Fire at Music City Mall store
Odessa Fire Rescue responded to a fire at the At Home located at Music City Mall on Sunday night, which is now under investigation...
Five things you need to know today, Feb. 12
Take a look at the news in and around Odessa on Monday, Feb. 12. Find complete local news coverage in the Odessa American every...
Melton still taking initiative
Larry Leon Melton has always been eager to lead, and nearing age 80, that readiness is undiminished.“It’s just the idea of facing something others...
Charity crawfish boil
Permian Basin Rehabilitation CenterThe Lost CajunThe Permian Basin Rehabilitation Center has scheduled a Redeaux Festival, kickoff to the Crawfish Season Charity Boil, from 2...
Concert to benefit Camp Fire West Texas
Camp Fire West TexasCamp Fire West Texas Council has scheduled a concert featuring musical group and Grammy award nominees Trout Fishing in America at...
Gospel singer to perform
Westwood Baptist ChurchWestwood Baptist Church, 1601 W. University Blvd., will feature gospel singer Johnny Rowlette at the 11 a.m. worship service Sunday.Admission is free....
Event celebrates Presidents Day
Presidential Archives and Leadership LibraryGeorge Washington owned a whiskey distillery and Abraham Lincoln was an avid wrestler.Those are just a few facts about former...
Sweetheart luncheon fundraiser for missions
HIGHLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCHHighland United Methodist Church, 1808 N. Dixie Blvd., has scheduled a Sweetheart Fundraiser Luncheon for missions in Hungary at noon Sunday.The...
Communities in Schools chief educates committee on organization’s work
CISPBCISPB SchoolsDallas Women’s FoundationLow educational attainment tends to mean dropping out of school, most jobs being out of reach, being less likely to engage...
Priest learns way to forgiveness
St. Mary’s Catholic ChurchWhen the Rev. Bernard Tabaranza “Father Bernardito” Getigan preaches about forgiveness, he sometimes cites his own experience.The 57-year-old native of Tagbilaran,...