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Read through the obituaries published today in Omaha World-Herald. Russell P. Osborne, Jr. David John Albert, 83, passed away ...

ODESSA, Texas — A 15-year-old female student from Permian High School was found at a teacher's residence after being reported as a runaway, leading to the teacher's arrest, according to the Ector ...

Playing a leading role in the 1989 film Lonesome Dove, Robert Duvall gained notoriety in Texas. He would go on to visit the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum in 2021, where he was made an honorary ...

WAXAHACHIE, Texas — The great Robert Duvall has died at the age of 95. The Oscar-winning actor was known for his roles in numerous films over the decades, including "The Godfather," as well as the ...

ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Police Department is advising the public to avoid travel due to expected road flooding from recent rainfall. Motorists are urged to steer clear of the 3100-5200 blocks of ...

The portal class has officially been checked off. It’s time to get into the top 10 recruiting class the Longhorns signed and all the new players that are already in ...

A multi-million-dollar road project will break ground in West Texas this year, overhauling a crash-prone section of a highway in Odessa. Work on U.S. Route 385 at Odessa's South Loop 338 will cost ...

The Odessa Sports Complex and Amy Bell Memorial Park construction has begun. This sports complex will have an indoor and outdoor facilities to host many baseball, softball, volleyball, soccer, and ...

After some health scares this year, the 'Colfax Comet' Robert Bell is back at the Chili Bowl feeling great and is ready to compete. Kelly Evans: The deficit is down big Democrats get warning signs in ...

High-profile appeals from Texas death row inmates are set to be heard in courts in 2026. The inmates Robert Roberson, Brittany Holberg, and David Wood have upcoming appeals or overturned convictions ...

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