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Woman charged with kicking officer in genitals
A 29-year-old woman who was reportedly found intoxicated and naked in the passenger seat of a car was arrested and she later assaulted a police officer by kicking them in the genitals.
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Man charged with assaulting girlfriend
A 36-year-old man was arrested after he reportedly assaulted his girlfriend for the fourth time in five months.
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Man charged with pretending TV remote was firearm
A 37-year-old man was arrested after he reportedly pretended to use a television remote as a firearm.
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Man charged with choking wife, waiving AR-15 rifle
A 26-year-old man was arrested after he reportedly choked his wife and waved an AR-15 rifle in the air while stating “I will kill you, you will never go anywhere.”
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Man charged with choking common-law wife
A 38-year-old man was arrested after he reportedly choked his common-law wife with a headlock.
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Odessa students gain national honors
Three Ector County ISD students have earned recognition through the National Merit Scholarship Program.
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Man charged with sexually assaulting 14-year-old girl
A 19-year-old man was arrested after he reportedly admitted to sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl.
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Man arrested in connection to armed robbery
A 20-year-old man was arrested Sunday after he reportedly shot a 31-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman during an armed robbery last week.
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Police looking for 3 people involved in grocery store theft
The Odessa Police Department is reportedly looking for three individuals in connection to a theft at HEB.
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Chavez case finally over
The four people arrested in connection with a home invasion and assault last fall were formally sentenced Thursday to forms of probation.
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City council expands ODC
The Odessa City Council on Tuesday voted 5-2 to expand the Odessa Development Corporation Board from 5 to 7 members. The change gives Mayor Javier Joven and At-Large Councilwoman Denise Swanner each the power to now appoint their own choices to the influential ODC board.
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Andrews man, Midland woman die in collision
An Andrews man and a Midland woman died in a two-vehicle head-on collision near Gardendale.
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Police looking for man in connection to Walmart theft
The Odessa Police Department is looking for man who reportedly was involved in a theft at Walmart.
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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Bronchos return, hoping to meet expectations
The start of a new season, along with the expectations that go along with it, has finally arrived for the Odessa High baseball team.
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GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER: Munoz's hat trick helps lift Permian past Odessa High
After finishing in a scoreless draw the night before, the Permian girls soccer team wanted to play sharper Friday and maintain its hold of the District 2-6A lead.
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ECTOR COUNTY FELONY DISPOSITIONS: march 1
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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ECTOR COUNTY FELONY DISPOSITIONS: Feb. 22
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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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Panthers not taking anything for granted in new season
As the Permian baseball team learned last year, like so many other teams across the country, the next game is never a guarantee.
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Crane's Bishop tabbed for TWSA Class 3A All-State team
Crane wide receiver Donny Bishop was an honorable mention selection to the Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 3A All-State team released Tuesday.
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Storm heroes are lauded
A life-threatening event like the blizzard of Feb. 14-19 spurs some people into action to help others in every way they can and the Ector County Commissioners Court recognized some of those who responded.
Local People
33 years later, Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall return to Zamunda
NEW YORK (AP) — When Eddie Murphy made the original “Coming to America,” he was, almost indisputably, the funniest man in America.
Nashville music club owners recall night the music died
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — When frantic messages started trickling in that a tornado had hit a beloved music venue in Nashville, Mike Grimes told…
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…
Longtime city employee loves job
She arrived at the property to fine the elderly gentleman whose yard was littered with abandoned, dilapidated vehicles.
Ector Volunteer Fire Department adds brush truck to fleet
A press release detailed the Ector Volunteer Fire Department added a new brush truck through a cost share grant with the Rural …
Upcoming events
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Wacoal Fit for the Cure Event on 03/02 at Music City/Odessa
This spring, more than 590 Fit for the Cure® events are taking place in stores across the United States and Canada. To keep everyone safe, Wacoal Fit Experts will be offering Touch-Free™ bra consultations rather than hands-on fittings at these events. Developed using decades of fit experience, these Touch-Free™ bra consultations will help women find their correct size.
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Cirque Italia Water Circus
Have you ever dreamed of going on an epic pirate adventure and discovering a buried treasure? Cirque Italia is giving you the opportunity to come along on this thrilling quest in their BRAND NEW production! Don’t miss out on your chance to join us in ODESSA, TX for performances March 11-14!
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Cirque Italia Water Circus
Have you ever dreamed of going on an epic pirate adventure and discovering a buried treasure? Cirque Italia is giving you the opportunity to come along on this thrilling quest in their BRAND NEW production! Don’t miss out on your chance to join us in ODESSA, TX for performances March 11-14!
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Cirque Italia Water Circus
Have you ever dreamed of going on an epic pirate adventure and discovering a buried treasure? Cirque Italia is giving you the opportunity to come along on this thrilling quest in their BRAND NEW production! Don’t miss out on your chance to join us in ODESSA, TX for performances March 11-14!
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Cirque Italia Water Circus
Have you ever dreamed of going on an epic pirate adventure and discovering a buried treasure? Cirque Italia is giving you the opportunity to come along on this thrilling quest in their BRAND NEW production! Don’t miss out on your chance to join us in ODESSA, TX for performances March 11-14!
Most Popular
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Woman charged with kicking officer in genitals
A 29-year-old woman who was reportedly found intoxicated and naked in the passenger seat of a car was arrested and she later assaulted a police officer by kicking them in the genitals.
-
Man charged with assaulting girlfriend
A 36-year-old man was arrested after he reportedly assaulted his girlfriend for the fourth time in five months.
-
Man charged with pretending TV remote was firearm
A 37-year-old man was arrested after he reportedly pretended to use a television remote as a firearm.
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Man charged with choking wife, waiving AR-15 rifle
A 26-year-old man was arrested after he reportedly choked his wife and waved an AR-15 rifle in the air while stating “I will kill you, you will never go anywhere.”
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Man charged with choking common-law wife
A 38-year-old man was arrested after he reportedly choked his common-law wife with a headlock.
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Odessa students gain national honors
Three Ector County ISD students have earned recognition through the National Merit Scholarship Program.
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Man charged with sexually assaulting 14-year-old girl
A 19-year-old man was arrested after he reportedly admitted to sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl.
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Man arrested in connection to armed robbery
A 20-year-old man was arrested Sunday after he reportedly shot a 31-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman during an armed robbery last week.
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Police looking for 3 people involved in grocery store theft
The Odessa Police Department is reportedly looking for three individuals in connection to a theft at HEB.
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Chavez case finally over
The four people arrested in connection with a home invasion and assault last fall were formally sentenced Thursday to forms of probation.
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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.
