Odessa American

09/22/2025

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We Care, We Help!

This program provides lawn care services to the citizens of Odessa who are unable and do not have a caretaker to help maintain their lawns. Those who meet the following criteria are eligible to register for the program.

This program is designed to help:
- Disabled
- Elderly

The size of the property cannot exceed a half-acre.

This program is volunteer-based, dates and times of service will be provided with availability of volunteers. Thank you to our volunteers who continue to make a difference in our community.

Register here: https://www.odessa-tx.gov/FormCenter/Keep-Odessa-Beautiful-12/We-Care-We-Help-Registration-179

09/21/2025

When Lena Astilli first bought her home outside of Denver, she had no interest in matching the wall-to-wall green lawns that dominated her block. She wanted native plants — the kind she remembered and loved as a child in New Mexico, that require far less water and have far more to offer insects and birds that are in decline.

By CALEIGH WELLS and BRITTANY PETERSON The Associated Press LITTLETON, Colo. When Lena Astilli first bought her home outside of Denver, she had no interest in matching the wall-to-wall green lawns that dominated her block. She wanted native plants — the kind she remembered and loved as a child in ...

09/21/2025

Cooler temperatures signal a change of seasons and an opportunity to add some fall décor to the landscape. Garden centers are filled with fall favorites like pumpkins, ornamental squash, pansies, mums, asters and more. Don’t stop there, look for new ways to add a bit of fall to your front steps, balcony and garden beds.

By Melinda Myers Cooler temperatures signal a change of seasons and an opportunity to add some fall décor to the landscape. Garden centers are filled with fall favorites like pumpkins, ornamental squash, pansies, mums, asters and more. Don’t stop there, look for new ways to add a bit of fall to y...

09/21/2025

Spooky fun!

Coming soon!!!!! 🎃🎃🎃👻🧡🖤‼️

09/21/2025

We recently took a trip to visit one of the kids in the Hill Country. After Emmy got me interested in Ferdinand Lindheimer, often called the “Father of Texas Botany,” I realized that his home and gardens are located in New Braunfels and that I had actually driven by it numerous times. A friend set up a tour with the New Braunfels Conservation Society. A member, who also is a Master Gardener, met us there and was full of information.

By Debbie Roland Master Gardener We recently took a trip to visit one of the kids in the Hill Country. After Emmy got me interested in Ferdinand Lindheimer, often called the “Father of Texas Botany,” I realized that his home and gardens are located in New Braunfels and that I had actually driven...

09/21/2025

On Sept. 22, Tolkien fans around the world will raise a mug of ale, cut into some seed cake or at the very least brew an extra pot of tea. Why? The day marks the shared birthday of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, the two most beloved Hobbits from “The Lord of the Rings.”

By Laura Sampson On Sept. 22, Tolkien fans around the world will raise a mug of ale, cut into some seed cake or at the very least brew an extra pot of tea. Why? The day marks the shared birthday of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, the two most beloved Hobbits from "The Lord of the [...]

09/21/2025

Can you help?

📢 Our Goods Giveaway is fast approaching! 💛 We’re now accepting gently used donations starting September 22 to October 16 to help give back to families in our community. Items can be dropped off at 1101 Whitaker Ave., Odessa, TX, during business hours (Mon.-Thurs. 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM).
Want to lend a hand? 🙌 If you’d like to volunteer to help us set up for the event in the coming weeks, email [email protected]. Together, we can make a difference for local families! 💙

09/21/2025

Live stream of Charlie Kirk memorial.
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09/21/2025

Question: What are the pros and cons of replacing Office 365 with LibreOffice?

Question: What are the pros and cons of replacing Office 365 with LibreOffice? — Larry T. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Answer: Well, that’s certainly brief and straight to the point, Larry. Nevertheless, a question is a question, and these days I’ll take them all — terse or verbose — without...

09/21/2025

Callie, a 10-week-old female kitten, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Callie 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 So...

09/21/2025

Nuggets, a 5-year-old male Pom mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Nuggets 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 So...

09/21/2025

Meet our Pet of the Week, Elsie! Elsie is a 5-month-old Blue Heeler mix with the cutest speckles and a big personality to match! True to her breed, Elsie is full of energy, smart, and a happy spirit. She’s quick to learn, especially when treats are involved, and already knows how to sit like a pro...