The Latest: Rain brings out red flag at Talladega
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — The Latest on NASCAR's race at Talladega Superspeedway (all times local):
The Latest: Rain brings out red flag at Talladega
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — The Latest on NASCAR's race at Talladega Superspeedway (all times local):
The Latest: Injuries mounting for Houston Texans vs. Chiefs
The Latest on the NFL's Week 6 (all times EDT):
Cowboys without starting offensive tackles vs. Jets
The Dallas Cowboys with their top-ranked offense will look to stop a two-game skid without its two starting tackles against the New York Jets.
Just 15, Coco Gauff tops Ostapenko for 1st WTA singles title
LINZ, Austria (AP) — Coco Gauff is still just 15. She also is already the owner of a WTA singles title.
At 3-3, Texas A&M and Fisher stuck in neutral
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M's $75 million plan with Jimbo Fisher is stuck in neutral.
Russia routs Cyprus 5-0 to join Belgium at Euro 2020
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Russia routed Cyprus 5-0 on Sunday to join group winner Belgium in qualifying for the 2020 European Championship.
Sloppy Winston dooms Bucs in 37-26 loss to Panthers
LONDON (AP) — Jameis Winston started the day with an interception on Tampa Bay's first play from scrimmage. He ended it staring into space fol…
Smart wants Georgia players to look in mirror after loss
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — The first warning signs came in slow starts against Notre Dame and Tennessee.
McCaffrey scores 2 TDs to lead Panthers past Bucs 37-26
LONDON (AP) — The way the Carolina defense kept taking the ball away, Christian McCaffrey and the Panthers offense didn't have a whole lot of …
Brazil's 2 top-tier black coaches target racism in soccer
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The only two black coaches in Brazil's top tier of 20 teams joined forces Saturday night to protest racism in soccer.
AP Top 25: LSU jumps to No. 2; Upset drops Georgia to No. 10
NEW YORK (AP) — LSU moved up to No. 2 in The Associated Press college football poll, giving the Southeastern Conference the top two teams in t…
Kenya's Brigid Kosgei sets world marathon record in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — Brigid Kosgei of Kenya won the Chicago Marathon on Sunday in 2 hours, 14 minutes, 4 seconds to break the world record in the event.
POLL ALERT: LSU jumps 3 spots to No. 2 behind 'Bama; Clemson, Ohio St, Oklahoma round out top 5; Georgia falls to No. 10
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: LSU jumps 3 spots to No. 2 behind 'Bama; Clemson, Ohio St, Oklahoma round out top 5; Georgia falls to No. 10.
Agnew's late TD pass helps San Diego St. beat Wyoming 26-22
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ryan Agnew threw two touchdown passes, including a 12-yarder to Daniel Bellinger with 2:09 to play, and San Diego State beat …
College leader: Football 'hype' videos broke law, policy
COLUMBUS, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi community college says football team videos that cost thousands of dollars violated copyright law and col…
Aaron Rodgers returns to his 'special' place: Monday night
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers loves playing on Monday night.
Scotland got a chance, didn't take it at World Cup in Japan
YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — The Scots were so desperate to get their chance on the night in Yokohama, there was talk of a day in court.
Argentina routs Ecuador 6-1 without suspended Messi
ELCHE, Spain (AP) — Argentina routed Ecuador 6-1 in a friendly game in Spain on Sunday despite the absence of suspended Lionel Messi.
Wiesberger wins Italian Open, tops Race to Dubai rankings
ROME (AP) — Bernd Wiesberger moved atop the Race to Dubai rankings by winning the Italian Open on Sunday for his second Rolex Series victory o…
Elliott, Hendrick teammates to start up front at Talladega
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Chase Elliott will lead his three Hendrick Motorsports teammates to the green flag for Sunday's playoff race at Tallade…
Upcoming events
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Texas Commission On The Arts And Texas Cultural trust now accepting applications for 2020 class of Texas young masters
AUSTIN Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) and Texas Cultural Trust are now accepting applications for the 2020 class of Texas Young Masters, a joint initiative that provides exemplary Texas-based arts students in grades 8-11 with the financial help needed to pursue advanced study in the areas of visual arts, literary arts, music, theatre, dance, musical theater, folk arts, and media arts.
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Old Sorehead Trade Days
Old Sorehead Trade Days has been scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 12 and from noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 13 Downtown Stanton. Visit https://www.stantontex.com.
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Texas Size Garage Sale
Senior Life Midland has scheduled the 30th annual Texas Size Garage Sale benefiting Midland Meals On Wheels Oct. 11-13 at 407 E, Scharbauer Drive, Midland.
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Frankenstein
The Midland Community Theatre, 2000 W. Wadley Ave, Midland, will present the Pickwick Players Frankenstein Oct. 4-6 and Oct. 11-13. Shows are scheduled from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 4-5, 11-12 and from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 6 and Oct. 13. Tickets, visit www.mctmidland.org.
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Pickwick Players Frankenstein
The Midland Community Theatre, 2000 W. Wadley Ave, Midland, will present the Pickwick Players Frankenstein Oct. 11-13. Shows are scheduled from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 11-12 and from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 13. Tickets, visit www.mctmidland.org.
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Mamma Mia
The Midland High School SIP and MCH Theater will present Mamma Mia! Oct. 10-13 at MHS. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10-12 and at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 12-13. Tickets at tinyurl.com/y26zzpyv.
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Best Christmas Pageant Auditions
Permian Playhouse, 310 W. 42nd St., has scheduled the Best Christmas Pageant Auditions at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 13-14. Four adults males, six adult females, eight boys, nine girls and 3-4 smaller children. Call 362-2329 or visit permianplayhouse.com or tinyurl.com/y5n2z29a.
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Texas Commission On The Arts And Texas Cultural trust now accepting applications for 2020 class of Texas young masters
AUSTIN Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) and Texas Cultural Trust are now accepting applications for the 2020 class of Texas Young Masters, a joint initiative that provides exemplary Texas-based arts students in grades 8-11 with the financial help needed to pursue advanced study in the areas of visual arts, literary arts, music, theatre, dance, musical theater, folk arts, and media arts.
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Building Bots Robotics & Engineering Funlab
The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, 1500 I-20, Midland, has scheduled Building Bots Robotics & Engineering Funlab for the fall line up for students in grades K-6. Registration opens to Petroleum Museum Members on Aug. 1 and to non-members on Aug. 5. Kindergarten to second grade: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 3, Oct. 1, and Nov. 5. Third grade to sixth grade: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, and Nov. 19. There will be different themes for each session. The STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) educational programming will use equipment such as LEGO Robotics (WeDo 2.0 and Mindstorm EV3s), Ozobots, Osmos, Spheros, and NEW KUBO to help get kids get excited about learning. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $25 per session for Petroleum Museum members and $30 per session for non-members. Call 683-4403 or email education@petroleummuseum.org. To register, visit tinyurl.com/y4hbhvva. For discounts, visit tinyurl.com/y6fvahuc.
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Men's fellowship
A men's fellowship has been scheduled from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mondays at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 907 S. Dixie Blvd.
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Woman charged driving children around while intoxicated to play Ding Dong Ditch
A 34-year-old woman was arrested as she drove around three of her children while intoxicated to play Ding Dong Ditch while she left her 13-year-old autistic son at home without supervision.
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Man charged with sexually assaulting his granddaughter
A 12-year-old girl stated her 50-year-old grandfather sexually assaulted her multiple times.
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ECISD seeking help to figure out PHS situation
The Ector County ISD Police are seeking help to figure out what led to Permian High School going into lockdown and evacuation mode Thursday.
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Man charged with pointing gun, running over another man
A 32-year-old was arrested off of a warrant that issued in March when he reportedly pointed a handgun and ran over another man in a parking lot after an argument.
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Odessa High struggles in loss to Permian
For nearly two quarters, the crosstown showdown between Odessa High and Permian was shaping into a defensive struggle.
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CHIEF'S APPRAISAL: Is your homestead application up to date?
You or someone you know may have received an alarming correspondence from the appraisal district asking you to renew the “homestead” exemption you have had in place for years. Beginning in September, our office began requesting reapplication and current Texas ID information for over 4,600 homeowners.
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Odessan dead in motorcycle wreck
CBS 7 news reported that the Department of Public Safety identified a motorcyclist who was killed in a crash west of Odessa on Thursday.
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ECISD discovers another Snapchat threat
Another Snapchat shooting threat was discovered Saturday night targeting Bowie Middle School and Wilson & Young Middle School for Monday.
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Permian's defense comes through in rivalry win
In a game where both the Permian and the Odessa High football teams looked to make a statement on offense, it was the Panthers’ defense that played a big part in the 24-0 victory Friday night at Ratliff Stadium.
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Police respond to 2 school incidents
Ector County ISD police had two incidents at two separate schools Wednesday.
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Local People
Correction: California-New Laws story
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — In a story Oct. 12 about a California ban on the sale and manufacture of new fur products, The Associated Press erro…
Who says you can't eat red meat? Food advice questioned anew
NEW YORK (AP) — So is red meat good or bad for you? If the answer were only that simple.
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PET OF THE WEEK: Red
Red, a 1- to 2-year-old male Heeler mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. Red is friend…
PET OF THE WEEK: Cliff
Cliff, a 1-year-old male Labrador mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. Cliff loves aff…
GOOD NEWS: Certification
Medical Center Health System’s Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program achieved its certification from the American Ass…
GOOD NEWS: MCH receives performance achievement award
Medical Center Hospital has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR (National Cardiovascular Data Registry) Chest Pa…