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Congratulations in order for all of Tuesday's winners Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:21AMTexas drew large numbers of voters across the state for the primary cycle, as expected due to a hotly contested race for governor. However, the governor's race in the GOP primary proved more one-sided than many expected as Gov. Rick Perry won despite the challenge from Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchinson without a runoff. Hutchinson gained only 31 percent of the vote. It isn't yet clear if Hutchinson ...
Here is a story of friendship and marriage prefaced by an 'I do' and a 'We'll see' Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:21AMThree years before Theodore "Ted" Battles, greatly in love in his 20s, settled in Midland in late 1953 with his lovely blue-eyed blonde wife (Lisa) of Swedish ancestry to become sports editor of The Midland Reporter-Telegram, Leroy Stewart got married.
THE ODESSA CONNECTION: Texas community college a hotspot for Tech basketball prospects Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:22AMRUSTON — Pull on to I-20 and head west. Drive. Keep driving. After some 600 miles you'll arrive in Odessa, Texas, and after a few turns off the interstate there's a junior college that is fast becoming a farm club for the Louisiana Tech men's basketball team.
New wrinkles continue to be added to TOC Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:46AMEvery year the Tournament of Champions seems to add a new twist. The 35th Annual Tournament of Champions, to be played today through Saturday at Midland High’s Zachery Field, Lee’s Ernie Johnson Field, Christensen Stadium and Citibank Ballpark, is no different.
SPC men face rough path in Region V Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:13AMNJCAA REGION V TOURNAMENT
Two Texas men killed in New Mexico oil refinery fire Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:12AMALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Federal and state investigators were probing blackened debris Wednesday at a southeastern New Mexico oil refinery, where a storage tank explosion a day earlier killed two Texas men and critically injured two others.
Sebek stays the course: Coach's 12th season at TC culminates with conference championship Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:02AMWhen asked about her most memorable moment as Temple College's women's basketball coach, Kim Sebek is immediately drawn to a photo of her 1999-2000 team celebrating a regional berth.
Rush Complete Season Sweep of Thunder with 6-4 Victory Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:23PM(Rapid City, SD) - On Wednesday night, the Rapid City Rush picked up three powerplay goals and ninth victory of the season over the Wichita Thunder. Brendon Hodge, Scott Wray and Jamie VanderVeeken all posted three-point efforts as the Rush complete the season series a perfect 9-0-0.
College basketball: Lady Wranglers have bigger goals Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:21PMWhen the Odessa College women’s basketball team defeated rival Midland College in the semifinals of the 2009 Region V Tournament, there was a sense of accomplishment for the Lady Wranglers, who had lost decisively twice to the Lady Chaparrals...
Indoor Football League: Roughecks like their seclusion Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:20PMANDREWS Pulling into the parking lot at the Andrews Motor Inn, the surroundings look a little like a Boy Scout summer camp. Low, one-story buildings built into a horseshoe, cars ringing the parking lot in front of every door, a bunch of picnic tables...
2 workers from Texas killed in NM oil refinery fire Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:18PMAssociated Press - March 3, 2010 2:05 PM ET ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Federal and state investigators today went through the debris at a New Mexico oil refinery where a storage tank explosion...
Feds probe NM refinery explosion that killed 2 Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:14PMFederal and state investigators are probing blackened debris at a southeastern New Mexico oil refinery where a storage tank explosion killed two men and critically injured two others.
Two Local Men Killed in New Mexico Oil Refinery Fire Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:19PMFederal and state investigators were probing blackened debris Wednesday at a southeastern New Mexico oil refinery, where a storage tank explosion a day earlier killed two Texas men and critically injured two others. Those men have been identified as Natividad Andajo of Odessa, Texas, and Victor Villa of Midland, Texas.
Keep an Eye Out Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 10:13AMGIBBON — A few early birds in the sandhill crane community arrived this week for their annual mid-migration rest stop in the Central Platte Valley. However, a sharp eye and keen ear were required to know they were around.
Indio graduate a hit with UC-Davis Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:34AMCATHEDRAL CITY — Marissa Araujo is in a familiar spot this weekend. The Indio High School grad is a member of the University of California-Davis softball team, one of 30 NCAA Division I teams playing in the seventh Cathedral City Classic at Big League Dreams Sports Park.
Using two pitchers paying off for Lady Mustangs Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:22AMThe dynamic of using two pitchers on a softball team is something that can be tough to sort out. Typically softball is a game where a coach looks for one pitcher to take over as the ace, and then use that pitcher as much as possible.
Lubbock boxers win in regional tourney Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:43AMLubbock Warriors Nate Castillo and Jose Garcia posted victories Friday on the first night of the Texas State Regional Golden Gloves Boxing Championships, and the Warriors' Mariah Leon got a win by walkover.
Griffin leads SPC in regular season finale Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:42AMHOBBS, N.M. - South Plains College wrapped up second place in the Western Junior College Athletic Conference, riding Sajoyia Griffin's 17-point performance to a 57-44 victory at New Mexico Junior College.
High school softball roundup: Heinrich nearly perfect for Cooper Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:41AMMIDLAND - Lauren Heinrich came within one out of pitching a perfect game, and Cooper beat El Paso El Dorado 6-0 to earn a third-consecutive victory at the West Texas Classic.
SEEDS FOR THOUGHT: Earth-Kind Roses do well in West Texas landscapes Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:28AMBy Debbie B. Frost Roses in the landscape can be fantastic or a disaster.
Gov. Rick Perry points to Texas economy as reason for his re-election (+VIDEO) Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:13PMWalking through a crowd of more than 120 Friday, Gov. Rick Perry hoisted his hands into the air before stopping at the front and saying Texas' successful economic climate didn't happen by chance.
South Odessa rollover Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 8:00PMTexas Department of Public Safety trooper Chad Matlock said a female driver of a Ford F-150 pickup was headed southbound on F.M. 3503, probably at a high rate of speed. He said she lost control and flipped one time before coming to a stop beside the...
Second Season Of "From The Huddle" With Head Coach Chris Williams To Start On Monday Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:57PMMIDLAND, TX. : The West Texas Roughnecks Front Office has announced on Friday, February 26, that the second season of "From the Huddle with Head Coach Chris Williams" is scheduled to start airing on Monday, March 1, 2010 from The Rox Sports Bar & Grill in Odessa.
Permian Basin summary, 2/27 Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:29AMSAN ANGELO, Texas —Development Wells and WildcatsDistrict 7C — San AngeloSchleicher CountyApproach Oper. LLCRousselot #1517Wildcat-D; GC & SF RR Co.; A-162, Blk EF, Sec 15; 2671 FSL 2540 FWL of lse; 2530 FNL 2540 FWL of survey; 22 miles SW of Eldorado; obj:9000; permit #687680; API #413-32609District 8 — MidlandEctor County ConocoPhillips Co.Goldsmith Andector Unit #R112Goldsmith (Clear Fork)-D ...
Around Us 02-25-10 Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 8:24AMLUBBOCK — Two members of a notorious street gang face up to life in prison after a federal jury convicted them of murder and conspiracy on Wednesday.
Odessans honored at banquet Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:28AMDr. Madhava Agusala began his life worlds away in India. But the cardiologist was perhaps the proudest Odessan in the room Thursday night, beaming on stage as narrator Renee Henderson Earls retraced his journey to the Permian Basin and described him...
Here is the Louisiana scorecard for Friday, Feb. 26, 2010: Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 1:45AMOrlando at New Orleans, 7 p.m.
Mavericks look-ahead Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 1:41AMA look ahead at the Mavericks upcoming games for Feb. 26-28
Great White guitarist shares band's love for Texas, special connection to Midland Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 1:20AM"When I'm alone at night Just me and KBAT" -- From "Save Your Love" special edition West Texas fans of Great White have probably heard a version of one of the band's biggest hits with the call letters of a Basin radio station replacing some lyrics.
Amarillo Gorillas on the road Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:12AMThe Amarillo Gorillas start to the longest road trip of the season didn't get off to a good beginning.
PULSE: Thousands set to visit Horseshoe for the 11th annual Home and Garden Show Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 9:49AMThe 11th annual Home and Garden Show this weekend at the Horseshoe has been designed to appeal to families despite the economic downturn.
Central Hockey League Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 3:36AMNOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for loss in overtime or shootout. Overtime or shootout losses are only denoted in the OTL column, not the loss column.
Moore brings big-game experience to Chaps Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:24AMBy Oscar LeRoy Sports Writer Kenny Moore is one player on the No. 1-ranked Midland College men's basketball team who is no stranger to playing in big games.
Never let up mentality big for Lady Chaps on defense Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:24AMBy Oscar LeRoy Sports Writer Midland College freshman guard Brittany Wilson said her team's mentality on defense is to never let up.
The 214 Trail Club (for saints and sinners) is heading somewhere, up and down Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:14AMThere is yet another cause afoot deemed the 214 Trail Club founded in Midland, Texas, in 2010. Just like about everything else on God's Good Earth, it is nothing really new, just energy (work/toil and joy) wedded to cause (amusement/bewilderment and enlightenment).
Hutchison in Amarillo today on campaign stop Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 1:38AM[U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, who is seeking the Republican nomination for governor against two opponents, will campaign today in Amarillo.
Wichita State baseball team expects to be much improved at plate Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:40AMWICHITA - Wichita State baseball had its worst winning percentage in Gene Stephenson's 32 years as a ...
Chaps return to No. 1 spot Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:38AMFrom staff reports COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- The Midland College men's basketball team didn't spend too much time out of the No. 1 slot in the NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball rankings.
Bucks Bounce Back With 5-1 Win Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 4:16PMHIDALGO, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League beat the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees 5-1 Saturday afternoon at State Farm Arena. The Bucks earned four out of six points on the weekend as they improve to 25-17-9 (59 points) on the season.
Girls basketball: Petersburg knocks out Rankin Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 2:52PMAP Sports Breaking News & Headlines. Find the latest national, world and local sports news from the Associated Press. Browse AP Sports Photos & Videos at MassLive.com.
Lady Bucs take two games in Midland Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 9:29AMMIDLAND, Texas - The Blinn College softball team took two out of three games in the first day of the Midland Tournament here on Friday. Blinn defeated Odessa 8-2 in its morning game before falling to Western Texas 4-2. Blinn bounced back by defeating Trinidad State 8-4 in the nightcap.
Bucks Have Quick Turnaround Today In Rio Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 9:01AMHIDALGO, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League play the second of a three-game road trip this afternoon when they travel to take on Rio Grande Valley at State Farm Arena. Game time is 1:05pm.
The new crew Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 7:15AMMark Luna joined the Odessa Police Department because he grew up in a family of law enforcement. On Friday, his family was on hand to watch the department swear him in. A healthy crowd filled the council chambers as cameras and camera phones and...
Jacks power way past Gorillas Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 2:23AMFrom staff reports AMARILLO -- The Odessa Jackalopes converted all four of their power-play opportunities and even scored a short-handed goal on their way to an 8-1 victory against the Amarillo Gorillas on Friday.
Jackalopes this weekend Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 12:39AMODESSA AT AMARILLO ODESSA AT TEXAS When/where: at Amarillo 7:05 p.m. today, Amarillo Civic Center, Amarillo; at Texas, 7:05 p.m. Saturday, NYTEX Brahmas Center, North Richland Hills
Central Hockey League: Jackalopes rout Gorillas, put playoff tickets on sale Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 12:20AMAMARILLO The Odessa Jackalopes scored five goals in the third period to break open a close game and rout the host Amarillo Gorillas 8-1 Friday night at the Amarillo Civic Center. Kory Karlander and Collin Circelli each scored a pair of goals for the...
Girls high school playoff roundup: Schneiders key Monterey upset Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 12:11AMTUSCOLA - Monterey used solid play from its two centers and rode an outstanding second quarter to a 48-43 upset of 18th-ranked Arlington Bowie Friday night in a Class 5A area playoff at Jim Ned High School.
Ex-pharmacists honored for serviceto customers and to the community Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 12:09AMTexas Tech's Black Faculty and Staff Association honored Alfred and Billie Caviel for their service as Lubbock's first black pharmacists at the ninth-annual Black History Month Opening Ceremony. The organization strives each year to shed a light on some of the community's black leaders. "It's quite an honor to be recognized," said Mrs. Caviel. "My husband did a lot for the community. He did a ...
Hockey Hits: Brahmas News And Notes For The Weekend Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 5:17PMNORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas (February 18)- The Texas Brahmas have a busy weekend ahead with three games in three days, but it won't be just the action on the ice that will keep fans in the purple and black busy.
Bazamans life revolved around faith, bicycles Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 4:21PMGALVESTON Sam Bazaman, the elected lay leader of Congregation Beth Jacob and owner of West End Cycles, died at 89.