GOOD NEWS: Fair Poultry Show Results
The Permian Basin Fair & Expo have announced the following Poultry Show results held Aug. 31. They are:
GOOD NEWS: FAIR LAMB SHOW RESULTS
The Permian Basin Fair & Expo have announced the lamb show results held on Sept. 8. They are as follows.
GOOD NEWS: FAIR BOER & GOAT SHOW RESULTS
The Permian Basin Fair & Expo have announced the following boer and show show results. They are:
GOOD NEWS: Fair Heifer Show Results
The Permian Basin Fair & Expo have announced the heifer show results. They are listed as follows.
GOOD NEWS: Fair Steer Prospect Show Results
The Permian Basin Fair & Expo have announced the steer prospect show results. They are listed as follows.
Marriage
MATTER OF RECORD: Sept. 6 - Sept. 13
Matter of Record is a weekly listing of publicly available records at the Ector County Courthouse of marriage applications and divorces.
MATTER OF RECORD: Aug. 29 - Sept. 8
Matter of Record is a weekly listing of publicly available records at the Ector County Courthouse of marriage applications and divorces.
MATTER OF RECORD: Aug. 22 - Aug. 28
Matter of Record is a weekly listing of publicly available records at the Ector County Courthouse of marriage applications and divorces.
MATTER OF RECORD: Aug. 16 - Aug. 21
Matter of Record is a weekly listing of publicly available records at the Ector County Courthouse of marriage applications and divorces.
Pets
PET OF THE WEEK: Red
Red, a 1- to 2-year-old male Heeler mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. Red is friendly loves affection from people and he is also grea…
PET OF THE WEEK: Cliff
Cliff, a 1-year-old male Labrador mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. Cliff loves affection from people and he is also great with other…
PET OF THE WEEK: Duchess
Duchess, a 3 year-old female Chi-weenie, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Duchess or any of the other pets at the Humane Society…
PET OF THE WEEK: Anna
Anna, a 2-year-old female believed to be a Pit Bull mix, needs a second chance to find her forever home. She had a home but was picked up as a…
PET OF THE WEEK: Max
Max, a young male orange and white kitten, needs to find his forever home. He is great with other cats and kittens. Max is fully vetted and wi…
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Community
PET OF THE WEEK: Red
Red, a 1- to 2-year-old male Heeler mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. Red is friend…
PET OF THE WEEK: Cliff
Cliff, a 1-year-old male Labrador mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. Cliff loves aff…
GOOD NEWS: Fair Poultry Show Results
The Permian Basin Fair & Expo have announced the following Poultry Show results held Aug. 31. They are:
GOOD NEWS: FAIR LAMB SHOW RESULTS
The Permian Basin Fair & Expo have announced the lamb show results held on Sept. 8. They are as follows.
Upcoming events
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Ector County Library
The Ector County Library, 321 W. Fifth St., has scheduled story time and craft from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17 and 24. Call 332-0633 or visit ector.lib.tx.us.
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Texas Commission On The Arts And Texas Cultural trust now accepting applications for 2020 class of Texas young masters
AUSTIN Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) and Texas Cultural Trust are now accepting applications for the 2020 class of Texas Young Masters, a joint initiative that provides exemplary Texas-based arts students in grades 8-11 with the financial help needed to pursue advanced study in the areas of visual arts, literary arts, music, theatre, dance, musical theater, folk arts, and media arts.
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Building Bots Robotics & Engineering Funlab
The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, 1500 I-20, Midland, has scheduled Building Bots Robotics & Engineering Funlab for the fall line up for students in grades K-6. Registration opens to Petroleum Museum Members on Aug. 1 and to non-members on Aug. 5. Kindergarten to second grade: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 3, Oct. 1, and Nov. 5. Third grade to sixth grade: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, and Nov. 19. There will be different themes for each session. The STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) educational programming will use equipment such as LEGO Robotics (WeDo 2.0 and Mindstorm EV3s), Ozobots, Osmos, Spheros, and NEW KUBO to help get kids get excited about learning. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $25 per session for Petroleum Museum members and $30 per session for non-members. Call 683-4403 or email education@petroleummuseum.org. To register, visit tinyurl.com/y4hbhvva. For discounts, visit tinyurl.com/y6fvahuc.
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Volunteer training classes
CASA of the Permian Basin Area Inc., 300 N Grant Ave., has scheduled new volunteer training classes from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 16-19 and 23-26. Dinner will be served. Call 498-4174. Visit www.casapba.org.
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Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center Odessa Satellite Class
Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center is currently enrolling for Fall English classes at Odessa Bible Church (3901 Penbrook St, Odessa, TX 79762). Classes will be Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 PM beginning September 18, 2019. Enrollment is $25.00. Children K-5th grade can attend Bible classes provided by Odessa Bible Church if childcare is needed (childcare is not provided by or affiliated with Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center). If you are a non-English speaker looking to improve your English please contact us for more Information! Email hsmith@pbalc.org Call: 432-682-9693 ext 204 or to apply online visit our website at: https://pbalc.org/permian-basin-adult-literacy-students/
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Mdou Moctar performance
Ballroom Marfa, 108 E. San Antonio St., Marfa, has scheduled guitarist Mdou Moctar, a free performance in support of his latest album Ilana: The Creator., from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 18. Visit tinyurl.com/y552eca9.
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Ector County Library
The Ector County Library, 321 W. Fifth St., has scheduled story time and craft from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17 and 24. Call 332-0633 or visit ector.lib.tx.us.
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Texas Commission On The Arts And Texas Cultural trust now accepting applications for 2020 class of Texas young masters
AUSTIN Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) and Texas Cultural Trust are now accepting applications for the 2020 class of Texas Young Masters, a joint initiative that provides exemplary Texas-based arts students in grades 8-11 with the financial help needed to pursue advanced study in the areas of visual arts, literary arts, music, theatre, dance, musical theater, folk arts, and media arts.
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Building Bots Robotics & Engineering Funlab
The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, 1500 I-20, Midland, has scheduled Building Bots Robotics & Engineering Funlab for the fall line up for students in grades K-6. Registration opens to Petroleum Museum Members on Aug. 1 and to non-members on Aug. 5. Kindergarten to second grade: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 3, Oct. 1, and Nov. 5. Third grade to sixth grade: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, and Nov. 19. There will be different themes for each session. The STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) educational programming will use equipment such as LEGO Robotics (WeDo 2.0 and Mindstorm EV3s), Ozobots, Osmos, Spheros, and NEW KUBO to help get kids get excited about learning. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $25 per session for Petroleum Museum members and $30 per session for non-members. Call 683-4403 or email education@petroleummuseum.org. To register, visit tinyurl.com/y4hbhvva. For discounts, visit tinyurl.com/y6fvahuc.
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Volunteer training classes
CASA of the Permian Basin Area Inc., 300 N Grant Ave., has scheduled new volunteer training classes from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 16-19 and 23-26. Dinner will be served. Call 498-4174. Visit www.casapba.org.
Most Popular
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Former ECISD police officer charged with sexually assaulting 14-year-old girl
A former Ector County Independent School District police officer was arrested after he reportedly admitted to sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl.
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Police searching for woman involved in theft at HEB
The Odessa Police Department is looking for a woman who reportedly stole more than $100 worth of merchandise from a grocery store.
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Grand jury indicts man, woman on separate murder charges
A 22-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman were each indicted by an Ector County grand jury on a charge of murder.
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Woman, boyfriend charged with leaving children unattended
A 23-year-old woman and her 28-year-old boyfriend were arrested after she left her two children unattended at her apartment while she dropped her boyfriend off at work.
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Downtown Odessa tavern a possibility
Three business partners pitched the idea for a sports-centric tavern on Grant Avenue to Odessa City Council this week to support revitalization attempts in Downtown Odessa.
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Permian stymied by big plays from Southlake Carroll
Going up against perennial powerhouse Southlake Carroll, the Permian football team was dealt a 48-7 loss to the Dragons Friday night at Ratliff Stadium.
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Man dies after being hit by train
A 43-year-old Odessa man is dead after he was hit by a train in southeast Odessa.
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INDICTMENTS: August 16, 2019
The following is a list of felony indictments by an Ector County grand jury on Aug. 19, 2019. The list does not include those who have yet to be arrested.
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Ector County Resturant Report: Sept. 5 through Sept. 11
These are the food inspection scores for Sept. 5 through Sept. 11 performed by the Ector County Health Department. Violations dock points, with a perfect score starting at 100.
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Odessa needs more paramedics
Odessa found itself in the national spotlight again after a comment by presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke during a Thursday night Democratic debate in Houston in which he said there was an ambulance shortage during the mass shooting.
Top Businesses
Basin Podiatry
tel. 432-550-3668
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!
OA Advertising
tel. 432-333-7602
222 E. 4th Street, Odessa, TX 79760Print and Digital Advertising couldn't be easier. The Odessa American delivers world-class journalism to the Permian Basin’s most influential audiences. We specialize in connecting our engaged consumers to marketers by utilizing OA print, mobile, digital, social media and high-level live event platforms. This allows us to present unparalleled advertising and sponsorship opportunities for brands looking to reach a high-quality consumer and alignment with best-in-class content. Whether you’re a local store owner looking to promote your business or a corporate marketer responsible for multiple locations, we offer a suite of solutions that deliver the leads you desire. Find out what opportunities are available on our multi-channel platforms for your brand. Download our Digital Media Guide today.
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.