Upcoming events
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Odessa Ministerial Alliance - Community Worship & Lunch Series
Odessa Ministerial Alliance announces the schedule and theme for the 2020 Community Worship & Lunch Series for 2020. Schedule is listed below. Lunch is on the dates listed and starts at 11:30 with a cost of 6:00. Worship time is at 12:05. An Offering is taken during the worship to benefit Family Promise of Odessa and their ministry to homeless families.
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Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center's Odessa English Classes
Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center will be offering English Language Learning classes in Odessa at Odessa Bible Church on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 PM beginning January 8th, 2020 and running through April 29th, 2020. Students are required to pay a once-yearly enrollment fee of $25.00. Open enrollment will be offered for the Spring 2020 session. Apply on our website at https://pbalc.org/permian-basin-adult-literacy-students/, call (432)682-9693 or email hsmith@pbalc.org for more information. Kindergarten - 5th grade age children are welcome to enjoy free Bible classes provided by Odessa Bible Church if childcare is needed. * Childcare is not provided by or affiliated with Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center.
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Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center's Big Spring English Language and Computer Literacy Classes
Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center will be offering English Language Learning and Computer Literacy classes in Big Spring at the Howard College Anthony Hunt Library on Tuesdays from 9:00-10:30 AM beginning January 7th, 2020 and running through May 5th, 2020. Open enrollment- students may join after the January 7th start date. Students are required to pay a once-yearly enrollment fee of $25.00. Apply on our website at https://pbalc.org/permian-basin-adult-literacy-students/, call (432)682-9693 or email hsmith@pbalc.org for more information.
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Odessa Ministerial Alliance - Community Worship & Lunch Series
Odessa Ministerial Alliance announces the schedule and theme for the 2020 Community Worship & Lunch Series for 2020. Schedule is listed below. Lunch is on the dates listed and starts at 11:30 with a cost of 6:00. Worship time is at 12:05. An Offering is taken during the worship to benefit Family Promise of Odessa and their ministry to homeless families.
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Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center's Odessa English Classes
Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center will be offering English Language Learning classes in Odessa at Odessa Bible Church on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 PM beginning January 8th, 2020 and running through April 29th, 2020. Students are required to pay a once-yearly enrollment fee of $25.00. Open enrollment will be offered for the Spring 2020 session. Apply on our website at https://pbalc.org/permian-basin-adult-literacy-students/, call (432)682-9693 or email hsmith@pbalc.org for more information. Kindergarten - 5th grade age children are welcome to enjoy free Bible classes provided by Odessa Bible Church if childcare is needed. * Childcare is not provided by or affiliated with Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center.
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Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center's Big Spring English Language and Computer Literacy Classes
Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center will be offering English Language Learning and Computer Literacy classes in Big Spring at the Howard College Anthony Hunt Library on Tuesdays from 9:00-10:30 AM beginning January 7th, 2020 and running through May 5th, 2020. Open enrollment- students may join after the January 7th start date. Students are required to pay a once-yearly enrollment fee of $25.00. Apply on our website at https://pbalc.org/permian-basin-adult-literacy-students/, call (432)682-9693 or email hsmith@pbalc.org for more information.
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Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center's Odessa English Classes
Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center will be offering English Language Learning classes in Odessa at Odessa Bible Church on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 PM beginning January 8th, 2020 and running through April 29th, 2020. Students are required to pay a once-yearly enrollment fee of $25.00. Open enrollment will be offered for the Spring 2020 session. Apply on our website at https://pbalc.org/permian-basin-adult-literacy-students/, call (432)682-9693 or email hsmith@pbalc.org for more information. Kindergarten - 5th grade age children are welcome to enjoy free Bible classes provided by Odessa Bible Church if childcare is needed. * Childcare is not provided by or affiliated with Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center.
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Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center's Big Spring English Language and Computer Literacy Classes
Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center will be offering English Language Learning and Computer Literacy classes in Big Spring at the Howard College Anthony Hunt Library on Tuesdays from 9:00-10:30 AM beginning January 7th, 2020 and running through May 5th, 2020. Open enrollment- students may join after the January 7th start date. Students are required to pay a once-yearly enrollment fee of $25.00. Apply on our website at https://pbalc.org/permian-basin-adult-literacy-students/, call (432)682-9693 or email hsmith@pbalc.org for more information.
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Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center's Odessa English Classes
Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center will be offering English Language Learning classes in Odessa at Odessa Bible Church on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 PM beginning January 8th, 2020 and running through April 29th, 2020. Students are required to pay a once-yearly enrollment fee of $25.00. Open enrollment will be offered for the Spring 2020 session. Apply on our website at https://pbalc.org/permian-basin-adult-literacy-students/, call (432)682-9693 or email hsmith@pbalc.org for more information. Kindergarten - 5th grade age children are welcome to enjoy free Bible classes provided by Odessa Bible Church if childcare is needed. * Childcare is not provided by or affiliated with Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center.
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Butterflies & Blooms Luncheon and Fashion Show
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EDWARDS: An open letter to President Trump
The recent actions by Saudi Arabia to flood the world oil markets at extremely low prices is bringing the American oil and gas industry to a screeching halt. Ironically, some 1,000,000, that’s right, one million barrels per day of oil is being imported into the United States right now from Saudi Arabia. The largest refinery in Texas, and 5th largest in the world, located in Port Arthur, Texas is now owned by Saudi Arabia. Shell sold control of the refinery to the Saudi’s in 2017. Today, 650,000 plus barrels of the 1,000,000 barrels per day imported from Saudi Arabia goes into their 100% Saudi owned Motiva refinery in Port Arthur Texas. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motiva_Enterprises None of the gasoline produced from this refinery is made from American oil – it is 100% Saudi derived. Saudi Arabia sells this gasoline mainly through its Shell and some through its “76” branded Motiva supplied service stations in South Texas and all across the Gulf and East coasts.
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Turner says shelter-in-place is not enough
Mayor David Turner on Saturday said that instead of a shelter-in-place that the city is working on updating the mayoral declaration of local disaster, which he said would protect the city more than a shelter-in-place and limit face to face contact. He projects there will be an announcement made regarding the update on Monday.
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Sheriff: Take heed and take seriously
Ector County Sheriff Mike Griffis is anxious for residents to take the threat of contracting COVID-19 seriously and is urging Odessans to stay home and stay safe.
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ECISD director of nursing resigns
Ector County ISD Director of Nursing Laura Mathew has resigned under protest due to requirements placed on her by the district in connection with the coronavirus pandemic. Mathew had served as director for 18 years.
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District attorney prepared to enhance crimes during disaster declaration
For the first time, Ector County District Attorney Bobby Bland has had to implement a Texas Penal Code that he said his office hasn’t previously used.
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Teenager charged with assault, possession of multiple narcotics, public intoxication
A teenager was arrested after he reportedly pointed a handgun at two people, was in possession of cocaine, ecstasy, marijuana and was intoxicated.
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MCH reports first 2 positives cases of coronavirus
Medical Center Hospital has reported its first two positive cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19), a press release from MCH detailed.
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ECISD to close buildings, set up help desk
Starting Monday, Ector County ISD’s buildings will be closed to the public but accessible by phone.
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Longtime Odessa lawman says farewell
Joe Commander reminisced about his law enforcement career, which spanned 37 years and five decades.
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Local columns
A SHARP LIFE: Working from home not easy
Like many of my fellow Texans, last week I entered the ranks of those who are working from home. On one hand, the idea of working from home so…
Views
NATIONAL VIEW: Despite Dems’ enthusiasm, Bloomberg's record worthy of scrutiny
So-called moderate Democrats in New Jersey and New York are flocking to the self-funded candidacy of billionaire Michael Bloomberg, pausing ha…
WORLD VIEW: Brexit is done. Now we need to find a new role in the world
Today, as the 11th hour approaches, there will be no street parties or pealing of bells in celebration, nor are there angry demonstrations and…
Syndicated columns
CATES: Now is the time to hunker down
Schools are closed, state and national health care leaders are encouraging cancelling all large gatherings and the definition of “large” keeps…
CATES: Depression during social distancing
When I watch read the news right now, between the COVID-19 outbreak and the economy, it’s hard not to get down.
Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Let citizens have chickens
One thing that this “virus” crisis has shown is that once again the City Council has failed the citizens of Odessa. I have watched senior citi…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Take your own temperature
I am writing this letter as a physician who practiced medicine in Odessa and Midland for over 18 years and not as the husband of Laura Mathew.…
Local People
CNN's Cuomo, with coronavirus, completes show from basement
NEW YORK (AP) — A bleary-eyed Chris Cuomo, saying he wanted to be a cautionary tale for his audience, anchored his CNN show from his basement …
Those without broadband struggle in a stuck-at-home nation
NEW YORK (AP) — In Sandwich, New Hampshire, a town of 1,200 best known as a setting for the movie “On Golden Pond," broadband is scarce. Forge…
Community
PET OF THE WEEK: Girlie
Girlie, a 5-year-old female Boxer mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Girlie…
PET OF THE WEEK: Buddy
Buddy, a 3-year-old male cat, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Buddy or any of…
Atmos gives $30,000 to West Texas Food Bank
The escalating public health crisis is responsible for an unprecedented number of school closures, layoffs and economic disrupt…
Ector County cases up to 3
Ector County COVID-19 confirmed positive cases numbered 3 on Sunday with 43 tests pending results and 26 confirmed negative.