Michael Bauer

Sports Reporter at Odessa American

Odessa American news reporter/Pitt State and Butler CC alum/OU and Man United fan/hockey and soccer lover.

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PHOTO GALLERY: 2025 Summer Solstice

1 week ago | oaoa.com | Michael Bauer

Spectators rose early Friday to mark the Summer Solstice at University of Texas Permian Basin’s Stonehenge. The summer solstice occurs when one of Earth’s poles has its maximum tilt toward the Sun. The summer solstice is the day with the longest period of daylight and shortest night of the year, when the sun is at its highest position in the sky. Like this:Like Loading... RelatedA crowd of people gathered early to watch the sunrise Wednesday at UTPB's Stonehenge.
Ellen Noël art camp cultivates creativity

1 week ago | oaoa.com | Michael Bauer

Throughout this week, children ages 6-12 have participated in one of the numerous art camps that the Ellen Noël Art Museum provides during the summer months. This week’s Summer Art Camp is the third camp that the museum has put on so far this summer as students explore the world of drawing and painting. “So this is our third week of camp that we’ve had this summer,” Educator Annie Stanley said.
PHOTO GALLERY: Odessa Juneteenth opening ceremony

1 week ago | oaoa.com | Michael Bauer

The Black Cultural Council of Odessa held its Juneteenth opening ceremony Wednesday at the Odessa College Downtown Community Center. Like this:Like Loading... RelatedCentennial Park in Midland hosted a press conference for One Accord for Kids on Thursday morning. The agency unveiled nine portraits of teenagers within the foster care system which will be featured in the Heart Gallery of West Texas.
VOLLEYBALL: McKnight Tournament returns

1 week ago | oaoa.com | Michael Bauer

This week, there will be many different events taking place during the annual Juneteenth celebrations in Odessa. One of those events will be the annual Regina McKnight Volleyball Tournament. The tournament will begin Friday and conclude Saturday with all games taking place at Ector Middle School. Friday’s games will start at 6 p.m. with Saturday’s games starting at 9 a.m.Back for its sixth year, the tournament has grown over the years since its inception. Nine teams total will be competing.
Archers take part in annual camp

1 week ago | oaoa.com | Michael Bauer

This week, Odessa College campers have not only learned the safety and history of archery but have also learned how to be good at the sport with this year’s edition of the archery camp. Put on by Maigen Pool, along with her mother Tina White, the camp has two sessions with last week being the first and the second taking place this week. The camp takes place from 8-11 a.m. Monday-Thursday this week at the James Segrest Stadium. The camp is for ages 8-12 and is held every summer at Odessa College.
PHOTO GALLERY: FCA All-Star Game

1 week ago | oaoa.com | Michael Bauer

Back in May, the Permian Basin’s chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes announced its plan to give athletes in the area a chance to strengthen their faith and test their skills with All-Star festivities in 2023. The plan developed even further Thursday when Permian Basin area director Marcus Gardner…MIDLAND Athletes in the Permian Basin will get their chance to showcase their skills and strengthen their faith soon thanks to the local chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA).
BASKETBALL: Pecos alum Roman to host annual camp

2 weeks ago | oaoa.com | Michael Bauer

Former Pecos High School basketball standout Andre Roman, who now plays professionally overseas, has always made it mission to give back to the community each summer during the offseason. He’ll be doing that again next month with his sixth annual Pro Basketball Camp in Pecos. The event is scheduled for 8 a.m.-noon July 14 at the Reeves County Recreation Center. To signup, go to https://tinyurl.com/bd4kth32. Spots for this year’s camp will be limited to 80 participants.
NORTH AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE: Jackalopes bolster defense with NAHL Draft picks

2 weeks ago | oaoa.com | Michael Bauer

After conceding the second most goals in their division this past season, it was obvious what area needed the most attention for the Odessa Jackalopes in this year’s North American Hockey League Draft. The Jackalopes will look to fix their defending after drafting two defensemen and a goalie in Wednesday’s NAHL Draft. Odessa took defenseman Jake Georgy with the 12th pick in the first round before drafting goalie Colin Davis with the 12th pick in the second round.
PHOTO GALLERY: PBR Chevron Showdown practice

2 weeks ago | oaoa.com | Michael Bauer

Bull riders from the Odessa College rodeo team practiced alongside the Ariat Texas Rattlers Wednesday in Gardendale. The Odessa College bull riders will be competing alongside the Ariat Texas Rattlers and the Nashville Stampede in Thursday’s PBR Chevron Showdown at Ector County Coliseum. Like this:Like Loading... RelatedAfter the success of last year’s inaugural Professional Bull Riding Chevron Showdown in Odessa, it was no surprise that the event has returned for a second summer.
BULL RIDING: Odessa College riders eager to take part in PBR Chevron Showdown

2 weeks ago | oaoa.com | Michael Bauer

This week, bull riders from the Odessa College rodeo team will be taking advantage of an opportunity to compete alongside some of the best in the business. Thursday’s Professional Bull Riding Chevron Showdown will feature the Ariat Texas Rattlers, the Nashville Stampede and eight riders from Odessa College. The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday at Ector County Coliseum and tickets can be purchased online at https://tinyurl.com/y5uht7ce.