Popovich, Spurs on 7-game losing streak; worst …
WASHINGTON (AP) — Forgive Gregg Popovich for not being in much of a mood to discuss the current state of the San Antonio Spurs.
Ford scores 24 to lead Saint Mary’s over Fresno…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Jordan Ford scored 24 points and Saint Mary’s defeated Fresno State 68-58 on Wednesday night for the Gaels’ third straight win.
Popovich, Spurs on 7-game losing streak; worst since 1996-97
WASHINGTON (AP) — Forgive Gregg Popovich for not being in much of a mood to discuss the current state of the San Antonio Spurs.
Ford scores 24 to lead Saint Mary’s over Fresno State 68-58
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Jordan Ford scored 24 points and Saint Mary’s defeated Fresno State 68-58 on Wednesday night for the Gaels’ third st…
Dak Prescott is earn bigger bucks with every start
Dak Prescott's breakout season should cost the Dallas Cowboys a ton of money.
Wetzell’s 20 points, 12 boards carry SDSU to 66-49 win
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego State unleashed senior transfer Yanni Wetzell against crosstown rival San Diego and the results were impressive.
Tokyo Olympics: Japanese, English — but where’s the French?
TOKYO (AP) — The French language has been almost invisible during the drawn-out preparations for next year’s Tokyo Olympics.
USA Hockey snub leads Alex Carpenter on Chinese adventure
Once Bobby Carpenter's flight from Beijing touched down in Boston, he raced to the Lawrence Larsen Rink in nearby Winthrop, Massachusetts, to …
Tinkle has 27 points, 11 boards in Oregon State’s 78-67 win
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Tres Tinkle is averaging a double-double this season, and Oregon State’s senior forward did nothing to hurt those numbe…
With Leonard and George playing, Clippers edge Celtics in OT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lou Williams scored 27 points, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George combined for 42 points in their first game together for the Cl…
Clippers edge Celtics 107-104 in OT with Leonard and George
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lou Williams scored 27 points, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George combined for 42 points in their first game together for the Cl…
Men alleging sex abuse by Ohio State doc to address trustees
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Several of the 300-plus men alleging decades-old sexual misconduct by a team doctor are expected to address Ohio State t…
Alston, Jessup lead Boise State over BYU in OT 72-68
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Derrick Alston had 26 points and 11 rebounds, Justinian Jessup scored seven of his nine points in overtime and Boise State…
Jokic, Nuggets bottle up Harden and Rockets in 105-95 win
DENVER (AP) — Rule No. 1 in defending James Harden: Throw different looks at him.
Astros owner declines comment on sign stealing investigation
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Houston Astros owner Jim Crane declined comment Wednesday on Major League Baseball’s investigation into allegations of…
White scores 21 to carry Portland past Portland St. 82-75
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Isaiah White had 21 points as Portland topped Portland State 82-75 on Wednesday night.
Pearson has 24 to lead Texas St. to 64-57 win over UNLV
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nijal Pearson had 25 points to go with 10 rebounds as Texas State took control in the second half to get past UNLV 64-57 on W…
Knight with 22 leads San Jose St. past Grambling 83-76
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Seneca Knight scored 22 points and grabbed eight rebounds as San Jose State beat Grambling State 83-76 on Wednesday night.
Benjamin leads late push; UAB beats Mount St. Mary’s 58-51
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Jalen Benjamin finished with 14 points that included the last seven points of the game to push UAB past Mount St. Mary…
Panarin, Lundqvist lead Rangers to 4-1 win over Capitals
NEW YORK (AP) — The young New York Rangers showed just how well they can do when they play smart and limit mistakes.
Patton, Esposito lift Sac State past UC Davis 61-51
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Joshua Patton scored 25 points and Ethan Esposito had a double-double and Sacramento State defeated UC Davis in the …
Cockburn’s double-double lifts Illini over The Citadel 85-57
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Kofi Cockburn scored 18 points and grabbed 17 rebounds to lead Illinois past The Citadel 85-57 on Wednesday night.
Upcoming events
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Fourth annual West Texas Film Festival
The fourth annual West Texas Film Festival has been scheduled for Nov. 21-23. The opening night gala (Nov. 21) will be held at the Ellen Noel Art Museum. Film screenings Nov. 22-23 will be held at the Jack Rodgers Fine Art Center at Odessa College.
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YPE/WEN Holiday Party at Miss Cayce's Benefiting Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center
Don't miss YPE and WEN's Holiday Party at Miss Cayce's Christmas Store sponsored by HNB Mortgage and Pioneer Natural Resources on November 21, 2019 from 5:30-7:30 PM benefiting PBALC! We can't wait to kick off the holiday season with drinks, bites, crafts, shopping and raffles! Tickets are $10.00 when purchased ahead or $15.00 at the door. Get your tickets online now at:
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Overeaters Anonymous Meetings
Overeaters Anonymous Meetings for all eating disorders (bulimia, bingeing, obsessive/compulsive eating or anorexia) have been scheduled from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., 12-Step Study on Mondays in portable building A and 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Topic Meeting on Thursdays in portable building B at Christ Church Anglican, 5501 N. Midkiff Road, Midland. Admission is free and open to the public. Call 553-1031 or visit www.oa.org.
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Ladies Bunco Night
The Rock Odessa, 4803 Plaza Blvd., has scheduled Bunco Night for ladies from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. the third Thursday of each month through Dec. 19.
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Fourth annual West Texas Film Festival
The fourth annual West Texas Film Festival has been scheduled for Nov. 21-23. The opening night gala (Nov. 21) will be held at the Ellen Noel Art Museum. Film screenings Nov. 22-23 will be held at the Jack Rodgers Fine Art Center at Odessa College.
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Fourth annual West Texas Film Festival
The fourth annual West Texas Film Festival has been scheduled for Nov. 21-23. The opening night gala (Nov. 21) will be held at the Ellen Noel Art Museum. Film screenings Nov. 22-23 will be held at the Jack Rodgers Fine Art Center at Odessa College.
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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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Overeaters Anonymous Meetings
Overeaters Anonymous Meetings for all eating disorders (bulimia, bingeing, obsessive/compulsive eating or anorexia) have been scheduled from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., 12-Step Study on Mondays in portable building A and 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Topic Meeting on Thursdays in portable building B at Christ Church Anglican, 5501 N. Midkiff Road, Midland. Admission is free and open to the public. Call 553-1031 or visit www.oa.org.
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Caregiver Support Group
The Courtyards Assisted Living and Memory Care, 201 Parks Village Drive, has scheduled Caregiver Support Group from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month through Dec. 24. Anyone caring for a person 60 years of age and older are invited to join the group. By working together, participants can help each other cope with effects of disease and aging. Group members openly discuss their feelings, experiences, and fears in a non-judgmental and supportive atmosphere. Practical issues such as healthcare assistance, dealing with behaviors, respite and much more are discussed. Call 339-1048 or visit tinyurl.com/y3t8pbhs.
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Overeaters Anonymous Meetings
Overeaters Anonymous Meetings for all eating disorders (bulimia, bingeing, obsessive/compulsive eating or anorexia) have been scheduled from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., 12-Step Study on Mondays in portable building A and 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Topic Meeting on Thursdays in portable building B at Christ Church Anglican, 5501 N. Midkiff Road, Midland. Admission is free and open to the public. Call 553-1031 or visit www.oa.org.
Most Popular
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Permian takes bi-district in win over El Paso Franklin
It was sweet revenge for the Permian football team as the Panthers knocked out the El Paso Franklin Cougars 48-13 in the Class 6A Division I bi-district round of the playoffs Friday night at Ratliff Stadium.
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Woman convicted, sentenced for aggravated sexual assault of a child
An Ector County Jury convicted a 36-year-old woman and sentenced her to 90 years in prison for her involvement in sexually abusing two of her sons.
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A very MOJO Thanksgiving
Odessans may catch a glimpse of Permian High School’s Panther Paws dance team during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade set for Nov. 28.
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ECTOR COUNTY RESTAURANT REPORT: Nov. 8 through Nov. 13
These are the food inspection scores for Nov. 8 through Nov. 13 performed by the Ector County Health Department. Violations dock points, with a perfect score starting at 100.
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INDICTMENTS: Nov. 18
The following is a list of felony indictments by an Ector County grand jury. The list does not include those who have yet to be arrested.
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Teenager charged with firing shot inside residence
An 18-year-old man was arrested after he reportedly fired a shot inside his residence.
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Police searching for two people involved in string of auto burglaries
The Odessa Police Department is looking for two people involved in a string of auto burglaries in north Odessa.
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Last-minute audible: Kaepernick back to school for workout
RIVERDALE, Ga. (AP) — Colin Kaepernick’s saga took another surreal turn Saturday — a last-minute audible to nix an NFL-arranged workout and a quick dash 60 miles to the other side of metro Atlanta, where the exiled quarterback staged his own impromptu passing display on a high school field in dwindling light as hundreds of fans cheered him on from behind a chain-link fence.
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One clown charged with aggravated robbery
One of the two men who robbed a game room wearing a clown mask was arrested Wednesday night after the duo committed another armed robbery at a hotel.
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