Odessa, TX
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Sunny
62°
Feels Like: 62°
High of 62° with a low of 58°
Humidity: 74%
Wind: SSE at 7mph
Extended Forecast
- Tomorrow
Abundant sunshine. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the low 50s.
High of 85° with a low of 52°
Chance of Precip: 0%
Wind: ESE at 9mph
- monday
Abundant sunshine. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the mid 50s.
High of 83° with a low of 56°
Chance of Precip: 0%
Wind: ENE at 10mph
Local People
MASTER GARDENERS: Mums provide colorful fall displays
Chrysanthemums or mums are a favorite plant for West Texas gardens. They are usually inexpensive and give color into the cooler months when ev…
Hong Kong’s first CBD cafe opens its doors to customers
HONG KONG (AP) — Cannabis may be illegal in Hong Kong, but a new cafe is offering a range of food and drinks that contain parts of the cannabi…
Community
PET OF THE WEEK: Sara
Sara, a 2-year-old female Catahoula mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Sara…
PET OF THE WEEK: Sweetie
Sweetie, a 2-year-old female cat, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Sweetie or …
GOOD NEWS: MC student ventures out and makes his dreams a reality
MIDLAND Midland College student Kerverette Starling hopes this article changes a person’s life. If someone is reading this thin…
GOOD NEWS: Atmos Energy donates $2 million to enrich early childhood literacy
Atmos Energy, through its Fueling Safe and Thriving Communities program, will donate $2 million across the eight states it serv…
Upcoming events
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PBALC’s Legal Literacy Live Stream with Pete Fierro
Join the Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center and Pete Fierro of Legal Aid of Northwest Texas as we discuss the services and resources they provide. 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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Three teens dead in Odessa
Odessa police are investigating a fatal crash that took place in north Odessa Saturday morning according to a press release from the Odessa Police Department.
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Trump disputes health officials, sees mass vaccinations soon
WASHINGTON (AP) — Openly contradicting the government's top health experts, President Donald Trump predicted Wednesday that a safe and effective vaccine against the coronavirus could be ready as early as next month and in mass distribution soon after, undermining the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and calling him "confused” in projecting a longer time frame.
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Man charged with sexually assaulting stepdaughter
A 22-year-old woman reportedly told the Ector County Sheriff’s Office that she was sexually assaulted when she was younger by her then stepfather.
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Superintendent gets salary increase
After a closed session, Ector County ISD trustees approved modifying Superintendent Scott Muri’s contract.
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Man charged with assaulting wife
An Ector County Sheriff’s Office affidavit detailed that a 38-year-old man was arrested after he assaulted his wife three times since August 2019.
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Man charged with assault, possession
Multiple Odessa Police Department affidavits detail that a 29-year-old man was arrested after he assaulted his girlfriend, attempted to flee law enforcement in a vehicle and was in possession of multiple narcotics.
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Man charged with choking girlfriend
A 26-year-old man was arrested after he reportedly choked his recently pregnant girlfriend.
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Teachers powering through pandemic
Even with decades of teaching experience, Odessa High School biology instructor Karen Wilson and her daughter, chemistry teacher Brittany Rainey, are facing challenges this year juggling virtual and in-person students.
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.