Lifestyle
Texas School Opens Mini H-E-B Grocery Store for Kids
The Burleson Early Education Center in Odessa has created a pint-sized H-E-B market for developmental learning.
HPU Honors Student Leaders at Presidential Luncheon
Frosty Gilliam Jr. encourages students to learn to be followers first
Ector County Commissioners Help Meals on Wheels Get $124K Grant
Funding will provide over 31,000 additional meals for vulnerable residents
Crime
Odessa Police Seek Driver in Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Crash
65-year-old motorcyclist seriously injured in incident at University and Andrews intersection.
15-Year-Old Accused of Killing Ex's Mom, Siblings After Breakup to Be Tried as Adult
Damien Gabriel Valdez allegedly shot and killed his ex-girlfriend's family after changing his mind about shooting her at school.
Odessa Police Chase Suspect for Aggravated Kidnapping
Pursuit ended at a gas station along FM 1936 and Interstate 20
Sports
Center's Johnson records double-double in season finale
Former Center Lady Rider Lanaijha Johnson had 10 points and 10 rebounds in McLennan County's season-ending loss.
Grayson women's basketball finishes as Region V runner-up
The team fell just short of the regional title after a strong season.
Wall High School Star Commits to Odessa College Baseball
Reid Ballard, an all-state player in baseball and football, will focus on baseball at the college level.
Politics
UK to Invest Over $660,000 in AI Military Tech for Ukraine
The funding will support the development of AI-powered military applications.
Former Odessa Mayor David Turner Dies
Texas Rangers assisting in death investigation, no foul play suspected
Odessa Residents Face Prolonged Blackouts and Water Outages
Ongoing attacks on energy infrastructure by Ukrainian forces lead to retaliatory power cuts across the region.
Finance
Bamco Inc. NY Acquires Additional Shares of TWFG, Inc.
The investment firm increased its stake in the insurance services company by 5.8% in the third quarter.
Capital International Investors Reduces Stake in TWFG, Inc.
Institutional investor sells over 68,000 shares of insurance services company
UBS Group Cuts TWFG (NASDAQ:TWFG) Price Target to $34.00
Analysts lower price target but maintain 'buy' rating on insurance services firm
