Upcoming events
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2019 Juneteenth Celebration
The Black Cultural Council of Odessa (BCCO) has scheduled the 2019 Juneteenth Celebration June 14-16 and June 19 at Woodson Park, 1020 E. Murphy St.
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OPD's 26th Session of the Citizen's Police Academy
The Odessa Police Department has scheduled the 26th session of the Citizen's Police Academy from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday nights, beginning Aug. 1 through Nov. 14.
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Camp Fire West Texas - Summer Day Camp
Camp Fire West Texas has scheduled a Summer Day Camp for children ages 5-12 from 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, May 28 through Aug. 9 at Buice Elementary School, 1800 E. 87th St.
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Summer Camps for Kids at Odessa College
Odessa College, 201 W. University Blvd., is accepting registration for a variety of summer camps and activities.
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ECISD Summer Meal Program
The Ector County Independent School District School Nutrition is offering heatlhy Summer Food Service Program meals at no cost to children 18 years and younger.
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Summer Science Camps for Kids (ages 6-8)
The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, 1500 I-20 West, Midland, has scheduled summer science camps for children ages 6-8.
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Summer Art Camps for Kids
The Ellen Noël Art Museum, 4909 E. University Blvd., has scheduled Summer Art Camps for kids, ages 6-12.
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VBS: It's a Praise Party
Connection Christian Church, 4241 Tanglewood Lane, has scheduled “It's a Praise Party!” VBS for kids ages 4 through fifth grade from 9:30 a.m. to noon June 18-21.
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“Candelilla, Coatlicue and the Breathing Machine” Exhibition
Ballroom Marfa, 108 E. San Antonio St., Marfa, has scheduled “Candelilla, Coatlicue and the Breathing Machine,” an exhibition with newly commissioned and existing works by Beatriz Cortez, Candice Lin and Fernando Palma Rodríguez, April 5 through the end of September.
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Kendra Scott Gives Back: “Sips and Sweets" Party
Kendra Scott Gives Back has been scheduled from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 19 at the Kendra Scott store at The Commons at Northpark, 2900 W, Loop 250 North, Suite 135, Midland.
Most Popular
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Odessa doctor charged with possession of child pornography
An Odessa pathologist was arrested Monday after he was reportedly in possession of child pornography.
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Pursuit on 42nd Street ends in collision, lane closure
A short pursuit ended in a two-vehicle collision near the intersection of 42nd Street and Golder Avenue, Texas Department of Public Safety spokesperson Sgt. Oscar Villarreal said over the phone on Tuesday morning.
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Man charged with endangering five children
The father of the two boys that were reportedly left unattended by their mother for an hour and half while drugs and drug paraphernalia were found inside the residence was arrested on Wednesday.
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Man indicted on manslaughter charge
A 29-year-old man was recently indicted by an Ector County grand jury in connection to the stabbing death of his 33-year-old boyfriend.
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Like father, like son: Probation officer duo serves Ector County
The idea of following in his father’s footsteps had always been in the back of one Ector County adult probation officer’s mind when setting a career trajectory.
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ECTOR COUNTY FELONY DISPOSITIONS: June 17
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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Woman charged with assaulting public servant, resisting arrest
A 28-year-old woman was arrested after she reportedly kicked the inside of a Texas Department of Public Safety and Ector County Sheriff's Office patrol unit while intoxicated.
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Police: Woman was drunk, but no DUI for toy truck joy ride
WALHALLA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina woman who police say was driving drunk will not be cited with a DUI because her vehicle of choice was a toy truck.
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Man charged with bribing probation center worker to not test urine
A 31-year-old man was arrested Tuesday after he reportedly offered a $500 bribe to a person that works at the Adult Probation Office to not test his urine.
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Two motorcyclists hospitalized after 3-vehicle collision
A 28-year-old motorcyclist is in serious condition, while a 22-year-old motorcyclist is in fair condition, a Medical Center Hospital official said Monday afternoon, after they were involved in a three-vehicle collision early Sunday morning.
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Local columns
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Yesterday, a friend told me she had heard on the news about a study that linked TV use during sleep to obesity. My reply to her was “I have t…
Views
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Syndicated columns
CATES: Study: Obesity linked to artificial light
Yesterday, a friend told me she had heard on the news about a study that linked TV use during sleep to obesity. My reply to her was “I have t…
CATES: Study shows TV use during sleep could play into weight
Yesterday, a friend told me she had heard on the news about a study that linked TV use during sleep to obesity.
Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Democrats are just plain wrong
Here’s a little fairy tale about a Democrat. There is a Democrat senator who is finishing out his second term, and has no plans to run again. …
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Power hungry will do anything
I see the democrat socialist (communist?) party is receiving money from drug traffickers in Mexico. Well, why not as both are criminal organiz…
Local People
Styles get romantic in Paris menswear with verdant blooms
PARIS (AP) — The renewed interest in brand Off-White continued this season at Paris Fashion Week, after its founder and designer Virgil Abloh …
RIGHT AT HOME: Outdoor decor that's 'out there' and edgy
The outdoor furnishings market has been dominated for years by wicker-look resin furniture and beachy prints. Spindly folding lawn chairs have…
Community
PET OF THE WEEK: Red
Red, a 1- to 2-year-old male Heeler mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. Red is friend…
PET OF THE WEEK: Cliff
Cliff, a 1-year-old male Labrador mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. Cliff loves aff…
GOOD NEWS: Gift boosts Big Bend museum’s campaign
ALPINE A $50,000 gift from Heritage Award honoree John Poindexter has provided an early boost to the Museum of the Big Bend’s C…
ECISD Summer Food Program
The Ector County Independent School District School Nutrition is offering healthy Summer Food Service Program meals at no cost …