Odessa American

The Odessa American is a publication located in Odessa, Texas, catering to the residents of Odessa and the surrounding areas of Ector County.

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COLLEGE BASEBALL NOTEBOOK: OC coming off split series against El Paso Community College

1 week ago | oaoa.com | Michael Bauer

The Odessa College baseball team faced its biggest challenger since facing Midland College last month. And while the Wranglers’ run of 16-straight conference victories came to an end last weekend, Odessa College still managed a split in its road series against a tough El Paso Community College team. “El Paso is extremely talented,” Odessa College head coach David Wood said. “Their offense has been doing some really good things, have a couple high-level commits.
CAMPBELL: Rangers will eliminate ‘Mr. Magoo’ Yankees

1 week ago | oaoa.com | Bob Campbell

I have always liked the New York Yankees and I pulled for them again last year while they were getting clobbered by the Dodgers in the World Series. I like their competitiveness, the way they hit the field running and go all-out from the first pitch to the last. They’re serious about winning. But they got knocked around by the Dodgers like the loser in an MMA fight even with Shohei “The Emperor” Ohtani in a slump and I don’t see them stopping the Rangers in the American League Pennant race.
IT'S GEEK TO ME: How often should you empty your email 'trash' folder?

1 week ago | oaoa.com | Jeff Werner

Geek Note: Once again, for lack of any questions from readers in the field, I turned to one of the questions asked by my lovely bride. Her questions often sound simple, but the answers usually aren’t. Also, the things that cause her trouble also apply to many of you readers.
THE IDLE AMERICAN: Roofers at the ready

1 week ago | oaoa.com | Don Newbury

They’re as predictable as frantic taxpayers working until the hours are few on April 14 to meet income tax filing deadlines the following midnight. A nomadic bunch, they show up following hailstorms, cell phones in hand with promises to examine roofs. Yep, an unexpected call from an unknown number. “We just happen to be in the neighborhood, and wonder if you’d like a free assessment,” they say.
THE ECONOMIST: Tariffs and oil

1 week ago | oaoa.com | M. Ray Perryman

The oil and gas industry has been hit quickly and hard by the recent tariff brouhaha, with prices dropping significantly compared to recent levels (at least as of the time that I am writing). I’ve been asked several times whether the situation is likely to lead to a sustained “bust” in the industry. There is obviously much uncertainty, but here are a few initial thoughts.
HART: As markets correct, don’t lose sight of ending Ukraine war

1 week ago | oaoa.com | Ron Hart

With the stock market correcting in response to the uncertainty over tariffs (I’ve been against), we all feel distracted. The markets hit an air pocket in the last five days. When the markets went down under the Dems, the media accepted their explanation that the stock market doesn’t look so bad if you hold the chart upside down. This correction is either in response to the magnitude of the inflationary tariffs, or an aging bull market which was due for a correction.
PHOTO GALLERY: Promoting Recycling

1 week ago | oaoa.com | Michael Bauer

Noel Elementary recently took part in the HEB School Plastic Bag Recycling Challenge. Odessa Mayor Cal Hendrick and other city officials, along with Noel Elementary faculty and HEB employees, celebrated Friday at the school gym. Like this:Like Loading... Related
STEM student chosen to introduce author at conference

1 week ago | oaoa.com | Ruth Campbell

STEM Academy sixth grader Rohan Nagalla is only 11 years old, but he has done something that most people fear — speaking in front of an audience of 800 at the 45th annual Texas Bluebonnet Award Luncheon. It’s held as part of the Texas Library Association annual conference, this year at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas. Several librarians from West Texas attended.
ELAM: A week of chaos

1 week ago | oaoa.com | Dennis Elam

If oil prices fall further into the $50 range, you have the potential to bring U.S. production down. — Andy Hendricks, Economist at Patterson UTIMay crude touched $55 this week recovering to around $60 today (Friday). The percent of energy stocks in a bullish pattern fell from 70% to zero to 4% today. Momentum indicators have yet to bottom. Apache (APA) has been cut in half since last summer now trading at $14.19. Every energy stock in my extensive list is trading down today.
Life Champion Committee at MCH hosts annual Donor Memorial Service

2 weeks ago | oaoa.com | Michael Bauer

April is National Donate Life Month and to honor it, the Life Champion Committee at Medical Center Health System held their annual Donor Memorial Service Thursday morning in the Donor Garden at MCH. The event is held to recognize local and employee donors. Local and employee donors, along with their families, were recognized for giving others the gift of life. In 2024, there were 14 organ donors at MCH, resulting in 55 organs transplanted.