Odessa, TX
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Sunny
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Feels Like: 68°
High of 72° with a low of 46°
Humidity: 21%
Wind: E at 5mph
Extended Forecast
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Clear. Lows overnight in the upper 40s.
High of 72° with a low of 49°
Chance of Precip: 0%
Wind: SSE at 6mph
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Sunshine. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the upper 50s.
High of 81° with a low of 57°
Chance of Precip: 0%
Wind: S at 11mph
Local People
Netflix heads into showdown with slowing subscriber growth
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix's subscriber growth is bogging down even before the leading video streaming service confronts high-powered threat…
NTO recruitment nets lots of interest
When George H.W. Bush New Tech Odessa Principal Gerardo Ramirez was in school, there were no alternatives to Odessa and Permian high schools.
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NTO recruitment nets lots of interest
When George H.W. Bush New Tech Odessa Principal Gerardo Ramirez was in school, there were no alternatives to Odessa and Permian…
OUR VIEW: Marriott, convention center will anchor a new downtown
Odessa’s downtown has not really been a thing of beauty in recent years, or a draw for nightlife or weekend fun.
Upcoming events
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Building Bots Robotics & Engineering Funlab
The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, 1500 I-20, Midland, has scheduled Building Bots Robotics & Engineering Funlab for the fall line up for students in grades K-6. Registration opens to Petroleum Museum Members on Aug. 1 and to non-members on Aug. 5. Kindergarten to second grade: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 3, Oct. 1, and Nov. 5. Third grade to sixth grade: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, and Nov. 19. There will be different themes for each session. The STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) educational programming will use equipment such as LEGO Robotics (WeDo 2.0 and Mindstorm EV3s), Ozobots, Osmos, Spheros, and NEW KUBO to help get kids get excited about learning. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $25 per session for Petroleum Museum members and $30 per session for non-members. Call 683-4403 or email education@petroleummuseum.org. To register, visit tinyurl.com/y4hbhvva. For discounts, visit tinyurl.com/y6fvahuc.
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Texas Commission On The Arts And Texas Cultural trust now accepting applications for 2020 class of Texas young masters
AUSTIN Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) and Texas Cultural Trust are now accepting applications for the 2020 class of Texas Young Masters, a joint initiative that provides exemplary Texas-based arts students in grades 8-11 with the financial help needed to pursue advanced study in the areas of visual arts, literary arts, music, theatre, dance, musical theater, folk arts, and media arts.
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Hospice volunteer training
Hospice of Odessa, 219 W. Fourth St., has scheduled volunteer trainings from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 20, April 3, June 12, Aug. 21 and Oct. 16.
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Hospice volunteer training
Hospice of Odessa, 219 W. Fourth St., has scheduled volunteer training from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 21 and Oct. 16.
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Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center Odessa Satellite Class
Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center is currently enrolling for Fall English classes at Odessa Bible Church (3901 Penbrook St, Odessa, TX 79762). Classes will be Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 PM beginning September 18, 2019. Enrollment is $25.00. Children K-5th grade can attend Bible classes provided by Odessa Bible Church if childcare is needed (childcare is not provided by or affiliated with Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center). If you are a non-English speaker looking to improve your English please contact us for more Information! Email hsmith@pbalc.org Call: 432-682-9693 ext 204 or to apply online visit our website at: https://pbalc.org/permian-basin-adult-literacy-students/
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Russian Ballet Theatre presents “Swan Lake”
Swan Lake, which has mesmerized audiences for over a century, is based on a German fairy tale. Tchaikovsky’s score tells the tragic love story of Prince Siegfried and Swan Princess, Odette, who is cursed to be a swan by day but a young woman at night. The Russian Ballet Theatre’s new production will captivate audiences with time-honored Russian traditions while adding new choreography, hand painted sets, radiant hand sewn costumes, artistic hair designs and special effects makeup.
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Russian Ballet Theatre
Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 N. FM 1788, Midland, has scheduled Russian Ballet Theatre, Swan Lake, at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16. Box office hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Call 552-4452 or email at info@wagnernoel.com. Tickets available at 800-514-3849 or visit www.wagnernoel.com.
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Texas Commission On The Arts And Texas Cultural trust now accepting applications for 2020 class of Texas young masters
AUSTIN Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) and Texas Cultural Trust are now accepting applications for the 2020 class of Texas Young Masters, a joint initiative that provides exemplary Texas-based arts students in grades 8-11 with the financial help needed to pursue advanced study in the areas of visual arts, literary arts, music, theatre, dance, musical theater, folk arts, and media arts.
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Building Bots Robotics & Engineering Funlab
The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, 1500 I-20, Midland, has scheduled Building Bots Robotics & Engineering Funlab for the fall line up for students in grades K-6. Registration opens to Petroleum Museum Members on Aug. 1 and to non-members on Aug. 5. Kindergarten to second grade: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 3, Oct. 1, and Nov. 5. Third grade to sixth grade: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, and Nov. 19. There will be different themes for each session. The STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) educational programming will use equipment such as LEGO Robotics (WeDo 2.0 and Mindstorm EV3s), Ozobots, Osmos, Spheros, and NEW KUBO to help get kids get excited about learning. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $25 per session for Petroleum Museum members and $30 per session for non-members. Call 683-4403 or email education@petroleummuseum.org. To register, visit tinyurl.com/y4hbhvva. For discounts, visit tinyurl.com/y6fvahuc.
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Public meeting
The Senate Select Committee on Mass Violence Prevention & Community Safety has scheduled a public meeting from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Oct. 17 at Odessa College, Deaderick Hall, 201 W. University Blvd. Learn firsthand, the personal, family, and community impact of mass shootings in Texas by hearing from victims of mass violence in Dallas, Santa Fe, Sutherland Springs, El Paso, and Odessa/Midland. Community members wishing to testify will be given an opportunity to be heard. Limit is 3 minutes per person. Register when you first arrive if you want to speak. Those wishing to submit written testimony, submit 20 copies with your name on each copy to the committee during the hearing. The committee will keep public testimony open until at least 7 p.m. to ensure all persons have an opportunity to testify after normal business hours. Each member of the public wishing to testify will be given an opportunity to be heard. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend and who may need assistance, such as a sign language interpreter or personal assistive listening devices, are requested to contactt the Senate Coordinator at 512-463-0070, 72 hours prior to the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made. You may use this link to follow the hearing live: https://youtu.be/gXInJVLYKOw. Visit tinyurl.com/y4hkfx85 or tinyurl.com/yy2qwcyr.
Most Popular
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ECISD seeking help to figure out PHS situation
The Ector County ISD Police are seeking help to figure out what led to Permian High School going into lockdown and evacuation mode Thursday.
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Odessa High struggles in loss to Permian
For nearly two quarters, the crosstown showdown between Odessa High and Permian was shaping into a defensive struggle.
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Odessan dead in motorcycle wreck
CBS 7 news reported that the Department of Public Safety identified a motorcyclist who was killed in a crash west of Odessa on Thursday.
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Odessa Parks and Recreation schedules annual Fall Festival
As cooler weather makes its way to West Texas, the City of Odessa’s Park and Recreation Department has scheduled their annual Fall Festival to allow families the opportunity to get outside and have some family fun.
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Permian's defense comes through in rivalry win
In a game where both the Permian and the Odessa High football teams looked to make a statement on offense, it was the Panthers’ defense that played a big part in the 24-0 victory Friday night at Ratliff Stadium.
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CHIEF'S APPRAISAL: Is your homestead application up to date?
You or someone you know may have received an alarming correspondence from the appraisal district asking you to renew the “homestead” exemption you have had in place for years. Beginning in September, our office began requesting reapplication and current Texas ID information for over 4,600 homeowners.
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OPD still needs help with robbery
The Odessa Police Department still needs assistance in locating a man who robbed a Chevron with a screwdriver while threatening a clerk in July.
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Carrasco looks forward to his moment
Santiago Carrasco remembers it all from last year.
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Two-vehicle accident kills 1, 3 hurt
A two-vehicle accident in Midland County has left one person dead and three injured.
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ECTOR COUNTY RESTAURANT REPORT: Oct. 3 through Oct. 9
These are the food inspection scores for Oct. 3 through Oct. 9 performed by the Ector County Health Department. Violations dock points, with a perfect score starting at 100.
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.
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
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