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All aboard ‘The Polar Express’
For a trip to the North Pole, there’s no finer way to travel than on board The Polar Express.
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GUEST VIEW: Know your rights for public records
If you’ve seen news reports on suspicious state contracts or chemical waste pits or officials’ text messages in the Waco biker shootout, you may notice a recurring theme: Government records obtained through the Texas Public Information Act.
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UPDATE: Boy dies after car crashes into home, driver charged with intoxication manslaughter
A 4-year-old Sheffield boy died in a one-vehicle accident in which troopers reported the vehicle crashed into a home.
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Two troopers shot, suspect dead
Two DPS Texas Highway Patrol sergeants were shot Tuesday afternoon while assisting Texas Rangers in arresting a man with warrants out of Ward County.
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Permian Basin Fair: 40 years of fun
Officials with the First Basin Credit Union Permian Basin Fair and Expo announced country music star Trace Adkins will headline the 40th annual event among other additions Thursday.
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Today in History
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Meet the scholar who diagnosed ‘surveillance capitalism’
A year ago, Shoshana Zuboff dropped an intellectual bomb on the technology industry. She hasn’t stood still since.
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Ken Harrelson wins Frick Award for broadcast excellece
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ken Harrelson, a former player who called Chicago White Sox games for 34 years, on Wednesday won the Hall of Fame's Ford C. F…
Michigan is poised to legalize sports, online gambling
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan's Legislature will vote Wednesday to legalize sports betting and internet gambling, expanding options for gambl…
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OC nursing graduates raring to go
Two Odessa College nursing graduate candidates are raring to go once they get their degrees.
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Odessan sets up prayer wall for public
The wall in the front yard of Jesse Castaneda’s home is not there to keep people out, but to bring them together.
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ECTOR COUNTY RESTAURANT REPORT: Nov. 20 through Dec. 4
These are the food inspection scores for Nov. 20 through Dec. 4 performed by the Ector County Health Department. Violations dock points, with a perfect score starting at 100.
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ECSO releases name of man killed in fatal West Odessa collision
The Ector County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the 69-year-old man who was killed in a fatal collision as deputies pursued a wanted man in West Odessa.
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ECTOR COUNTY FELONY DISPOSITIONS: Dec 9
The following is a list of felony dispositions from the Ector County District Clerk’s Office. Listed attorneys do not necessarily represent who was involved when the case was disposed. The prosecuting attorney was not listed unless otherwise stated.
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Four juveniles arrested in connection to drive-by shootings
An Odessa Police Department official said Thursday evening four juveniles have been arrested and charged after they were reportedly connected to drive-by shootings inside city limits.
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Mass shooting survivor credits miracle
An Oklahoma family will spend the weekend in Pecos finally finishing a trip that was interrupted Labor Day weekend when they faced terror on Interstate 20 during the Aug. 31 mass shooting.
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OUR VIEW: City’s crass grab for county bucks is ridiculous
Today’s Odessa American contains an interesting article about a fight brewing between the City of Odessa and Ector County.
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Andrews woman dies in two-vehicle collision
A 52-year-old woman died in a two-vehicle collision in northeast Odessa.
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Locals ready to film tribute song following mass shooting
About a week after Aug. 31, two longtime friends talked about the opportunity to reunite after more than 15 years to write and produce a song that would pay tribute to all of the victims and the first responders involved in the mass shooting.
Upcoming events
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Winterfest
Downtown Odessa has scheduled Winterfest, a collection of fun-filled, family friendly holiday downtown activities, Nov. 29-Dec. 31, each Saturday through New Year's Eve.
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Winterfest
Downtown Odessa has scheduled Winterfest, a collection of fun-filled, family friendly holiday downtown activities, Nov. 29-Dec. 31, each Saturday through New Year's Eve.
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Overeaters Anonymous Meetings
Overeaters Anonymous Meetings for all eating disorders (bulimia, bingeing, obsessive/compulsive eating or anorexia) have been scheduled from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., 12-Step Study on Mondays in portable building A and 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Topic Meeting on Thursdays in portable building B at Christ Church Anglican, 5501 N. Midkiff Road, Midland. Admission is free and open to the public. Call 553-1031 or visit www.oa.org.
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Winterfest
Downtown Odessa has scheduled Winterfest, a collection of fun-filled, family friendly holiday downtown activities, Nov. 29-Dec. 31, each Saturday through New Year's Eve.
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Winterfest
Downtown Odessa has scheduled Winterfest, a collection of fun-filled, family friendly holiday downtown activities, Nov. 29-Dec. 31, each Saturday through New Year's Eve.
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Ector County Democrats Monthly County Executive Committee Meeting
Ector County Democrats have scheduled a monthly County Executive Committee meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Aug. 10, Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9 and Dec. 14 at the Ector County Democratic Headquarters, 319 N. Grant Ave.
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Winterfest
Downtown Odessa has scheduled Winterfest, a collection of fun-filled, family friendly holiday downtown activities, Nov. 29-Dec. 31, each Saturday through New Year's Eve.
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Winterfest
Downtown Odessa has scheduled Winterfest, a collection of fun-filled, family friendly holiday downtown activities, Nov. 29-Dec. 31, each Saturday through New Year's Eve.
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Overeaters Anonymous Meetings
Overeaters Anonymous Meetings for all eating disorders (bulimia, bingeing, obsessive/compulsive eating or anorexia) have been scheduled from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., 12-Step Study on Mondays in portable building A and 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Topic Meeting on Thursdays in portable building B at Christ Church Anglican, 5501 N. Midkiff Road, Midland. Admission is free and open to the public. Call 553-1031 or visit www.oa.org.
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Grief Support Group “Walking With You”
Grief Share Support Group offers a free grief support group meetings, “Walking With You,” from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at Home Hospice, 619 N. Grant Ave., Suite 120. Call 580-9990.
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Multimedia
VIDEO: Odessa Spire Lights Installation
The Odessa Spire project saw its latest development with the installation process of its LED lights beginning on a windy Monday afternoon. Once all the elements of the newest piece of public art in Odessa are in place, the lighting ceremony is expected to take place on December 16th.
Victim Hearing
Mass shooting victim families testifying at the House Select Committee on Mass Violence Prevention and Community Safety.
Permian Symphonic Orchestra 2019 Spooktacular
The Permian Symphonic Orchestra performed a James Bond Medley during the 2019 Spooktacular at the MCM Grande Hotel and FunDome on Oct. 29, 2019. The medley featured "The James Bond Theme," "Goldfinger," "Live and Let Die" and "Nobody Does It Better." Watch the video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/pMkZysZ3Rn8
Expedition Royalty Drawing Wanda Henderson
Wanda Henderson wins drawing for a new 2019 Ford Expedition from Expedition Royalty during its grand opening ceremony. All ticket sales benefited the United Way of Big Spring & Howard County for $21,170
Local People
'Parasite,' 'Bombshell' get a boost in SAG nominations
NEW YORK (AP) — Scarlett Johansson received two individual nominations, “Parasite” scored a best ensemble nod and both “The Irishman” and “Onc…
Thunberg 'a bit surprised' to be Time 'Person of the Year'
MADRID (AP) — Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg said she was surprised and honored Wednesday to learn she had been named Time’s youngest…
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PET OF THE WEEK: Brandi
Brandi, a 5-month-old female Border Collie/Lab mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. To…
PET OF THE WEEK: Niko
Niko, a 6-month-old female kitten, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Niko or an…
Sul Ross hosts awards presentations
ALPINE Sul Ross State University, the Alpine Lions Club and the Alpine Independent School District came together to offer the L…
Guitar show fundraiser for new nonprofit
Siblings Cristian and Andrea Gonzales will be two of the performers at the 12 Keys Music Lessons December show at 7 p.m. today …
ELAM: Energy Prices Headed for November Low
Excerpts from energy shares decline faster than oil prices
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