Odessa American

Odessa American To contact us, call 432-337-7314 or send an e-mail to oanews@ In August 1927, production of Odessa "Times" and Odessa "News" began. On Oct. 2, 1940 R. Fourth St.

Based in Odessa, Texas, the Odessa American was founded in 1940 and won the Pulitzer Prize in 1988 for spot photography. In October 1928, the two-weekly papers were merged as the Odessa "News-Times". The first daily newspaper, The "Daily Bulletin" began in 1936. The "News-Times" followed with a daily in 1937. Henderson Shuffler consolidated the "Daily Bulletin" and the "News-Times" into the "Odess

a American," which he sold on Aug. 11, 1945. Ownership of the newspaper changed twice before Aug. 13, 1948, when it was purchased by Raymond Cyrus Hoiles of Freedom Newspapers Inc. That company, which later became Freedom Communications, sold the "Odessa American" to AIM Media Texas, LLC, on May 18, 2012. The "Odessa American" has withstood brief competition from five newspapers since its first publication and has been published at 222 E. since 1951. On Nov. 30, 2018, the Odessa American moved to new, more modern offices located at 4001 E. 42nd St., Suite 200, 79762 in Odessa. On Aug. 30, 2019, the Odessa American moved back to downtown Odessa to 700 N. Grant Ave., Suite 800, 79761-4590 in the Bank of America building.

If you’re like most well-intentioned gardeners, you might give a lot of thought to planting the “right” plants to nouris...
11/09/2025

If you’re like most well-intentioned gardeners, you might give a lot of thought to planting the “right” plants to nourish pollinators and other wildlife, with nectar, pollen, seeds and fruit. But have you given much thought to those animals’ habitat?

In addition to sustenance, beneficial insects and critters need a safe home in which to rest, hide, breed and pupate.

By JESSICA DAMIANO The Associated Press If you’re like most well-intentioned gardeners, you might give a lot of thought to planting the “right” plants to nourish pollinators and other wildlife, with nectar, pollen, seeds and fruit. But have you given much thought to those animals' habitat? In ...

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Add a bit of life to your holiday gatherings with the help of succulents. You and your guests will enjoy the easy-care beauty of succulents. Their subtle colors and dramatic form make them great gifts and decorations now and throughout the year.

By Melinda Myers Add a bit of life to your holiday gatherings with the help of succulents. You and your guests will enjoy the easy-care beauty of succulents. Their subtle colors and dramatic form make them great gifts and decorations now and throughout the year. Small-scale succulents provide a mult...

Before I retired, I taught science to fourth graders in Midland’s GT program. As a scientist myself, I wanted my student...
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Before I retired, I taught science to fourth graders in Midland’s GT program. As a scientist myself, I wanted my students to love science as I knew it: asking and answering questions about big ideas.

By Emmy Ulmschneider Master Gardener Before I retired, I taught science to fourth graders in Midland’s GT program. As a scientist myself, I wanted my students to love science as I knew it: asking and answering questions about big ideas. And one of those big ideas was looking at how our world funct...

Nearly half of all Americans say the organization of their homes, or lack thereof, affects their mental health. But walk...
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Nearly half of all Americans say the organization of their homes, or lack thereof, affects their mental health. But walk into a home where every item has a purpose and space, and it finally feels like yours again.

By Kylie Lang Nearly half of all Americans say the organization of their homes, or lack thereof, affects their mental health. But walk into a home where every item has a purpose and space, and it finally feels like yours again. Downsizing can feel overwhelming. Many people discover that once they st...

11/09/2025

PK, a 4-year-old male bully mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt PK or any of the other pets at the Humane Society of Odessa, stop by 2230 W. Sycamore, call 432-257-4311, visit www.odessahumanesociety.org or leave a message at facebook.com/humanesocietyofodessa/. The Humane Society of...

11/09/2025

Corey, a 10-month-old male Terrier mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Corey or any of the other pets at the Humane Society of Odessa, stop by 2230 W. Sycamore, call 432-257-4311, visit www.odessahumanesociety.org or leave a message at facebook.com/humanesocietyofodessa/. The Humane....

11/09/2025

Meet our Pet of the Week, Coby! Meet Coby, an adorable 5-month-old Chihuahua mix who’s as soft and sweet as he looks! Weighing just eight pounds, this little guy has a fluffy coat that’s perfect for snuggling. Coby is a gentle, reserved pup who loves quiet moments and cozy cuddles. Once he feels...

If there is any single people group that must be appreciated by all Americans, it would be our veterans. They have gone,...
11/09/2025

If there is any single people group that must be appreciated by all Americans, it would be our veterans. They have gone, many voluntarily, into battle to win and keep our freedoms.

By Van Yandell James 4:14 “Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a v***r that appears for a little time, and then vanishes away.” If there is any single people group that must be appreciated by all Americans, it would be our veterans. They [...]

Help for the homeless.
11/09/2025

Help for the homeless.

Sunday night the temperature is forecasted to be below 40 degrees. Our warming stations and shelters in Midland and Odessa are always open when the windchill is 40 and below.

Please share this with anyone you know who may need a warm place to stay.

Midland Shelter Odessa Shelter
600 E. Wall St 810 E. 11th St.
Midland, Tx. 79701 Odessa, TX. 79761



Want to help with a donation you can mail or bring it to the address above or go to our website by clicking below.

https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/texas-midland

https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/odessa

MIDLAND The No. 17 UTPB football team defeated Eastern New Mexico 47-34 Saturday in a Lone Star Conference game at Astou...
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MIDLAND The No. 17 UTPB football team defeated Eastern New Mexico 47-34 Saturday in a Lone Star Conference game at Astound Broadband Stadium.

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FORT DODGE, IOWA The Odessa College women’s cross country team won its first national championship Saturday at the Lakes...
11/08/2025

FORT DODGE, IOWA The Odessa College women’s cross country team won its first national championship Saturday at the Lakeside Municipal Golf Course.

FORT DODGE, IOWA The Odessa College women’s cross country team won its first national championship Saturday at the Lakeside Municipal Golf Course. The Lady Wranglers finished with 54 points to win by 73 points. Iowa Western Community College finished second with 127 points while Hutchinson Communi...

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Their numbers are dwindling, but folks figuring there’s nothing new under the sun are spending too much time in the shade and/or staring too much at the fiery object that planets circle with precision — at least so far.

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Based in Odessa, Texas, the Odessa American was founded in 1940 and won the Pulitzer Prize in 1988 for spot photography. In August 1927, production of Odessa "Times" and Odessa "News" began. In October 1928, the two-weekly papers were merged as the Odessa "News-Times". The first daily newspaper, The "Daily Bulletin" began in 1936. The "News-Times" followed with a daily in 1937. On Oct. 2, 1940 R. Henderson Shuffler consolidated the "Daily Bulletin" and the "News-Times" into the "Odessa American," which he sold on Aug. 11, 1945. Ownership of the newspaper changed twice before Aug. 13, 1948, when it was purchased by Raymond Cyrus Hoiles of Freedom Newspapers Inc. That company, which later became Freedom Communications, sold the "Odessa American" to AIM Media Texas, LLC, on May 18, 2012. The Odessa American withstood brief competition from five newspapers since its first publication and was published at 222 E. Fourth St. since 1951.

On Nov. 30, 2018, the Odessa American moved to new, more modern offices located at 4001 E. 42nd St., Suite 200, in Odessa.

On Aug. 30, 2019, the Odessa American returned to downtown Odessa to 700 N. Grant Ave., Suite 800, in the Bank of America building.