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Rick Trevinio Meets With First Responders

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<p>In the truck bay at Odessa Fire Rescue's Central Station, country music artist Rick Trevinio shakes hands with the Odessa Police Department's deputy chief Jesse Duarte Wednesday afternoon. First Responders from the City of Odessa and Ector County met at Odessa's Central Fire Station for the chance to meet with Rick Trevino before his fundraising concert Jan. 16th.</p>

In the truck bay at Odessa Fire Rescue's Central Station, country music artist Rick Trevinio shakes hands with the Odessa Police Department's deputy chief Jesse Duarte Wednesday afternoon. First Responders from the City of Odessa and Ector County met at Odessa's Central Fire Station for the chance to meet with Rick Trevino before his fundraising concert Jan. 16th.

Posted: January 15

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City reaching out as cold finally hits

Odessa’s Director of Communications Devin Sanchez shared the fire marshal’s suggestions for keeping homes both warm and safe as winter finally arrives in Odessa this week.

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OFR lists safety tips for Halloween

The Odessa Fire Rescue Fire Marshal’s Division has detailed seven safety tips when celebrating Halloween.

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OFR, OPD welcome trick or treaters

Odessa Fire Rescue and Odessa Police Department will be hosting an event for trick or treaters at the OFR Central Fire Station.

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Newest additions to OFR each relish opportunity

Prior to graduating from Allen High School, Dylan Garza had talked with his friends about joining the volunteer fire department.

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Odessa, Midland first responders ready for second softball challenge

For the second time in as many years, the Odessa Police Department and Odessa Fire Rescue will face Midland Police Department and Midland Fire Department in a first responders softball contest.

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Woman dead as OFR responds to fire in south Odessa

A 45-year-old woman was reportedly found dead as Odessa Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire in south Odessa.

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Odessa needs more paramedics

Odessa found itself in the national spotlight again after a comment by presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke during a Thursday night Democratic debate in Houston in which he said there was an ambulance shortage during the mass shooting.

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Roof fire sparked at Midland hospital

Patients have returned to their rooms and operations are returning to normal “as quickly as possible” following a roof fire at Midland Memorial Hospital Friday, a statement on the hospital’s Facebook page said.

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OFR searching for information in 3-vehicle fire

The Odessa Fire Rescue is searching for people involved in a three-vehicle fire in central Odessa.

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Odessa Fire Rescue stays ready for holiday weekend

Though a burn ban isn't in effect for Ector County, Odessa Fire Rescue will maintain its readiness.

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Stephen F. Austin tops Lamar behind Comeaux

Updated: January 25, 2020 - 7:46 pm

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BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) — John Comeaux had 18 points as Stephen F. Austin topped Lamar 70-62 on Saturday.

Gardner lifts East Carolina past Tulane 81-62

Updated: January 25, 2020 - 7:45 pm

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GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Jayden Gardner had 27 points and 13 rebounds as East Carolina defeated Tulane 81-62 on Saturday night. J.J. Miles added 21 points for the Pirates. Miles also had seven rebounds.

Davis scores 20, SMU uses late run to upset No. 20 Memphis

Updated: January 25, 2020 - 7:46 pm

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — SMU rallied and rallied but kept falling short — until its defense kicked things up another level.

Okongwu and USC cruise in 75-55 win over Oregon State

Updated: January 25, 2020 - 7:45 pm

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CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Onyeka Okongwu scored 18 points and had three highlight-reel dunks in the second half to lead Southern California to a 75-55 victory over Oregon State on Saturday.

Morgan scores 21 points as Central Michigan tops Ball State

Updated: January 25, 2020 - 7:45 pm

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MT. PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Dallas Morgan scored 21 points as Central Michigan defeated Ball State 71-66 on Saturday.

Dove carries UT-Martin past SIU-Edwardsville 79-76

Updated: January 25, 2020 - 7:45 pm

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EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Quintin Dove had 18 points as UT Martin narrowly beat Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 79-76 on Saturday.

Peatling propels E. Washington past S. Utah in OT

Posted: January 25, 2020

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CHENEY, Wash. (AP) — Mason Peatling scored 30 points on 11-of-16 shooting, grabbed 11 rebounds and Eastern Washington rallied to beat Southern Utah 81-78 in overtime on Saturday.

Trump lawyers argue Democrats just want to overturn election

Updated: January 25, 2020 - 8:32 pm

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's lawyers plunged into his impeachment trial defense Saturday by accusing Democrats of striving to overturn the 2016 election, arguing that investigations of Trump's dealings with Ukraine have not been a fact-finding mission but a politically motivated effort to drive him from the White House.

Knight scores 20 to carry San Jose St. past Air Force 90-81

Posted: January 25, 2020

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SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Seneca Knight had 20 points as San Jose State defeated Air Force 90-81 on Saturday.

Shahid shoots North Dakota State past Denver 82-70

Posted: January 25, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Vinnie Shahid poured in 29 points, one off his season high, and North Dakota State breezed to an 82-70 victory over Denver on Saturday.

SE Louisiana holds off Northwestern State 84-81 in OT

Posted: January 25, 2020

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NATCHITOCHES, La (AP) — Ty Brewer had 20 points and 11 rebounds as Southeastern Louisiana defeated Northwestern State 84-81 in overtime on Saturday.

North Carolina A&T holds off Bethune Cookman late, 98-95

Posted: January 25, 2020

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GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Fred Cleveland hit a pair of free throws with six seconds left to allow North Carolina A&T to hold off Bethune Cookman, 98-95 on Saturday night.

Azore lifts Texas-Arlington past Texas St. 64-62

Updated: January 25, 2020 - 7:17 pm

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SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — David Azore registered 19 points and six rebounds as Texas-Arlington narrowly defeated Texas State 64-62 on Saturday.

Henry carries Jacksonville St. past Morehead St. 72-51

Posted: January 25, 2020

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JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Kayne Henry had a season-high 23 points plus 16 rebounds as Jacksonville State rolled past Morehead State 72-51 on Saturday.

Adams scores 24 to carry Austin Peay past Belmont 86-78

Posted: January 25, 2020

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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jordyn Adams had 24 points as Austin Peay extended its winning streak to eight games, topping Belmont 86-78 on Saturday.

Shabazz perfect from field with 32 points in Dons' 83-82 win

Posted: January 25, 2020

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Khalil Shabazz made all 10 of his shots from the field, including six 3-pointers, to score a career-high 32 points and rally San Francisco to an 83-82 victory over BYU on Saturday.

Abilene Christian gets past Central Arkansas in OT, 70-69

Updated: January 25, 2020 - 7:00 pm

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CONWAY, Ark. (AP) — Payten Ricks knocked down three clutch free throws with a second left to force overtime, then scored the game-winning basket on a driving layup with four seconds remaining to lift Abilene Christian to a 70-69 win over Central Arkansas on Saturday night.

Schmidt sparks Texas A&M-CC past Incarnate Word 68-47

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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Elijah Schmidt came off the bench to score 13 points, one off his season high, and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi breezed to a 68-47 victory over Incarnate Word on Saturday.

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VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Tyler Hagedorn had 31 points as South Dakota beat Oral Roberts 91-80 on Saturday.

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NEW YORK (AP) — AJ Bramah had 18 points and 11 rebounds off the bench to lead Robert Morris to a 71-66 win over Long Island-Brooklyn on Saturday.

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Updated: January 25, 2020 - 7:00 pm

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NEW YORK (AP) — Deniz Celen had 22 points as St. Francis (NY) defeated St. Francis (Pa.) 86-79 on Saturday. Chauncey Hawkins added 21 points for the Terriers.

Northern Colorado sends Idaho to 4th straight loss, 74-53

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MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Jonah Radebaugh recorded 12 points and 13 assists to carry Northern Colorado to a 74-53 win over Idaho on Saturday.

Alvarado steals a win for Georgia Tech over N.C. State

Updated: January 25, 2020 - 7:00 pm

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ATLANTA (AP) — Jose Alvarado sensed the perfect time to be disruptive on defense, stepping between two North Carolina State players who were trying to pass the ball.

McCallum lifts Jacksonville past Kennesaw State 83-64

Updated: January 25, 2020 - 7:00 pm

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KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) — DeAnthony McCallum had a career-high 22 points as Jacksonville defeated Kennesaw State 83-64 on Saturday.

Jones pours in career-high 33, Radford tops Hampton 83-79

Updated: January 25, 2020 - 7:00 pm

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RADFORD, Va. (AP) — Carlik Jones scored a career-high 33 points plus 10 assists as Radford edged past Hampton 83-79 on Saturday.

Sagstrom shoots 67 to open 2-stroke lead in Gainbridge LPGA

Updated: January 25, 2020 - 7:00 pm

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BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Madelene Sagstrom shot a 5-under 67 on Saturday in the Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio to take a two-stroke lead into the final round.

Near-perfect Kennedy carries McNeese past Houston Baptist

Updated: January 25, 2020 - 7:00 pm

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LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Sha'markus Kennedy scored a career-high 37 points with 14 rebounds and McNeese State defeated Houston Baptist 102-89 on Saturday.

Asadullah helps Libscomb upset North Florida 85-73

Updated: January 25, 2020 - 6:45 pm

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ahsan Asadullah totaled 22 points and a career-high 18 rebounds and Lipscomb upset North Florida 85-73 on Saturday.

Dixon lifts E. Illinois over SE Missouri 61-59

Updated: January 25, 2020 - 6:45 pm

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CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — George Dixon recorded 11 points and 11 rebounds to carry Eastern Illinois to a 61-59 win over Southeast Missouri on Saturday.

German leads N. Illinois past W. Michigan 58-52

Posted: January 25, 2020

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DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Eugene German registered 12 points as Northern Illinois beat Western Michigan 58-52 on Saturday.

Jackson scores 35 to lead Akron past Ohio 88-86

Updated: January 25, 2020 - 6:33 pm

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ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Loren Cristian Jackson had a career-high 35 points as Akron edged past Ohio 88-86 on Saturday.

Hopkins, Maultsby help New Hampshire top Binghamton 77-69

Updated: January 25, 2020 - 6:45 pm

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VESTAL, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Hopkins tied his career high with 23 points, Marque Maultsby tied his career best of 16 and New Hampshire held off Binghamton 77-69 on Saturday.

Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 4 Evening' game

Updated: January 25, 2020 - 6:45 pm

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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Evening" game were:

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Updated: January 25, 2020 - 6:45 pm

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Arkansas ends 2-game skid, bolsters resume with win over TCU

Updated: January 25, 2020 - 6:33 pm

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Mason Jones scored 20 points and Desi Sills added 18 to lead Arkansas to a 78-67 win over TCU in a Big 12/SEC Challenge game on Saturday.

Washington State's Anthony Gordon leads North in Senior Bowl

Updated: January 25, 2020 - 6:33 pm

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MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Washington State quarterback Anthony Gordon is used to waiting his turn.

Miami downs E. Michigan 73-68 behind Coleman-Lands

Updated: January 25, 2020 - 6:33 pm

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OXFORD, Ohio (AP) — Isaiah Coleman-Lands scored 16 points off the bench and Nike Sibande scored 14 and Miami (OH) beat Eastern Michigan 73-68 on Saturday.

Dodgers' fan group ready to vent at Astros for sign stealing

Updated: January 25, 2020 - 6:33 pm

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A group of Los Angeles Dodgers fans is making plans to vent its frustration at the Houston Astros about baseball's sign-stealing scandal.

Hammond sparks USC Upstate past UNC Asheville

Updated: January 25, 2020 - 6:33 pm

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SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Everette Hammond had 23 points as South Carolina Upstate ended its four-game losing streak by topping UNC-Asheville 80-63 on Saturday.

Several Dodgers go public, peeved by Astros' cheating scam

Updated: January 25, 2020 - 6:33 pm

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers would rather earn a World Series trophy on their own than accept any scraps from the Houston Astros or Boston Red Sox, the teams that beat them in 2017 and '18.

Busch puts AIM Vasser Sullivan back in contention at Rolex

Updated: January 25, 2020 - 6:33 pm

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Kyle Busch drove his Lexus back to the lead lap at the Rolex 24 of Daytona — a move that changed team strategy and got the reigning NASCAR champion pulled from the car to keep him fresh.

Ellison scores 31 to lift Hartford over Albany (NY) 62-48

Updated: January 25, 2020 - 6:33 pm

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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Malik Ellison had a career-high 31 points plus 12 rebounds as Hartford topped Albany 62-48 on Saturday.

Charleston Southern tops Gardner-Webb 92-83 in double OT

Updated: January 25, 2020 - 6:33 pm

AP

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (AP) — Phlandrous Fleming Jr. scored 31 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to help Charleston Southern hold off Gardner-Webb 92-83 in double overtime on Saturday.

Fortified White Sox say they're ready to contend again

Updated: January 25, 2020 - 6:33 pm

AP

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox and their long-frustrated fans say they're primed and pumped for the team to contend in 2020.

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