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Cpl. Steve LeSueur on Wednesday unattended death
LeSueur discusses unattended death Wednesday afternoon on Alpine Avenue in Odessa.
OPD investigate shooting death
Odessa police responded to a reported shooting/stabbing in the 1600 block of West 7th Street where they found a dead 27-year-old male who had been shot. An investigation continues.
Odessa Chuck Wagon Gang
The Odessa Chuck Wagon Gang celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. Some of the members gathered to talk about the Gang including what it means to them.
The Jaguar Stones presentation
The authors of The Jaguar Stones book series made a presentation to more than 500 ECISD GT 3rd and 4th grade students at Blackshear Elementary. Although most of the presentation dealt with Mayan civilization and living in the tropical rain forest, one of the authors, Jon Voelkel has been a rock musician for some time and gave a few students a lesson on how to become a Rock 'n' Roll star.
Decomposed Body report
Odessa Police Spokesman Cpl. Steve LeSueur discusses the body found Tuesday in the parking lot of Sams Club.
Child Abuse Awareness Month
Denise Malm, executive director of Harmony Home, discusses child abuse awareness.
Chavira and Gregg discuss issues
The Ector County Democratic Club invited ECISD school board place 1 candidates Arlo Chavira and Carol Gregg to come to their meeting to discuss why they should be on the board and to discuss some of the issues.
Dash-cam video of dog shooting
(Graphic content) Odessa Police respond to a house alarm Wednesday morning and are confronted by the homeowner's dog. Video provided by Odessa Police Department from a dash camera in officer's patrol vehicle.
OPD delivers Thanksgiving meals
The Odessa Police Department collected donations from the employees to provide Thanksgiving meals to several less fortunate families.
OPD/ECSO pursue possible drive by shooting suspects
Odessa Police and ECSO deputies pursue a vehicle believed to have been connected with a drive by shooting earlier in the day.
Eddy Shelton named County Commissioner
Ector County Judge Susan Redford announced that Eddy Shelton was her selection to fill the County Commissioner Precinct 1 position.
Ray Perryman: State of the City
A segment of video from Ray Perryman's Keynote address at the Odessa State of the City luncheon.
Basin BBQ Blowout
The Odessa Chamber of Commerce held its 4th annual Basin BBQ Blowout as a fundraiser for its operations department.
Cpl. LeSueur discusses shooting
Odessa Police Cpl. Steve LeSueur discusses information about a shooting Monday afternoon at 23rd Street and Keystone Drive.
Pedestrian Fatality at 5th and Alleghaney
City of Odessa spokeswoman Andrea Goodson gives an update on the pedestrian fatality on 5th and Alleghaney.
An American Tribute
Prosperity Bank West Texas President Mike Marshall addresses the community at the annual American Tribute memorial.
Axe Women Loggers of Maine
The Axe Women compete in Crosscut sawing Tuesday night at the fair and expo.
Local People
Seth Rogen's Israel comments highlight fraught diaspora ties
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — It began as a lighthearted conversation between two Jewish comedians, riffing on a podcast about the idiosyncrasies of…
Lives Lost: Man of the sea made his home in Sonoran Desert
PHOENIX (AP) — Carlos Manuel Sandoval lived for decades in Phoenix on the edge of the Sonoran Desert, but he never stopped hearing the siren c…
Community
PET OF THE WEEK: Kami
Kami, a 2-year-old female Cat, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Kami or any of…
PET OF THE WEEK: Hunter
Hunter, a 6-year-old male Lab mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Hunter or …
GOOD NEWS: MC training center receives grant to remodel student lounge
MIDLAND When classes resume at the Midland College Williams Regional Technical Training Center (WRTTC) in Fort Stockton, studen…
GOOD NEWS: ECISD offers scholarships for new dual-credit course
Ector County Independent School District students interested in geology are now able to enroll in a new dual-credit program in …
Upcoming events
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Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center Financial Literacy Live Stream with Prudential
Join the Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center for a Financial Literacy Live Stream with Troy Tompkins of Prudential. We will discuss saving for retirement, and why you should avoid early withdrawal due to the current crisis. Tune in LIVE – comment, ask a question or give our video a like (or love!) for your chance to be entered to win a prize.
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Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center Author's Network Live Stream with Brenda Ratliff
Join the Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center for an Author’s Network Live Stream with local author Brenda Blessing Ratliff. Brenda will discuss her writing process, what inspires her, and will read a selection of her book, A Life Worthwhile. Tune in LIVE - comment, ask a question or give our video a like (or love!) for your chance to be entered to win a prize!
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PBALC’s Legal Literacy Live Stream with Attorney Dianne Leyva
Join the Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center and attorney Dianne Leyva of Leyva Law Firm as we discuss general legal issues related to immigration and visas. Tune in to our live stream – comment, ask a question or give it a like (or love!) for your chance to be entered to win a prize!
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PBALC’s Legal Literacy Live Stream with Attorney Feliz Abalos
Join the Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center and attorney Feliz Abalos for a discussion on general legal issues related to family and criminal law. Tune in to our live stream – comment, ask a question or give it a like (or love!) for your chance to be entered to win a prize!
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Texas Book Festival 2020
For the first time ever, the 2020 Texas Book Festival Weekend will be held entirely online. This virtual festival will take place from October 31 through November 15, offering two full weeks of free virtual sessions, including programming for adults, young adults, middle-grade readers, and children! The 2020 Texas Teen Book Festival will also take place during the two-week virtual festival, featuring conversations with acclaimed Young Adult authors aimed at teenage readers.
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Texas Book Festival 2020
For the first time ever, the 2020 Texas Book Festival Weekend will be held entirely online. This virtual festival will take place from October 31 through November 15, offering two full weeks of free virtual sessions, including programming for adults, young adults, middle-grade readers, and children! The 2020 Texas Teen Book Festival will also take place during the two-week virtual festival, featuring conversations with acclaimed Young Adult authors aimed at teenage readers.
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Stranded by virus, honeymooners hitch home on Antarctic boat
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A New Zealand honeymoon couple stranded on the remote Falkland Islands in March because of the coronavirus has managed to return home by hitching a ride of more than 5,000 nautical miles (9,200 kilometers) on an Antarctic fishing boat.
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Man charged with injuring baby
A 26-year-old man was arrested after he reportedly threw a shoe at a baby, placed the baby’s face under running water in the shower and sink, threw the baby on the bed and squeezed the baby’s thumbs until she would scream.
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Affidavit leaves some questions about stolen OPD unit
A series of Freedom of Information requests made by the Odessa American don’t answer some questions about a man involved in a chase that resulted in a stolen Odessa Police Department patrol unit and later an officer-involved shooting.
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Ector to delay start of in-person classes
Ector College Prep Success Academy will delay the start of school until Sept. 9.
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ECISD parent survey
Ector County ISD has a back-to-school parent choice survey running through midnight Sunday.
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LANDGRAF: Making history in Odessa
July 29th was a great day for Odessa and the Permian Basin. I appreciate the President for being here to highlight our dominance in the energy industry. In a surprise, one of the purposes of the trip was for the President to show support for the oilpatch by taking action to promote our energy independence by signing four critical permits for vital pipeline and railway infrastructure on our border. Also, seeing all the video of Air Force One descending over pumpjacks has been very neat!
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Man dead after setting himself on fire
A man was reportedly found dead Wednesday afternoon after firefighters responded to a structure fire in the 1900 block of North Hancock Avenue.
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BBQ joint owner wants shot at District 1
Eddie Mitchell, owner of Ed and Tom’s Bar-B-Que, has filed to run for city council’s District 1 seat saying he hopes to help make changes to what he calls the south gateway of the city.
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Duesler retires after 30 years
After three decades with the Ector County Sheriff’s Office, Gary Duesler decided to retire earlier than expected.
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OHS student makes perfect score on ACT
In a rare and difficult feat, Odessa High School student Aakash Angirekula scored a perfect 36 on the ACT college entrance test, which he took in June.
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