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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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Oil Tankers Under Fire Despite Ceasefire | Odessa News
Oil tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz keep escalating despite U.S.-Iran peace talks, throwing global energy markets into chaos. Kirk Edwards warns that…
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ICE Chase Ends in Fatal Mistake | Odessa News
Federal agents fatally shot a Mexican national, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, during a Houston traffic stop—claiming he rammed their vehicle in a chase and they…
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Passenger Partially Sucked Out of Plane Window | Odessa News
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Taylor Swift’s Cultural Empire | Odessa News
Taylor Swift’s empire keeps expanding—her Eras Tour is smashing records, pumping cash into local economies, and turning fans into global culture icons. Her…
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AI Stocks Soar Amid Market Gains | Odessa News
The stock market surged Friday as AI-driven momentum propelled the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq higher—marking its fourth winning week in five. SK Hynix’s Nasdaq…
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President Targets Election Commission | Odessa News
The president’s surprise purge of the bipartisan Election Assistance Commission—stripping it of its last two Democratic members—signals a bold, controversial…
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Wall vs Levee Safety Battle in Big Bend | Odessa News
In West Texas’ Big Bend region, a local group is fighting to stop a border wall construction they say could dangerously disrupt a critical flood control levee…
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Jewish Americans Feel Less Safe | Odessa News
Jewish Americans feel increasingly unsafe since October 7, 2023, with many now hiding religious symbols and avoiding public displays of identity amid rising…
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Moist Brined Pork Chops for Grill Bosses | Odessa News
Grill like a pro this summer with ultra-moist boneless pork chops that’ll have your crew begging for seconds. The secret? A 4-hour (or overnight) brine of…
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Alpine Earns Tourism Friendly Certification | Odessa News
Alpine, Texas just earned top honors as a “Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community,” officially recognized for its bold push to grow tourism as a key…
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Sul Ross Joins NCAA Division II | Odessa News
Sul Ross State University has officially become a full NCAA Division II member after three years of rigorous effort, unlocking national championship…
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Van Incident Sparks Contradicting Accounts | Odessa News
A chilling clash of narratives unfolds in this explosive podcast episode: ICE says Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52, was shot dead by an agent after allegedly…
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Three Arrested in Midland County Task Force Operation | Odessa News
Three fugitives arrested in Midland County, Texas, thanks to the powerful Texas Anti-Gang Center–Permian Basin task force — including Gabriel Alvarado-Torrez…
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Red Raiders 2026 Season Preview | Odessa News
Texas Tech’s 2026 football season kicks off at home on September 5th against Abilene Christian, and head coach Joey McGuire gave an in-depth preview of what’s…
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Andrews Highway Reopens After Odessa Crash | Odessa News
Traffic chaos hit Odessa today when a crash at the intersection of 100th Street and Andrews Highway shut down both northbound lanes—police urged drivers to…
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Scheffler's Streak Ends at Scottish Open | Odessa News
Scottie Scheffler’s 78-tournament streak of making cuts—second only to Tiger Woods’ 142—just ended at the Scottish Open, where he missed the cut by two shots…
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Teen Shot in Early Morning Robbery | Odessa News
A 21-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot in the head during a robbery at Holy Vape & Smoke on East Florida Avenue around 4 AM. Paramedics…
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Adebayo-Herro Feud, Young’s New Start, Union Push | Odessa News
Heat captain Bam Adebayo allegedly threw a punch at former teammate Tyler Herro during a Summer League practice in Vegas — just weeks after Herro’s trade to…
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Allied Health Students Face Disaster Simulation | Odessa News
Odessa College just dropped jaws with a high-stakes mass casualty drill that threw Allied Health students into hurricane, flood, and wildfire chaos — testing…
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Salvation Army Battles Summer Slump | Odessa News
As summer hits West Texas, the Salvation Army in Midland and Odessa faces a “summer slump” — when donations drop but need soars. With scorching temps, their…
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Ohtani to Drain Knee for All-Star Skip | Odessa News
Shohei Ohtani is set to drain fluid from his left knee this Sunday to address persistent irritation, forcing him to sit out the All-Star Game in Philadelphia…
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LEGO Artist Builds Star Wars from Scratch | Odessa News
LEGO Master Artist Amada Pinlac, aka AC Pin, is building a stunning, screen-based recreation of the Star Wars Episode One final battle — all from scratch, no…
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Sky’s Forecast: Sun, Showers, and Storms | Odessa News
Sky’s got a wild week planned—start with crisp, clear nights and temps near 73, then buckle up for scorching highs near 95 under sunny skies. Rain and…
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Boost Mobile’s Local Market Boost | Odessa News
Boost Mobile brought the community together in Midland, Texas, for a vibrant pop-up market where 49 local vendors showcased their small businesses—creating a…
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Justice Dept Subpoenas NYT Reporters | Odessa News
The Justice Department has subpoenaed New York Times reporters covering security flaws in the newly upgraded, Qatar-funded Air Force One — a move critics call…
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Typhoon Bavi Hits China and Beyond | Odessa News
Typhoon Bavi slammed into China’s Zhejiang coast, triggering mass evacuations of 1.7 million and shutting down schools, flights, and ferries as it followed a…
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Schwarber vs Murakami in Philly Derby | Odessa News
Home Run Derby showdown in Philly heats up as Kyle Schwarber, the homegrown power hitter leading the majors with 32 homers, returns for his third derby…
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Stones Back as England Face Norway | Odessa News
England’s World Cup quarterfinal lineup shakes up with John Stones back in the defense after Jarell Quansah’s suspension, pairing with Marc Guehi to face…
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Texas Dry Counties Still Standing | Odessa News
Texas still has three dry counties—Borden, Kent, and Roberts—where alcohol sales are banned, a holdout from Prohibition days. Just last year, Throckmorton…
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Rattín’s Protest That Changed Football | Odessa News
A football legend has left us—Antonio Rattín, the fierce Boca Juniors and Argentina midfielder who died at 89, didn’t just dominate the pitch with his tackles…
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Strait of Hormuz Escalates Tensions | Odessa News
Iran fires a warning shot at a vessel ignoring navigation rules, triggering renewed military strikes by the U.S. that damaged a Cyprus-flagged ship and left…
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White Sox Top Draft Pick Cholowsky | Odessa News
The Chicago White Sox stole the show in the MLB draft, snagging UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky — who crushed 21 homers and drove in 60 runs as a junior —…
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One Roof, Three Services in Midland | Odessa News
Ink Addicts & Fades just reopened in Midland with a bang—now offering barbering, tattoos, and piercings under one roof. Owners Venessa Flores and Jesus Jerado…
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Matt Serra Brings BJJ to Odessa | Odessa News
Former UFC champ Matt Serra, a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, rolled into Odessa to drop knowledge at Vagabond Gym, bringing his elite grappling expertise…
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Heat, Humidity, and Heroics in Miami | Odessa News
When England faced Norway in the World Cup quarterfinal in scorching Miami heat, the battle was as much against the elements as it was on the pitch. Fans like…