d98cafb43d2940d4008b241f2a9bf7f80653f8b6410c4f2b0&amp;smart=false Senior Life Midland to host annual fan drive this weekend MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Senior Life Midland is hosting their annual fan drive with a goal of helping local seniors beat the west Texas heat this summer. As temperatures continue to climb across the Pe https://theodessa.org/news/new-residents-fellows-join-texas-tech-health-sciences-center https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/WEB-ARTICLE-PIC.jpg?w=900 New residents, fellows join Texas Tech Health Sciences Center ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Today marked a special day for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, marking their orientation for incoming residents and fellows. The class includes sixty resid https://theodessa.org/news/blank-firing-guns-removed-from-cowboy-summer-camp-program-at-bush-family-home https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//FSHEXVH7MNHYZORXY45IJKDOVY.png?auth=8ba9ddc346a7fcd557fb22991c0a3c60d0ca9694ea1aff1bc4bab5d789574734&amp;smart=false Blank-firing guns removed from Cowboy Summer Camp program at Bush Family Home MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Organizers of Cowboy Summer Camp at the Bush Family Home State Historic Site have announced they will no longer use blank-firing firearms during Wild West reenactments schedule https://theodessa.org/news/gov-abbott-orders-flags-to-be-lowered-for-texas-dps-trooper-killed-in-childress- https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//D6IGDMVTWNA6DDBEY4E2TNR2LU.png?auth=c1b773036807e89e3e1eae1a2db0a5c080dc3864ee1b45f31ce2f430b15cceb9&amp;smart=false Gov. Abbott orders flags to be lowered for Texas DPS trooper killed in Childress County AUSTIN, Texas (KFDA) - Governor Greg Abbott has ordered Texas and U.S. flags at all Texas DPS facilities to be lowered at half-staff to honor Trooper Sergio Romero. Trooper Romero was killed in a traf https://theodessa.org/news/star-spangled-sing-off-local-winner-to-be-announced-tonight https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//YPMD2KPE7BG2ZMQXMH3ZGSI4XY.jpg?auth=a288de9fc2085c1bd255ea8b89e88e8b97156aed8b3a10703f7a5664527e2649&amp;smart=false Star-Spangled Sing-Off local winner to be announced tonight MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - For the past few weeks, we’ve been searching for a standout performance, right here on the Permian Basin, with local singers stepping up to deliver their best take on th https://theodessa.org/news/first-alert-extreme-heat-returns-to-west-texas-and-southeast-new-mexico https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//HDINLWNU6BBLJP4CHKQ2WXO7UI.png?auth=8c10ad67e3f00e49736bbf1875f590e5ff12feb4fcbb599f3e48dde189184235&amp;smart=false FIRST ALERT: Extreme heat returns to West Texas and southeast New Mexico MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A major heat risk continues across the region today. Much of the population is at risk if outdoors for a prolonged period of time without effective cooling and/or hydrat https://theodessa.org/news/trump-endorsed-populist-poised-to-become-colombias-next-president-as-rival-chall https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a39baa5658330.39826320.jpeg?w=900 Trump-endorsed populist poised to become Colombia's next president as rival challenges vote BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Eccentric, ostentatious and artistic, Abelardo de la Espriella is also a political neophyte who is poised to become Colombia’s next president after leaning into everything that https://theodessa.org/news/keith-tkachuk-is-elected-to-the-hockey-hall-of-fame-after-his-sons-become-nhl-te https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a39ab2c529303.47692784.jpeg?w=900 Keith Tkachuk is elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame after his sons become NHL teammates Keith Tkachuk waited more than a decade and a half from the end of his NHL playing career to get the call from the Hockey Hall of Fame. Not known for his patience, Tkachuk was so overcome with emotion https://theodessa.org/news/clive-davis-music-industry-starmaker-has-died-at-94 https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a39a1c4ecbb29.66914840.jpeg?w=900 Clive Davis, music industry starmaker, has died at 94 NEW YORK (AP) — Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry's most powerful figures, launching or resurrecting the careers of such superstars as Janis Joplin, Whitney H https://theodessa.org/news/investigation-underway-after-three-found-dead-in-midland-county-shooting https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/348e79ec-ea64-4d56-b303-8f07950fa7eb.jpg?w=900 Investigation underway after three found dead in Midland County shooting Three people were found dead in Midland County, Texas on Monday morning after a report of shots fired, and the investigation is ongoing. https://theodessa.org/news/mosquito-borne-west-nile-virus-confirmed-in-midland-county https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2022/04/west-nile-file_35341369_ver1.0.jpg?w=900 Mosquito-borne West Nile Virus confirmed in Midland County The City of Midland Health Services has confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus in Midland County, and has issued steps for residents to take to avoid mosquito bites and the spread of the disease. https://theodessa.org/news/midland-caregiver-charged-with-abandoning-disabled-residents https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/New-Project-35.png?w=900 Midland caregiver charged with abandoning disabled residents Godfrey Kehinde Costa, 67, was arrested and charged with 11 counts of abandoning or endangering a disabled individual after police discovered multiple disabled adults left unsupervised at two separate https://theodessa.org/news/the-latest-vance-says-talks-with-iran-set-good-foundation-to-reach-permanent-dea https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a39672bd30f93.03359831.jpeg?w=900 The Latest: Vance says talks with Iran set ‘good foundation’ to reach permanent deal to end war Vice President JD Vance said Monday peace talks with Iran created a “good foundation for a successful final deal” to end the war that began at the end of February. Vance’s comments came after he and I https://theodessa.org/news/the-latest-uk-prime-minister-keir-starmer-quits-and-will-stay-on-until-successor https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a395386089d20.32078576.jpeg?w=900 The Latest: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer quits and will stay on until successor is chosen U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned on Monday, paving the way for Britain to have its seventh prime minister in just over a decade. He said he was stepping down as leader of the governing Labour https://theodessa.org/news/25-year-old-midland-man-critically-injured-in-shooting-near-nightclub-suspect-so https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/01/Untitled-image-2026-01-14T123651.334.jpeg?w=900 25-year-old Midland man critically injured in shooting near nightclub, suspect sought MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A 25-year-old Midland man is in stable but critical condition after being shot early Sunday morning near a downtown nightclub, according to the Midland Police Department. A https://theodessa.org/news/neighborhood-watch-meeting-fire-safety http://www.odessa-tx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=19926 Neighborhood Watch Meeting - Fire Safety https://theodessa.org/news/press-conference-for-fallen-firefighter https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Press Conference for Fallen Firefighter https://theodessa.org/news/qatar-says-gas-export-terminal-blast-killed-13-as-workers-tried-to-resume-operat https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a38e192a03169.40147429.jpeg?w=900 Qatar says gas export terminal blast killed 13 as workers tried to resume operations DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An explosion tore through Qatar's key natural gas export terminal Sunday night as workers tried to resume operations after Iran bombed it during the war, causing a f https://theodessa.org/news/confirmed-ebola-cases-in-congo-outbreak-top-1000-with-254-deaths-authorities-say https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a3905e09ddaf4.09560108.jpeg?w=900 Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo outbreak top 1,000 with 254 deaths, authorities say BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Confirmed cases in the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, as tracing those who had been in contact with patients remains a ma https://theodessa.org/news/texas-adds-saint-marys-catcher-ian-armstrong-via-transfer-portal https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/AP26151149668850.jpg?w=900 Texas adds Saint Mary's catcher Ian Armstrong via transfer portal Armstrong, a catcher, announced his transfer to the Longhorns on social media Saturday. He led the Gaels with 16 home runs and a 1.070 on-base plus slugging percentage in 2026. In two seasons, Armstro https://theodessa.org/news/public-condolences-for-odessa-fire-rescue-fire-lieutenant-isai-huerta https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Public Condolences for Odessa Fire Rescue Fire Lieutenant Isai Huerta https://theodessa.org/news/trump-backed-de-la-espriella-holds-razor-thin-lead-in-colombias-election-as-riva https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a38a9555292c8.68684955.jpeg?w=900 Trump-backed de la Espriella holds razor-thin lead in Colombia's election as rival challenges vote BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella held a razor-thin lead in Colombia’s presidential election with nearly all the votes counted Sunday, in a runoff vote marked by peop https://theodessa.org/news/riley-green-concert-sets-attendance-record-at-midland-county-horseshoe https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//W673OAWYDBBEJDJUJHE6CQ6M2E.png?auth=7cf105a68a286460aea65c9deecf49f1aff52bdce004bb2732d9558d0905e598&amp;smart=false Riley Green concert sets attendance record at Midland County Horseshoe MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A concert by country music star Riley Green drew a record-breaking crowd to the Midland County Horseshoe over the weekend, with 11,575 fans attending what officials believe was https://theodessa.org/news/oh-brother-brady-tkachuk-gets-traded-to-florida-to-join-matthew-tkachuk https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a3867a69e2701.75050668.jpeg?w=900 Oh, brother! Brady Tkachuk gets traded to Florida to join Matthew Tkachuk Matthew Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk are about to team up in Florida, after the Panthers pulled off another summertime blockbuster. The Panthers and Ottawa finalized a deal Sunday night, with Florida sen https://theodessa.org/news/man-falls-to-his-death-during-rock-concert-at-madison-square-garden https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a387a739c8729.60177331.jpeg?w=900 Man falls to his death during rock concert at Madison Square Garden NEW YORK (AP) — A 51-year-old Connecticut man fell to his death from an upper deck of Madison Square Garden during a concert on Saturday night, police said. Officers responding to a 911 call around 9: https://theodessa.org/news/heat-wind-and-drought-conditions-spark-wildfires-in-us-west https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a3876123bf495.87248697.jpeg?w=900 Heat, wind and drought conditions spark wildfires in US West Extreme heat and dry, windy conditions fueled several wildfires in the West on Sunday, including an uncontained blaze in Utah that forced the evacuation of a small town southwest of Salt Lake City. Th https://theodessa.org/news/honoring-a-fallen-hero http://www.odessa-tx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=19918 Honoring a Fallen Hero https://theodessa.org/news/lawsuit-seeks-to-block-border-wall-construction-in-presidio https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//QAYOAB52HZBE5ACC6PYSLQB624.png?auth=f3dd09abb92fa15b88ad68018696e17a2dbffbe78ebc9b35422701883c6f404e&amp;smart=false Lawsuit seeks to block border wall construction in Presidio PRESIDIO, Texas (KOSA) - An emergency motion filed yesterday is seeking to block construction of a border wall in Presidio.A lawsuit filed against the Department of Homeland Security alleges that plan https://theodessa.org/news/lamesa-police-dispatch-phone-lines-down-including-911 https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//26NZDVZTXNEZVAGEUZO4EZHIOM.jpg?auth=70243521baa842ce50a65ff887b3022c301e0ec5f48536f715f49461358bb6ae&amp;smart=false Lamesa police dispatch phone lines down, including 911 LAMESA, Texas (KOSA) - All phone lines in dispatch are down, including 911, according to a post made by the Lamesa Police Department.Gaines County will be answering Lamesa’s 911 calls and advising the https://theodessa.org/news/midland-crime-stoppers-seeks-help-identifying-men-accused-of-stealing-from-caven https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//PXIXLLEYBBHJHA2P7D4F7YOVRE.jpg?auth=6be4642d2fa045b34aeff3d13ee6f58382a5530ecfae84a870bc7aec653b32e4&amp;smart=false Midland Crime Stoppers seeks help identifying men accused of stealing from Cavender’s MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying two men accused of stealing more than $450 worth of merchandise from a Midland clothing store.According to cr https://theodessa.org/news/ocs-hayden-welsh-wins-the-cnfr-bull-riding-championship https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/OC-RODEO-PHOTO0.jpg?w=900 OC's Hayden Welsh wins the CNFR Bull Riding championship CASPER, Wyoming (KMID/KPEJ) - Odessa College Rodeo member Hayden Welsh wins the bull riding championship at the College National Finals Rodeo in the Ford Wyoming Center The sophomore is originally fro https://theodessa.org/news/texas-rangers-cold-case-program-expands-across-state-odessa-american https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Texas Rangers Cold Case Program expands across state - Odessa American <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxPTnVjNUNUaEVvOFRSck5jN2NfYUNIQjR1Qm9La1E2R2ZaZ3l1aXp6Q1JzcnhPVjk4Z2lNY2s3ZVZFQzFRVE9RQmdpMUpKUjFPcTMxRm9KQVVOeDZHaWxOMm1TTUdYWmNHVWdmM1FESD https://theodessa.org/news/oil-prices-fall-5-to-3-month-low-on-hopes-strait-of-hormuz-will-open-reuters https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Oil prices fall 5% to 3-month low on hopes Strait of Hormuz will open - 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The southbound lane on Loop 338 is closed after a crash involving a semi and a vehicle at FM 3503, according to DPS.Multiple people were injured and transported to a hospi https://theodessa.org/news/france-restricts-public-alcohol-consumption-and-outdoor-sports-as-heat-wave-bake https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a384a70b55f23.84441299.jpeg?w=900 France restricts public alcohol consumption and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe PARIS (AP) — France endured sizzling temperatures on Sunday, with trains, concerts and sports events canceled and authorities cracking down on drinking alcohol in public, as an exceptional heat wave u https://theodessa.org/news/us-iran-negotiations-end-for-the-day-continue-tomorrow-in-switzerland https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/Untitled-June-22-2026-at-01.08.31-2.png?w=900 US-Iran negotiations end for the day, continue tomorrow in Switzerland Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. is making progress toward a potential deal with Iran as high-level talks begin in Switzerland. https://theodessa.org/news/white-house-puts-rfk-jr-on-road-ahead-of-crucial-midterms https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/kennedyjrrobert_041626gn15_w.jpg?w=900 White House puts RFK Jr. on road ahead of crucial midterms The White House has put Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the road ahead of November's midterm elections. Kennedy has been showing up in key battleground House districts in https://theodessa.org/news/israeli-strikes-in-gaza-kill-6-including-2-children-and-an-al-jazeera-cameraman https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/6a36ffe8bf6491.03488657.jpeg?w=900 Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 6, including 2 children and an Al Jazeera cameraman DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza (AP) — Israeli strikes in Gaza on Saturday killed at least six people, including two children and a cameraman with broadcaster Al Jazeera, according to Palestinian health officials https://theodessa.org/news/2-roadside-bombs-in-northwest-pakistan-kill-at-least-7 https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop 2 roadside bombs in northwest Pakistan kill at least 7 PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Two roadside bombs in restive northwestern Pakistan killed at least seven people on Saturday, authorities said. The first targeted a vehicle, while the second went off as res https://theodessa.org/news/odessa-fire-rescue-mourns-the-loss-of-firefighter-isai-huerta https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Odessa Fire Rescue Mourns the Loss of Firefighter Isai Huerta https://theodessa.org/news/new-midland-county-detention-center-nears-completion https://gray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//2Z5G53GWKVEKZGQ5LO2F3FTOZI.jpg?auth=26cf40091b22af557d601a7fb5727bb95290f412a76803e856f2ec414f070fed&amp;smart=false New Midland County Detention Center nears completion MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Construction continues to advance at the new Midland County Detention Center, with crews now focusing on systems and interior finishes.Recent work includes installing lighting, https://theodessa.org/news/massive-fire-destroys-resort-in-dominican-republic-and-forces-evacuation-of-almo https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Massive fire destroys resort in Dominican Republic and forces evacuation of almost 1,700 tourists SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — A large fire almost completely destroyed a luxury resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, forcing the evacuation of almost 1,700 tourists, authorities said https://theodessa.org/news/building-strong-bonds-between-daughters-and-their-fathers https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Building strong bonds between daughters and their fathers https://theodessa.org/news/7-day-forecast-3-west-texas-heats-up-ahead-of-the-official-start-of-summer https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/forecast-6-19-26.png?w=646 7-day forecast +3: West Texas heats up ahead of the official start of Summer! WEST TEXAS (KMID-KPEJ) - Here's your 7-day Forecast +3 in the picture above and your weather update from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown for 6/19/2026 - 6/27/2026. "Saturday, the heat starts to build ba https://theodessa.org/news/data-migrant-encounters-on-southwest-border-up-11-in-may https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2026/06/Border-Patrol-patroling-at-Anzalduas-Park-012725.jpg?w=900 Data: Migrant encounters on Southwest border up 11% in May The number of migrants encounted by U.S. Border Patrol agents was nearly 10,000 in May, up 11% from April, and the Rio Grande Valley Sector had the most trying to cross the border into the United Stat https://theodessa.org/news/5-tomato-superstars-for-a-mouthwatering-summer-harvest https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AP26167434486786.jpg 5 tomato superstars for a mouthwatering summer harvest By JESSICA DAMIANO The Associated Press Tomato time is my favorite time. In spring, the anticipation of slicing into a juicy, meaty ball of perfection has me planting more than I should. By midsummer https://theodessa.org/news/five-north-american-native-shrubs-for-the-garden https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Buttonbush-Cephalanthus_300dpi_photo_credit_MelindaMyers.jpg Five North American native shrubs for the garden By Melinda Myers Here are a few of the many North American shrubs you may want to include in your landscape. As always, make sure each is suitable for the growing conditions, hardy for your location a https://theodessa.org/news/master-gardeners-connections-in-native-gardens https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Texas-Master-Gardener-2021-logo-RGB.jpg MASTER GARDENERS: Connections in native gardens By Emmy Ulmschneider Permian Basin Master Gardener I am always amazed by the connections between native plants and the organisms they support. As I started to cut back last year’s dried flower stalk f https://theodessa.org/news/what-gen-z-really-thinks-about-modern-wedding-culture https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/modern-wedding-culture-1.jpg What Gen Z really thinks about modern wedding culture Talker News | Talker Weddings remain an important tradition, but Gen Z is increasingly questioning the expectations that come with them. A new survey of 2,000 Gen Z adults (aged 22+) found that nearly https://theodessa.org/news/its-geek-to-me-some-windows-features-can-be-enabled-in-registry-editor https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Jeff-Werner.jpg IT’S GEEK TO ME: Some Windows features can be enabled in Registry Editor Question: You answered a question for me a couple of weeks ago (Geek Note: I.G.T.M. Issue #984, May 31, 2026). I did as you requested and my Windows 11 is the Home edition. Confirmed this by going int https://theodessa.org/news/pet-of-the-week-liam https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/oat062126-pet-of-the-week-Liam-e1781805871871.jpg PET OF THE WEEK: Liam Liam, a 7-week-old male chihuahua mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Liam or any of the other pets at the Humane Society of Odessa, stop by 2230 W. Sycamore, call 432-257-4311, visit https://theodessa.org/news/pet-of-the-week-cali https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/oat062126-pet-of-the-week-Cali.jpg PET OF THE WEEK: Cali Cali, a 1-year-old female cat, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Cali or any of the other pets at the Humane Society of Odessa, stop by 2230 W. Sycamore, call 432-257-4311, visit www.odes https://theodessa.org/news/odessans-gather-at-utpbs-stonehenge-to-witness-summer-solstice-sunrise https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_3560.jpg Odessans gather at UTPB’s Stonehenge to witness summer solstice sunrise While clouds may have blocked most of the view, “the sun still came up”, as University of Texas Permian Basin Associate Art Professor Chris Stanley joked, during the sunrise of this year’s summer sols https://theodessa.org/news/photo-gallery-summer-solstice-sunrise-at-utpb-stonehenge https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_3558.jpg PHOTO GALLERY: Summer solstice sunrise at UTPB Stonehenge Odessans gathered to watch the summer solstice sunrise Sunday at UTPB’s Stonehenge. #tdi_3 .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item1 { https://theodessa.org/news/which-bible-passages-are-in-texas-proposed-student-reading-list-heres-what-the-s https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/0317-Religion-Capital-LW-16.jpg Which Bible passages are in Texas’ proposed student reading list? Here’s what the selections reveal An open Bible in a chapel at the Capitol in Austin on March 17, 2025. Credit: Lorianne Willett/The Texas Tribune By Ellie Ashby, The Texas Tribune The State Board of Education is preparing to vote nex https://theodessa.org/news/yandell-get-in-gear-boy https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/OAT070922-Van-Yandell-mug.jpg YANDELL: Get in gear boy By Van Yandell Proverbs 4:1-5 “Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. For I was my father’s son, tender https://theodessa.org/news/nuggets-father-our-example https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Linney-Jannie.jpg NUGGETS: Father our example By Jannie Linney The father of all fathers set our example. We have a whole generation, that so many know nothing about, what a father is supposed to be like, so they do not know how to be a father I https://theodessa.org/news/is-nostalgia-taking-over-travel-in-2026 https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/nostalgia-taking-over-travel-1.jpg Is nostalgia taking over travel in 2026? Talker News | Talker Half of Americans believe 2026 will be a “year of nostalgia,” according to new research. The survey of 2,000 general population Americans revealed that 48% see 2026 as a year focu https://theodessa.org/news/the-economist-the-arts https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Ray-Perryman-24.jpg THE ECONOMIST: The arts Ernest Hemingway once wrote that “A thousand years makes economics silly and a work of art endures forever…” In addition to being enduring, the arts are also economically imperative. Decades ago, my f https://theodessa.org/news/five-ways-to-avoid-tax-penalties-in-2026 https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/AP24037791578679.jpg Five ways to avoid tax penalties in 2026 By SHERYL ROWLING of Morningstar As a certified public accountant, the most common question I hear in the spring is, “How much do I actually have to pay the IRS right now?” In a perfect world, the IRS https://theodessa.org/news/why-eat-junk-on-a-camping-trip-tips-and-recipes-for-nutritious-food-on-the-trail https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AP26155455398354.jpg Why eat junk on a camping trip? Tips and recipes for nutritious food on the trail By ALBERT STUMM The Associated Press Few things feel better than a long hike in the woods, exhausting yourself as you soak in the fresh air and tranquility. Then, back to camp, where you chip away at https://theodessa.org/news/daytrip-road-trips-are-more-than-point-a-to-point-b https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Daytrip-road-trips.jpg Daytrip road trips are more than point A to point B By Amanda Luhn Surveys found 78% of travelers looked for at least one memorable, locally authentic experience when planning their 2026 trips. Travelers increasingly want more from their vacations and https://theodessa.org/news/holland-our-world-is-not-meant-to-be-perfect https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Billy-Holland.jpg HOLLAND: Our world is not meant to be perfect By William F. Holland Jr. Ph.D. Ordained/Licensed Christian minister The Lord has given most of us a good life filled with blessings, but with me, no matter how much “stuff” we accumulate, it does not https://theodessa.org/news/the-music-man-to-hit-the-stage-at-wnpac https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/The-Music-Man-3.jpg ‘The Music Man’ to hit the stage at WNPAC There’s trouble in River City. Trouble with a capital T, which rhymes with P, and that stands for “pool.” The solution for the city’s issues? A marching band to keep the young boys out of trouble. At https://theodessa.org/news/ap-photo-gallery-2-christian-communities-navigate-life-in-southern-lebanon https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AP26161725405872.jpg AP PHOTO GALLERY: 2 Christian communities navigate life in southern Lebanon #tdi_4 .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item1 { background: url(https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AP26161725405872-160x120.jpg) 0 0 no-repeat; } https://theodessa.org/news/hart-capitalism-an-ode-to-musk https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Ron-Hart_2025.jpg HART: Capitalism: An ode to Musk One of the many downsides of the rise of “Democrat Socialists” is their disdain for business, entrepreneurs, capitalism and land rights. Theirs is an envy-driven agenda that trash talks success and te https://theodessa.org/news/despite-christian-pulisics-absence-us-beats-australia-2-0-to-advance-to-world-cu https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AP26170727463710.jpg Despite Christian Pulisic’s absence, US beats Australia 2-0 to advance to World Cup knockout round By ANDREW DESTIN AP Sports Writer SEATTLE The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, beating Australia 2-0 https://theodessa.org/news/utpb-official-volunteers-at-world-cup https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/daniella-alvarez-spotlight.jpg UTPB official volunteers at World Cup Daniella Alvarez, a UTPB transfer specialist, was selected as one of 6,000 volunteers in Dallas for FIFA World Cup 2026 after more than 1 million people applied. (Photo via UTPB Facebook page) Daniell https://theodessa.org/news/procession-public-service-scheduled-tuesday-in-odessa https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_3274.jpg Procession, public service scheduled Tuesday in Odessa Odessans will gather Tuesday to honor Lt. Isai Huerta in both a community-wide procession as well as a public funeral service at the Ector County Coliseum. Huerta died Sunday while fighting a fire. Fi https://theodessa.org/news/help-a-hero-win-free-burgers-for-a-year https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/B33-sign-out-front.jpg Help a hero, win free burgers for a year MIDLAND From Wednesday, July 1, through Friday, July 31, Bubba’s 33 will partner with Homes For Our Troops to raise money to help build specially adapted homes for post 9-11 veterans, severely injured https://theodessa.org/news/rodeo-stars-making-their-way-to-pecos https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/West-of-the-Pecos-Rodeo-copy.jpg RODEO: Stars making their way to Pecos PECOS The race for a rodeo world championship takes 14 and a half months. The 12-month regular season begins Oct. 1. At its conclusion the next September, the top 15 in the world standings advance to https://theodessa.org/news/christian-pulisic-to-miss-us-world-cup-match-against-australia-because-of-calf-i https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AP26164103263072.jpg Christian Pulisic to miss US World Cup match against Australia because of calf injury By ANDREW DESTIN The Associated Press SEATTLE U.S. star Christian Pulisic will miss Friday’s World Cup match against Australia because of a calf injury and was replaced in the starting lineup by Rica https://theodessa.org/news/the-trump-administration-says-it-is-cutting-student-loan-interest-here-are-some- https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AP26168770074449.jpg The Trump administration says it is cutting student loan interest. Here are some facts and context By ALIA WONG and COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writers WASHINGTON The Education Department on Thursday announced a reduction in interest rates for federal student loans, describing it as part of a plan https://theodessa.org/news/texas-supreme-court-rejects-attempt-to-block-beach-closures-for-spacex-launches https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Boca-Chica-SpaceX-BL-06.jpg Texas Supreme Court rejects attempt to block beach closures for SpaceX launches Beachgoers at Boca Chica near the SpaceX complex on Sept. 1, 2024. Credit: Ben Lowy for The Texas Tribune By Chuck Lindell and Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune Siding with SpaceX and the attorney gen https://theodessa.org/news/sunday-is-the-longest-day-of-the-year-for-half-the-planet-a-guide-to-the-summer- https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AP26167544821027.jpg Sunday is the longest day of the year for half the planet. A guide to the summer solstice The Associated Press This is the sun’s time to shine: Sunday is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Sunday is the solstice, marking the start of astronomical summer north of the eq https://theodessa.org/news/dark-day-for-odessa-one-firefighter-has-died-5-injured-in-sunday-fire-odessa-ame https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Dark day for Odessa: One firefighter has died, 5 injured in Sunday fire - Odessa American <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipAFBVV95cUxPQl94dGZEUVZMSDZ4OWR4anJLRUhwdVpjLUx4OU12ZWFRMU9URmNlUWNOeUVqSGVubHBsZ25PS3BTSXZUeDN0YXdtaWZZcHNBQnZTMXBQU0owZU91UG5wOUtlcWJvSUFNLWRwcGxDMm https://theodessa.org/news/odessa-mourns-fallen-firefighter-lieutenant-isai-huerta-the-killeen-daily-herald https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Odessa mourns fallen firefighter Lieutenant Isai Huerta - The Killeen Daily Herald <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi0gFBVV95cUxQNzlQVFpSMEFQQW5YUzZPanBkVU90OHlOa1ZhaThwaHBydVAza3lTd2N0ZmxOdUt4UHVPUHZ4aHVJSGE3ejBZU1Jja2lKc2p2TFhVMEpuckFadEJhNEJ1OGVRd2xlUmttSUR0R1E3dU https://theodessa.org/news/texas-firefighter-dies-after-injuries-suffered-at-trailer-fire-firerescue1 https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Texas firefighter dies after injuries suffered at trailer fire - FireRescue1 <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxOMVdNQmc3V3lXU296eHdyT0tZSXVDdHBvM0ZTb3ZPZDhDZkN4ejgtQ3ZaVUlYekc0QTlYX0ZjNElybGhSZ3pDTlAtcjdpNnEzRmw0X01jclFSWGVxR0ExOXY0SWc0dkZoTmlPUmJXRl https://theodessa.org/news/tx-firefighter-29-dies-in-residential-fire-lodd-the-secret-list-firefighter-clos https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop TX FIREFIGHTER, 29 DIES IN RESIDENTIAL FIRE – LODD (The Secret List) - Firefighter Close Calls <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipAFBVV95cUxNR2c2a3pNNm4waWR4cllwdU1RM2UxWW01QnVIc0hiOVhNWG1IYjVTOTRBSGg0SFlVU2I4eVBXeW9mYkhObHhvSVNBQjJtM3YyNVhfaEdKRWlUQW5KeW1MTWY2dzBEMkVhdjN1YXE3UG https://theodessa.org/news/odessa-firefighter-dies-in-line-of-duty-battling-structure-fire-yourbasin https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Odessa firefighter dies in line of duty battling structure fire - Yourbasin <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxQMi1Ma3Y0ZTlEeUp5LTdYam1KOUJzcFJMeDU2dHltRlFWSGNfSWFNZjlWZVlyYXIxNDFoa1pGbm8wUXBmSHk1Q2VpLWpfdWlySjE4cFJXNVZVX0JyVUxNdVc3dFBYbi02dDRXRGdhUU https://theodessa.org/news/new-world-screwworm-can-infect-pets-livestock-how-to-prevent-the-spread https://www.yourbasin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2025/04/screwworms-photo-USDA.jpg?w=500 New World screwworm can infect pets, livestock: How to prevent the spread ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - As concerns about the New World Screwworm continue to grow across the southern U.S. and Mexico, a local animal welfare organization is reminding pet owners that the parasit https://theodessa.org/news/vistra-senior-life-midland-partner-to-help-texans-beat-the-heat https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Beat-the-Heat.jpg Vistra, Senior Life Midland partner to help Texans beat the heat MIDLAND With summer heat already impacting the most vulnerable Texans, Vistra is teaming up with Senior Life Midland to provide relief. On Saturday, June 20, Vistra will kick off Senior Life Midland’s https://theodessa.org/news/mass-euthanasias-screwworm-could-have-deeper-implications-for-texas-already-crow https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/SPCA-Horses-02.jpg ‘Mass euthanasias’: Screwworm could have deeper implications for Texas’ already-crowded animal shelters Horses at the Houston SPCA are given fly boots to protect their hooves from the New World screwworm. Their hooves are exposed to the elements, which make them vulnerable to wounds. (Photo Courtesy of https://theodessa.org/news/summers-imperfect-produce-is-too-good-to-waste https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Summer-imperfect-produce.jpg Summer’s imperfect produce is too good to waste By Sarah Pilley Vegetable prices in April were up 3.1%, more than what shoppers spent in March 2026, and fruit prices by 1.2%. Grocery costs continue to climb, and fresh produce is no exception. Using https://theodessa.org/news/abbott-launches-one-stop-shop-website-for-nws-information https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/state-of-texas-governor-seal.jpg Abbott launches one stop shop website for NWS information AUSTIN Governor Greg Abbott on Friday announced the launch of an enhanced website that offers comprehensive information for Texans related to the New World screwworm (NWS). Located in the Texas Divisi https://theodessa.org/news/an-ancient-oak-tree-said-to-have-sheltered-legendary-robin-hood-has-died https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AP26168702551070.jpg An ancient oak tree said to have sheltered legendary Robin Hood has died By BRIAN MELLEY The Associated Press LONDON A massive ancient oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood may have been loved to death. The 1,200-year-old Major Oak in Sherwood Forest is believed to