# in the pipeline (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover in the pipeline. Page: Feed: --- ## [Texas should establish three-year bachelor’s degree options, Gov. Greg Abbott says](https://www.oaoa.com/local-news/education/texas-should-establish-three-year-bachelors-degree-options-gov-greg-abbott-says/) _2026-08-27 · Guest Contributor · Odessa American_ By Megan Menchaca, The Texas Tribune Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on Wednesday to work on pathways for students to earn bachelor’s degrees in three years. Such a program could have college students take about 90 hours of classes instead of 120 to earn a degree, thus reducing the cost \[…\] The post Texas should establish three-year bachelor’s degree… ## [Chain restaurants shrink, but copycat recipes keep the classics alive](https://www.oaoa.com/people/chain-restaurants-shrink-but-copycat-recipes-keep-the-classics-alive/) _2026-08-27 · Associated Press · Odessa American_ By Jessica Haggard 2026 has been an unusually turbulent year for chain restaurants. Outback Steakhouse has closed locations, Smokey Bones shut down entirely in April and Del Taco continues to reduce its footprint. The result is an unpredictable restaurant landscape where familiar menus and locations feel less permanent, while nostalgia for menu classics remains strong. \[…\] The post Chain… ## [Time limits and a midnight cutoff: Meta’s new rules for kids go further, but critics say not enough](https://www.oaoa.com/local-news/business/time-limits-and-a-midnight-cutoff-metas-new-rules-for-kids-go-further-but-critics-say-not-enough/) _2026-08-27 · Associated Press · Odessa American_ By BARBARA ORTUTAY and WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS The Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. Kids under 18 will soon see a host of changes to their Instagram and Facebook experiences thanks to a historic $18 billion settlement Meta Platforms reached Wednesday with 48 U.S. states. Besides the money, which will be paid out over a decade, Meta has \[…\] The post Time limits and a midnight cutoff: Meta’s new… ## [QB Marcel Reed’s offseason bonding push as No. 8 Texas A&M eyes more wins](https://www.oaoa.com/sports/qb-marcel-reeds-offseason-bonding-push-as-no-8-texas-am-eyes-more-wins/) _2026-08-27 · Associated Press · Odessa American_ By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer COLLEGE STATION, Texas Marcel Reed takes his role as a Texas A&M captain very seriously and believes building relationships off the field will pay dividends on it. The senior quarterback says he can name every teammate he’s had in four years with the Aggies and spent the offseason hosting \[…\] The post QB Marcel Reed’s offseason bonding push as No. 8 Texas A&M… ## [Bush Family Home to commemorate 25th anniversary of 9/11](https://www.oaoa.com/local-news/bush-family-home-to-commemorate-25th-anniversary-of-9-11/) _2026-08-27 · Odessa American · Odessa American_ MIDLAND The Bush Family Home State Historic Site is hosting a solemn commemoration to honor the lives lost during the terrorist attacks of 9/11 in a ceremony at 10 a.m. on Sept. 11 near the flagpole at the site, 1412 W. Ohio St. All are invited to join this time of remembrance and reflection. The \[…\] The post Bush Family Home to commemorate 25th anniversary of 9/11 appeared first on Odessa… ## [ICE officer charged in Minneapolis shooting released in Texas after immediate extradition rejected](https://www.oaoa.com/state/ice-officer-charged-in-minneapolis-shooting-released-in-texas-after-immediate-extradition-rejected/) _2026-08-27 · Associated Press · Odessa American_ By MICHAEL GONZALEZ and VALERIE GONZALEZ The Associated Press BROWNSVILLE, Texas An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer charged with shooting a man and lying about it during the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis was released from a Texas jail Thursday, after a judge refused to order his return to Minnesota. Christian Castro was released at the \[…\] The post ICE officer charged in… ## [ECISD College, Career, and Military Readiness hits 95%](https://www.oaoa.com/local-news/ecisd-college-career-and-military-readiness-hits-95/) _2026-08-27 · Odessa American · Odessa American_ In Ector County Independent School District, preparing students for success after graduation is not left to chance. Through intentional planning, strategic partnerships, and expanded opportunities, the district helps students graduate ready to thrive in college, careers, military service, and life. College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) is the key measurement of that success and for \[…\]… ## [Former security guard sentenced to 32 years in prison](https://www.oaoa.com/local-news/former-security-guard-sentenced-to-32-years-in-prison/) _2026-08-27 · Odessa American · Odessa American_ By Kim Smith The post Former security guard sentenced to 32 years in prison appeared first on Odessa American . ## [High speed chase ends in arrest on kidnapping charges](https://www.oaoa.com/local-news/high-speed-chase-ends-in-arrest-on-kidnapping-charges/) _2026-08-26 · Odessa American · Odessa American_ A 41-year-old Odessa man who led police officers on a high speed chase through Odessa late Monday night is facing two counts of kidnapping and several other charges, according to the Odessa Police Department. The post High speed chase ends in arrest on kidnapping charges appeared first on Odessa American . ## [Mom accused of leaving daughter with suspected rapist](https://www.oaoa.com/local-news/mom-accused-of-leaving-daughter-with-suspected-rapist/) _2026-08-26 · Odessa American · Odessa American_ An Odessa mom accused of failing to report the sexual assault of her child was arrested last week. The post Mom accused of leaving daughter with suspected rapist appeared first on Odessa American . ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5ubUV3n4IfmL) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and start investing with low-cost global access. ## [Woman accused of taking frying pan, knife to husband](https://www.oaoa.com/local-news/woman-accused-of-taking-frying-pan-knife-to-husband/) _2026-08-26 · Odessa American · Odessa American_ An Odessa woman was arrested Friday after her common-law spouse told Ector County Sheriff’s deputies she hit him in the face with a frying pan and sliced him with a knife. The post Woman accused of taking frying pan, knife to husband appeared first on Odessa American . ## [County tax rate lowered to no new revenue rate](https://www.oaoa.com/local-news/county-tax-rate-lowered-to-no-new-revenue-rate/) _2026-08-25 · Odessa American · Odessa American_ Tuesday’s meeting of the Ector County Commissioner’s Court was a dramatic affair with one man ending up in jail, a bit of a scuffle over the tax rate and purchasing a $6 million building for the health department. Throw in public hearings on the tax rate and the budget and it was a lengthy meeting. \[…\] The post County tax rate lowered to no new revenue rate appeared first on Odessa American . ## [Texas’ limits on certain drag shows ruled unconstitutional again](https://www.oaoa.com/state/texas-limits-on-certain-drag-shows-ruled-unconstitutional-again/) _2026-08-25 · Guest Contributor · Odessa American_ By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune Texas once again cannot enforce its restrictions on some public drag shows after a federal judge on Tuesday declared a 2023 law unconstitutional for the second time. U.S. District Judge David Hittner initially declared Senate Bill 12 unconstitutional in September 2023 only a few months after it was passed \[…\] The post Texas’ limits on certain drag shows ruled… ## [PHOTO GALLERY: Odessa Strong](https://www.oaoa.com/local-news/photo-gallery-odessa-strong/) _2026-08-25 · Michael Bauer · Odessa American_ Odessa Strong flags commemorating the victims of the Aug. 31, 2019 shooting are on display Tuesday at Memorial Garden Park. The post PHOTO GALLERY: Odessa Strong appeared first on Odessa American . ## [Bell Family pledges $3.6 million for Amy Bell Memorial Children’s Park](https://www.oaoa.com/local-news/bell-family-pledges-3-6-million-for-amy-bell-memorial-childrens-park/) _2026-08-25 · Odessa American · Odessa American_ The City of Odessa is pleased to announce a $3.6 million pledge from Ellen and Larry Bell and the Parks Bell Foundation for the development of the Amy Bell Memorial Children’s Park, affectionately known as “Amy’s Park.” The approximately eight-acre park will be developed as part of the new Odessa Sports Complex on land donated \[…\] The post Bell Family pledges $3.6 million for Amy Bell Memorial… ## [Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the US this year, both people unvaccinated](https://www.oaoa.com/people/pennsylvania-reports-first-2-measles-deaths-in-the-us-this-year-both-people-unvaccinated/) _2026-08-25 · Associated Press · Odessa American_ By JONATHAN POET and MIKE STOBBE The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived \[…\] The post Pennsylvania reports first 2… ## [Falling oil prices help calm the stock and bond markets](https://www.oaoa.com/local-news/business/falling-oil-prices-help-calm-the-stock-and-bond-markets/) _2026-08-25 · Associated Press · Odessa American_ By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK Oil prices fell again on Tuesday, which helped ease worries in the bond market and support stock prices. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% and edged a bit closer to its all-time high set earlier this month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 160 points, or 0.3%, and the Nasdaq \[…\] The post Falling oil prices help calm the stock and bond markets appeared first on… ## [OFR responds to fire started by someone burning trash](https://www.oaoa.com/local-news/ofr-responds-to-fire-started-by-someone-burning-trash/) _2026-08-25 · Odessa American · Odessa American_ Odessa Fire Rescue responded to a grass, trash and old vehicle fire Tuesday in the area of 57th Street and West County Road. According to a news release, the fire began while someone was burning trash and spread to an adjacent property, damaging vehicles. OFR crews contained the fire and prevented it from spreading to \[…\] The post OFR responds to fire started by someone burning trash appeared… ## [DAILY OIL PRICE: August 25, 2026](https://www.oaoa.com/local-news/daily-oil-price-august-25-2026/) _2026-08-25 · Odessa American · Odessa American_ Crude Oil: 82.36 (-2.65). Nymex MTD AVG: 82.4480. Natural Gas: 2.770 (-0.012). Gasoline: 3.2529 (-0.0179). Spreads: October/November (+1.48) November/December (+1.73). Plains WTI Posting: 78.84 (-2.65). The post DAILY OIL PRICE: August 25, 2026 appeared first on Odessa American . ## [MCH Family Health Clinics awarded new Access Point grant](https://www.oaoa.com/local-news/mch-family-health-clinics-awarded-new-access-point-grant/) _2026-08-25 · Odessa American · Odessa American_ Medical Center Health System has been awarded a $650,000 Access Point grant by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). This award designates all MCH Family Health Clinics as Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) and will allow all locations to offer expanded services, including the \[…\] The post MCH Family Health… ## [Watch chovy live code (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/56o7X4z8oHis) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Join Mosh Coding streams with collaborative screen sharing and remote control, open source. ## [THE IDLE AMERICAN: Mort and Elvis](https://www.oaoa.com/opinion/the-idle-american-mort-and-elvis/) _2026-08-22 · Don Newbury · Odessa American_ Until 1955, before Elvis Presley got a sniff of stardom, he was on the brink of greatness. Months later, his name was “marqueed” in capital letters nationwide. A 20 year-old credited with making rock-and-roll music a national phenomenon, he could not have known how short “brinks” sometimes can be. About six months after crowding his \[…\] The post THE IDLE AMERICAN: Mort and Elvis appeared first on… ## [THE ECONOMIST: Omnipresent oil](https://www.oaoa.com/local-news/the-economist-omnipresent-oil-2/) _2026-08-22 · M. Ray Perryman · Odessa American_ The United States remained the world’s largest crude oil producer in 2025, continuing a trend that began in 2018 and reflects a remarkable turnaround from past decades. With a record high 13.6 million barrels per day (bpd), the U.S. led Russia (9.9 million bpd), Saudi Arabia (9.6 million bpd), and Canada (5.0 million bpd) by \[…\] The post THE ECONOMIST: Omnipresent oil appeared first on Odessa… ## [PHOTO GALLERY: Tall City Cross Country Invite](https://www.oaoa.com/sports/photo-gallery-tall-city-cross-country-invite/) _2026-08-22 · Michael Bauer · Odessa American_ Area schools competed at the Tall City Cross Country Invite Saturday at Midland’s Hogan Park. The post PHOTO GALLERY: Tall City Cross Country Invite appeared first on Odessa American . ## [HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY: Permian’s Aguirre finishes fourth while Monahans’ Graves takes first in Tall City Invite](https://www.oaoa.com/sports/high-school-cross-country-permians-aguirre-finishes-fourth-while-monahans-graves-takes-first-in-tall-city-invite/) _2026-08-22 · Michael Bauer · Odessa American_ MIDLAND Permian’s Emma Aguirre led the Lady Panthers with a fourth-place finish while Monahan’s Hayden Graves took first in the boys race at the Tall City Invite Saturday at Hogan Park. Running in the first meet of the season, the Permian girls finished sixth with 143 points. Both the Midland Lee boys and girls won \[…\] The post HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY: Permian’s Aguirre finishes fourth while… ## [LANDGRAF: A better way to measure student progress](https://www.oaoa.com/opinion/landgraf-a-better-way-to-measure-student-progress/) _2026-08-22 · Guest View · Odessa American_ By State Rep. Brooks Landgraf Across West Texas, classrooms are coming back to life as the school year is underway. Backpacks are being packed, alarm clocks are being set a little earlier, and teachers are welcoming students back for another school year. Before long, the first-day nerves will give way to familiar routines, new lessons, \[…\] The post LANDGRAF: A better way to measure student… ## [HOLLAND: Are you filled with God’s joy and peace today?](https://www.oaoa.com/people/religion/holland-are-you-filled-with-gods-joy-and-peace-today/) _2026-08-22 · Guest View · Odessa American_ By William F. Holland Jr. Ph.D. Ordained/Licensed Christian minister Do you remember that old song in Vacation Bible School that said, “I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy, down in my heart”? Do you still have it today? I hope you do, because as God’s children we have lots to be joyful about. Be edified \[…\] The post HOLLAND: Are you filled with God’s joy and peace today? appeared first on Odessa… ## [Europe’s tallest statue of the Virgin Mary is inaugurated in a small Polish village](https://www.oaoa.com/people/religion/europes-tallest-statue-of-the-virgin-mary-is-inaugurated-in-a-small-polish-village/) _2026-08-22 · Associated Press · Odessa American_ By CLAUDIA CIOBANU and RAFAL NIEDZIELSKI The Associated Press KONOTOPIE, Poland An enormous statue of the Virgin Mary that is believed to be Europe’s tallest was inaugurated last Saturday in a small Polish village, in the presence of legendary anti-communist leader Lech Walesa. Hundreds of people took part in the consecration of the monument, which \[…\] The post Europe’s tallest statue of the… ## [CORNYN: From Texas to the Ballot Box: The fight for women’s suffrage](https://www.oaoa.com/opinion/cornyn-from-texas-to-the-ballot-box-the-fight-for-womens-suffrage/) _2026-08-22 · Guest View · Odessa American_ By U.S. Sen. John Cornyn Our right to vote is a cornerstone of American freedom — a freedom that generations of Americans fought for over centuries. On Aug. 26, 1920, the nationwide right for women to vote was enshrined into the U.S. Constitution through the 19th Amendment, but the fight for women’s suffrage started long \[…\] The post CORNYN: From Texas to the Ballot Box: The fight for women’s… ## [HART: The WNBA: Giving prison basketball a bad name](https://www.oaoa.com/opinion/hart-the-wnba-giving-prison-basketball-a-bad-name/) _2026-08-22 · Ron Hart · Odessa American_ Capitalizing on the WNBA’s inability (or unwillingness) to define what a woman is, several ex-NBA players have declared for the WNBA draft. I like that; it takes balls. Could men in the WNBA be the final frontier of diversity, equity and inclusion? In a development that has left the nation’s most progressive sports fans clutching \[…\] The post HART: The WNBA: Giving prison basketball a bad name… ## [IDEA executive excited about new year](https://www.oaoa.com/local-news/idea-executive-excited-about-new-year/) _2026-08-22 · Ruth Campbell · Odessa American_ With two campuses in Odessa and a new one in Midland, IDEA Public Schools is serving about 3,000 students from across the region. Erica Matamoros is the Deputy Executive Director for the Permian Basin. “That makes me really proud because it tells us that one, there is demand for our services,” Matamoros said in an \[…\] The post IDEA executive excited about new year appeared first on Odessa American… ## [Point once, get highlights (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/2wg4dOLpW6Oj) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Get minutes worth watching from a whole game — point once ## [Spider Gonzales likely headed back to death row](https://www.oaoa.com/local-news/spider-gonzales-likely-headed-back-to-death-row/) _2026-08-22 · Kim Smith · Odessa American_ The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has lifted the stay of execution in the Michael Dean “Spider” Gonzales case after ruling that Ector County District Court Judge John Shrode used the wrong legal standard when he ruled Gonzales is intellectually disabled and can’t be executed under the 8th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Gonzales, 52, \[…\] The post Spider Gonzales likely headed back to death… ## [US rig count down five as prices climb](https://www.oaoa.com/local-news/us-rig-count-down-five-as-prices-climb/) _2026-08-21 · Odessa American · Odessa American_ The rig count in the Permian Basin was up two this week, the latest count Friday by Baker Hughes shows, with 267 rigs active in the region. A year ago, 255 rigs were active in the region. Nationally, the oil and gas rig count is down five from last week at 588 rigs. A year \[…\] The post US rig count down five as prices climb appeared first on Odessa American . ## [DAILY OIL PRICE: August 21, 2026](https://www.oaoa.com/local-news/daily-oil-price-august-21-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Odessa American · Odessa American_ Crude Oil: 87.06 (-0.77). Nymex MTD AVG: 82.3404. Natural Gas: 2.773 (+0.040). Gasoline: 3.3479 (+0.0850). Spreads: October/November (+1.90) November/December (+2.14). Plains WTI Posting: 83.54 (-0.77). The post DAILY OIL PRICE: August 21, 2026 appeared first on Odessa American . ## [NCAA gets win in court on 5-year eligibility rule, but this is hardly the end of the lawsuits](https://www.oaoa.com/sports/ncaa-gets-win-in-court-on-5-year-eligibility-rule-but-this-is-hardly-the-end-of-the-lawsuits/) _2026-08-21 · Associated Press · Odessa American_ DENVER The NCAA notched an important win in federal court Friday over its much-disputed five-year eligibility rule, though it fell short of shutting down the last-minute shuffling threatening to upend college sports rosters with football season fast approaching. A 2-1 decision by a panel of the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals halted, for now, \[…\] The post NCAA gets win in court on 5-year… ## [US stocks rise, even as the bond market applies more pressure](https://www.oaoa.com/us-news/us-stocks-rise-even-as-the-bond-market-applies-more-pressure/) _2026-08-21 · Associated Press · Odessa American_ NEW YORK U.S. stocks are rising Friday and trimming their losses from what’s been a shaky week. That’s even though the bond market, which has been the center of Wall Street’s action, remains jumpy and continues to add pressure. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% and is on track for just its second gain in the \[…\] The post US stocks rise, even as the bond market applies more pressure appeared first on Odessa… ## [HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Compass Academy ready for new, challenging district](https://www.oaoa.com/sports/high-school-football-compass-academy-ready-for-new-challenging-district/) _2026-08-21 · Michael Bauer · Odessa American_ The Compass Academy football team has already seen a lot of success in its short history. Now, the program will face new challenges as the team adjusts to a new division and a tougher district. With plenty of returning starters from last year, head coach Boe Smith and the Cougars have a good place to \[…\] The post HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Compass Academy ready for new, challenging district appeared… ## [COLLEGE FOOTBALL: UTPB enters season with new faces but same expectations](https://www.oaoa.com/sports/college-football-utpb-enters-season-with-new-faces-but-same-expectations/) _2026-08-21 · Michael Bauer · Odessa American_ UTPB enters the 2026 season with a change in command but with the same expectations that the Falcons have had for the last three years. Gone is former head coach Kris McCullough who is now at Division I Gardner-Webb. In his place is former Lubbock Christian head coach Chris Softley who begins his first year \[…\] The post COLLEGE FOOTBALL: UTPB enters season with new faces but same expectations… ## [Texas Tech seeks Big 12 repeat while BYU among teams trying to be 7th different champ in 7 seasons](https://www.oaoa.com/sports/texas-tech-seeks-big-12-repeat-while-byu-among-teams-trying-to-be-7th-different-champ-in-7-seasons/) _2026-08-21 · Associated Press · Odessa American_ The Big 12 Conference has had six different champions in the past six seasons. While 12th-ranked Texas Tech seeks a repeat after winning its first Big 12 title and making the College Football Playoff, teams like No. 14 BYU, No. 21 Utah and No. 23 Houston could make a push to extend the league’s streak \[…\] The post Texas Tech seeks Big 12 repeat while BYU among teams trying to be 7th different… ## [ECISD fine arts recognized with two awards](https://www.oaoa.com/local/ecisd-fine-arts-recognized-with-two-awards/) _2026-08-21 · Odessa American · Odessa American_ Ector County ISD leaders are excited to announce a pair of honors received by the ECISD Fine Arts team. One is the District of Distinction award from the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) and the second is Best Communities for Music Education from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. “ECISD has a commitment \[…\] The post ECISD fine arts recognized with two awards… ## [PHOTO GALLERY: OHS Watermelon Feed](https://www.oaoa.com/sports/photo-gallery-ohs-watermelon-feed/) _2026-08-21 · OA Sports · Odessa American_ Odessa High held its annual Watermelon Feed Thursday at Coleman Field. The post PHOTO GALLERY: OHS Watermelon Feed appeared first on Odessa American . ## [Texas at center of robust global LNG expansion](https://www.oaoa.com/local/texas-at-center-of-robust-global-lng-expansion/) _2026-08-21 · Bob Campbell · Odessa American_ Considering the world’s ever-expanding need for natural gas, what is the state of the global liquefied natural gas industry and Texas’ place in it? Texas investments are strong and the necessary pipelines are coming in and yet the market keeps crying for more. There are competitors like Australia and Qatar, so where the rapidly evolving \[…\] The post Texas at center of robust global LNG expansion… ## [Odessans may get water bill credit](https://www.oaoa.com/local/odessans-may-get-water-bill-credit/) _2026-08-21 · Kim Smith · Odessa American_ Odessa residents may be getting a one-time credit because of those days back in July when they had to deal with smelly, terrible tasting water. According to materials provided to the council, City Manager Aaron Smith would like to provide a one-time credit to qualifying residential accounts and if council members agree, they’ll have to \[…\] The post Odessans may get water bill credit appeared first… ## [Odessa will have one contested council race](https://www.oaoa.com/local/odessa-will-have-one-contested-council-race/) _2026-08-21 · Kim Smith · Odessa American_ There will only be one city council seat up for grabs come November. Monday was the deadline for potential candidates to file for the open seats in District 3, District 4 and District 5. City councilman Chris Hanie will retain his seat in District 5 as no one else put their hat in the ring \[…\] The post Odessa will have one contested council race appeared first on Odessa American . ## [PHOTO GALLERY: UTPB football scrimmage](https://www.oaoa.com/sports/photo-gallery-utpb-football-scrimmage/) _2026-08-21 · Michael Bauer · Odessa American_ UTPB football had a scrimmage Thursday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland. The post PHOTO GALLERY: UTPB football scrimmage appeared first on Odessa American . ## [SEC desperate to end 3-year championship drought. Will Alabama, Georgia, LSU or Texas come through?](https://www.oaoa.com/sports/sec-desperate-to-end-3-year-championship-drought-will-alabama-georgia-lsu-or-texas-come-through/) _2026-08-20 · Associated Press · Odessa American_ Blame Alabama and Georgia. Point fingers at Auburn, Florida, LSU, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas, too. The Southeastern Conference, once the most dominant league in the land, lost its stranglehold on college football over the last three years. The organization that boasts a combined 19 national championships since 1990 hasn’t even made the title game since \[…\] The post SEC desperate to end 3-year… ## [No. 8 Texas A&M eyes a bigger playoff finish with QB Marcel Reed back behind a rebuilt line](https://www.oaoa.com/sports/no-8-texas-am-eyes-a-bigger-playoff-finish-with-qb-marcel-reed-back-behind-a-rebuilt-line/) _2026-08-20 · Associated Press · Odessa American_ Texas A&M made the College Football Playoff for the first time last year in coach Mike Elko’s second season and lost 10-3 in the first round to Miami. There is plenty of optimism the Aggies chase their first national title since 1939 despite a challenging schedule. Quarterback Marcel Reed is ack for his third season \[…\] The post No. 8 Texas A&M eyes a bigger playoff finish with QB Marcel Reed back… ## [Trump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm races](https://www.oaoa.com/us-news/trump-keeps-embracing-data-centers-even-as-they-become-toxic-in-midterm-races/) _2026-08-20 · Associated Press · Odessa American_ WASHINGTON President Donald Trump, speaking alongside cryptocurrency leaders at the White House this week, made a statement that Republican and Democratic candidates alike wouldn’t touch with a 10-foot pole. “If I were the mayor of a town or the governor of a state, and I had a chance to get a big plant in, an \[…\] The post Trump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm… ## [COLLEGE FOOTBALL: A look at UTPB’s biggest games in 2026](https://www.oaoa.com/sports/college-football-a-look-at-utpbs-biggest-games-in-2026/) _2026-08-20 · OA Sports · Odessa American_ The UTPB football team enters the 2026 season with a new head coach and a lot of new faces on the roster. The Falcons are coming off historic 11-3 season which included a run to the NCAA Division II playoff quarterfinals after UTPB posted victories against Colorado State-Pueblo and Western Colorado before losing to Harding \[…\] The post COLLEGE FOOTBALL: A look at UTPB’s biggest games in 2026… ## [OPD asking for assistance in missing juveniles](https://www.oaoa.com/local-news/opd-asking-for-assistance-in-missing-juveniles/) _2026-08-20 · Odessa American · Odessa American_ The Odessa Police Department is asking for assistance in locating two female juveniles, 15-year-old Kimberly Pando and 13-year-old Perla Pando, who were reported missing. Kimbely was last seen at Odessa High School and Perla was last seen at Bowie Junior High. Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts is encouraged to contact OPD at 432-333-3641 or \[…\] The post OPD asking for assistance… ## [West Texas Music Academy to host lawn chair concert](https://www.oaoa.com/local/west-texas-music-academy-to-host-lawn-chair-concert/) _2026-08-20 · Odessa American · Odessa American_ In celebration of their 15th year in business, West Texas Music Academy is hosting an outdoor concert in downtown Odessa which will feature students and teachers from WTMA. In conjunction with the international event “Play Music On The Porch Day,” the theme of our concert will be “Play For Peace.” On this day, thousands of \[…\] The post West Texas Music Academy to host lawn chair concert appeared…