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Cultural Heritage Festival
ODESSA, Texas — On Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., a free Cultural Heritage Festival will take place to celebrate the diverse cultures in Odessa with food, music and family-friendly activities. The event will be located at Odessa College Downtown at 222 E 4th St. in...
Diamondback pushes first quarter drilling
Just having announced its $26 billion merger with Endeavor Energy Resources, Diamondback Energy reports first quarter net income of $768 million with first quarter net cash provided by operating activities of $1.3 billion. Diamondback Chairman-CEO Travis Stice said from Midland that the merger was OK’d by shareholders April 26 and...
Meals on Wheels to launch Silver Pantry
Meals on Wheels of Odessa is excited to announce Silver Pantry, an exclusive resource for Meals on Wheels of Odessa clients. May is Older Americans Month, and to kick off this month-long celebration of their clients, Meals on Wheels of Odessa is creating the Silver Pantry in partnership with the Junior League of Odessa.
Yes, it’s illegal to stand in the roadway and solicit: OPD is cracking down
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Odessa Police Department is cracking down on those standing in the roadway trying to solicit rides and money after receiving complaints from motorists about safety. In the last week, at least eight people have been arrested for violating Odessa’s City Ordinance and the Texas Transportation Code, because of their “aggressiveness” when […]
LIVE! Daily News | Exclusive Details about the Mertzon Shooting
Today on LIVE! Daily News, we exclusively obtained previously unknown information about the Odessa murderer who was shot and killed in Mertzon. A child predator took a plea deal, and 14 dogs face euthanasia.
Scams on the rise across the Permian Basin and Texas
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - According to the FBI, scammers stole more than $3.4 billion from Americans last year. In 2023, Texas residents reported $9 million in losses to scams throughout the year to the Better Business Bureau scam tracker, a six to seven million dollar increase in total losses as compared to the previous five years.
Diamond Dash Fun Run in Odessa
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Medical Center Health System is kicking off its 75th anniversary with the first ever MCH Diamond Dash Fun Run on Friday May 3rd. It is a part of the First Friday ODTX put on by Odessa Arts and Downtown Odessa, Inc. and the race begins at 6 p.m. Registration information can be found here.
Midland Christian School’s future plans with their brand new land
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Christian School recently unveiled new plans for their athletic department, marking a significant expansion for the institution. The school has acquired over 40 acres of land, a milestone they’ve been aiming for, and it’s now a reality. Situated at the intersection of Mockingbird...
Muri: District disappointed, frustrated with lack of action on funding
Given the lack of action by the governor and legislature on school funding, Ector County ISD Superintendent Scott Muri said the district is frustrated and disappointed that public school has not been adequately funded. During his media call Wednesday, Muri was asked if school funding being held back for vouchers...
West Odessa neighbors team up to repair once ruined road
WEST ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - One West Odessa road was repaired from ruins thanks to neighbors and local businesses. In January, Alex Rodriguez asked his community to help repair McCabe Avenue. They responded. The road is just that, a flat, unpaved road. However, it represents teamwork and a do-it-yourself attitude...
ECISD’s student-run plant sale open until May 3 with 1K+ plants sold
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - An annual student-run plant sale is in full swing, according to the Ector County Independent School District, or ECISD. The district’s career and technical education (CTE) students will run a greenhouse at 7651 W. Dunn Street from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. until May 3. The five-day sale benefits horticulture and agriculture students by funding the greenhouse project for next year’s sale.
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