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All aboard ‘The Polar Express’
For a trip to the North Pole, there’s no finer way to travel than on board The Polar Express.
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GUEST VIEW: Know your rights for public records
If you’ve seen news reports on suspicious state contracts or chemical waste pits or officials’ text messages in the Waco biker shootout, you may notice a recurring theme: Government records obtained through the Texas Public Information Act.
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UPDATE: Boy dies after car crashes into home, driver charged with intoxication manslaughter
A 4-year-old Sheffield boy died in a one-vehicle accident in which troopers reported the vehicle crashed into a home.
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Two troopers shot, suspect dead
Two DPS Texas Highway Patrol sergeants were shot Tuesday afternoon while assisting Texas Rangers in arresting a man with warrants out of Ward County.
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Permian Basin Fair: 40 years of fun
Officials with the First Basin Credit Union Permian Basin Fair and Expo announced country music star Trace Adkins will headline the 40th annual event among other additions Thursday.
News
Today in History
On Aug. 11, 1965, rioting and looting that claimed 34 lives broke out in the predominantly b…
Local News
Asian shares slump after Trump announcement on virus plans
Shares fell in Asia on Thursday after President Donald Trump announced the U.S. was stepping up its efforts to combat the virus outbreak that …
Saudi Arabia halts travel to Islam's holiest site over virus
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia on Thursday halted travel to the holiest sites in Islam over fears about a viral epidemic just…
Local Sports
Asian baseball, soccer, rugby affected by new China virus
Baseball and basketball played in empty stadiums. Soccer leagues delayed. Clubs left out of Asian competitions or matches relocated.
Hardy, Hamilton propel UNLV past Boise State 76-66
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Amauri Hardy and Bryce Hamilton combined to score 46 points and UNLV breezed to a 76-66 victory over Boise State on Wednesday night.
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Odessa Pumps moving to new facility
After more than 30 years of service to the Permian Basin, Odessa Pumps, a DistributionNOW Company (NYSE: DNOW), is moving to a new local headquarters to expand its ability to serve its customers.
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Grand jury indicts 2 in November deaths
A 36-year-old man and a 60-year-old man were indicted by an Ector County grand jury on separate murder charges.
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Midland comes to Odessa
As confusing as it might sound to someone outside of West Texas, Midland is coming to Odessa.
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Police looking for fugitives with multiple outstanding warrants
The Odessa Police Department is reportedly asking the public to help look for nine fugitives with multiple outstanding warrants with municipal court.
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ECISD police arrest 3 men after assaulting officer
Three men were arrested after they were reportedly involved in assaulting an Ector County Independent School District police officer, possession of marijuana and unlawfully carrying a handgun.
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ECTOR COUNTY RESTAURANT REPORT: Feb. 7 through Feb. 17.
These are the food inspection scores for Feb. 7 through Feb. 17 performed by the Ector County Health Department. Violations dock points, with a perfect score starting at 100.
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Police release surveillance footage of fatal November shooting
The Odessa Police Department has released surveillance footage of the person who is reportedly wanted in connection to the fatal shooting of a 42-year-old Odessa man.
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ECTOR COUNTY FELONY DISPOSITIONS: Feb. 24
The following is a list of felony dispositions from the Ector County District Clerk’s Office. Listed attorneys do not necessarily represent who was involved when the case was disposed. The prosecuting attorney was not listed unless otherwise stated.
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Man charged with head-butting, strangling ex-girlfriend
A 24-year-old man was arrested after he reportedly head-butted and strangled his ex-girlfriend during an argument.
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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Odessa High enters 2020 season with plenty of new faces
A new season brings plenty of changes but Odessa High baseball coach Josh Hulin says that this is the most change that he’s seen entering his seventh season as head coach of the Bronchos.
Multimedia
Cpl. Steve LeSueur on Wednesday unattended death
LeSueur discusses unattended death Wednesday afternoon on Alpine Avenue in Odessa.
Local People
Islanders who suffered 1940s war atrocities on Guam get paid
HAGATÑA, Guam (AP) — For Antonina Palomo Cross, Japan's occupation of Guam started with terror at church. The then-7-year-old was attending Ca…
Lawyers: New evidence backs Loughlin, Giannulli's innocence
BOSTON (AP) — Lawyers for “Full House” actress Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, said Wednesday that new evid…
Community
PET OF THE WEEK: Sabrina
Sabrina, a 1-year-old female Cat, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Sabrina or …
PET OF THE WEEK: Patrick
Patrick, a 1-year-old male Chihuahua, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Patrick…
GOOD NEWS: IN APPRECIATION
Chapel Hill Baptist Church recently treated the Odessa Police Department to breakfast and snacks for the K9s.
GOOD NEWS: Black History Month
In recognition of Black History Month, students in Jeanne Qvarnstrom’s Education 3301 Course Curriculum and Instruction for cla…
ELAM: Energy Prices Headed for November Low
Excerpts from energy shares decline faster than oil prices
WSJ Today
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Upcoming events
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Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center's Big Spring English Language and Computer Literacy Classes
Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center will be offering English Language Learning and Computer Literacy classes in Big Spring at the Howard College Anthony Hunt Library on Tuesdays from 9:00-10:30 AM beginning January 7th, 2020 and running through May 5th, 2020. Open enrollment- students may join after the January 7th start date. Students are required to pay a once-yearly enrollment fee of $25.00. Apply on our website at https://pbalc.org/permian-basin-adult-literacy-students/, call (432)682-9693 or email hsmith@pbalc.org for more information.
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Odessa Ministerial Alliance - Community Worship & Lunch Series
Odessa Ministerial Alliance announces the schedule and theme for the 2020 Community Worship & Lunch Series for 2020. Schedule is listed below. Lunch is on the dates listed and starts at 11:30 with a cost of 6:00. Worship time is at 12:05. An Offering is taken during the worship to benefit Family Promise of Odessa and their ministry to homeless families.
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Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center's Odessa English Classes
Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center will be offering English Language Learning classes in Odessa at Odessa Bible Church on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 PM beginning January 8th, 2020 and running through April 29th, 2020. Students are required to pay a once-yearly enrollment fee of $25.00. Open enrollment will be offered for the Spring 2020 session. Apply on our website at https://pbalc.org/permian-basin-adult-literacy-students/, call (432)682-9693 or email hsmith@pbalc.org for more information. Kindergarten - 5th grade age children are welcome to enjoy free Bible classes provided by Odessa Bible Church if childcare is needed. * Childcare is not provided by or affiliated with Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center.
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Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center's Big Spring English Language and Computer Literacy Classes
Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center will be offering English Language Learning and Computer Literacy classes in Big Spring at the Howard College Anthony Hunt Library on Tuesdays from 9:00-10:30 AM beginning January 7th, 2020 and running through May 5th, 2020. Open enrollment- students may join after the January 7th start date. Students are required to pay a once-yearly enrollment fee of $25.00. Apply on our website at https://pbalc.org/permian-basin-adult-literacy-students/, call (432)682-9693 or email hsmith@pbalc.org for more information.
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Odessa Ministerial Alliance - Community Worship & Lunch Series
Odessa Ministerial Alliance announces the schedule and theme for the 2020 Community Worship & Lunch Series for 2020. Schedule is listed below. Lunch is on the dates listed and starts at 11:30 with a cost of 6:00. Worship time is at 12:05. An Offering is taken during the worship to benefit Family Promise of Odessa and their ministry to homeless families.
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Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center's Odessa English Classes
Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center will be offering English Language Learning classes in Odessa at Odessa Bible Church on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 PM beginning January 8th, 2020 and running through April 29th, 2020. Students are required to pay a once-yearly enrollment fee of $25.00. Open enrollment will be offered for the Spring 2020 session. Apply on our website at https://pbalc.org/permian-basin-adult-literacy-students/, call (432)682-9693 or email hsmith@pbalc.org for more information. Kindergarten - 5th grade age children are welcome to enjoy free Bible classes provided by Odessa Bible Church if childcare is needed. * Childcare is not provided by or affiliated with Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center.
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Hockey on Horseback!
Join us for the Action! Hockey on Horseback - Arena Polo. Proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish. Ticket price per vehicle so, load 'em up. Get up close and personal with 4-legged athletes (and 2 legged ones too). Arena polo is faced-paced and family friendly. Ticket prices are per vehicle so bring your friends and family. Games run from 10am to late afternoon Saturday and Sunday. Ticket is good for either day. Bring a stadium blanket or cushion for the grandstands or back your truck up next to the arena with your own seating. Proceeds benefit Make-A Wish. For more infomation follow Texas Arena League on Social Media. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hockey-on-horseback-west-texas-tickets-84486139317?aff=efbeventtix&fbclid=IwAR1Lb5fbuaIzb8ZBhlpXGA0sPjJ1Rq4P2PoFkfbzdTLUGGgFezndxkoLn6k
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Hockey on Horseback!
Join us for the Action! Hockey on Horseback - Arena Polo. Proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish. Ticket price per vehicle so, load 'em up. Get up close and personal with 4-legged athletes (and 2 legged ones too). Arena polo is faced-paced and family friendly. Ticket prices are per vehicle so bring your friends and family. Games run from 10am to late afternoon Saturday and Sunday. Ticket is good for either day. Bring a stadium blanket or cushion for the grandstands or back your truck up next to the arena with your own seating. Proceeds benefit Make-A Wish. For more infomation follow Texas Arena League on Social Media. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hockey-on-horseback-west-texas-tickets-84486139317?aff=efbeventtix&fbclid=IwAR1Lb5fbuaIzb8ZBhlpXGA0sPjJ1Rq4P2PoFkfbzdTLUGGgFezndxkoLn6k
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Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center's Big Spring English Language and Computer Literacy Classes
Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center will be offering English Language Learning and Computer Literacy classes in Big Spring at the Howard College Anthony Hunt Library on Tuesdays from 9:00-10:30 AM beginning January 7th, 2020 and running through May 5th, 2020. Open enrollment- students may join after the January 7th start date. Students are required to pay a once-yearly enrollment fee of $25.00. Apply on our website at https://pbalc.org/permian-basin-adult-literacy-students/, call (432)682-9693 or email hsmith@pbalc.org for more information.
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Odessa Ministerial Alliance - Community Worship & Lunch Series
Odessa Ministerial Alliance announces the schedule and theme for the 2020 Community Worship & Lunch Series for 2020. Schedule is listed below. Lunch is on the dates listed and starts at 11:30 with a cost of 6:00. Worship time is at 12:05. An Offering is taken during the worship to benefit Family Promise of Odessa and their ministry to homeless families.
Top Businesses
John's Corner
tel. 432-362-0004
3827 N Dixie Blvd, Odessa, TX 79762John's Corner in Odessa TX John's Corner is a landscaping and nursery garden solutions company located in Odessa, TX. John's specializes in various gardening areas such as: organic solutions, flowers, house plants, beddings plants, trees, shrubs, ground cover, and much more. With the correct guidance and solutions, John's employees are equipped with the knowledge and experience to improve your gardening area. Our garden center is based in the vicinity of Ector & Midland Counties, so if your garden is undergoing rough times, we have the products to help. These products include; Ferti-lome, Soil Mender, Roundup, Turfmark, Scott’s Ortho, Green Light, and Hi-yield.Our reputation speaks for itself; John’s Corner has won Best Nursery in the Odessa American Reader’s Choice Poll for 10 years in a row. If you are located in Andrews, Odessa, Midland, Permian Basin, or Ector County, we are here to fulfill all of your gardening or landscaping needs.
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2626 JBS Parkway, Odessa, TX 79761We provide high quality medical care for your feet and ankles. Patient care is our top priority. Our goal is to provide excellent medical care of the foot and ankle in a Christian and patient environment. Our number one priority is patient care and to see that you feel comfortable in our office. We want you to know that we will go above and beyond to accommodate all of our patients!