Saldana found guilty of parking lot murder

A 385th District Court jury deliberated for 3 1/2 hours Thursday before convicting 23-year-old Alex Ricardo Saldana of first-degree felony murder in the Nov. 16, 2008 shooting death of a man who had gone to a drive-in restaurant with his family.

Withrow learning from former big leaguers at Inland Empire

Given their proximity to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Inland Empire 66ers, located in San Bernadino, Calif., regularly have major leaguers in their clubhouse.

How to turn that lump on the sofa into an active, summer teen

What's that lump on the sofa? Uh-oh. It's a teenager with no summer plans — unless you count playing Wii and texting.

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Temperatures may be sky high, but
your utility bill doesn't have to be

Tips for staying cool this summer, saving cash on your electric bill and keeping the air flowing when the money runs dry.

Veterans fair slated for Saturday

ODESSA -- Permian Basin Veterans Benefits Fair is set for 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin gym, north entrance of 42nd Street and State Highway 191.

Midland, Odessa compete in blood drive

Midland Memorial and Medical Center hospitals are out for blood -- whether it's those of their employees or visitors.

Fire officials put out roof fire

Midland Fire Department officials quickly put out a roof fire Thursday evening after a roofing crew reported seeing smoke coming from the attic of the home they were working on.

Andrews police still seek suspect after Amber alert

ANDREWS -- Andrews police are still seeking a suspect wanted in connection with the taking of his 9-month-old son and stabbing of the baby's mother and boyfriend Wednesday.

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NASA refurbishes video copies of moon landing

NASA still can't find its lost original moon landing videotapes. But that first moonwalk never looked better, thanks to new digitally refurbished copies unveiled Thursday.

9 hurt in Austin home invasion

Austin police say nine people have been hurt in a home invasion using guns, knives and bats.

3 states investigating hep C infected scrub tech

Thousands more patients may have been exposed to hepatitis C by an infected Colorado nurse who allegedly swapped needles, as the investigation spreads to New York and Texas.

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