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Kansas has reached a low point with its uncharacteristic struggles in Big 12 play. The No. 23 Jayhawks lost 91-57 to BYU on ...

Pursuing an academic goal is an exciting journey filled with new experiences, people and opportunities. But for many students ...

Attendees can expect an assortment of food items and beverages as well as the opportunity to enter for a chance to win ...

Minico boys basketball clipped Twin Falls in a battle atop the Great Basin Conference to lead Friday's prep sports action.

Jaren Barajas shoots on his backyard hoop maybe once a month these days. He’s a busy 18-year-old college student now, so ...

The 24 hours of Falcon Giving Day kicked off Thursday at University of Texas Permian Basin's Student Activity Center with celebration and the message that no gift was too big or too small for the ...

A West Texas energy company led by notable Texas Tech alumni has struck a deal worth $4.08 billion with Diamondback Energy.

About 150 people turned out Friday to the Odessa Chamber of Commerce's inaugural Pastries and Politics Reception to meet and greet elected representatives and officials from throughout the community.

Columbia Basin Trust is helping ease this burden through the Columbia Basin Bursary program, delivered in partnership with ...

Live music, theater, art and family fun await those who are willing to venture out this week. Here are a few possibilities ...