Weather - Odessa

Odessa, TX

Now
Sunny
38°
Feels Like: 29°
High of 38° with a low of 28°
Humidity: 70%
Wind: W at 17mph

Extended Forecast

Tomorrow
Windy with a few clouds. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the upper 30s.
High of 52° with a low of 38°
Chance of Precip: 0%
Wind: WNW at 21mph

thursday
Sunshine. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the mid 30s.
High of 61° with a low of 34°
Chance of Precip: 0%
Wind: NNW at 16mph

Upcoming events

Saturday, October 31, 2020
Texas Book Festival 2020

For the first time ever, the 2020 Texas Book Festival Weekend will be held entirely online. This virtual festival will take place from October 31 through November 15, offering two full weeks of free virtual sessions, including programming for adults, young adults, middle-grade readers, and children! The 2020 Texas Teen Book Festival will also take place during the two-week virtual festival, featuring conversations with acclaimed Young Adult authors aimed at teenage readers.
Witches, Warlocks, and Wizards

The University of Texas Permian Basin will host it's Third Annual Halloween Symposium from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31. The event will feature literature, lore and more on everything from "The New Coven: Digital Witchcraft in the Age of the Pandemic" to La Llorona, the Weeping Woman of Hispanic folklore. The public is invited to attend. The symposium will be conducted live through Microsoft Teams. The link to join is: https://tinyurl.com/yxh37jxq
Sunday, November 15, 2020
Texas Book Festival 2020

For the first time ever, the 2020 Texas Book Festival Weekend will be held entirely online. This virtual festival will take place from October 31 through November 15, offering two full weeks of free virtual sessions, including programming for adults, young adults, middle-grade readers, and children! The 2020 Texas Teen Book Festival will also take place during the two-week virtual festival, featuring conversations with acclaimed Young Adult authors aimed at teenage readers.

Most Popular

Friday, October 23, 2020
Odessa woman dies after two-vehicle collision

A 26-year-old Odessa woman has died following a major collision that occurred Thursday evening in central Odessa.
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Police searching for hit and run suspect

The Odessa Police Department is reportedly looking for a person involved in a hit and run investigation.
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Woman charged with assaulting boyfriend with knife, fork, frying pan

An 18-year-old woman was arrested after she reportedly assaulted her boyfriend with a knife, a fork and frying pan.
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
3 people die, including infant, in 4-vehicle collision

Three people died, including a 9-month-old girl, in a four-vehicle collision north of Goldsmith.
Thursday, October 22, 2020
2 critically injured in crash

Two people are in critical condition following a major crash that occurred Thursday in Central Odessa.
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
GUEST VIEW: President Trump visits Permian Basin

The Permian Basin is ready for a comeback and President Trump’s commitment this week to such is a vital piece of the roaring economy we have all experienced in the Permian Basin. In his visit to West Texas on Wednesday President Trump committed to three new international pipelines and railway bridge permits between Mexico and Texas. This is a critical investment in energy and transportation infrastructure.
Monday, October 26, 2020
Permian Basin gets freezing temps

The Permian Basin is projected to see a stint of cold weather for the next 48 hours with potential for snow around Southeast New Mexico and the potential for an ice storm around eastern parts of the Permian Basin.
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
OC delays start Wednesday; ECISD to make decision in the morning

A decision on when to start school at ECISD will not be made until early tomorrow once roads are assessed, according to a Twitter post.
Friday, October 23, 2020
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Monahans comes away with win over Pecos

MONAHANS The Monahans Loboes claimed the bragging rights and punched a ticket to the playoffs Friday with a 35-19 win over rival Pecos at Estes Memorial Stadium.
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
ECISD to pilot SpaceX internet

Ector County ISD on Tuesday became the first school district in the nation to partner with SpaceX to provide broadband service to families with poor or no internet access.

Top Businesses

John's Corner

tel. 432-362-0004

3827 N Dixie Blvd, Odessa, TX 79762

John'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.

Basin Podiatry

tel. 432-550-3668

2626 JBS Parkway, Odessa, TX 79761

We 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!

OA Advertising

tel. 432-333-7602

222 E. 4th Street, Odessa, TX 79760

Print 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.