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Diamondback, KKR Agree on $2.1B Deep Blue StakeBusiness — 1dDiamondback Energy and KKR agreed to buy Five Point Infrastructure’s 70% stake in Deep Blue Midland Basin, giving them joint ownership of the Permian water-management platform; Diamondback already owns the other 30%. The reported cash value is about $2.1 billion, though the companies have not disclosed terms, and the deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026.

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Maine Faces Wettest Weekend as Pacific Northwest and East See RainWeather — 5dForecasts vary by region: Oregon and Maine face rain and gusty or cooler conditions into the weekend, while the Midlands and Southern Arizona are expected to turn mostly dry and pleasant after possible Friday showers. Maine’s rain may persist into Sunday, while Oregon’s next widespread rain is expected Saturday night into Sunday.

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H-E-B Plans 34 Holiday Feasts Across Texas, MexicoLifestyle — 4dH-E-B’s free Feast of Sharing holiday meals bring communities together across Texas, with events planned in San Angelo, Midland, Dallas and Fort Worth. In Odessa, the initiative also includes a special holiday meal for homebound seniors and people with disabilities through Meals on Wheels.

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Midland jury gives habitual offender 50-year cocaine termWorld — Oct 28, 2026A Midland County jury sentenced Adrian Jimmy Stoglin to 50 years in prison for cocaine possession after authorities found more than 130 grams packaged for distribution in his home. His prior felony convictions qualified him for sentencing as a habitual offender; he may become eligible for parole in about 12 years.

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IJRHouse GOP Blocks Thomas Massie’s Attempt To Impeach Pete HegsethNicole Silverio · 4 min · 16h

Midland Tops 2027 Retirement Rankings, Arizona SlipsLifestyle — Oct 27, 2026Midland, Michigan, retained the top spot in U.S. News’ 2027 retirement rankings as affordability gained emphasis, while only four Arizona cities made the top 250, down from seven the prior year. Other retirement guides point to Gulf Coast and lake communities for amenities and tax advantages, while noting trade-offs including hurricane risk, insurance costs and widely varying home prices.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Air Transat plans twice-weekly Birmingham-Toronto routeTravel — Oct 29, 2026Air Transat will restore direct service between Birmingham and Toronto for summer 2027, operating twice weekly from late June through October on Airbus A321LR aircraft. The route will give Midlands travelers a direct link to Canada and onward connections to other Canadian cities through Air Transat’s partnership with Porter Airlines.

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Crews Rescue Stranded Drivers From Flash Floods in Texas and KansasWeather — Oct 14, 2026Heavy rain and flooding prompted rescues in Midland, Texas, and the Wichita-area city of Derby, Kansas, where firefighters saved people from stranded vehicles and a creek. Flooded roads closed in Midland, and Derby officials warned drivers never to cross moving floodwater.

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Food Stocks Fall, Mondelez Misses Sales EstimatesFinance — Oct 26, 2026Mondelez missed third-quarter revenue expectations as cost-conscious consumers pulled back from its higher-priced snacks and chocolates. Shares of McCormick, Monster Beverage, General Mills and Archer Daniels Midland also fell in recent sessions even as broader markets rose.

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Cities, Colleges, Businesses Plan Fall Open HousesBusiness — Oct 26, 2026Midland is seeking public input on a planned Ashman Circle reconstruction, while West Hollywood will connect residents with social services and discuss homelessness at its community open house. Jefferson Community College and Moraine Park Technical College are holding events for prospective students, and Western Bearing & Auto Parts is marking its 60th anniversary with a Milwaukee-focused open house featuring tool demonstrations and discounts.

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FaithTapTrump Gives Hegseth ‘‘A’ PLUS, PLUS, PLUS’ For Impeachment RebuttalPresident Donald Trump was so pleased with War Secretary Pete Hegseth’s rebuttal on the calls for his impeachment, he gave the secretary an “‘A’ PLUS, PLUS, PLUS” for his Pentagon… — by Sandra Rhodes1h · 4 reads

Layne’s Opens Restaurants in Texas, VirginiaBusiness — Oct 22, 2026Texas-based Layne’s Chicken Fingers is expanding with new Midland, Texas, and Henrico, Virginia, restaurants, while preparing to open its first San Antonio location and planning two more there. The openings extend the 50-plus-location chain’s growth, including through franchise development agreements across Texas, Arkansas and Virginia.

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Bedford fugitive arrested in Odessa on child-indecency chargeWorld — Oct 17, 2026A West Texas task force arrested Joshua Smith in Odessa on a fugitive warrant from Bedford alleging indecency with a child. He was booked into the Midland County Detention Center; authorities released few details about the underlying case.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Bell County Boys Earn Eighth Straight State Cross Country BerthSports — Oct 26, 2026High school cross-country teams posted regional and sectional results, with Harlan’s girls placing third and qualifying for state, Bell County’s boys taking third to earn their eighth straight state berth, and Midland Classical’s boys finishing third at the TAPPS 4A state meet. Hopkins County Central placed ninth at its regional meet, while Marathon’s boys and Auburndale’s girls won sectional titles and additional teams advanced to state.

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Dana Whitfield Midland Classical boys earning third at TAPPS shows real consistency this season.

Cities plan fall leaf pickups across regionsWeather — Oct 22, 2026Municipal leaf collection is starting across several cities, with Midland beginning Oct. 26 and Fort Wayne, Washington, D.C., and Sturgis starting Nov. 2; schedules may shift with weather. Cities urge residents to follow local instructions on where and when to rake leaves, keep other yard waste out of piles, and use composting or designated bagged-leaf options where available.

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Airports Plan Halloween Plane-or-Treat EventsLifestyle — Oct 14, 2026Jack Barstow Municipal Airport in Midland will host a free, family-friendly Prop-and-Treat on Oct. 30, with trick-or-treating at parked aircraft, crafts and games. Redlands Municipal Airport will hold a Plane-or-Treat on Oct. 25, featuring trick-or-treating, aircraft displays and carnival games.

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IJRSupreme Court Justices Bash Lawyer Defending Company Undercutting American Jobs With Cheap Migrant LaborPete Peterson · 4 min · 16h

Lexington Health to Add New 24-Room Emergency Departments in MidlandsHealth — Oct 13, 2026Lexington Health plans two freestanding emergency departments and two urgent care sites in fast-growing White Knoll and Northeast Columbia to expand access, ease pressure on existing facilities and shorten ambulance trips. The Northeast Columbia conversion is expected to open by spring 2027; the White Knoll emergency department and nearby urgent care are planned for spring 2028, with Northeast urgent care relocating to Blythewood.

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Midland High Beats Odessa, Remains District-UndefeatedSports — Oct 7, 2026Midland High swept Odessa High to remain unbeaten in District 2-6A, improving to 5-0. Permian entered the second half of district play after a loss to Midland, while Midland Lee was still seeking its first district win.

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Police Vehicles Involved in Crashes Across Two StatesAuto — Oct 6, 2026Police vehicles were involved in crashes in Joplin, Amarillo and Midland. In Joplin, an officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries after a pickup failed to yield; details of the Amarillo crash were limited, while in Midland a truck ran a red light and overturned after striking a police vehicle, sending four occupants to the hospital with minor injuries.

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UK Drug Smuggling Gang Sentenced To Over 80 Years For Cocaine Transport In Chicken Pallets‌ ‌ — Aug 27, 2024Officers in Birmingham stopped the van the pair were traveling in as it came back from docks in Essex. WEST MIDLANDS POLICE VIA SWNS. “> WEST MIDLANDS, England — A drug smuggling gang has been jailed for a total…

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Crashes, bridge strikes snarl UK, US trafficAuto — Oct 6, 2026Metal hanging from a bridge damaged several trucks on southbound England’s M6, causing major delays before all lanes reopened. In Texas, a separate bridge strike closed eastbound I-20 and northbound Loop 250 near Midland, with officials urging drivers to take alternate routes.

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Sandra RhodesBessent Moved to Military Base Over Security ConcernsTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been moved to a military base in response to Iranian assassination threats this week, a senior administration official confirmed to Fox News . Iran has upped its efforts to target senior U.S. officials overseas. White House chief of staff Stephen Miller and Secretary of State Marco Rubio also relocated to military or protected housing in recent weeks. The senio2h · 182 reads

UK Drug Dealer Behind ‘VISA’ Cocaine Stamps Jailed For 9.5 Years‌ ‌Reporting — Aug 29, 2024Sikander Ali and some of the drugs pictured on his phone, with ‘VISA’ stamped on them. WEST MIDLANDS POLICE VIA SWNS. “> A brazen drug dealer who flaunted his wealth while selling blocks of cocaine stamped with the word…

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Commentary: Angry Residents Lash Out Over Biden's Migrant Housing Camp in Their Texas CountyReporting — Mar 28, 2021Sometime in the overnight hours between March 14 and 15, in Midland, Texas, 500 unaccompanied minors who were taken into custody by Customs and Border Protection were bused into a “man camp” originally designed for oil…

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Michigan Students Set to Receive Free Prom SupportLifestyle — Oct 5, 2026Becca’s Closet and Macy’s are covering prom tickets for juniors and seniors at Midland and H.H. Dow high schools, with a $25,000 donation helping nearly 1,200 students attend free. The nonprofit, founded in memory of Rebecca Kirtman, will also provide formalwear to students who need it.

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5-Year Old Girl Awarded For Performing Life-Saving CPR on MomReporting — Dec 20, 2023Daisy Hamer was honored this week for saving her mother’s life by performing CPR when she was just 4. According to the New York Post , SWNS reported that the now 5-year-old Daisy received an award from the East Midlands…

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High School Bands Mix Cartoon Themes With Jazz at Fall FestivalsEntertainment — Oct 7, 2026Student musicians across the region are rehearsing and performing in school band events: five Campbell-Tintah students attended a festival at Minnesota State University Moorhead, Akron Early College students practiced with their pep band, and 11 mid-Michigan high schools performed at the Midland Marching Band Showcase.

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IJRTeachers Union Puts Anthropic On A Leash Over Student DataDylan Kresak · 4 min · 17h