Florida Man: 3 words
Florida Man’s semi-annual insurance exam was yesterday.
The important things to remember are “book, lamp, tree.” These are the three words the nurse is going...
DPS offers Saturday driver license appointments in October
AUSTIN The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is now offering Saturday appointments at select driver license offices statewide through the end of October.
Participating...
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: A look back at the OHS-Permian crosstown rivalry
Editor’s note: This is the first of a series of look backs at the previous 65 years of the crosstown rivalry between Odessa High...
Florida Man: Anything is better than nothing
At Bagels and Bible yesterday morning the rabbi said, “Anything you do is better than nothing.”
He was talking about the good stuff we can...
Florida Man: Trying new things
I had a problem with the rear door on my SUV. I tried to close it yesterday after taking out some stuff I picked...
Traffic alerts
Traffic Alert: Due to a major accident on SH 137 close to the Martin County line, FM 828 south into Martin County at FM...
ECHD holding tax increase hearing
The Ector County Hospital District will hold a public meeting on a property tax increase at 5 p.m. Sept. 17 in the Medical Center...
Florida Man: He’s not a Luddite
My brother Larry recently accused me of being a luddite just because I haven’t gotten sucked into the metaverse as far as he has.
The...
Community comes together for memorial unveiling
About 400 members of the community turned out Thursday for the dedication of the Bright Star Memorial on the University of Texas Permian Basin...
OC board to meet
The Odessa College Board of Trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 27 in the Wood Health Science Building, 201 W. University Blvd.
Some items on the agenda include:
>> Baseball and softball field updates
>> Review investment policy
>> List of authorized investment business organizations
>> Conform budget to actual
>> Review of tax calendar
>> Monthly financial statements and budget amendments
>> Informational items:
>> Education report
>> Institutional effectiveness report
>> Vision 2030+ update
>> President’s Report: 30 For 30 Reminder; On Campus Preview Day; and senior sunrise