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ECTOR COUNTY FELONY INDICTMENTS: Aug. 8, 2018, Part II
- posted: August 20
TEXAS VIEW: Mom and pops raise local economy
- posted: August 20
50 Year Reunion Medal of Honor
- posted: August 20
Benefit concert
- posted: August 20
Brown Bag Lunch and Film Series
- posted: August 20
Odessa College is accepting registration for the 12th annual 30 for 30 Fitness Challenge that will take place during September.
- posted: August 20
New director wants to see OHS choir grow
- posted: August 20
County prepares for sales tax election
- Spotlight
- posted: August 19
Bond committee recommends board call tax election
- Spotlight
- posted: August 19
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ER changes sorely needed
- posted: August 19
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Help feed Odessa’s hungry
- posted: August 19
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: What is going on at ECISD?
- posted: August 19
Permian Basin Drilling Report: Aug. 9 through Aug. 15
- posted: August 19
WILLIAMS: Enough’s enough with violence in Chicago
- posted: August 19
BUILDING PERMITS: July 19 – Aug. 11, 2018
- posted: August 19
OC law enforcement academy reopening
- Spotlight
- posted: August 19
OUR VIEW: Some elected officials just don’t get it
- posted: August 19
ELAM: Godzilla dollar tramples commodity and currency prices
- posted: August 19
PERRYMAN: As labor force participation rate falls, implications rise for economy
- posted: August 19
BBB:Homeowners — Be wary of homestead exemption offers
- posted: August 19
HART: Yay for Kanye!
- posted: August 19
TEXAS VIEW: Texas schools need better ways to identify youngsters who might turn to violence
- posted: August 19
A SHARP LIFE: School days and a school daze
- posted: August 19
GEEK: Office gray screen could indicate limited resources
- posted: August 19
Guest View: Tariffs threaten U.S. energy leadership, economic growth
- posted: August 19
Guest view: Opinion: Medicaid recipients who can work, should work
- posted: August 19
Lunch with Lupe Valdez
- posted: August 19
Bible study registration and hamburger feed
- posted: August 19
Blood drive competition MCH vs. MMH
- posted: August 19
Arrest Made in Connection to Murder in the 900 Block of Magnolia
- Spotlight
- posted: August 18
Cerner takes over MCHS IT department
- Spotlight
- posted: August 18
Teachers’ Facebook project nets books, prayers
- Spotlight
- posted: August 18
Relay For Life
- posted: August 18
ELDER: The New York Times hires left-wing bigot for its editorial board
- posted: August 18
Odessa heroes honored at banquet
- posted: August 18
Playhouse sets auditions for the ‘Giver’
- posted: August 18
Ride for a Reason: Cycle with CCWTX
- posted: August 18
New nonprofit is building momentum PBAA seeks to improve the lives of people with limb-loss
- posted: August 18
Fire burns down two mobile homes in West Odessa
- Spotlight
- posted: August 17
OPD searching for fatal shooting suspect
- Spotlight
- posted: August 17
Man dead after motorcycle crash earlier this month
- Spotlight
- posted: August 17
Permian Basin, U.S. rig counts remain stable this week
- posted: August 17
DAILY OIL PRICE: Aug. 17
- posted: August 17
TEA releases PEG list
- posted: August 17
OUR VIEW: Seriously? Why isn’t anyone running for council?
- posted: August 17
Five things you need to know today, Aug. 17
- posted: August 17
TEXAS VIEW: Socialism is not a free college education
- posted: August 17
GUEST VIEW: The battle for America’s soul
- posted: August 17
Back to School Bash
- posted: August 17

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Monday 08/20/2018

Gretchen Carlson: Miss America's claims cost pageant $75K

Updated: August 20, 2018 - 3:34 am

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Miss America chairwoman Gretchen Carlson has struck back against the reigning Miss America, saying Cara Mund's allegations that Carlson and others have bullied and silenced her has led to the loss of $75,000 in scholarship money for this year's contestants.

Carpenter leads surging Cardinals in push for postseason

Posted: August 20, 2018

The St. Louis Cardinals finished July with a 7 ½-game deficit in the NL Central. They were still in the race for a wild card, but after trading outfielder Tommy Pham to Tampa Bay, they didn't seem like a team that was on the verge of making a serious run at the postseason.

Dota 2 tournament bests own esports record with $24.8M purse

Posted: August 20, 2018

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Dota 2's marquee event has broken its own record for the biggest prize pool in esports history with a purse approaching $25 million.

WNBA playoff field set, LA-Minnesota meet in first round

Posted: August 20, 2018

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA playoffs are set after a wild, unpredictable regular season came to an end Sunday.

Colleges mull pushing for share of legal wagering proceeds

Updated: August 20, 2018 - 1:30 am

Concerned that expanded sports gambling will bring additional costs for ensuring their games are on the up-and-up, college athletic departments are looking for a way to get a piece of the action.

LEADING OFF: Gregorius hurt, Stanton in Miami, Felix starts

Updated: August 20, 2018 - 1:30 am

A look at what's happening around the majors today:

IndyCar rallies together in wake of Wickens' accident

Updated: August 20, 2018 - 1:16 am

LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — Alexander Rossi and Robert Wickens have forged a bit of a rivalry this season. They've tangled on the track a few times, and exchanged the occasional verbal dart — some more playful than others, like when Wickens jokingly locked Rossi in a prison cell during a promotional event last month.

ABLIC Inc. stellt die neue S-85S0P-Serie vor, einen ultra-effizienten Abwärtsschaltregler

Updated: August 20, 2018 - 1:30 am

CHIBA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 20, 2018--ABLIC Inc. (nachfolgend „ABLIC“), ein Halbleiterhersteller, hat jetzt die S-85S0P-Serie, einen ultra-effizienten Abwärtsschaltreglern für IoT-Anwendungen und Wearables, auf den Markt gebracht.

After earthquake, Olympics, Singh has Asian Games in context

Updated: August 20, 2018 - 1:16 am

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Gaurika Singh was thrust into the international spotlight as the youngest athlete at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, where she captivated people with her story of earthquake survival.

Allen goes from 'Last Chance U' to 2nd chance at Texas Tech

Updated: August 20, 2018 - 1:16 am

Dakota Allen went from thinking that one huge mistake would keep him from ever playing football again to "Last Chance U" — and then an unexpected second opportunity at Texas Tech.

Japan opens Rugby World Cup stadium on 2011 tsunami site

Updated: August 20, 2018 - 1:16 am

KAMAISHI, Japan (AP) — Japan opened a new stadium Sunday for the 2019 Rugby World Cup on the site of a school that was destroyed by a devastating tsunami in 2011.

Valdez's triple leads AZL Rangers to 7-4 win over AZL Padres 2

Posted: August 20, 2018

PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) -- Fernando Valdez hit a two-run triple in the second inning, leading the AZL Rangers to a 7-4 win over the AZL Padres 2 on Monday.

Landinez's homer leads AZL Padres 1 to 10-9 win over AZL Royals

Posted: August 20, 2018

PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) -- Yerry Landinez hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning, leading the AZL Padres 1 to a 10-9 win over the AZL Royals on Monday.

MacKinnon's homer leads Inland Empire to 6-2 win over Modesto

Updated: August 20, 2018 - 1:03 am

MODESTO, Calif. (AP) -- David MacKinnon hit a three-run home run in the first inning, leading the Inland Empire 66ers to a 6-2 win over the Modesto Nuts on Sunday.

Toshiba Announces Next-Generation Superjunction Power MOSFETs

Updated: August 20, 2018 - 12:45 am

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 20, 2018--Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (“Toshiba”) has launched a new series of next-generation 650V power MOSFETs that are intended for use in server power supplies in data centers, solar (PV) power conditioners, uninterruptible power systems (UPS) and other industrial applications.

German induces flyout, leads AZL Reds to 4-3 win over AZL White Sox

Updated: August 20, 2018 - 12:45 am

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Uarlim German got Luis Mieses to fly out with the bases loaded to end the game, leading the AZL Reds to a 4-3 win over the AZL White Sox on Monday.

Rodriguez's triple leads AZL Giants Orange to 5-4 win over AZL Giants Black

Updated: August 20, 2018 - 12:45 am

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Yorlis Rodriguez hit a two-run triple in the fifth inning, leading the AZL Giants Orange to a 5-4 win over the AZL Giants Black on Monday.

Andueza's single leads AZL D-backs to 7-5 win over AZL Athletics

Updated: August 20, 2018 - 12:31 am

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Axel Andueza hit a run-scoring single in the seventh inning, leading the AZL D-backs to a 7-5 win over the AZL Athletics on Monday.

Sunday 08/19/2018

North Carolina acts deep blue with state worker minimum wage

Posted: August 19, 2018

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republicans have infuriated liberal activists by slashing income-tax rates, defending illegally gerrymandered districts and passing a now-partially repealed "bathroom bill" aimed at transgender people.

Monday 08/20/2018

Ernesto hits walk-off single in 10th, AZL Brewers beats AZL Cubs 2 3-2

Updated: August 20, 2018 - 12:31 am

PHOENIX (AP) -- Larry Ernesto hit a walk-off single with two outs in the 10th inning, as the AZL Brewers beat the AZL Cubs 2 3-2 on Monday.

Sunday 08/19/2018

VAR helps PSG but not Marseille; Mbappe shines not Neymar

Updated: August 20, 2018 - 12:16 am

PARIS (AP) — With two wins and six goals scored — including two each for Brazil star Neymar and World Cup winner Kylian Mbappe — Paris Saint-Germain seems to have made the perfect start to its title defense.

Fisher, Hernandez and Cuello shut out AZL Mariners, AZL Dodgers wins 2-0

Posted: August 19, 2018

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Braydon Fisher, Jose Hernandez and Edward Cuello combined for a shutout as the AZL Dodgers topped the AZL Mariners 2-0 on Sunday.

Nguyen, Rossi help LAFC beat the Rapids 2-0

Posted: August 19, 2018

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lee Nguyen and Diego Rossi each scored in the second half to help Los Angeles FC beat the Colorado Rapids 2-0 on Sunday night.

McCusker close to Biles in bars, and that will have to do

Posted: August 19, 2018

BOSTON (AP) — Riley McCusker came within one-tenth of a point on the uneven bars of preventing a Simone Biles sweep at the U.S. gymnastics championships.

Biles dresses "for the survivors" while winning 5th US title

Updated: August 19, 2018 - 11:45 pm

BOSTON (AP) — The color choice wasn't a coincidence. It was a statement. One Simone Biles felt compelled to make even as the organization she competes for struggles to find a compassionate and compelling message to sexual abuse survivors.

Survey of economists: Some Trump policies could slow growth

Posted: August 19, 2018

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. business economists are concerned about the risks of some of President Donald Trump's economic policies, saying they fear his tariffs and higher budget deficits could eventually slow the economy.

Brennan gets offers for legal action on clearance revocation

Updated: August 19, 2018 - 11:45 pm

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former CIA Director John Brennan said Sunday that he is considering taking legal action to try to prevent President Donald Trump from stripping other current and former officials' security clearances.

First-of-Its-Kind ‘Mickey: The True Original Exhibition’ Announced to Celebrate Mickey Mouse’s 90th Anniversary in New York City This Fall

Updated: August 19, 2018 - 11:31 pm

BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 20, 2018--Disney today announced that ‘Mickey: The True Original Exhibition,’ an interactive art exhibit, will open in New York in honor of the 90 th anniversary of Mickey Mouse. To begin the 90-day countdown, new brand and product collaborations spanning fashion, food, consumer electronics, toys, accessories and more are now available worldwide.

Today in History

Updated: August 19, 2018 - 11:30 pm

Today in History

Weber hits walk-off single in 10th, Eugene beats Boise 5-4

Updated: August 19, 2018 - 11:16 pm

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) -- Andy Weber hit a walk-off single with one out in the 10th inning, as the Eugene Emeralds defeated the Boise Hawks 5-4 on Sunday.

France hits walk-off single, El Paso beats Las Vegas 8-7

Updated: August 19, 2018 - 11:16 pm

EL PASO, Texas (AP) -- Ty France hit a walk-off single with two outs in the ninth inning, as the El Paso Chihuahuas topped the Las Vegas 51s 8-7 on Sunday. With the victory, the Chihuahuas swept the four-game series.

Jockey Drayden Van Dyke wins record-tying 7 races at Del Mar

Posted: August 19, 2018

DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — Jockey Drayden Van Dyke won a record-tying seven races at Del Mar, including the $200,000 Del Mar Mile.

Rosa, Deichmann lead the way for Stockton

Posted: August 19, 2018

STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) -- Viosergy Rosa and Greg Deichmann each homered and drove in three runs as the Stockton Ports defeated the Visalia Rawhide 8-3 on Sunday.

Quinn's double leads San Jose to 4-1 win over Lancaster

Updated: August 19, 2018 - 11:04 pm

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Heath Quinn hit a two-run double in the eighth inning, leading the San Jose Giants to a 4-1 win over the Lancaster JetHawks on Sunday.

Kid stuff: Mets rout Phillies 8-2 in Little League Classic

Updated: August 19, 2018 - 10:46 pm

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Jason Vargas never talks to fans from the on-deck circle, just like major league teams never line up after a game and shake hands.

Zunica's single leads Lake Elsinore to 6-2 win over Rancho Cucamonga

Posted: August 19, 2018

LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. (AP) -- Brad Zunica hit a run-scoring single in the fifth inning, leading the Lake Elsinore Storm to a 6-2 win over the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes on Sunday. The win snapped a three-game losing streak for the Storm and a three-game winning streak for the Quakes.

Alipay Launches World’s First Paperless Tax Refund Service in South Korea

Posted: August 19, 2018

SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 19, 2018--Alipay, the world’s leading mobile payment and lifestyle platform operated by Ant Financial Services Group, announced that it has partnered with Global Tax Free (“GTF”), a tax refund agency, to launch the world’s first paperless mobile tax refund function in South Korea.

Parsons, Gomez lead Johnson City to 6-0 win over Elizabethton

Posted: August 19, 2018

ELIZABETHON, Tenn. (AP) -- Tommy Parsons tossed a four-hit shutout and Dariel Gomez had three hits and four RBI, as the Johnson City Cardinals topped the Elizabethton Twins 6-0 on Sunday.

Rossi wins at Pocono in race marred by violent wreck

Updated: August 19, 2018 - 10:30 pm

LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — Alexander Rossi was as worried as the rest of the IndyCar field when a violent wreck shot Robert Wickens' car airborne, ripped up the catchfence and left the tub of the rookie's Honda toppled on the asphalt.

Gonsolin leads Tulsa to 3-1 win over San Antonio

Updated: August 19, 2018 - 10:30 pm

TULSA, Okla. (AP) -- Tony Gonsolin tossed five scoreless innings, leading the Tulsa Drillers over the San Antonio Missions in a 3-1 win on Sunday.

Quakes cut power, topple homes on Indonesia island; 3 dead

Updated: August 20, 2018 - 12:05 am

SEMBALUN, Indonesia (AP) — Multiple strong earthquakes cut power across the Indonesian island of Lombok, toppled buildings and killed at least three people as the tourist hotspot was trying to recover from a temblor earlier this month that killed hundreds of people.

Snedeker opens with 59 and closes with victory in Greensboro

Updated: August 19, 2018 - 10:17 pm

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Brandt Snedeker won the Wyndham Championship on Sunday for his ninth PGA Tour title, four days after opening with a 59.

Sungjae Im wins Web.com finale; leads PGA Tour qualfiers

Updated: August 19, 2018 - 10:17 pm

NORTH PLAINS, Ore. (AP) — Sungjae Im won the regular-season ending Portland Open on Sunday to earn one of 25 PGA Tour cards and become the first player to top the Web.com Tour money list wire-to-wire.

Verlander wins 200th, Astros back ahead of A's with 9-4 win

Updated: August 19, 2018 - 10:17 pm

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Justin Verlander pitched just well enough to earn his 200th career win and the Houston Astros hit five home runs, beating the Oakland Athletics 9-4 Sunday to avoid a sweep and retake sole possession of the AL West lead.

The Latest: Wickens hospitalized after IndyCar crash

Updated: August 19, 2018 - 10:17 pm

LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — The Latest from the IndyCar race at Pocono Raceway (all times local):

Rollin's homer leads Frisco to 6-5 win over NW Arkansas