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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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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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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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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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ECISD parent survey
Ector County ISD has a back-to-school parent choice survey running through midnight Sunday.
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Odessa woman dies in two-vehicle collision
A 44-year-old Odessa woman died after she was involved in a two-vehicle collision.
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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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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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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Try some radical solutions
A gentle suggestion: Close down all public schools in September. Don’t close religious schools and not because of the corona virus, why?
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Affidavit details man started bathroom fire with lighter he bought from same gas station
A City of Odessa affidavit detailed that a 23-year-old man started a fire in a gas station bathroom after he purchased a lighter from the same gas station.
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Man steals OPD unit, ends in officer-involved shooting
The Odessa Police Department stated in a press release that a man stole a squad unit Thursday night that led to a high-speed chase and an eventual officer-involved shooting in West Odessa.
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UTPB professor starts her own school
Putting her educational expertise into action, University of Texas Permian Basin Assistant Professor Lindsey Balderaz started her own school, Transformative Leadership Academy in Monahans.
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5 dead since Friday at MCH
Medical Center Hospital President and CEO Russell Tippin reported that five people have died at MCH from COVID-19 related complications since Friday during the Monday COVID-19 virtual hospital briefing.
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Trump gets Odessa boost
President Donald J. Trump rolled into Odessa Wednesday for a private campaign fundraiser at the Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center and was greeted by Odessans waving flags and banners in the streets.
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Seven deaths since Monday
No one from the Ector County Health Department or the county was at the Thursday virtual COVID-19 hospital briefing and the ECHD website detailed seven new COVID-19 related deaths since Monday’s briefing.
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City council, mayor filings roll in
November’s city elections filings are rolling in as a number of Odessans have filed for the city’s top elected slots.
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Man charged with murder
A 47-year-old man was arrested after he was reportedly involved in a fatal shooting in south Odessa.
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Jack Daniel’s Releases Limited Edition Eric Church Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey
LYNCHBURG, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 29, 2020--
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ECTOR COUNTY FELONY DISPOSITIONS: August 3rd
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.
Local People
Justice Thomas maps own course, at wheel of his 40-foot bus
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has never been afraid to turn right when his colleagues turn left, or in any direction…
Is it safe to reopen schools during the pandemic?
Is it safe for schools to reopen during the pandemic?
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.
Most Popular
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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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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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Ector to delay start of in-person classes
Ector College Prep Success Academy will delay the start of school until Sept. 9.
-
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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ECISD parent survey
Ector County ISD has a back-to-school parent choice survey running through midnight Sunday.
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Odessa woman dies in two-vehicle collision
A 44-year-old Odessa woman died after she was involved in a two-vehicle collision.
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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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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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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Try some radical solutions
A gentle suggestion: Close down all public schools in September. Don’t close religious schools and not because of the corona virus, why?
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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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.
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!
