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Today, October 13, 2019
Texas Commission On The Arts And Texas Cultural trust now accepting applications for 2020 class of Texas young masters

AUSTIN Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) and Texas Cultural Trust are now accepting applications for the 2020 class of Texas Young Masters, a joint initiative that provides exemplary Texas-based arts students in grades 8-11 with the financial help needed to pursue advanced study in the areas of visual arts, literary arts, music, theatre, dance, musical theater, folk arts, and media arts.
Old Sorehead Trade Days

Old Sorehead Trade Days has been scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 12 and from noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 13 Downtown Stanton. Visit https://www.stantontex.com.
Texas Size Garage Sale

Senior Life Midland has scheduled the 30th annual Texas Size Garage Sale benefiting Midland Meals On Wheels Oct. 11-13 at 407 E, Scharbauer Drive, Midland.
Frankenstein

The Midland Community Theatre, 2000 W. Wadley Ave, Midland, will present the Pickwick Players Frankenstein Oct. 4-6 and Oct. 11-13. Shows are scheduled from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 4-5, 11-12 and from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 6 and Oct. 13. Tickets, visit www.mctmidland.org.
Pickwick Players Frankenstein

The Midland Community Theatre, 2000 W. Wadley Ave, Midland, will present the Pickwick Players Frankenstein Oct. 11-13. Shows are scheduled from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 11-12 and from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 13. Tickets, visit www.mctmidland.org.
Mamma Mia

The Midland High School SIP and MCH Theater will present Mamma Mia! Oct. 10-13 at MHS. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10-12 and at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 12-13. Tickets at tinyurl.com/y26zzpyv.
Best Christmas Pageant Auditions

Permian Playhouse, 310 W. 42nd St., has scheduled the Best Christmas Pageant Auditions at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 13-14. Four adults males, six adult females, eight boys, nine girls and 3-4 smaller children. Call 362-2329 or visit permianplayhouse.com or tinyurl.com/y5n2z29a.
Monday, October 14, 2019
Texas Commission On The Arts And Texas Cultural trust now accepting applications for 2020 class of Texas young masters

AUSTIN Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) and Texas Cultural Trust are now accepting applications for the 2020 class of Texas Young Masters, a joint initiative that provides exemplary Texas-based arts students in grades 8-11 with the financial help needed to pursue advanced study in the areas of visual arts, literary arts, music, theatre, dance, musical theater, folk arts, and media arts.
Building Bots Robotics & Engineering Funlab

The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, 1500 I-20, Midland, has scheduled Building Bots Robotics & Engineering Funlab for the fall line up for students in grades K-6. Registration opens to Petroleum Museum Members on Aug. 1 and to non-members on Aug. 5. Kindergarten to second grade: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 3, Oct. 1, and Nov. 5. Third grade to sixth grade: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, and Nov. 19. There will be different themes for each session. The STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) educational programming will use equipment such as LEGO Robotics (WeDo 2.0 and Mindstorm EV3s), Ozobots, Osmos, Spheros, and NEW KUBO to help get kids get excited about learning. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $25 per session for Petroleum Museum members and $30 per session for non-members. Call 683-4403 or email education@petroleummuseum.org. To register, visit tinyurl.com/y4hbhvva. For discounts, visit tinyurl.com/y6fvahuc.
Men's fellowship

A men's fellowship has been scheduled from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mondays at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 907 S. Dixie Blvd.

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Monday, October 7, 2019
Woman charged driving children around while intoxicated to play Ding Dong Ditch

A 34-year-old woman was arrested as she drove around three of her children while intoxicated to play Ding Dong Ditch while she left her 13-year-old autistic son at home without supervision.
Man charged with sexually assaulting his granddaughter

A 12-year-old girl stated her 50-year-old grandfather sexually assaulted her multiple times.
Thursday, October 10, 2019
ECISD seeking help to figure out PHS situation

The Ector County ISD Police are seeking help to figure out what led to Permian High School going into lockdown and evacuation mode Thursday.
Monday, October 7, 2019
Man charged with pointing gun, running over another man

A 32-year-old was arrested off of a warrant that issued in March when he reportedly pointed a handgun and ran over another man in a parking lot after an argument.
Saturday, October 12, 2019
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Odessa High struggles in loss to Permian

For nearly two quarters, the crosstown showdown between Odessa High and Permian was shaping into a defensive struggle.
Sunday, October 6, 2019
CHIEF'S APPRAISAL: Is your homestead application up to date?

You or someone you know may have received an alarming correspondence from the appraisal district asking you to renew the “homestead” exemption you have had in place for years. Beginning in September, our office began requesting reapplication and current Texas ID information for over 4,600 homeowners.
Friday, October 11, 2019
Odessan dead in motorcycle wreck

CBS 7 news reported that the Department of Public Safety identified a motorcyclist who was killed in a crash west of Odessa on Thursday.
Sunday, October 6, 2019
ECISD discovers another Snapchat threat

Another Snapchat shooting threat was discovered Saturday night targeting Bowie Middle School and Wilson & Young Middle School for Monday.
Friday, October 11, 2019
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Permian's defense comes through in rivalry win

In a game where both the Permian and the Odessa High football teams looked to make a statement on offense, it was the Panthers’ defense that played a big part in the 24-0 victory Friday night at Ratliff Stadium.
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Police respond to 2 school incidents

Ector County ISD police had two incidents at two separate schools Wednesday.

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