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Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Odessa News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Odessa and the Permian Basin. From local government and business developments to energy, oil and gas, healthcare, education, public safety, economic growth, and community events across Ector County, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes. Whether you're a longtime resident, a newcomer, or simply want to stay connected to one of West Texas' most important economic hubs, Odessa News Today…
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Audiobooks for Dyslexia and Learning Differences | Odessa News
Dyslexia and other learning differences can make reading a real struggle, but audiobooks are transforming the experience—offering students a powerful way to…
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Rankin Red Devils Aim for State Title | Odessa News
The Rankin Red Devils are back with eight starters, including preseason offensive MVP Matthew Ramos and defensive MVP Kash Cuellar, aiming to reclaim their…
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Young Bearkats Chase State Glory | Odessa News
The Garden City Bearkats are poised for a breakout 2026 season, fueled by speed, grit, and a hungry young roster led by coach Clayton Fryar. After narrowly…
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Carrington’s Ejection and Social Media Fallout | Odessa News
DiJonai Carrington of the Chicago Sky was ejected after a brutal flagrant foul on Sophie Cunningham, which escalated to a Flagrant Two due to the force and…
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Fecal Matter's Bold Fashion Rise | Odessa News
Fecal Matter, the Paris-based fashion house with a gloriously provocative name, is rewriting high fashion rules with ethereal, raw designs that stars like…
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New Schools, New Challenges for Ector County ISD | Odessa News
Ector County ISD kicks off the new school year with a major milestone: the grand opening of Vasquez Middle School in West Odessa, part of a sweeping…
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Tasia Fortune’s Death Sparks Fear in Mississippi | Odessa News
A chilling pattern emerges in Mississippi as the body of 29-year-old Black mother Tasia Fortune is found hanging outside an abandoned house in Jackson…
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Hafley’s High-Stakes Camp Philosophy | Odessa News
Jeff Hafley’s bold training camp philosophy is pushing Miami Dolphins players to embrace mistakes and step outside their comfort zones—pre-snap penalties and…
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Cowboys Lock Down Williams for 105M | Odessa News
Dallas just handed Quinnen Williams a massive 3-year, $105.9M extension — with $101M guaranteed — locking him in through 2030. Acquired in a blockbuster 2024…
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Falcons Edge Rusher Shake-Up | Odessa News
The Falcons make a swift defensive upgrade by signing local standout Cameron Sample, who brings 85 tackles and 7 sacks from his Bengals tenure, filling the…
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Williams Locks In for Cowboys | Odessa News
Quinnen Williams just signed a massive 3-year, $105.9M extension with the Dallas Cowboys — making him one of the highest-paid defensive linemen in the league…
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Liberty on Fire, Clark Returns | Odessa News
The New York Liberty are on fire, riding a four-game win streak and seven of their last eight to climb into playoff contention, fueled by their unstoppable…
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Russia’s Athletics Ban Under Fire | Odessa News
Russia’s track and field federation is back in court, challenging World Athletics’ ongoing sanctions that have barred Russian and Belarusian athletes from…
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Hunter Henry Stays With Patriots | Odessa News
Hunter Henry just locked in a two-year, up to $20 million extension with the Patriots, cementing his future in Foxborough through 2027. The 31-year-old tight…
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Odessa Home Invasion: Help Identify Suspect | Odessa News
Odessa Home Invasion: Help Identify Suspect | Odessa News
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Ector County Builds Community Center In-House | Odessa News
Ector County just kicked off construction on its own new community hub—the Kellus Turner Community Center—on Sycamore Drive, marking a bold move to build it…
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Owens Street Water Line Emergency | Odessa News
Owens Street Water Line Emergency | Odessa News
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Midland Gun Heist Unraveled | Odessa News
A brazen July burglary in Midland, Texas, turned into a major crackdown as police linked seven suspects to the heist—six have been arrested, with one still at…
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Reviving the Roots of Modern Computing | Odessa News
A growing movement is reviving vintage computers from the 70s and 80s, turning forgotten tech into living history. Enthusiasts like Josh Dersch spend years…
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Pamela Anderson’s Watermelon Granita | Odessa News
Pamela Anderson’s new cookbook “I Love You” drops sweet, family-inspired recipes — and the Watermelon Granita is a summer must-make. Simple, icy, and gorgeous…
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Baseball’s Bottom Feeder Turnaround | Odessa News
Baseball’s bottom-feeders are turning the tide—no team’s hitting 100 losses this year, a rarity since 2017. The Rockies, Angels, A’s, and Royals are showing…
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Young Mom Faces Manslaughter Warrant | Odessa News
A 23-year-old mother in Odessa, Sienna Herrera, faces a manslaughter warrant after her one-year-old died in a bathtub — police suspect she left the child…
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Permian Volleyball Aims for Playoff Return | Odessa News
The Permian volleyball team is firing up for a breakout season after missing the playoffs the past two years, kicking off with gritty scrimmages—including one…
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Simple Habits for a Sharper Brain | Odessa News
Your brain thrives on simple, daily habits—not complicated routines. Prioritize 7–9 hours of deep, screen-free sleep in a cool, dark room. Fuel it with…
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Government Takes Stake in Chip Makers | Odessa News
The CHIPS program is escalating into a bold new era of government ownership, as the Commerce Department secures equity stakes in seven more companies — adding…
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Cowboys Defense Rethinks Communication | Odessa News
The Dallas Cowboys’ defense is transforming through relentless communication under new coordinator Christian Parker, who’s turning practice into a high-stakes…
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FDA Tackles Secret GRAS Loophole | Odessa News
The FDA is cracking down on food safety loopholes by forcing companies to notify regulators before adding new ingredients — ending decades of…
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Infant Left Alone in Bathtub | Odessa News
A 23-year-old woman in Odessa, Texas, is now wanted for manslaughter after her infant died from being left alone in a bathtub for too long — a case that…
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Shooting Turns Fatal Outside Bar | Odessa News
A deadly shooting erupted late Sunday night outside El Mexicano Bar on Garden City Highway, leaving a 50-year-old man dead after a single gunshot to the upper…
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Ridership Drops But Paratransit Rises | Odessa News
EZ-Rider’s July ridership dipped 5.9% year-over-year, hitting 9,399 rides — but here’s the twist: Odessa outpaced Midland for the first time, and paratransit…
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Gas Prices Dip But Watch Out | Odessa News
Gas prices are dipping nationwide, with Midland-Odessa seeing a 23-cent drop to $3.36 per gallon — still higher than last year. Diesel is falling slower, and…
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Brennan’s Comeback Wins PGA Tour Playoffs | Odessa News
Michael Brennan pulled off a stunning Sunday comeback at the Wyndham Championship, firing a 6-under 64 to win his second PGA Tour title in two years and…
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Jacob Wilson Breaks Shortstop Errorless Record | Odessa News
Jacob Wilson just shattered the MLB record for errorless games by shortstops, reaching 111 straight — beating Mike Bordick’s 2002 mark. His last error? July 6…
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Kayla McBride Shatters WNBA 3-Point Record | Odessa News
Kayla McBride just shattered WNBA history with a career-high 43 points, including an astonishing 10 three-pointers — setting a new single-game record and…
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Teen Star Talley Claims U.S. Women's Amateur | Odessa News
Seventeen-year-old high school phenom Asterisk Talley just claimed her biggest win yet — the U.S. Women’s Amateur title — defeating Japan’s Anna Iwanaga by…
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Shooter on the Run in Midland | Odessa News
Shooter on the Run in Midland | Odessa News
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Fix Long File Paths in Windows | Odessa News
Windows hates long file paths—especially when you’re dealing with big government zip files. The MAXPATH limit of 260 characters often causes crashes or…
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Fresh Herbs That Taste Better Boost Health | Odessa News
Level up your kitchen with fresh herbs—packed with flavor, health perks, and big savings. Oregano fights inflammation and packs antioxidants, thriving in sun…
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Meet Charlie the Terrier Mix Ready for Love | Odessa News
Meet Charlie, a lovable two-year-old Terrier mix ready for his forever home at the no-kill Humane Society of Odessa. Adoption starts at $75 and includes…
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Phoenix the Kitten Awaits Her Forever Home | Odessa News
Meet Phoenix, an adorable 11-week-old kitten ready for her forever home at the Humane Society of Odessa — a no-kill shelter saving lives one furry friend at a…
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Kinahan Returns as Extradition Security Tightens | Odessa News
Daniel Kinahan, the alleged head of a sprawling Irish drug syndicate, is set to return to Ireland from Dubai after a high-security extradition — a move courts…
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Mecca Pact: Saudi Turkey Pakistan Alliance | Odessa News
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan just unveiled the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement — a bold new pact pledging collective defense among the trio, sparking…
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Water's Power and Purpose | Odessa News
Tides hold more power than all human energy use combined—think rivers flowing backward after quakes, and places like South Korea and France already harnessing…
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Nagasaki Remembers Nuclear Evil | Odessa News
Nagasaki marked 81 years since the atomic bombing, with Mayor Shiro Suzuki delivering a powerful condemnation of nuclear weapons as “absolute evil,”…
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Myanmar Rejects ASEAN Peace Push | Odessa News
Myanmar’s military junta is defiantly rejecting ASEAN’s push for Aung San Suu Kyi’s unconditional release, dismissing the need for the current special envoy…
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Bromo Park Fire Crisis Deepens | Odessa News
Indonesia’s Bromo National Park is under siege as a raging wildfire forces a full shutdown, with hundreds of firefighters, soldiers, and volunteers battling…
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Weaving Tradition, One Thread at a Time | Odessa News
In a remote Tibetan town, a cooperative founded in 2008 by artisan Pasang is reviving a 1,300-year-old weaving tradition. Once on the brink of extinction, with…
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Dodgers End Streak with Ohtani Heroics | Odessa News
Dodgers snap seven-game skid with a dramatic 2-1 extra-innings win over the Diamondbacks, thanks to Shohei Ohtani’s clutch ground ball single in the 10th. Kyle…
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Scherzer Surpasses Johnson for 3516 Ks | Odessa News
Max Scherzer just etched his name in baseball history, becoming the 10th all-time leader in career strikeouts by fanning Kyle Schwarber in a 7-5 Blue Jays win…
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Bills Kick Off Camp in New Stadium | Odessa News
The Buffalo Bills made a dazzling debut at their brand-new $2.1 billion Highmark Stadium, drawing over 30,000 fans for the first practice — complete with…
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Red Sox Streak Ends, A’s Snap Losing Skid | Odessa News
The Red Sox’s bid for a second double-digit win streak this season ended in a 7-3 loss to the Athletics, snapping their own record-tying 15-game streak from…
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Hossler and Brennan Battle for Playoffs | Odessa News
Beau Hossler is tied for the lead at the Wyndham Championship after a gutsy 66, but with just 122 FedEx Cup points, he needs a win to even make the playoffs…
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Carrington Ejected After Flagrant Two | Odessa News
DiJonai Carrington was ejected from a Chicago Sky game after a Flagrant Two foul on Indiana’s Sophie Cunningham, sparking social media backlash when Carrington…
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FIFA Defends Infantino Amid Leadership Crisis | Odessa News
FIFA is firing back against critics who they say are orchestrating a coordinated effort to oust president Gianni Infantino, calling the allegations false and…
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Pranks and Pass-the-Hat Tales | Odessa News
In West Texas, a radio host’s humble hat-passing drive at Dairy Queen turned into a wild $125 windfall thanks to generous farmers—enough for an old man’s…
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Rivera Returns, Legends Reunite | Odessa News
Mariano Rivera returned to Yankee Stadium for Old-Timer’s Day, a year after tearing his Achilles—this time tossing just 11 pitches while taking an at-bat…
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Texas Ranks High But Falls Short on Quality of Life | Odessa News
Texas may be a top performer in business metrics like economy and workforce, but its rankings reveal hidden challenges. While it soared to second in overall…
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Witnessing Bullying Fifty Years Later | Odessa News
A minister recounts how witnessing childhood bullying—especially a girl tormented for her runny nose—haunted him for decades, fueling shame over his silence…
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Back-to-School Magic Made Simple | Odessa News
Back-to-school chaos? Great Clips and magician Justin Flom have a magic trick for you: simplify haircuts with their app, track wait times, and check in the…
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Lane Johnson Weighs Final Season | Odessa News
Lane Johnson, Philly’s veteran right tackle and Super Bowl champ, is quietly hinting his 14th season might be his last—this time for family reasons, not mental…