Ken Paxton demanded Odessa freeze its tax hike. Then, he went silent.
Local officials in the West Texas city said they are legally unable to comply with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s orders.
May 7, 2026Open source
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Buffs’ athletic director Lovo stunned by ‘troubling’ ruling in Texas Tech QB gambling case
Colorado Buffaloes athletic director Fernando Lovo issues statement after injunction granted to Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
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Republicans say before summer is out, James Talarico won't look anything like the surging Democrat who won the Texas Senate primary in March.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
New sites continue Texas State Parks upper trajectory
Sure it has taken 103 years, but the Texas State Park system is finally coming into its own with the recent acquisition of 54,000 acres in Edwards and Kinney...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Former Bridge City Mayor David Rutledge Joins GCPD Board of Directors
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... HOUSTON, TX — The Gulf Coast Protection District (GCPD) announced that David Rutledge has joined the GCPD Board...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Latino voters could play decisive role in the Paxton-Talarico Senate race Political experts said a key voti...
Political experts said a key voting group to watch closely heading into November is Latino voters, and in North Texas, they make up a major share of the elec...
Jun 3, 2026Open source
East Texas could be the key to developing critical lithium supply for the U.S. military
Texas lawmakers proposed a bill to allow private-sector lithium mining companies to work on certain military bases.
May 28, 2026Open source
Texas metal detector hobbyist unknowingly pulls live pipe bomb from lake
A Texas man using a metal detector in a lake says he unknowingly uncovered a live pipe bomb. The reason authorities said it was there may surprise you.
May 20, 2026Open source
Judge Lina Hidalgo calls to get rid of the Harris County Flood Control District's top leader
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo calls to get rid of the Harris County Flood Control District's top leader.
May 15, 2026Open source
Obsession director Curry Barker sets his sights on another classic horror franchise
Curry Barker already has Texas Chainsaw Massacre lined up as his next project, but he tells Polygon he'd love to make a Freddy Krueger movie too.
May 12, 2026Open source
The director behind A24's new Texas Chainsaw Massacre is looking beyond the first movie for inspiration
Curry Barker really loves The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 and wants to revive the spirit in his reboot/sequel.
May 12, 2026Open source
Comey Slams Trump’s ‘Bottomless Desire to Gain Revenge’ Using the DOJ
Former FBI Director James Comey spoke out on MS NOW Monday after being indicted by the Trump administration for the second time.
May 11, 2026Open source
Rare Uncut Sheets Of Blue-Eyes Dragon Yu-Gi-Oh Cards Discovered In Texas Dumpster
Collectors speculate the trashed collection could be worth a million dollars, though the erratic seller is raising concerns
May 10, 2026Open source
Edwards named Aledo ISD director of community development and engagement
ALEDO – Lauren Edwards has been named the Aledo ISD director of community development and engagement, a new position for the district that will focus on co...
May 10, 2026Open source
BISD Director of Special Populations appointed to Texas Special Education Advisory Committee
BISD Director of Special Populations appointed to Texas Special Education Advisory Committee
May 8, 2026Open source
We watch as U.S. Postal Inspectors raid alleged illegal gameroom tied to possible mail theft and fraud
Raids around the Houston area are part of a two-week-long surge targeting mail theft and fraud which investigators say often funds other criminal activity .
May 7, 2026Open source
Haltom High School band teacher arrested for improper relationship with student
Joseph Nguyen, a former Haltom High School marching band director, reportedly turned himself in on Wednesday to face charges for an alleged improper relation...
May 7, 2026Open source
Texas agency that inspects jails doesn’t go far to find its new director
Armstrong had been interim director of the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, which monitors county lockups that mainly hold people awaiting trial, since Fe...
May 7, 2026Open source
Former NTSB director focuses on tree roots as potential factor in Preston Hollow house explosions
A former NTSB director says tree roots may have led to the house blasts, that injured five people on April 21.
May 7, 2026Open source
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Odessa is in Ector County, Texas.
Region: West Texas
ZIP Codes
79760, 79761, 79762, 79763, 79764, 79765, 79766, 79768, 79769
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Buffs’ athletic director Lovo stunned by ‘troubling’ ruling in Texas Tech QB gambling case
Colorado Buffaloes athletic director Fernando Lovo issues statement after injunction granted to Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Keeler: Deion Sanders, CU Buffs should ditch Texas Tech, Sorsby for CSU Rams in 2026
Deion Sanders and Jim Mora both have an Oct. 10 bye weekend in 2026. Why don't the Buffs cancel their Oct. 3 game with dirty Texas Tech and bring back the Ro...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Texas teen who fatally stabbed track athlete at school meet found guilty and sentenced to prison
A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old track athlete was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Texas teen convicted of murder in fatal stabbing at high school track meet
A Texas teenager who prosecutors said provoked a 17-year-old athlete from a rival team before fatally stabbing him at a high school track meet has been found...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
39 people rescued from burned tractor-trailer after South Texas pursuit, Border Patrol officials say
Border Patrol officials said 39 people were rescued from a burning tractor-trailer after a pursuit in South Texas.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Texas Education Agency launches dashboard tracking educator misconduct reports
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has implemented an initial launch of its Educator Misconduct Dashboard, which lays out the numbers of reports being submitte...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Can your dog or cat get screwworm? Here’s what experts say about the risk to pets and people
As Texas officials ramp up efforts to stop the spread of the New World screwworm, many Texans are wondering whether the flesh-eating parasite could affect th...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Texas teen who fatally stabbed track athlete at school meet found guilty and sentenced to prison
Texas teen who fatally stabbed track athlete at school meet found guilty and sentenced to prison
Jun 10, 2026Open source
New World screwworm quarantine in place for parts of several south Texas counties
New World screwworm quarantine in place for parts of several south Texas counties
Jun 10, 2026Open source
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31.8465000, -102.3663000
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5:31 AM America/Chicago
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Ector County
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