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<p>A crane operator lifts and moves a red oak tree to a hole on Thursday morning near the entrance of the Marriott Hotel & Convention Center.</p>

Conference Center to cost another $3.5M

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City officials were informed this week that the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center expected to open in August will cost about $3.5 million more than planned.

Posted: June 15
Ueb Builders, Marriott Hotel, Texas

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Justin Low running for District Judge

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Odessa attorney Justin Low announced Friday his intent to run for Judge of the 161st District Court in the November 2020 election, a position currently held by the retiring Judge John Smith.

Posted: June 14
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Saturday 06/15/2019

Michigan beats Texas Tech 5-3 in its 1st CWS game since 1984

Updated: June 15, 2019 - 9:45 pm

AP

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Stage fright was no factor for a Michigan baseball program that's in the College World Series for the first time in 35 years. The Wolverines just kept doing what they've been doing since the NCAA Tournament started.

Candelario, Robson lead the way for Toledo

Updated: June 15, 2019 - 9:45 pm

AP

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) -- Jeimer Candelario homered, tripled and singled, driving in four runs and scoring a pair as the Toledo Mud Hens defeated the Norfolk Tides 11-4 on Saturday.

Braves' Keuchel allows 3 runs in 7 innings in Double-A game

Updated: June 15, 2019 - 9:45 pm

AP

PEARL, Miss. (AP) — Dallas Keuchel has thrown 14 innings of minor league baseball for two teams in two states over the past six days. There were a lot of good pitches and a few bad ones, but overall he's pleased with his progress since signing with the Atlanta Braves on June 7.

Yastrzemski, Vogt team up to lead Giants over Brewers 8-7

Updated: June 15, 2019 - 9:45 pm

AP

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — After languishing in the minors for seven years, Mike Yastrzemski is making up for lost time.

O'Keefe leads Springfield over Corpus Christi 6-3

Updated: June 15, 2019 - 9:45 pm

AP

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) -- Brian O'Keefe hit a two-run home run and had two hits as the Springfield Cardinals beat the Corpus Christi Hooks 6-3 on Saturday.

Hanson's homer leads Buffalo to 11-8 win over Louisville

Updated: June 15, 2019 - 9:45 pm

AP

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Alen Hanson hit a three-run home run in the fifth inning, leading the Buffalo Bisons to an 11-8 win over the Louisville Bats on Saturday.

Lopez pitches 7 innings, Marlins win 4-3 over Pirates

Updated: June 15, 2019 - 9:31 pm

AP

MIAMI (AP) — For the second straight game Pittsburgh jumped on Miami, this time though the Marlins' answered and Pablo Lopez and his teammates were able to lock down the Pirates the rest of the way.

Higgins' single leads Tennessee to 2-1 win over Pensacola

Updated: June 15, 2019 - 9:31 pm

AP

PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) -- P.J. Higgins hit a run-scoring single in the sixth inning to give the Tennessee Smokies a 2-1 win over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos on Saturday.

AP source: Yanks near deal to get Encarnación from Mariners

Updated: June 15, 2019 - 9:31 pm

AP

CHICAGO (AP) — The New York Yankees neared a trade for Seattle slugger Edwin Encarnación on Saturday night, looking to boost a power-packed lineup that's been beset by injuries.

Lancaster's run leads Williamsport to 5-4 win over State College

Updated: June 15, 2019 - 9:31 pm

AP

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Seth Lancaster scored on a wild pitch in the ninth inning, leading the Williamsport Crosscutters to a 5-4 win over the State College Spikes on Saturday.

Bravo carries Quad Cities to 5-0 win over Wisconsin

Updated: June 15, 2019 - 9:31 pm

AP

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) -- Jose Bravo tossed a one-hit shutout, leading the Quad Cities River Bandits to a 5-0 win over the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers on Saturday.

Analysis: Anthony Davis trade a win-win for both sides

Updated: June 15, 2019 - 9:31 pm

AP

The saga is over.

Copa America: Rodriguez leads Colombia to win over Argentina

Updated: June 15, 2019 - 9:31 pm

AP

SALVADOR, Brazil (AP) — James Rodriguez got the best of Lionel Messi in the Copa America on Saturday, leading Colombia to a 2-0 win over Argentina in the teams' debut in the South American tournament.

Wilson, Curran lift Delmarva over Hickory 5-1

Updated: June 15, 2019 - 9:16 pm

AP

SALISBURY, Md. (AP) -- Seamus Curran homered and had two hits, and Ryan Wilson allowed just three hits over six innings as the Delmarva Shorebirds beat the Hickory Crawdads 5-1 on Saturday.

Plate ump O'Nora hit by foul ball, exits Cards-Mets game

Updated: June 15, 2019 - 9:16 pm

AP

NEW YORK (AP) — Plate umpire Brian O'Nora has left the St. Louis Cardinals-New York Mets game after getting hit in the groin by a foul ball.

The Latest: Woodland takes lead into final round of US Open

Updated: June 15, 2019 - 9:16 pm

AP

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open (all times local):

Bieber sharp, Martin steals home as Indians beat Tigers 4-2

Updated: June 15, 2019 - 9:16 pm

AP

DETROIT (AP) — Leonys Martin noticed Victor Alcantara putting his head down while preparing to pitch.

Democrats favor more access to capital for black businesses

Updated: June 15, 2019 - 9:16 pm

AP

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Four Democrats vying for their party's presidential nomination honed in on the economic concerns of the black community during a forum Saturday in South Carolina, a state where nonwhite voters will play a major role in next year's primary election.

Washington state waterfront owners asked to take dead whales

Updated: June 15, 2019 - 9:31 pm

AP

PORT HADLOCK, Wash. (AP) — At least one Washington state waterfront landowner has said yes to a request to allow dead gray whales to decompose on their property.

Babe Ruth road jersey sells at auction for $5.64 million

Updated: June 15, 2019 - 9:02 pm

AP

NEW YORK (AP) — A Babe Ruth road jersey dating to 1928-30 has sold at auction for $5.64 million.

Mazza leads Syracuse to 5-0 win over Gwinnett

Posted: June 15, 2019

AP

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) -- Chris Mazza allowed just two hits over eight innings, leading the Syracuse Mets over the Gwinnett Stripers in a 5-0 win on Saturday.

Bido, Martin lead Greensboro to 4-0 win over Kannapolis

Posted: June 15, 2019

AP

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (AP) -- Mason Martin hit a two-run home run and had two hits, and Osvaldo Bido allowed just four hits over seven innings as the Greensboro Grasshoppers topped the Kannapolis Intimidators 4-0 on Saturday.

Former student who reported rape says college betrayed her

Updated: June 15, 2019 - 9:02 pm

AP

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The warnings came in text messages from her friends: He's outside the dorm. He's at the student center. He's at Starbucks.

Hicklen hits grand slam, leads Wilmington over Lynchburg

Posted: June 15, 2019

AP

LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) -- Brewer Hicklen hit a grand slam in the seventh inning, leading the Wilmington Blue Rocks to an 11-1 win over the Lynchburg Hillcats on Saturday.

Fitzgerald hits walk-off single, Salem beats Frederick 5-4

Posted: June 15, 2019

AP

SALEM, Va. (AP) -- Ryan Fitzgerald hit a walk-off single with one out in the ninth inning, as the Salem Red Sox beat the Frederick Keys 5-4 on Saturday.

Barnes leads Columbus to 9-1 win over Lehigh Valley

Posted: June 15, 2019

AP

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) -- Brandon Barnes hit two home runs and drove in five runs, as the Columbus Clippers defeated the Lehigh Valley IronPigs 9-1 on Saturday.

NASCAR Truck race postponed until Sunday

Posted: June 15, 2019

AP

NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — The NASCAR Truck series race at Iowa Speedway has been postponed until Sunday because of inclement weather.

McKay helps to shut out Scranton/WB, Durham wins 2-0

Updated: June 15, 2019 - 8:45 pm

AP

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) -- Brendan McKay and four other pitchers combined for a shutout as the Durham Bulls defeated the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders 2-0 on Saturday.

France, Collado and Rodriguez shut out Potomac, Fayetteville wins 8-0

Updated: June 15, 2019 - 8:45 pm

AP

FAYETTEVILLE, (AP) -- J.P. France, Willy Collado and Nivaldo Rodriguez combined for a shutout as the Fayetteville Woodpeckers defeated the Potomac Nationals 8-0 on Saturday.

Trageton leads Hudson Valley to 6-1 win over Aberdeen

Updated: June 15, 2019 - 8:45 pm

AP

ABERDEEN, Md. (AP) -- Zack Trageton hurled five scoreless innings, leading the Hudson Valley Renegades over the Aberdeen IronBirds in a 6-1 win on Saturday.

Diamondbacks hit 4 HRs off Strasburg, beat Nationals 10-3

Updated: June 15, 2019 - 8:45 pm

AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks jumped all over three-time All-Star Stephen Strasburg from the opening pitch.

Rifaela, McKenna lift Bowie over Trenton 9-4

Updated: June 15, 2019 - 8:45 pm

AP

BOWIE, Md. (AP) -- Ademar Rifaela tripled and singled, driving home two runs as the Bowie Baysox topped the Trenton Thunder 9-4 on Saturday.

Wall leads New Hampshire over Richmond 7-6

Updated: June 15, 2019 - 8:45 pm

AP

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Forrest Wall homered and had two hits as the New Hampshire Fisher Cats beat the Richmond Flying Squirrels 7-6 on Saturday.

Twins hang Joe Mauer's No. 7 with other franchise greats

Updated: June 15, 2019 - 8:45 pm

AP

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Eighteen years after the Minnesota Twins took Joe Mauer with the first overall draft pick, the hometown star with the textbook left-handed swing was still having a hard time realizing his place among the franchise's all-time greats.

Quigley scores 18; Sky win 3rd straight, 70-64 over Fever

Updated: June 15, 2019 - 8:45 pm

AP

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Allie Quigley scored 18 points and the Chicago Sky won their third straight game with a 70-64 victory over the Indiana Fever on Saturday night.

AP Source: Lakers, Pelicans, agree on Anthony Davis trade

Updated: June 15, 2019 - 8:31 pm

AP

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Anthony Davis will wind up with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers after all.

Inman, Ramiz lead West Virginia to 2-1 win over Hagerstown

Posted: June 15, 2019

AP

HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) -- Ryne Inman tossed a two-hit complete game and Ryan Ramiz homered and had two hits, as the West Virginia Power topped the Hagerstown Suns 2-1 in the second game of a doubleheader on Saturday.

Guzman leads Lexington to 6-2 win over Columbia

Posted: June 15, 2019

AP

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Jeison Guzman hit a two-run single in the fourth inning, leading the Lexington Legends to a 6-2 win over the Columbia Fireflies on Saturday.

Madris' homer leads Altoona to 5-1 win over Binghamton

Posted: June 15, 2019

AP

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (AP) -- Bligh Madris hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning, leading the Altoona Curve to a 5-1 win over the Binghamton Rumble Ponies on Saturday.

Reds rookie Senzel fouls pitch off eye, leaves game

Posted: June 15, 2019

AP

CINCINNATI (AP) — Reds rookie Nick Senzel fouled a pitch off his left eye and came out of a game against the Texas Rangers on Saturday night.

Activists push Sunday protest despite Hong Kong bill delay

Updated: June 15, 2019 - 8:31 pm

AP

HONG KONG (AP) — Pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong are planning a mass protest Sunday even after the territory's embattled leader Carrie Lam sought to quell public anger by shelving an unpopular extradition bill that has highlighted apprehension about relations with mainland China.

Lindow leads Lakewood to 4-2 win over Asheville

Posted: June 15, 2019

AP

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) -- Ethan Lindow hurled five scoreless innings, leading the Lakewood BlueClaws over the Asheville Tourists in a 4-2 win on Saturday.

Mets shuffle leaky bullpen, sign 1st-round draft pick

Updated: June 15, 2019 - 8:31 pm

AP

NEW YORK (AP) — Desperate for help in a failing bullpen, the New York Mets acquired reliever Brooks Pounders from the Cleveland Indians for cash on Saturday.

Garcia hits grand slam, leads Connecticut over Lowell

Updated: June 15, 2019 - 8:15 pm

AP

LOWELL, Mass. (AP) -- Alexis Garcia hit a grand slam in the sixth inning, leading the Connecticut Tigers to a 12-7 win over the Lowell Spinners on Saturday.

After bill fiasco, Hong Kong chief fights for political life

Updated: June 15, 2019 - 8:16 pm

AP

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam steadily climbed her way up bureaucratic ranks to capture the top position in the former British colony, relying on sheer intelligence, ambition, canny networking and an astute deference to authority.

Rangel, Shetter pitch Rome to 3-2 win over Augusta

Updated: June 15, 2019 - 8:16 pm

AP

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (AP) -- Alan Rangel allowed just four hits over six innings, and Ryan Shetter was also effective on the mound, as the Rome Braves shut down the Augusta GreenJackets in a 3-2 win on Saturday.

Mitchell's single leads Myrtle Beach to 3-1 win over Down East

Updated: June 15, 2019 - 8:16 pm

AP

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) -- Kevonte Mitchell hit a run-scoring single in the first inning, leading the Myrtle Beach Pelicans to a 3-1 win over the Down East Wood Ducks on Saturday. The win snapped a nine-game losing streak for the Pelicans and a four-game winning streak for the Wood Ducks.

Casas leads Greenville to 5-1 win over Charleston

Updated: June 15, 2019 - 8:16 pm

AP

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- Triston Casas hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning, leading the Greenville Drive to a 5-1 win over the Charleston RiverDogs on Saturday.

Braves pitcher Newcomb hit on back of head by liner, exits

Updated: June 15, 2019 - 8:16 pm

AP

ATLANTA (AP) — Braves starter Sean Newcomb has left the game in a scary scene after being hit in the back of the head by a line drive off the bat of Philadelphia's J.T. Realmuto.

Diaz, Richards lead the way for Vermont

Updated: June 15, 2019 - 8:16 pm

AP

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) -- Jordan Diaz homered and doubled as the Vermont Lake Monsters topped the Tri-City ValleyCats 4-1 on Saturday. With the victory, the Lake Monsters swept the short two-game series.

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