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SUBMIT IT HERE HAVE NEWS? SUBMIT IT HERE We’re always interested in hearing about news in our community. Get to know our reporters and send tips their way. Submit news TOP STORIES prev next local Lone Star Cowboy Poetry Gathering this week Posted: 8 hours ago Comments (0) ALPINE The Lone Star Cowboy Poetry Gathering is two full days filled with cowboy poetry and western music and it opens today and continues Saturday with a focus on Keeping the Tradition.” guest columns GUEST VIEW: Coronavirus response reflects China’s lack of… Posted: 8 hours ago Comments (0) The lack of government transparency from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in dealing with the coronavirus global public health emergency is contributing to the international community’s inability to resolve the crisis. The United States responded swiftly, bringing hundreds of Americans back from China on government-chartered planes while simultaneously establishing safeguards to limit the… local Midland comes to Odessa Posted: 8 hours ago Comments (0) As confusing as it might sound to someone outside of West Texas, Midland is coming to Odessa. local Texas troubadour Robert Earl Keen to make Midland stop Posted: 8 hours ago Comments (0) Robert Earl Keen is known as a lot of things – musician, songwriter and storyteller. our opinion OUR VIEW: Heritage event honors current and former leaders Posted: 9 hours ago Comments (0) Thursday night was a time to celebrate with the Heritage of Odessa during the 2020 Community Statesman Awards at the MCM FunDome. ecisd Second student arrested on gun charge at OHS Posted: 18 hours ago Comments (0) A second gun was discovered at Odessa High School Thursday. law enforcement Police looking for men in connection to copper theft Posted: 18 hours ago Comments (0) The Odessa Police Department is looking for two men reportedly involved in theft of copper. law enforcement Police looking for person involved in multiple hit and runs Posted: 18 hours ago Comments (0) The Odessa Police Department is reportedly searching for a person involved in multiple hit and runs in central Odessa. local MOTRAN, GAIN hold lunch, panel in Midland Posted: 20 hours ago Comments (0) The Midland Odessa Transportation Alliance Inc. and Grow America’s Infrastructure Now held a luncheon and panel to discuss the Permian Basin’s role in the American energy resurgence Thursday at the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum in Midland. ecisd OHS mariachis heading to state once more Posted: 21 hours ago Comments (0) This year’s state-bound Odessa High School Mariachi group may be smaller, but it’s more focused and possibly more musical. ecisd Student arrested on gun charge at OHS Posted: 21 hours ago Comments (0) Ector County ISD police officers were conducting a random search at Odessa High School Thursday when one of a K-9 unit who specializes in drug detection indicated on a jacket on a desk. When the student, a 19-year old male, was brought in to be questioned, officers found him in possession of a small caliber handgun and a large amount of cash, a news release said. local Guest speaker to talk about climate change debate Posted: Yesterday Comments (0) The topic of climate change continues to be a hot-button issue, and one that provokes strong feelings in the Permian Basin. law enforcement Police looking for fugitives with multiple outstanding warrants Posted: Yesterday Comments (0) The Odessa Police Department is reportedly asking the public to help look for nine fugitives with multiple outstanding warrants with municipal court. local Sewell Family of Companies purchases Odessa Cadillac franchise Posted: Yesterday Comments (0) The Sewell Family of Companies announced its purchase of an Odessa Cadillac franchise on Wednesday afternoon. state government Commissioner candidates face off at GOP forum Posted: 2 days ago Comments (0) Ector County Commissioner candidates for precinct 1 and 3 talked new courthouse, taxes and trash during an Ector County Republican Women forum Wednesday at the Odessa Country Club. feature OHS Mariachi heads to...