Volatility defines Democratic race as candidates flood Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Democratic presidential candidates roared back into Iowa on Saturday touting fresh endorsements, critiquing their rivals and predicting victories in the caucuses that will soon launch the process of deciding who will challenge President Donald Trump.
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Hockey on Horseback!
Join us for the action! It's Hockey on Horseback - Arena Polo. Proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish.
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Hockey on Horseback!
Join us for the action! It's Hockey on Horseback - Arena Polo. Proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish.
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Frisky Folks Monthly Breakfast
Frisky Folks (age 55 and over) of Bethany Christian Church meet monthly
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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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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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Wilson pleads not guilty
The man dubbed the Odessa “serial” shooter pleaded not guilty to all five charges — including murder — during his arraignment on Wednesday morning.
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Woman charged with assaulting ex-girlfriend with vehicle while intoxicated
A 40-year-old woman was arrested after she reportedly assaulted her ex-girlfriend with her vehicle while she was intoxicated.
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Former PHS orchestra director dies
Former Permian High School Orchestra Director Kathy Fishburn died Jan. 19 in Amarillo. She was 72.
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ECTOR COUNTY FELONY DISPOSITIONS: Jan.20
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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Man charged with firing shots in direction of police officers
A 48-year-old man was arrested after he reportedly fired two shots in the direction of Odessa Police Department officers.
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FBI continues to look for Odessa bank robber
The FBI is asking for the public’s help in identifying a bank robber.
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Compass art teacher inspired to create portrait of Leilah
Like many Odessans, Compass Academy Charter School art teacher Adam Cross had never lived in a community impacted by a mass shooting.
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Police searching for person connected to hit and run
The Odessa Police Department is reportedly looking for a person involved in a hit and run.
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New Inflatable Skirt Product for RV Owners is Game Changer in the Camping and RV Market
EAST LYME, Conn. - January 21, 2020 - ( Newswire.com )
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Traffic signal project to close lanes on East Loop 338
The Texas Department of Transportation is reportedly scheduled to install arms on traffic signal poles on East Loop 338, which will cause short-term lane closures.
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222 E. 4th Street, Odessa, TX 79760Print and Digital Advertising couldn't be easier. The Odessa American delivers world-class journalism to the Permian Basin’s most influential audiences. We specialize in connecting our engaged consumers to marketers by utilizing OA print, mobile, digital, social media and high-level live event platforms. This allows us to present unparalleled advertising and sponsorship opportunities for brands looking to reach a high-quality consumer and alignment with best-in-class content. Whether you’re a local store owner looking to promote your business or a corporate marketer responsible for multiple locations, we offer a suite of solutions that deliver the leads you desire. Find out what opportunities are available on our multi-channel platforms for your brand. Download our Digital Media Guide today.
Basin Podiatry
tel. 432-550-3668
2626 JBS Parkway, Odessa, TX 79761We provide high quality medical care for your feet and ankles. Patient care is our top priority. Our goal is to provide excellent medical care of the foot and ankle in a Christian and patient environment. Our number one priority is patient care and to see that you feel comfortable in our office. We want you to know that we will go above and beyond to accommodate all of our patients!
John's Corner
tel. 432-362-0004
3827 N Dixie Blvd, Odessa, TX 79762John's Corner in Odessa TX John's Corner is a landscaping and nursery garden solutions company located in Odessa, TX. John's specializes in various gardening areas such as: organic solutions, flowers, house plants, beddings plants, trees, shrubs, ground cover, and much more. With the correct guidance and solutions, John's employees are equipped with the knowledge and experience to improve your gardening area. Our garden center is based in the vicinity of Ector & Midland Counties, so if your garden is undergoing rough times, we have the products to help. These products include; Ferti-lome, Soil Mender, Roundup, Turfmark, Scott’s Ortho, Green Light, and Hi-yield.Our reputation speaks for itself; John’s Corner has won Best Nursery in the Odessa American Reader’s Choice Poll for 10 years in a row. If you are located in Andrews, Odessa, Midland, Permian Basin, or Ector County, we are here to fulfill all of your gardening or landscaping needs.
Embassy Group Celebrates the Spirit of Patriotism with a Special Tribute on Republic Day
BENGALURU, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 25, 2020--
Virus death toll in China rises as Xi calls situation grave
BEIJING (AP) — The new virus accelerated its spread in China with 56 deaths so far in what the country's leader called a grave situation, and …
Trump lawyers argue Democrats just want to overturn election
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's lawyers plunged into his impeachment trial defense Saturday by accusing Democrats of striving to ov…
Turkish leader slams 'propaganda' as quake deaths rise to 29
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The death toll from a strong earthquake that rocked eastern Turkey climbed to 29 on Saturday night as rescue crews searc…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 4 Evening' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Evening" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Evening' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'All or Nothing Evening' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "All or Nothing Evening" game were:
Fortified White Sox say they're ready to contend again
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox and their long-frustrated fans say they're primed and pumped for the team to contend in 2020.
Spanish league president condemns racism, fan street clashes
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spanish football was marred by a player being racially abused during a league game on Saturday, along with street clas…
Ex-'Bachelor' contestant stripped of $1M fantasy sports win
BOSTON (AP) — Sports gambling giant DraftKings won't give a former "Bachelor” contestant the $1 million prize for winning an online fantasy fo…
Xi calls situation grave as China scrambles to contain virus
BEIJING (AP) — China's leader on Saturday called the accelerating spread of a new virus a grave situation, as cities from the outbreak's epice…
Politics weigh heavily in Trump's Mideast peace plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — A blueprint the White House is rolling out to resolve the decades-long conflict between the Israelis and Palestinians is as …
Trump's idea of executive power is also impeachment defense
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has always been a man of absolutes.
General: US committed to Syria fight; Missions up against IS
GREEN VILLAGE MILITARY OUTPOST (AP) — U.S. troops at military outposts ín eastern Syria asked variations of the same question to their top com…
Border Patrol allows replanting after bulldozing garden
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Border Patrol, reacting to a breach it discovered in a steel-pole border wall believed to be used by smugglers, gave acti…
French carmaker to evacuate workers from China amid outbreak
PARIS (AP) — France and a major automaker said Saturday that they are moving to get citizens out of a locked-down Chinese city where a deadly …
Pompeo lashes out at journalist; NPR defends its reporter
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo lashed out in anger Saturday at an NPR reporter who accused him of shouting expletives at her…
80 reptiles caught in Miami Super Bowl Burmese python hunt
MIAMI (AP) — Eighty Burmese pythons were caught during Miami's 10-day Super Bowl hunt, designed to raise awareness about the invasive species …
In recording Trump asks how long Ukraine can resist Russians
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump inquired how long Ukraine would be able to resist Russian aggression without U.S. assistance during a…
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Ex-'Bachelor' contestant stripped of $1M fantasy sports win
BOSTON (AP) — Sports gambling giant DraftKings won't give a former "Bachelor” contestant the $1 million prize for winning an online fantasy fo…
Pompeo lashes out at journalist; NPR defends its reporter
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo lashed out in anger Saturday at an NPR reporter who accused him of shouting expletives at her…
Community
PET OF THE WEEK: Shilo
Shilo, a 4-year-old female Shepherd mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Shil…
PET OF THE WEEK: Sam
For the second week, Sam, a 2-year-old male Cat, needs to be adopted into a good home. To ad…
GOOD NEWS: Marathon Chamber abuzz for 2020
MARATHON Marathon Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new slate of officers at its first meeting of the year Jan. 9.
GOOD NEWS: Donation
Odessa Study Club hopes to support and enrich the Ector County Library by donating children’s books. Pictured are: Cathi Boutin…