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Oct. 14—Momentum shifts can always make a crucial difference in any game, especially in a heated rivalry. In last week's crosstown rivalry, Odessa High had the momentum going their way at the end of the second and third quarters. However, it wouldn't be enough as the Bronchos' defense was unable to capitalize while the offense ran out of answers in the fourth quarter in their 50-26 loss to ...

Odessa, Texas/October 14, 2024-Gun Owners of America one of the largest lobby groups in the U.S. initiated the NO COMPROMISE BUS TOUR traveling to communities across Texas raising awareness and the importance of the 2nd Amendment recently made a stop in Odessa at the Ector County Coliseum. (Kyle Carruth, Volunteer-Gun...

ODESSA, Texas(KMID/KPEJ)- Pink the Basin is a non-profit organization that assists women in the Permian Basin with medical costs associated with breast cancer. “What we do is we provide funds to the six hospitals in the Permian Basin for anyone that can’t afford a mammogram, ultrasound or also biopsies and any diagnostic test,” Carolina Kieth, […]

Oct. 14—The Permian volleyball team will begin the second round of District 2-6A play when it hosts host Midland High at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Permian Fieldhouse. The Lady Panthers (21-12 overall, 0-5 in district) remain in sixth in the district standings after last Friday's loss against Odessa High in five sets at OHS Fieldhouse. Permian lost by scores of 25-19, 26-28, 25-19, 19-25, 16-14. ...

ANDREWS, Texas — The Andrews community came out to see the unveiling of a monument Saturday honoring the late County Judge Charlie Falcon. The square around the county courthouse was also renamed Falcon Square. “Charlie loved people, and he loved this community more than anything, and of course he...

Odessa, Texas/October 13, 2024-The Odessa Housing Finance Corporation hosted a 10-year Angelversary event in remembrance of Hunter Miller, who passed away in a car crash in 2014. A mural was unveiled to invited guest and corporation staff painted on the northside of the OHFC building. The mural is a composite of Hunter Miller’s young life.

Oct. 14—Literary Death Match is set for Oct. 17 at the Copper Rose Building, 415 N. Grant Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event is at 7 p.m. What is Literary Death Match? It's an electrifying night where talented authors go head-to-head in a live storytelling competition, judged by a panel of literary experts. Expect fierce performances, creative wordplay, and plenty of surprises! The night ...

Oct. 14—The Odessa High volleyball team will play host to Midland Legacy in District 2-6A play at 6 p.m. Tuesday at OHS Fieldhouse. The game will begin the second half of District 2-6A action. The Lady Bronchos (18-14 overall, 1-4 in district) are coming off a 3-2 win against Permian Friday at OHS Fieldhouse. Odessa High defeated Permian by scores of 25-19, 26-28, 25-19, 19-25, 16-14. Midland ...

Tribe tennis took the region quarterfinal championship over Fort Stockton in Monahans today. The team outscored the Panthers, 10-2. The team will meet the winner of Canyon versus Burkburnett in the region semifinals later this week. Quarterfinal Results. Seminole 10, Fort Stockton 2. Men’s Doubles. Senior Clancey Cope and...

ODESSA, Texas (October 14, 2024) – UT Permian Basin junior cornerback Jalani Jefferson was named the Lone Star Conference's Defensive Player of the Week for the week ending on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Jefferson had two interceptions and five tackles to help the Falcons upset No. 9 Central Washington...

Oct. 14—Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 18-25. More than 4,700 drop-off locations will open across the country in November, and shoebox packers can find their local drop-off locations nearest them. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering gift-filled shoeboxes to children including ...

Oct. 14—The Odessa Chamber of Commerce is proud to kick-off and celebrate National Chamber Week which is being held Oct. 14-18. The work of the Chamber helps support and create an environment in which businesses and organizations prosper, a news release said. While the overall mission is to advocate for business, each community's Chamber is different in how they go about carrying out that ...

Odessa entered their tilt with William Penn on Tuesday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They walked away with a 2-0 victory over the William Penn Colonials. The Ducks have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Colonials, too.

Monahans won the last time they faced Andrews, and things went their way on Saturday too. The Monahans Loboes came out on top in a nail-biter against the Andrews Mustangs , sneaking past 3-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Loboes. If you add up the scores from...