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Killeen firefighters assisting in multiple Texas wildfires
KILLEEN, Texas — Killeen Fire Department firefighters are deployed across Texas to assist in battling wildfires and helping crews in disaster services,. Five Killeen firefighters are now in the middle of a 14-day deployment including:. Battalion Chief Cory Davis. Captain Marcus Stillwell. Captain Matt Phillips. Fire Rescue Officer Charlie...
Odessa is still healing five years after a mass shooting
ODESSA — Rosa Maria and Rosie Granados sipped coffee on a porch inside their driveway, hidden from view. They enjoyed the quiet in the usually busy and noisy neighborhood downtown on Saturday morning. The summer heat had not set in yet. Accompanying the calm was a shared sense of...
Ector County residents sue over chemical fire they say has contaminated the area
After a fire erupted at an industrial facility on the outskirts of Odessa earlier this summer, some nearby residents are now suing over the environmental contamination they say it’s causing. Earlier this week, 19 Ector County residents and one business filed a lawsuit against the owners of Permian Basin...
OPD investigating unknown suspects in multiple theft cases
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Odessa Police Department and Crime Stoppers are looking for several unknown suspects involved in thefts in the area. According to OPD, a male suspect stole a package from a residence located in the 1300 block of East 94th Street, before fleeing in a blue sedan. If you recognize the vehicle shown […]
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Bronchos' offense looks to remain a threat
Aug. 27—Odessa High's offense may be without Ivan Carreon but the Bronchos' air superiority should still be a threat to opposing defenses this season. With quarterback Mikey Cota and wide receiver Andrew Rodriguez among those back, Odessa High's offense should have plenty of reasons to put up points on the board this year. Cota returns as a senior after getting a season of experience under his ...
Harris County voter outreach proposal sparks another fight with Texas Republicans
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletter here.This article has been updated to clarify comments made by state Sen. Paul Bettencourt in both a published statement and an interview with Votebeat and The Texas Tribune.Texas Republicans are clashing again with the state’s most populous county over voting. This time, they’re criticizing Harris County’s plan for outreach to eligible but unregistered voters ahead of the registration deadline.County commissioners were set to consider the proposed outreach effort at a meeting Tuesday. But they took it off...
Colin Allred’s understated campaign strategy draws mixed reviews from fellow Democrats
"Colin Allred’s understated campaign strategy draws mixed reviews from fellow Democrats" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
Rain chances continue to increase across North Texas ahead of Labor Day
NORTH TEXAS – Thursday morning, a coastal trough near the upper Texas coast continued to bring in clouds to parts of North Texas, as well as a few showers.View live radar here.There will be a mix of sun and clouds Thursday with rain chances and a few isolated storms to sit around 20% to 30%. The higher chances are in the southeast side of North Texas, which is closer to the trough. Severe weather isn't expected but there could be some storms with heavy downpours, lightning and possible winds gusting to near 50 mph. Rain coverage increases after Thursday into...
Labor Day Weekend Events And Happenings Around In East Texas
Labor Day weekend 2024 is here! Labor Day was declared a national holiday in 1894 and is observed on the first Monday of September to honor and recognize the American Labor movement that grew from a violent clash between labor and police in Chicago in 1886 when thousands of workers took to the street demanding an eight-hour workday. (Google)
Five football prospects in Texas whose 2025 recruitments are worth tracking with Power Four teams
Following a big summer of commitments, the recruiting calendar turns to fall where schools look to maintain their current 2025 classes, add a few prospects to finish off the cycle or get started on the future with a push for the top prospects in 2026. Senior evals have become a...
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