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Local quilter wins top prize in challenge

Betty’s Bobbin Box

Gail M. Williams

Dean Deerfield woke up at 4:30 a.m., wondering whether there was any news of her quilt on the Web site. Dean had entered the quilt in the Marie Osmond Janome Quilting Challenge. After winning at the local level, Dean's quilt, "A Little Bit Country," had... Full story

Newest cleaning enterprise opens on Eastridge

Choice Cleaners

Gail M. Williams

Choice Cleaners, Odessa's newest cleaning establishment, recently opened for business at 6120 Eastridge Road.      Owners Don and Claire Gregory are expanding their Midland cleaning business to include Odessa. The Midland plant has... Full story

West Texas Cancer Center honored for garden

Keep Odessa Beautiful

Gail M. Williams

Keep Odessa Beautiful presented its Odessa Pride Star of the Month Business Beautification award to the Texas Oncology-West Texas Cancer Center at Medical Center Hospital for the month of June in a ceremony at The Healing Garden on June 9. Kathy... Full story

Same family — same location — 75 years

Ervin Plumbing

Gail M. Williams

In 1934, It Happened One Night opened and became a smash hit, the first of many such "feel good" movies directed by Frank Capra. During troubled times, folks responded to messages of optimism and hope. That same year, Tom Ervin acted with optimism... Full story

Donna Clark named NIE Teacher of the Year

Gail Williams

Donna Clark, 6th grade teacher at Buena Vista Elementary in Imperial has been selected as the 2009 Teacher of the Year by the Odessa American Newspapers in Education, according to NIE Coordinator Sally Garcia. Donna, who has taught in Imperial for... Full story

Introducing Odessa’s first extended-stay hotel

TownePlace Suites Marriott

Gail M. Williams

Whether you're in town for a convention, a business trip, a reunion or just passing through, you can stay in comfort at Odessa's newest hotel, the TownePlace Suites Marriott at 4412 Tanglewod Lane. Each of the 108 rooms is cheerfully decorated and... Full story

Treat your taste buds to lighter summer fare

Keith’s Hamburger Station

Gail M. Williams

The hotter it gets, the more our taste buds crave tasty, light meals and icy drinks. Keith's Hamburger Station at 4324 Andrews Highway canaccommodate that need with delicious salads andold-fashioned soft drinks. Keith's is most famous for their... Full story

John’s Corner asks: How does your garden grow?

Gail M. Williams

Your garden could blossom with flowering plants and a variety of shrubs and trees - and sooner than you might think, according to John Blamey, owner of John's Corner. "Now is a good time to plant everything from grass to flowering plants to shrubs... Full story

Brighten your home and warm someone’s heart

The Lily Pad

Gail M. Williams

Whether you're planning a wedding, looking for graduation gifts or justwant to browse, new owner John Herriage invites you to visit The Lily Pad at 2119 E. 42nd Street, behind Walgreen's. The Lily Pad wants to be your go-to place for wedding plans.... Full story

Family-owned business offers top-brand flooring

Crenshaw Carpet Co.

Gail M. Williams

The type of flooring you install, whether it's tile, wood, wood laminate or carpet, can become the basis for the mood of the room and can affect your choice of drapes, furniture and paint or wallpaper. In business since 1962, Crenshaw Carpet will... Full story

Quilter takes on Marie Osmond Quilting Challenge

Betty’s Bobbin Box

Gail M. Williams

The quilt, titled "A Little Bit Country," is an upscale country embellished with amethyst beads, pearls and vintage lace. It's the creation of Dean Deerfield who recently won the local Marie Osmond Quilting Challenge. Dean's quilt will now be sent to... Full story

Odessa store puts the fun back into shopping

The Jewelry Box

Gail M. Williams

Remember spending time in a store picking out and trying on accessories just for fun? Remember finding that perfect piece to complete your outfit and brighten your day? The Jewelry Box wants to put the fun back into shopping. "If anyone comes... Full story

New store celebrates spring with style

AlyBinx Fashion, Cakes and Décor

Gail Williams

Spring has a rhythm of its own, calling out to us with flowers, butterflies and birdsong. AlyBinx Fashion, Cakes and Décor catches the spirit of the season with light, bright clothes, silk flowers and decorated cakes for your special celebration.... Full story

ORMC breaks ground on primary care facility

Odessa Regional Primary Care and Diagnostic Center

Gail M. Williams

A new Odessa Regional Medical Center healthcare facility will soon bring primary care, diagnostic and laboratory services to east Odessa. The facility, to be called Odessa Regional Primary Care and Diagnostic Center, will be located on Eastridge Road... Full story

Target your audience and brand your image

Odessa American Specialty Products Division

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 Specialty Products... Full story

Brighter and better pool area lets you dive into fitness

YMCA

Gail M. Williams

Swimmers, it's your time! The YMCA has remodeled its pool area, and swimmers can now dive into fitness. "The pool now has better lighting, new flooring and a bright new paint job," says YMCA aquatics director Peggy Cameron. "Swimming is an important... Full story

Be part of an active, growing online community

oaoa.com

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 and our role... Full story

Get reasonably priced gourmet pizza on-the-go

Cici’s Pizza

Gail M. Williams

Face it - we all love pizza our way whether it's loaded with meats, piled with veggies, topped with cheese only or a taste-tempting combination of all three. Now Odessa and area residents can get freshly made pizza fast at the new Cici's Pizza, 2106-B... Full story

Your home redesign needs are their priority

Blount Construction

Gail M. Williams

In business since 1996, Blount Construction makes your home needs their main concern. General contractor Eldon Blount can take care of everything from slab leaks to home additions to custom homes, and designer Bonnie Blount can help you create your dream... Full story

Still serving the food you like best after 27 years

Keith’s Hamburger Station

Gail M. Williams

In 1982, the Super Bowl showdown was between San Francisco and Cincinnati. The San Francisco Giants, lead by quarterback Joe Montana, triumphed. That same year, Keith's Hamburger Station opened - another triumph. The menu of 27 years ago has... Full story

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