Pope praises ‘gentle’ Benedict ahead of funeral
VATICAN CITY Pope Francis praised Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s “acute and gentle thought” as he presided over a packed Wednesday general audience in the...
DAILY OIL PRICE: January 4, 2023
Crude Oil: 72.84 (-4.09).
Nymex MTD AVG: 77.5725.
Natural Gas: 4.172 (+0.184).
Gasoline: 2.2592 (-0.1020).
Spreads: February/March (-0.26) March/April (-0.23).
Plains WTI Posting:...
Meeting on Monday called to allow public comment
The City of Odessa has scheduled a special meeting for 9 a.m. Monday to once again discuss terminating Michael Marrero and Natasha Brooks. The...
United Way making end of campaign push
After launching the campaign in August with a goal of $1.5 million, United Way of Odessa still seeks donations to meet its goal. With...
Odessan accused in shooting confesses, cites revenge
An Odessa man arrested last week on a murder charge told authorities the victim’s juvenile sons tried to rob him the day prior and...
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $940M after no winner
DES MOINES, IOWA The Mega Millions jackpot increased to an estimated $940 million after another drawing resulted in plenty of losers but not a...
PBAF opens scholarship applications
MIDLAND Permian Basin Area Foundation has announced the opening of the 2023-2024 scholarship cycle.
Students and counselors may view eligibility and selection criteria for scholarships...
Mayor accused of illegal activity, trying to change government form
Within hours of terminating Odessa City Manager Michael Marrero Dec. 13, Mayor Javier Joven signed a $338,000 contract with a one-year-old company to “provide...
Traveling art exhibit honors 100 Years of Texas State Parks
AUSTIN In honor of the Centennial Celebration of Texas State Parks, the Bullock Texas State History Museum will host a new traveling art exhibit...
RRC unveils interactive map of orphaned wells being plugged
AUSTIN The Railroad Commission announced Tuesday it has launched an interactive map of ongoing orphan well plugging with the use of federal infrastructure funding.
The...