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Strengthen your defenses against winter’s chill

First Choice Construction

By Gail M. Williams

Nearly every year, a cold snap catches us unprepared. We hunt frantically through closets, trying to find our heavy outerwear to protect us against winter’s chill. Then we search just as frantically for the windshield scraper. Our homes are... Full story

Odessa resident wins free listening device at Health Fair

Miracle-Ear Hearing Aid Center

By Gail M. Williams

Miracle-Ear Hearing Aid Center participated in the Permian Basin Health Fair on October 8. Representative Kay Scroggins has been helping people with their hearing for more than 20 years, and she performed free video otoscope inspections of the ear... Full story

Learn how to protect your home and life savings from nursing home spenddown

Melson and Associates

I am Michael Melson and I specialize in asset savings for those individuals entering into and those already in the nursing home. By using federal and state guidelines, we can help nursing home residents preserve their assets and also qualify for... Full story

Pick up vouchers, prizes, ideas at 22nd Anniversary Event

Re-Bath of West Texas

By Gail M. Williams

Re-Bath of West Texas, a division of American Home Improvement, invites you to learn more about their innovative bath and shower renovations at American Home Improvement’s 22nd Anniversary Event from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, October 24. Just... Full story

Customers respond to exceptional service

Hill’s Carpet & Ceramic Tile

By Gail M. Williams

Mass media — cell phones, e-mail and texting — have almost made the handwritten thank-you note a thing of the past. So when someone does go to the trouble of writing a thank-you note, you know you’ve done something very special.... Full story

Find ways to target your audience and brand your image

Odessa American Specialty Products Division

By Gail M. Williams

In today’s competitive marketplace, all of us are scrambling to get our fair share of attention. We want to brand our name in the public’s mind so that when they think of a product, they’ll think of us first. The Odessa American... Full story

Pick up vouchers, prizes, ideas at 22nd Anniversary Event

American Home Improvement

By Gail M. Williams

For 22 years American Home Improvement has offered innovative home renovations to the Permian Basin. We invite you to celebrate with us at our 22nd Anniversary Event from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, October 24. Just come to our design center at the... Full story

Get to the Point: Tips to Avoid Big Time Wasters at Work

Snelling Staffing

Gail M. Williams

The New York Times recently reported on a study that found workers spend an average of 5.6 hours a week in meetings, and that more than 70% of the attendees thought that the meeting time “was not productive.” Here are some of the common... Full story

Keeping Christ at the Center of Children’s Education

Permian Basin Christian School

Gail M. Williams

Catie Odom, 10, sees herself headed for a future working with killer whales, like the trainers at SeaWorld do. “I really enjoy science and technical things,” says Catie, a 5th grader working at the 6th grade level. “I like being... Full story

Free ear canal inspections offered at PB Health Fair

Miracle-Ear Hearing Aid Center

Gail M. Williams

Miracle-Ear Hearing Aid Center invites everyone to stop by their booth at the Permian Basin Health Fair this Saturday, October 3. The Fair will be held at the Ector County Fairgrounds, Building G, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Video otoscope inspections of... Full story

Questions that every senior adult is asking

Senior Planning Services

Gail M. Williams

The Ladyman Law Office for Senior Planning Services answers some frequently asked questions: 1. Will I outlive my money? As the years go by, it seems that our money goes “bye.”  Once an individual approaches retirement, the most... Full story

Hill's Carpet: Serving the Permian Basin Since 1970

Willie Hill, Sr. built his flooring business from the ground up. In 1955 Mr. Hill began his career as a carpet layer’s assistant in Odessa, Texas. In 1970 his dream became a reality when Hill’s Carpet first opened its doors. Hill’s... Full story

Protect Your Home and Life Savings from Nursing Home Spenddown

Michael Melson and Associates

Gail Williams

I am Michael Melson and I specialize in asset savings for those individuals entering into and those already in the nursing home. By using federal and state guidelines, we can help nursing home residents preserve their assets and also qualify for... Full story

Text messaging is now available from oaoa.com

OA Online

Gail M. Williams

Your local newspaper has always encouraged its readers to take an active role in shaping the contents through polls, submissions and letters to the editor. What’s happening now is nothing short of a revolution in how we think about the news... Full story

Tips to help you get your home office ORGanized

American Home Improvement

Gail M. Williams

ORG from American Home Improvement has the tools to help you make that spare room into an office where you can do your best work. Here are a few tips from ORG to help you get started: Suit yourself, your spouse, your students Before you plan your... Full story

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Taking a look at hormone replacement risks/benefits

Many women struggle with questions concerning hormone replacement to combat symptoms of all phases of menopause. They are concerned about the risks of hormone replacement therapy compared to the benefits of taking the medication.  A study by... Full story

Experience a wide selection of rich colors and styles

Re-Bath of West Texas

Gail M. Williams

By now you are probably aware of how simple it is to have Re-Bath redo your old stained, chipped tub and its surrounding tile. Bath re-dos usually take one day and tub-to-shower conversions are usually ready for you to enjoy in just a couple of days... Full story

Choice Cleaners treats you and your garments with special care

Gail M. Williams

When my husband Don and I started our first cleaning establishment, we were told it wasn’t really all that hard — a lot like doing the laundry on a large scale. However, doing the laundry has become much more technical over the past... Full story

Learn how to protect your home and life savings from nursing home spenddown

Michael Melson and Associates

Gail M. Williams

I am Michael Melson and I specialize in asset savings for those individuals entering into and those already in the nursing home. By using federal and state guidelines, we can help nursing home residents preserve their assets and also qualify... Full story

Bluetooth technology links hearing instruments, audio devices

Miracle-Ear

Gail M. Williams

For more than 60 years, Miracle-Ear has been bringing its customers new and groundbreaking ways to stay in touch with the world around them. The latest development is Bluetooth-compatible technology. Bluetooth provides a way for electronic devices... Full story

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