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Boy Scouts hike and learn about the 10 commandments. Odessa's third annual American flag retirement ceremony at UTPB. Odessa become an official Certified Retirement Community. Full Story »
Boy Scouts hike and learn about the 10 commandments. Odessa's third annual American flag retirement ceremony at UTPB. Odessa become an official Certified Retirement Community. Full Story »
Dust off that old film camera. The Odessa College photography department is in need of donated 35mm SLR film cameras for students. Steve Goff, OC photographery chair said students still use film cameras during the semester. Full Story »
The Odessa City Council will vote on an agreement that could bring the city funding from any sale of property from the site of the petrochemical plant formerly owned by Flint Hills Resources. Full Story »
Regional championships at Ratliff Stadium. OHS's spring game Friday at Ratliff Stadoum. Alpine and Lamesa battle at Ratliff Stadium. Bonham takes on Nimitz at Ratliff Stadium. Full Story »
Permian and Midland Lee faced off in a boys District 3-5A soccer match Saturday afternoon at Ratliff Stadium. Permian won 3-0. Permian takes on Midland High at Ratliff Stadium for the title of District 5A Champions. Full Story »
WASHINGTON — The glow from a health care triumph faded quickly for President Barack Obama on Sunday as Democrats realized the bill they fought so hard to pass in the House has nowhere to go in the Senate. Full Story »
DEAR ABBY: Several years ago, I realized that my mother’s eyesight and reflexes weren’t what they once were, but she insisted on remaining behind the wheel. She was afraid of losing her independence if she gave up driving. Then she had a traffic accident that shook her enough to make her finally relinquish her keys -- but she wasn’t happy about it. Full Story »
`One of the best things about working downtown is that it affords plenty of opportunities to walk. Rather than getting in the car and driving somewhere, it is easier to simply "pound the pavement," whether it be to the bank, the post office or a restaurant for a quick bite to eat at lunch. There's just something about walking to your destination that makes the experience all the more pleasant ... Full Story »
Theft between $1,500 and $20,000: Full Story »
When Midland Memorial Hospital announced it was building a new patient tower, a thought occurred to Dorothy Melzer, a longtime auxilian and Tall City resident. Full Story »
Associated Press - November 8, 2009 8:15 PM ET DALLAS (AP) - The $7 billion indebted North Texas Tollway Authority pays hundreds of millions of dollars annually to contractors for work much of... Full Story »
Associated Press - November 8, 2009 7:55 PM ET ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Former auto dealer Ken Zangara, faced with an ailing economy and difficulty getting credit for his dealership, turned to... Full Story »
A refinery explosion that severely damaged 10 homes this week was caused by a burst pipe that sprayed hydrogen gas onto a nearby heater, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board's lead investigator said. Full Story »
Associated Press - November 8, 2009 6:45 PM ET FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) - The dedication of the Medal of Honor Memorial in Farmington drew more than 100 people who witnessed the unveiling of the... Full Story »
Associated Press - November 8, 2009 6:25 PM ET SPRING BRANCH, Texas (AP) - Authorities say three people are dead after the single-engine plane they were in crashed en route to Pearland. Full Story »
MIDLAND—Lee High’s Spanish Honor Society (SHH) paid a special tribute to one of their own officer’s that died last month. Magaly Ibanez, 18, was killed in a horrible car accident, her husband Ariel Jimenez was the driver. Jimenez survived. Full Story »
Midland police are investigating a robbery on East Maple around 8 pm Thursday night. Robert Urias, 61, said two people knocked on his door. When he opened it, he saw that one of them had a gun. The two then burst through the door and forced Urias to the ground taking his wallet. Full Story »
A month long search for a missing Denver City child has come to a tragic end. Mitchell Romero, 3, died in a car crash in Mexico between Chihuhua and Ojinaga on Wednesday. His aunt and uncle were returning him to his father. Full Story »
The search for a man suspected of attacking a woman with a knife has come to an end. Michael Benavidas is accused of attacking Flora Venezuela in Fort Stockton back on Halloween. Full Story »
Robberies seem to be taking place by the dozens recently, and Friday was no exception. A bank in Odessa was robbed at gunpoint and the suspect remains at large. Full Story »
APThe Dallas Mavericks' inconsistent offense received a much-needed shot of energy Saturday night with the return of swingman Josh Howard. Howard made his season debut and helped spark a 129-101 rout over the Toronto Raptors at the American Airlines Center in the Mavericks' most complete game of the season. Full Story »
APDallas came out flat, got behind early and had to battle back. But the Dallas Stars were whistled for two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties en route to a 3-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center on Saturday Night. Full Story »
With Andy Reid coaching throughout this decade, the Philadelphia Eagles have finished ahead of the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC East in seven of the nine seasons, writes Rick Gosselin. Full Story »
The rookie NFL television broadcaster making the loudest splash this season talks softly and carries a big clicker. Full Story »
APThe Dallas Stars scored on the power play, defended on the penalty kill and kept a one-goal lead in a furious third period in a 2-1 victory Saturday night over the Vancouver Canucks at American Airlines Center. Full Story »
Two young brothers and the pilot died after their single-engine aircraft went down near Bulverde after departing from Kerrville on Sunday. Full Story »
Relatives of a Tennessee soldier who was killed in the shooting spree at Fort Hood say he was a loving family member who exemplified the Army's values. Full Story »
Thirteen people were killed in Thursday’s attack at Fort Hood or soon after. Clergy leaders in the area also talked about bringing healing to people still traumatized. Full Story »
Soldiers and others are attending church services at Fort Hood, Texas, and in neighboring Killeen to pray for the man authorities say went on a shooting spree and to honor the victims. Full Story »
A driver whose SUV struck a utility pole and flipped into a ditch in east Harris County early Saturday morning has died. Full Story »
Nine years old at the time, Judith Atzler was living in Munich when the East German government began opening the Berlin Wall between East and West Germany 20 years ago today. Full Story »
STATE, U.S. HIGHWAYSstrong Full Story »
The name was always a problem. Full Story »
The suspect in the Fort Hood shootings once regularly attended a Falls Church, Va., mosque, which the FBI has linked to two of the 9/11 hijackers, but the congregation's current spiritual leader Sunday insisted the government's claims of connections are wrong. Full Story »
Police say they believe Zuly Ledesma, 16, was killed in a gang-related shooting. Full Story »
On Saturday, the Army officially released the names of the 13 who were killed in Thursday’s mass shooting. Full Story »
The Grinch stood in silence. Full Story »
Marchers, organized by supporters of Michael Jacobs' family, say Tasers endanger the community. Full Story »
A 12-year-old boy killed his young cousin in Atascosa County Sunday night when authorities said he accidentally fired on her with a 12-gage shotgun. Full Story »
Two children and an adult are confirmed dead after a plane crash midday Sunday in Comal County near Bulverde. Full Story »
Three people are confirmed dead after a plane crash Sunday morning in Comal County near Spring Branch, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Full Story »
Thousands of people living at and around Fort Hood gathered Sunday morning to pray, reflect and try to find peace in the aftermath of the most deadly shooting ever at a military base. Full Story »
San Antonio police are investigating the shooting of a 34-year-old man who died early Sunday when he lost control of his car on the East Side. Full Story »
Group health insurance can be expensive for dependents. But many people are discovering that individual polices bought through the private market can save them big bucks. Full Story »
Killeen residents packed local churches, hoping faith will help the healing. Full Story »
The hovering roof that was once Reunion Arena may come tumbling down in about a week. Full Story »
Some prime North Texas real estate was sold off to the highest bidder Saturday morning. Full Story »
Stories from families reveal a clearer picture of the victims of what's being called the worst massacre at an Army base in U.S. history. Full Story »
The snow covered Wilder Kaiser, part of the Kitzbueheler Alps, is reflected in lake Schwarzsee in the Austrian province of Tyrol. AP/Kerstin Joensson
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