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PLAYOFFS: Franklin Volleyball def. Odessa in the bi-district round
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Lady Cougars finished off the Lady Bronchos in four sets. It was Odessa’s first postseason appearance in 16 years. The Lady Bronchos finished second in the district and earned the opportunity to host their bi-district round. It was a back-and-forth batt...
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3 dead in Oregon helicopter collision, including flight instructor and student pilot
MCMINNVILLE, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) — Three people are dead after two helicopters crashed into each other Thursday afternoon near an Oregon airport, officials said. Crash location and road closure The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office said the crash was reported around 2:15 p.m. n...
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PLAYOFFS: Midland Volleyball def. Eastwood in bi-district round
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) -Midland, with a chance at earning their second straight bi-district championship, welcomed El Paso Eastwood to Tall City for the start of the playoffs. Every set was a battle for both the Lady Dawgs and the Troopers, the difference in each set result was de...
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HC Bat Company offers handmade baseball gear in Odessa
ODESSA, TEXAS (KMID/KPEJ) – Just off of second street is a small storefront you most likely have driven past without a second glance multiple time. However, inside the shop is home to Hanoi Colinas livelihood. Colinas runs HC Bat Company with his wife where they make custom baseb...
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Midterm candidates say they are winning voters across party lines
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Some midterm election candidates have recently been promoting their ability to win over voters from across party lines but experts say it may not be enough to change outcomes in November. In recent weeks, Democratic candidates in several states have promote...
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UIL Volleyball Bi-District Round Results
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - 19 Permian Basin teams competed in the first round of the playoffs. Class 6A-DI Franklin def. Odessa 3-1 Permian at Eastlake: 10/30 at 5 p.m. Class 6A-DII Midland def. Eastwood 3-0 Class 4A-DI Andrews vs. West Plains: 10/30 at 5 p.m. Greenwood def. Hereford...
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Tripp Avenue Phase II reconstruction and widening to begin Nov. 2
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Ector County will begin the Tripp Avenue Phase II roadway reconstruction and widening project Monday, Nov. 2. The county said the project is part of its ongoing commitment to improving local transportation infrastructure and roadway safety. Ector County has...
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Odessa College to induct 6 in inaugural Athletics Hall of Fame class
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa College will induct six people into its inaugural Athletics Hall of Fame class at the 2026 OC Honors Hall of Fame & Scholarship Gala Nov.12. The honorees come from women’s basketball, men’s basketball and rodeo. Individual tickets are $350 and may be...
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Youth sports coach sentenced for sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl he coached
PEORIA, Ill. ( 25News Now /Gray News) - A youth sports coach has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl he coached. Aydan Trueblood was sentenced Wednesday after pleading guilty to predatory criminal sexual assault in August, according to ...
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Gas prices drop fourth straight week, October 2026 considered most expensive ever
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Today's gas prices (10/29/2026) across Texas average $3.70 of a gallon of regular unleaded gas. According to AAA Texas, the price is six cents less than a week ago (10/19-23) and $1.10 more per gallon than on this day last year. Texas is now one of 16 ...
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Pecos teen arrested on sexual assault charge
PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - A warrant was issued for a teenager in Pecos for a reported sexual assault Officers were dispatched at 5:07 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, to the Pecos Police Department to speak with an individual regarding a sexual assault. Investigators continued their investigat...
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Record number of female candidates in 2026 midterms
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The 2026 midterm elections are set to be historic. More women are on state and federal ballots this cycle, with a record number running for the House of Representatives, according to Kelly Dittmar of the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers Uni...