Odessa, TX
- Now
Clear
95°
Feels Like: 96°
High of 105° with a low of 78°
Humidity: 31%
Wind: SSE at 16mph
Extended Forecast
- Tomorrow
Mainly clear. Lows overnight in the mid 70s.
High of 105° with a low of 75°
Chance of Precip: 0%
Wind: S at 15mph
- saturday
Mainly sunny. Highs 105 to 109F and lows in the mid 70s.
High of 107° with a low of 75°
Chance of Precip: 0%
Wind: S at 12mph
Local People
Jada and Will Smith reveal marriage trouble on Facebook show
LOS ANGELES (AP) — With their marriage under social-media scrutiny, Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith reaffirmed their commitment to each othe…
Sonar, divers search for 'Glee' star thought to have drowned
Teams are using sonar and robotic devices in what could be a long search for “Glee” star Naya Rivera, who authorities believe drowned in a Sou…
Community
PET OF THE WEEK: Bo
Bo, a 3-month-old male kitten, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Bo or any of t…
PET OF THE WEEK: Calvin
Calvin, a 1-year-old male cat, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Calvin or any …
GOOD NEWS: In Appreciation
Ricki Calder and Ana Noll recently treated the Odessa Police Department on patrol to several burritos from JumBurrito.
GOOD NEWS: Retirement
Paula McAnally retired June 29 after serving as a dispatcher for the Ector County Sheriff Office for 11 years and 3 months. She…
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COVID-19 patient dies after release
A COVID-19 patient died Tuesday following her release from Odessa Regional Medical Center in Odessa.
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Permian grad opens hometown studio
Though she was taking business classes at Odessa College, Aliyah Robinson knew regardless if she had a diploma or not what profession she wanted to pursue.
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Ector cuts work in progress
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, predictions of lower enrollment and data, Ector College Prep Success Academy CEO/Superintendent Robert Bleisch said some adjustments had to be made.
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County jury trials remain at standstill
The case against the 37-year-old Midland woman, who was indicted by an Ector County Grand Jury in the deaths of 6-year-old Odessa twins Mya and Mia Coy is still pending.
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: ECISD plans to sell general admission tickets for 2020 season
The Ector County Independent School District athletics department will be selling general admission tickets for the 2020 high school football season in an announcement made on social media Monday.
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Trump coming to West Texas
For the first time in his presidency, President Donald Trump will visit the Odessa-Midland area at the end of the month for a campaign stop.
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ELDER: ‘Uncle Tom,’ the movie
On June 19, also known as Juneteenth, the celebration of the end of slavery in the United States, we released our film, “Uncle Tom.” It follows a young, black, Christian contractor, Chad Jackson, who was a long-time Democrat until challenged by a fellow Christian to read the platforms of the Democratic and Republican parties.
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Historic barbecue open again
After going through three months of being shut down due to the pandemic, Sam’s Bar-B-Que has since opened back up.
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Odessa teenager dies in two-vehicle collision
A Texas Department of Public Safety press release detailed that an Odessa teenager died in a two-vehicle collision two miles west of Odessa.
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Gov. Abbott extends statewide COVID-19 Disaster Declaration
Gov. Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation extending his Disaster Declaration for all Texas counties in response to COVID-19, a press release detailed.Originally issued on March 13th, the Disaster Declaration provides the state a number of resources to effectively serve Texans as the Lone Star State continues to mitigate the spread of COVID-19."Extending this Disaster Declaration helps ensure that Texas has the resources and flexibility needed to effectively respond to COVID-19," Abbott stated in the press release. "To further mitigate the spread of the virus and overcome this challenge, Texans should continue to do their part by wearing a mask, social distancing, and staying home if possible."
Top Businesses
OA Advertising
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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!
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.