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The Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department responded to a heater treater explosion at an oilfield site on County Road 1130 on Wednesday, May 27 (above). One week earlier, Greenwood crews also assisted with a tank battery fire on FM 1788 (below) that burned for about six hours after reportedly being sparked by a lightning strike.

The Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department responded to a heater treater explosion at an oilfield site on County Road 1130 on Wednesday, May 27 (above). One week earlier, Greenwood crews also assisted with a tank battery fire on FM 1788 (below) that burned for about six hours after reportedly being sparked by a lightning strike.

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The Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department

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Thursday, May 28, 2026
Body The Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department
Fixin’ to Happen

Fixin’ to Happen

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Fixin’ to Happen

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Thursday, May 28, 2026
Body STANTON - The First Responder Families of West Texas will be hosting its annual Danny Ireton Memorial Golf Tournament presented by Cattle Cox Company on Monday, August 3 at Ratliff Ranch in Odessa.

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The Savvy Senior

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
Body Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are retiring later this year and hope to travel more while we’re still healthy and active. Our budget will be tighter, so every dollar counts. Are there worthwhile senior travel discounts you can tell us about, and at what age do they begin?
THE OWNER OF BRUSHWORKS

THE OWNER OF BRUSHWORKS

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THE OWNER OF BRUSHWORKS

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
Body Part Owner of Texas THE OWNER OF BRUSHWORKS Kay Smith of Big Spring has done police work. She had a career as a nurse and retired from the VA where she worked in a hospital.
“LONE STAR JR” WINS HIS FIRST INDY 500

“LONE STAR JR” WINS HIS FIRST INDY 500

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“LONE STAR JR” WINS HIS FIRST INDY 500

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
Body It took Johnny Rutherford a decade to win his first Indianapolis 500, but on Memorial Day 1974 his dream finally came true.
Whose Report Will You Believe

Whose Report Will You Believe

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Whose Report Will You Believe

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
Body Do you believe John 3:16? “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have ever lasting life.

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Cotton QuickTake

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
Body Markets will look for more clarity this week after disappointing Trump-Xi meetings and heavy liquidation across commodities late last week. Outside markets will remain a major driver for cotton this week.

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Increased seat belt patrols begin across Texas

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
Body WEST TEXAS - As Texans hit the roads for summer travel, the Texas Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to buckle up during the annual Click It or Ticket campaign.
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