• April 12, 2020

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ECISD officers checking on students, families

With school out due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ector County ISD police officers have hit the road in search of students and families that haven’t called to check in to make sure they are OK and they have the resources they need for remote learning.

GOOD NEWS: Fort Davis teacher, Hero in Education

ALPINE Amanda Fisher understands commitment.

GARDENING: Marigolds add vibrant color to your garden

Marigolds have beautiful full blooms, they come in beautiful shades of orange and yellow. They germinate relatively quickly and will remain in bloom for about 8 weeks. They attract bees and other pollinators, so they are ideal for helping keep our pollinators fed and happy. Ladybugs, another beneficial insect are also attracted to this flower. They are known for their natural insecticide properties and can keep away unwanted insects like white flies and tomato hornworms. They can even work against soil pests such as nematodes. French marigolds can be the most effective at this.

THE ECONOMIST: The Fed weighs in

The inevitable and unavoidable result of the extraordinary measures taken to curb the tragic health effects of the coronavirus has been a strong shock to the economy. Protecting human health and wellbeing must be paramount at the moment. Unfortunately, major damage to the economy also extracts a high human toll in the form of layoffs and job losses, bankruptcies, and financial stress. These issues, in turn, increase harms ranging from domestic abuse to depression. Obviously, the more that can be done to mitigate the damage, the better.

DRILLING REPORT: April 2 through April 8

Permit applications approved by the Texas Railroad Commission for April 2 through April 8 for Districts 7C, 8 and 8A. Numbers in parentheses indicate the number of permits approved for that leasehold.

BUILDING PERMITS: March 29 – April 4, 2020

RESIDENTIAL, NEW SINGLE FAMILY

Teen charged with murder

One 17-year-old is dead and another is charged with murder following a Friday shooting in Odessa.

NORTH AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE: Fortier ready to go to work as new Jackalopes coach

Jason Fortier didn’t have to be sold on Odessa and the Permian Basin.

LOOKING BACK: April 12 Memories

Church News

EVENTS

DAWNINGS: Holding the door open

Would I like lunchmeat for dinner or lunchmeat for dinner? As we experience limited choices and movement during our shelter-in-place, I’m thinking about my incarcerated friends at the Ector County Youth Center.

Symbolic derrick conveys values

The tallest building in Odessa just got taller with the addition of a 50-foot derrick bearing two big white Christian crosses and two equally prominent white “USA” signs.

GOOD NEWS: County-wide relief fund assists SRSU students

ALPINE A relief fund to assist Brewster County residents, including students at Sul Ross State University, has recently been established through the efforts of Big Bend Citizens Alliance (BBCA) and an SRSU alumna.

Faith Family Worship Church Easter service

Faith Family Worship Church will have an outdoor parking lot Easter service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the corner of 42nd and 38th Streets.

Second death reported

A second COVID-19 patient on a ventilator has died in Odessa.

TxDOT traffic alerts for week starting April 12, 2020.

Texas Department of Transportation traffic alerts for week starting April 12, 2020.

Local nurses fight COVID in Boston

School chief stresses ‘grace’ and ‘balance’

Families pose for Odessa American's family photos

Many Odessans, like the rest of the country, are trying to stay home and social distance as much as possible in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic that is sweeping the world.

ORMC reports second coronavirus-related death

Odessa Regional Medical Center reported its second death in connection to coronavirus during Friday's scheduled Zoom press conference.

LOOKING BACK: April 11 memories

PHS senior balances school, work

Not only is Permian High School senior Krisephanie Chavez trying to adjust to online learning, but she’s working to help support her family.

Rig count, oil prices fall

The rig count in the Permian Basin was down 35 this week, the latest count Friday by Baker Hughes shows, with 316 rigs active in the region. A year ago, 464 rigs were active in the region.

NORTH AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE: Fortier tabbed to lead Jackalopes

The Odessa Jackalopes announced Friday that Jason Fortier has been hired as the team’s new head coach and general manager of hockey operations.

Man charged in connection to Pleasant Farms fatal shooting

A 22-year-old man was arrested after he was reportedly involved in a fatal shooting early this month in Pleasant Farms.

Chapter 2: Where is the change?

The story so far…Ben and his mom run errands Saturday morn. Afterwards, they have lunch at the local restaurant. Ben pays the bill at the cash register while his mom uses the restroom. The cashier accidentally gives him a $100 instead of a $10 bill for change. No one notices the mistake, and Ben pockets the money.

GOOD NEWS: Sul Ross QEP receives national recognition

ALPINE For the second straight year, Sul Ross State University’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) will be showcased at the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges’ (SACSCOC) National Convention. This year’s convention is scheduled for December 5-8 in Nashville, Tennessee.

ORMC nurses respond to call for help in Boston

Five ORMC nurses have volunteered to travel to Boston on Friday afternoon to help other Steward Health Care hospitals that are on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. A sendoff will take place at 1 p.m. at the Midland International Airport.

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