Pfluger to chair Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Subcommittee
WASHINGTON Congressman August Pfluger (R-San Angelo) announced on Tuesday that he has been selected to serve as the Chairman of the Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement,...
NFPA urges caution when using home heating equipment
The National Fire Protection Association issued a press release Tuesday urging the public to use added caution when heating their homes during the winter...
TXOGA issues winter weather status report
Texas natural gas production, processing, transmission, and storage sectors continue their durable performance due to industry efforts. According to S&P Global Platts, the 30-day...
Texas teacher sentenced to 20 years on child porn charges
ALPINE A Valentine man was sentenced in federal court in Alpine last week to 20 years in prison and 15 years of supervised release...
Icy crash involved a dozen vehicles
The Texas Department of Public Safety responded to a crash this morning near the Interstate 10/Interstate 20 split involving roughly a dozen vehicles and...
OPD advises cautious driving in weather conditions
The Odessa Police Department is currently on the scene of four separate 18-wheeler crashes on Interstate Highway 20, all of them between West Loop...
Sub-freezing weather prompts closures, delays
Odessa College and University of Texas Permian Basin are closed Tuesday.
Ector County ISD and Midland ISD were also closed Tuesday.
Ector County offices announced Monday...
Salvation Army needs help today
The Salvation Army’s shelter at 810 E. 11th is filling up and the non-profit is in desperate need of help today.
They need prepared foods...
TRAVEL TROUBLESHOOTER: After a ‘traumatic nightmare’ on Amtrak, can I get my money back?
By Christopher Elliott
Kimberli Eicher and her daughter just experienced the worst Amtrak train ride imaginable. It was so bad that they canceled their return...
Quick Hits January 31, 2023
LIONS CLUB MEMBERSHIP MIXER
The Professionals of Odessa Lions Club has scheduled a Membership Mixer at 5:30 p.m. today at Homemade Wines, 400 N. Texas...