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Retreat encourages teamwork, goal setting

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Odessa Mayor Javier Joven didn’t ask Councilman Steve Thompson to “please” pass the Grey Poupon during a retreat luncheon this past week at First Baptist Church.

Posted: April 09
Natasha Brooks, Tom Sprawls, City Attorney

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Landgraf’s shooter alert bill passes House

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<p>State Rep. Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa)</p>

AUSTIN Legislation by State Rep. Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) to create the Texas Active Shooter Alert System is on its way to the Texas Senate after passing out of the Texas House of Representatives by an overwhelming majority of 146-0 on Wednesday.

Posted: April 07
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Civale coasts, Luplow drives in 5 as Indians pound Tigers

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 9:48 pm

AP

CLEVELAND (AP) — Aaron Civale allowed just three hits while dominating Detroit over 7 2/3 innings and was backed by five home runs, including Jordan Luplow's three-run shot, as the Cleveland Indians pounded the Tigers 11-3 on Saturday night.

UMass beats St. Cloud State 5-0, wins first NCAA title

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 9:48 pm

AP

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Filip Lindberg had 25 saves, Aaron Bohlinger scored his first career goal, and Massachusetts beat St. Cloud State 5-0 on Saturday night to win the program's first NCAA title.

Super Stock wins $1M Arkansas Derby, earns Ky Derby spot

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 9:32 pm

AP

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) — Super Stock won the $1 million Arkansas Derby by 2 1/2 lengths in an upset Saturday to earn a berth in next month’s Kentucky Derby.

McKee’s big plays lead Mercer over ETSU 21-13

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 9:18 pm

AP

MACON, Ga. (AP) — Yahsyn McKee made a pair of big plays, Carter Peevy passed for a touchdown and ran for another, and Mercer beat East Tennessee State 21-13 on Saturday night.

Reports: Myanmar forces kill 82 in single day in city

Updated: April 11, 2021 - 12:02 am

AP

YANGON (AP) — At least 82 people were killed in one day in a crackdown by Myanmar security forces on pro-democracy protesters, according to reports Saturday from independent local media and an organization that keeps track of casualties since the February coup.

Column: From 2006 in the world to the final round of Masters

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 9:03 pm

AP

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The kid yawned. Nothing really remarkable about that except when and where it happened: Will Zalatoris was in contention and standing in the middle of the 13th fairway at Augusta National, one of the last places on the planet where sleepy will do.

A masterpiece from Hideki Matsuyama to take Masters lead

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 9:03 pm

AP

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The storms that stopped play for a little more than hour Saturday at the Masters were expected. The masterpiece delivered by Hideki Matsuyama after the break was not.

On a suddenly soggy day at Augusta, some guys fail to adjust

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 9:03 pm

AP

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — After thunderstorms rumbled through Augusta National, the treacherous greens suddenly got a lot more inviting.

Delaware beats Delaware State 34-14

Posted: April 10, 2021

AP

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Dejoun Lee ran 14 times for 109 yards and two touchdowns to help Delaware beat Delaware State 34-14 on Saturday night.

Masters Tee Times

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 8:30 pm

AP

10 a.m. — Jim Herman, Adam Scott

Finau gets a call during Masters delay, from Tom Brady

Posted: April 10, 2021

AP

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Cell phones are almost entirely forbidden at Augusta National, so imagine Tony Finau’s surprise Saturday when he got told during a weather delay that someone wanted to talk with him.

Coroner: 6th person dead following South Carolina shooting

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 8:31 pm

AP

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A sixth person has died following a shooting earlier this week at the hands of a former NFL player who also killed four members of a South Carolina family, local officials said Saturday.

Glass with 7 TDs, leads Alabama A&M over Jackson State 52-43

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 8:17 pm

AP

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Aqeel Glass threw six touchdown passes and ran for another score to lead Alabama A&M to a 52-43 victory over Jackson State on Saturday.

No. 2 North Dakota St. holds off No. 24 Northern Iowa 23-20

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 8:02 pm

AP

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Christian Watson scored on a 100-yard kickoff return, Hunter Luepke ran for 95 yards that included a fourth-quarter touchdown, and second-ranked North Dakota State held off No. 24 Northern Iowa for a 23-20 victory on Saturday.

Laureano's 2-run shot sends A's to 7-3 win over Astros

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 8:02 pm

AP

HOUSTON (AP) — Ramón Laureano hit a two-run homer, rookie Seth Brown connected for his first big league home run and the Oakland Athletics beat the Houston Astros 7-3 on Saturday to win the series.

Ledecky dips under 4 minutes to win 400 free in California

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 8:02 pm

AP

MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (AP) — Katie Ledecky won the 400-meter freestyle Saturday at the TYR Pro Swim Series with the world’s fastest time this year.

Trump addresses GOP as power to shape national debate wanes

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 8:02 pm

AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump insists he's enjoying his life off Twitter. The press releases his aides fire off on an increasingly frequent basis are more “elegant,” he says. Plus there's no risk of backlash for retweeting unsavory accounts.

For the 1st time, Japan is home to a leader of the Masters

Posted: April 10, 2021

AP

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Japan has been sending golfers to the Masters since 1936, with about three dozen players combining for well over 100 appearances at Augusta National.

Mother arrested after 3 children found slain in Los Angeles

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 7:47 pm

AP

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The mother of three children — all under the age of 5 — found slain inside a Los Angeles apartment Saturday morning has been arrested, police said.

Crawford's 3-run homer sends Giants past Rockies 4-3

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 7:46 pm

AP

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Brandon Crawford has a bit of a cult following on his own team: that hair, others envy it. His swing is coveted, too.

Ramsey Clark, attorney general under Johnson, dies at 93

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 8:02 pm

AP

NEW YORK (AP) — Ramsey Clark, the attorney general in the Johnson administration who became an outspoken activist for unpopular causes and a harsh critic of U.S. policy, has died. He was 93.

Xander Schauffele, again, right in major mix at Masters

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 7:30 pm

AP

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Xander Schauffele is in what has become familiar territory. He’s close to the top of the leaderboard in a major championship.

Kelley, SE Louisiana rally to beat Nicholls State 52-45

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 7:30 pm

AP

THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Cole Kelley passed for 391 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions on Saturday and Southeastern Louisiana rallied for a 52-45 win over Nicholls State in the River Bell Classic.

LEADING OFF: Twins run into extra trouble, Chisox rake LHPs

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 7:30 pm

AP

A look at what’s happening around the majors Sunday:

Masters Glance

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 7:17 pm

AP

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — A brief look at the third round Saturday at the Masters (all times EDT):

Texas Tech junior guard Edwards transferring out of program

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 7:18 pm

AP

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech junior guard Kyler Edwards has decided to transfer, new head coach Mark Adams said Saturday.

Trump: The key to Republican success is more Trumpism

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 7:31 pm

AP

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump staked his claim to the Republican Party in a closed-door speech to donors Saturday night, casting his populist policies and attack-dog politics as the key to future Republican success.

E. Washington beats Idaho, keeps at-large berth hopes alive

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 7:30 pm

AP

CHENEY, Wash. (AP) — Dennis Merritt ran for three touchdowns and Eric Barriere threw for 309 yards and a pair of scores and No. 9 Eastern Washington rallied to beat Idaho 38-31 on Saturday.

Randall and Smith lead San Diego over Stetson 34-10

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 7:17 pm

AP

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Mason Randall threw two touchdown passes, Terrence Smith ran for two scores, and San Diego beat Stetson 34-10 on Saturday.

High court halts Calif. virus rules limiting home worship

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 7:31 pm

AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is telling California that it can’t enforce coronavirus-related restrictions that have limited home-based religious worship including Bible studies and prayer meetings.

The Latest: Matsuyama up by 4 going into Masters final round

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 7:03 pm

AP

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The Latest on the Masters, the first golf major of the year (all times EDT):

Boston's J.D. Martinez placed on the COVID-19 injured list

Posted: April 10, 2021

AP

BALTIMORE (AP) — Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter J.D. Martinez has cold symptoms and was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday.

Contenders make moves, get head start on NHL trade deadline

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 6:46 pm

AP

The defending Stanley Cup champions found a way to get better, the NHL's top team solved a problem that has hurt it in the past, and another filled a major void created by an injury.

Montana wallops D-II C. Washington 59-3 in spring opener

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 6:46 pm

AP

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Cam Humphrey passed for 235 yards and three touchdowns, Montana had a stretch of eight straight possessions ending in scores and the Grizzlies clobbered Division II Central Washington 59-3 on Saturday.

Tucson officials learn more about planned migrant facility

Posted: April 10, 2021

AP

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A tent-like facility that the federal government plans to set up in Tucson to temporarily house migrants will be located near the city's airport and be completed in about a month, a Border Patrol official has told the City Council.

Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 4 Evening' game

Posted: April 10, 2021

AP

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

Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Evening' game

Posted: April 10, 2021

AP

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:

Winning numbers drawn in 'All or Nothing Evening' game

Posted: April 10, 2021

AP

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "All or Nothing Evening" game were:

Nettles with 5 TDs, leads Alabama State over MVSU 42-17

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 6:46 pm

AP

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Ryan Nettles threw three touchdown passes and ran for two scores, leading Alabama State to a 42-17 victory over Mississippi Valley State on Saturday.

Ash-covered St. Vincent braces for more volcanic eruptions

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 6:31 pm

AP

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent (AP) — People who ignored an initial warning to evacuate the area closest to a volcano on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent raced to get clear Saturday, a day after it erupted with an explosion that shook the ground, spewed ash skyward and blanketed the island in a layer of fine volcanic rock.

Missouri St. gets MVC title share beating Youngstown St.

Posted: April 10, 2021

AP

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Jaden Johnson threw for a pair of touchdowns and Celdon Manning ran for 99 yards and Missouri State beat Youngstown State 21-10 Saturday to earn at least a share of the Missouri Valley Football Conference title.

Lightning acquire Savard from Blue Jackets in 3-team trade

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 6:15 pm

AP

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning acquired defenseman David Savard from the Columbus Blue Jackets in a three-team trade Saturday that also involved the Detroit Red Wings.

Wright barrels 6 yards for winning TD as Weber wins Big Sky

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 6:15 pm

AP

OGDEN, Utah (AP) — Daniel Wright stiff-armed his way around left end and managed to graze the ball past the pylon to score the winning touchdown on a 6-yard carry, lifting Weber State to a 20-15 victory over Idaho State on Saturday to nail down the Big Sky Conference championship with it's automatic berth into the post-season.

Impressive Madrid beats Barcelona 2-1 to go top in Spain

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 6:15 pm

AP

MADRID (AP) — Keeping Lionel Messi in check again in what could turn out to be his last Spanish league clásico, Real Madrid continued the impressive run which has put it at the heart of the title race.

Haniger, Mariners win 4-3 as Twins' trouble in 10th persists

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 6:15 pm

AP

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Baseball's speed-up-the-game rule that starts each extra inning with a runner on second base has not been user-friendly for the Minnesota Twins.

Panthers fill hole on defense; acquire Montour from Sabres

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 6:03 pm

AP

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Florida Panthers addressed losing Aaron Ekblad to a season-ending injury by acquiring defenseman Brandon Montour in a trade with the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday.

Sean Couturier's goal gives Flyers 3-2 home win over Bruins

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 5:45 pm

AP

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Maybe it wasn’t a do-or-die game. For the Philadelphia Flyers, however, it was a win they absolutely needed.

The Latest: NHL's Canucks get OK to reopen team facilities

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 5:45 pm

AP

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

Maryland lawmakers override vetoes on sweeping police reform

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 6:03 pm

AP

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland lawmakers voted Saturday to override Republican Gov. Larry Hogan’s vetoes of three far-reaching police reform measures that supporters say are needed to increase accountability and restore public trust.

Meadows, Arozarena homer, AL champ Rays beat Yankees 4-0

Updated: April 10, 2021 - 5:31 pm

AP

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays keep finding ways to frustrate the New York Yankees.

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