California governor signs a bill bringing back harsh penalties for smash-and-grab robberies
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Thursday bringing back tough criminal penalties targeting large-scale stealing schemes and smash-and-grab robberies that have ...
Traffic Alert: Eastbound I-20 through Midland at a ‘standstill’
Drivers along eastbound Interstate 20 in Midland have reported “standstill” traffic. While no official cause for the delay has been reported by the ...
A teen accused of killing his mom in Florida was once charged in Oklahoma in his dad’s death
A teenager who is accused of stabbing his mother to death in Florida was freed last year after charges were dropped in the fatal shooting of his father in Oklahoma.
Athlete of the Week: Odessa senior Santiago Medrano
Odessa senior receiver Santiago Medrano is ABC Big 2’s week two Athlete of the Week for his performance in the Bronchos’ 50-39 win over Hurst L.D. Bell.
Harvey Weinstein indicted on additional sex crimes charges ahead of New York retrial
Disgraced ex-movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on additional sex crimes charges in New York ahead of a retrial in his landmark #MeToo case, Manhattan prosecutors said ...
Local mental health experts discuss how colleges handle students’ mental health
It’s been almost one month since students started the Fall 2024 semester at Odessa College, and with that comes students facing mental health concerns.
Texas Workforce Commission gives $83 million to adult education programs
The Texas Workforce Commission has awarded $83,030,502 in grants to 40 adult education and literacy programs across the state. The $83,030,502 in grants are being ...
North Carolina’s public universities cut 59 positions as part of a massive DEI overhaul this summer
Almost 200 diversity, equity and inclusion staff positions were either cut or reassigned across North Carolina’s public university system to comply with a systemwide ...
Midland College reports largest enrollment numbers since 2011
Midland College reported its largest enrollment numbers since 2011 for the fall semester, marking what the College said is a significant milestone in its ...