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DAILY OIL PRICE: August 31, 2026
Crude Oil: 85.76 (+2.36). Nymex MTD AVG: 82.6748. Natural Gas: 2.935 (+0.047). Gasoline: 3.4820 (-0.0079). Spreads: October/November (+1.70) November/December (+1.99). Plains WTI Posting: 82.24 (+2.36). The post DAILY OIL PRICE: August 31, 2026 appeared first on Odessa American ....
Boots, Flags, & Freedom event to honor veterans and remember 9/11
Veterans, military families and community members from across the Permian Basin are invited to come together for Boots, Flags & Freedom, a free, family-friendly veterans event on Friday, Sept. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the UTPB CEED Building. The Basin-wide event will honor local v...
Literacy Coalition brings ‘Literacy Is Opportunity’ summit to Hobbs
MIDLAND The Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin (LCPB) is hosting the free New Mexico Literacy Summit on Wednesday, September 23, at the New Mexico Junior College Larry Hanna Workforce Development Building in Hobbs, New Mexico. The full-day event, themed “Literacy Is Opportun...
Odessa marks 7 years since mass shooting
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The city of Odessa is marking seven years since a mass shooting that killed seven people and injured many others. The city has set up memorials to remember those lost during the tragedy. The seven who were killed, not including several others who were injur...
Midland-Odessa weekly gas price update: August 31, 2026
Average gasoline prices in Midland-Odessa have risen 10.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.66/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 156 stations in Midland-Odessa. Prices in Midland-Odessa are unchanged versus a month ago and stand $1.03/g higher than a year ...
MASTER GARDENERS: Fall Plant Sale offers hardy choices
By Debbie Roland Permian Basin Master Gardener If you are looking to add color, texture and plants that will grow in West Texas our Fall Plant Sale is the place to be. The Permian Basin Master Gardeners will hold their plant sale on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 ...
PHOTO GALLERY: Amarillo Tascosa at Permian
The Permian football team began its season at home against Amarillo Tascosa Friday at Ratliff Stadium. #tdi_2 .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item1 { background: url(https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_8701-copy-160x120.jpg) 0 0 no-repeat; } #tdi_2 .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-i...
Basin rig count steady as prices drop
The rig count in the Permian Basin was unchanged this week, the latest count Friday by Baker Hughes shows, with 267 rigs active in the region. A year ago, 255 rigs were active in the region. Nationally, the oil and gas rig count is unchanged from last week at 588 rigs. A year ago...
DAILY OIL PRICE: August 28, 2026
Crude Oil: 83.40 (-0.13). Nymex MTD AVG: 82.5720. Natural Gas: 2.888 (-0.019). Gasoline: 3.4899 (+0.1057). Spreads: October/November (+1.57) November/December (+1.83). Plains WTI Posting: 79.88 (-0.13). The post DAILY OIL PRICE: August 28, 2026 appeared first on Odessa American ....
Texas regulators approve two massive West Texas transmission lines amid outcry from landowners
Power lines go through a property in Bells, seen on March 10, 2026. Credit: Shelby Tauber for The Texas Tribune By Carlos Nogueras Ramos, The Texas Tribune ODESSA In a move that could dramatically reshape the state’s electricity infrastructure, alleviate a years-long energy bottl...
Ector County Felony Dispositions & Indictments: August 28, 2026
The following is a list of recent first and second-degree felony dispositions from the Ector County District Clerk’s Office. Samuel Bewley . Sexual assault of a child. Three counts. Dismissed. Sexual assault of a child. Guilty plea. 10 years deferred adjudication. 600 hours of co...
PHOTO GALLERY: MX Prep at Odessa High
The Odessa High football team defeated MX Prep 51-14 Thursday at Ratliff Stadium. #tdi_4 .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item1 { background: url(https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_8196-copy-160x120.jpg) 0 0 no-repeat; } #tdi_4 .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item2 { background: ur...
Y’all come! Basin clergywomen invite Midland-Odessa to a Dolly Parton celebration
MIDLAND Grab your rhinestones, dust off your boots, and get ready to sing, because some Permian Basin clergywomen are throwing a celebration fit for the Queen of Country herself, Dolly Parton. Join them on Sunday, August 30, from 6-7 p.m. at St. Nicholas Episcopal Church Parish H...
DAILY OIL PRICE: August 27, 2026
Crude Oil: 83.53 (+1.30). Nymex MTD AVG: 82.4800. Natural Gas: 2.907 (+0.065). Gasoline: 3.3842 (+0.0641). Spreads: October/November (+1.56) November/December (+1.86). Plains WTI Posting: 80.01 (+1.30). The post DAILY OIL PRICE: August 27, 2026 appeared first on Odessa American ....
8/26/2026: 7-day forecast, could a chance of rain cool off the Basin?
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – (8/26/2026) Here’s your 7-Day Forecast from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. “The weather pattern is starting to work in our favor a little bit as the big heat dome shifts farther west.” That’s your 7-day Forecast! Staying on top of your weather forecast...
DAILY OIL PRICE: August 26, 2026
Crude Oil: 82.23 (-0.13). Nymex MTD AVG: 82.4396. Natural Gas: 2.842 (+0.072). Gasoline: 3.3201 (+0.0672). Spreads: October/November (+1.38) November/December (+1.58). Plains WTI Posting: 78.71 (-0.13). The post DAILY OIL PRICE: August 26, 2026 appeared first on Odessa American ....
OC opens registration for car show benefiting the Elijah Barrera Memorial Scholarship Fund
Registration is now open for the 2026 Odessa College Car Show, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the OC Sewell Auto Tech Building, located at 2425 E. 8th Street in Odessa. Car enthusiasts from across the region are invited to showcase their vehicles while...
DAILY OIL PRICE: August 25, 2026
Crude Oil: 82.36 (-2.65). Nymex MTD AVG: 82.4480. Natural Gas: 2.770 (-0.012). Gasoline: 3.2529 (-0.0179). Spreads: October/November (+1.48) November/December (+1.73). Plains WTI Posting: 78.84 (-2.65). The post DAILY OIL PRICE: August 25, 2026 appeared first on Odessa American ....
E. 100th Street and Evans Boulevard water main line installation begins Monday
On Monday, August 31, the City of Odessa will begin the installation of a 24-inch water main line for future use. The installation will help prepare the city’s water infrastructure for future needs and ensure the system can continue to support the community as it grows. Phase 1 w...
Sunset Youth Golf Center announces fundraising event featuring Rudy Gatlin
The Sunset Youth Golf Center is looking for additional sponsors for “A Sunset Evening,” a special fundraising event that is being held on Friday, September 11, at the Moore Mancave, 11 Lamplight Lane in Odessa. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. and feature an evening of entertain...
DAILY OIL PRICE: August 24, 2026
Crude Oil: 85.01 (-2.05). Nymex MTD AVG: 82.4517. Natural Gas: 2.782 (+0.009). Gasoline: 3.2708 (-0.0771). Spreads: October/November (+1.71) November/December (+1.96). Plains WTI Posting: 81.49 (-2.05). The post DAILY OIL PRICE: August 24, 2026 appeared first on Odessa American ....
Midland-Odessa weekly gas price update: August 24, 2026
Average gasoline prices in Midland-Odessa have fallen 11.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.55/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 156 stations in Midland-Odessa. Prices in Midland-Odessa are 35.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 82.6 cents...
MASTER GARDENERS: Gardening for wellness
By Emmy Ulmschneider Permian Basin Master Gardener We have all felt the healing power of gardens and that extends to our home landscapes. This year the Permian Basin Master Gardener Summer Symposium, on August 15, focused on how gardening can improve your well-being! The symposiu...
Spider Gonzales likely headed back to death row
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has lifted the stay of execution in the Michael Dean “Spider” Gonzales case after ruling that Ector County District Court Judge John Shrode used the wrong legal standard when he ruled Gonzales is intellectually disabled and can’t be executed un...
8/21/2026 7-day forecast, West Texas heat drags on to the weekend
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - 8/21/2026 Here’s your 7-Day Forecast from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. “The big weather story through the weekend is going to be the heat, and unfortunately, we're not getting much relief, even after the sun goes down.” The bottom line is that we're ...
US rig count down five as prices climb
The rig count in the Permian Basin was up two this week, the latest count Friday by Baker Hughes shows, with 267 rigs active in the region. A year ago, 255 rigs were active in the region. Nationally, the oil and gas rig count is down five from last week at 588 rigs. A year ago, 5...
DAILY OIL PRICE: August 21, 2026
Crude Oil: 87.06 (-0.77). Nymex MTD AVG: 82.3404. Natural Gas: 2.773 (+0.040). Gasoline: 3.3479 (+0.0850). Spreads: October/November (+1.90) November/December (+2.14). Plains WTI Posting: 83.54 (-0.77). The post DAILY OIL PRICE: August 21, 2026 appeared first on Odessa American ....
PHOTO GALLERY: OHS Watermelon Feed
Odessa High held its annual Watermelon Feed Thursday at Coleman Field. #tdi_4 .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item1 { background: url(https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_2353-1-copy-160x120.jpg) 0 0 no-repeat; } #tdi_4 .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item2 { background: url(https:/...
Odessans may get water bill credit
Odessa residents may be getting a one-time credit because of those days back in July when they had to deal with smelly, terrible tasting water. According to materials provided to the council, City Manager Aaron Smith would like to provide a one-time credit to qualifying residenti...
8/20/2026: 7-day forecast, no rain, same hot temps
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – 8/20/2026 Here’s your 7-Day Forecast from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. “Rain chances? Zero. Theres just no moisture or lift — the atmosphere is saying, “nope, not today.” “So, keep the sunscreen handy and the cold drinks close by because summer is no...
Midland County Fair returns for 16th year
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The 16th annual Midland County Fair opened Thursday at the Midland County Horseshoe, bringing food, rides and entertainment to the Permian Basin community. The fair, presented by Petropex SWD Systems, runs August 20-23 and is described as Midland’s largest...
COVID-19 cases rising in Texas, Ector County health director says trend is normal
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - COVID-19 cases are on the rise across the country, and Texas is among the highest growing states, according to the CDC. As of last week, CDC data shows Ector County being one of the many areas seeing rising cases. Brandy Garcia, director of the Ector County...
Medical Center Hospital hosts free community resource fair in Odessa
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Representatives from the healthcare and finance industries gathered in Odessa Thursday for a free community resource fair hosted by Medical Center Hospital. The event was held at the Texas Tech Health Sciences Building. Attendees were greeted by rows of boo...
8/19/2026: 7-day forecast, 100's are sticking around
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Here’s your 7-Day Forecast from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. “Looks like we’re in for a stretch of classic West Texas summer weather, so get ready for a whole lot of sunshine and a whole lot of heat.” “In short: if you like hot, dry, and predictable,...
UTPB football ranked No. 18 to start the 2026 Season
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - UTPB football will open the 2026 season ranked No. 18 in both the D2Football.com and AFCA Division II preseason polls. The Falcons are coming off a historic 2025 season, finishing 11-3 and reaching the NCAA Division II quarterfinals for the first time ...
DAILY OIL PRICE: August 19, 2026
Crude Oil: 85.83 (+0.89). Nymex MTD AVG: 81.3063. Natural Gas: 2.814 (+0.038). Gasoline: 3.2235 (-0.0782). Spreads: September/October (+1.44) October/November (+1.58). Plains WTI Posting: 82.31 (+0.89). The post DAILY OIL PRICE: August 19, 2026 appeared first on Odessa American ....
‘We made a lot of friends’: Argentine couple flying around the world makes a stop in Odessa
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - An Argentine couple and pilot duo, famous for flying around the world in a small, single-engine airplane, have decided to descend on and visit Odessa during their round-the-world journey. For Claudio Robetto and Betina Raimondi, traveling the world is much ...
DAILY OIL PRICE: August 18, 2026
Crude Oil: 84.94 (+0.44). Nymex MTD AVG: 81.0550. Natural Gas: 2.776 (+0.086). Gasoline: 3.3017 (+0.0316). Spreads: September/October (+0.88) October/November (+1.34). Plains WTI Posting: 81.42 (+0.44). The post DAILY OIL PRICE: August 18, 2026 appeared first on Odessa American ....
Online utility bill payment temporarily unavailable this weekend
Online utility bill payments will be temporarily unavailable this weekend as the city will perform scheduled system maintenance from 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, a City of Odessa news release said. The city requests residents pay online before 6 p.m. ...
Odessa man facing capital murder charge in death of toddler
An Odessa man is in the Ector County jail on a $1 million bond following the death July 26 of his 1-year-old stepdaughter. According to an Ector County Sheriff’s Office report released Monday, deputies were dispatched to Medical Center Hospital July 24 after the child arriv...
DAILY OIL PRICE: August 17, 2026
Crude Oil: 84.50 (+2.10). Nymex MTD AVG: 80.8265. Natural Gas: 2.690 (-0.043). Gasoline: 3.2701 (+0.0860). Spreads: September/October (+0.76) October/November (+1.33). Plains WTI Posting: 80.98 (+2.10). The post DAILY OIL PRICE: August 17, 2026 appeared first on Odessa American ....
Permian Basin Area Foundation announces $1.35M in scholarship awards
MIDLAND Permian Basin Area Foundation (PBAF) announced the distribution of $1.35 million in scholarship awards for the 2026-2027 academic year. This year, the foundation celebrates more than 500 scholarship recipients from communities across West Texas. Additionally, 68 four-year...
Odessa Card & Collectibles Show returns to Ector County Coliseum this weekend
Whether you’re a longtime collector, just getting into the hobby or simply looking for something fun to do with the family, the Odessa Card & Collectibles Show has something for everyone. The two-day show returns to Ector County Coliseum’s Building G on Saturday, Aug. 22, and Sun...
Midland-Odessa weekly gas price update: August 17, 2026
Average gasoline prices in Midland-Odessa have risen 30.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.66/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 156 stations in Midland-Odessa. Prices in Midland-Odessa are 5.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.06/g high...
MASTER GARDENERS: More medicinal herbs
By Herb Enthusiast Barbara Porsch Permian Basin Master Gardener This week we will continue three more herbs that are easy to grow and are good for you also. First is Sage (Salvia officinalis) which they say can improve your memory. Boy howdy, do I need to eat a lot of that! Studi...
'Everybody is struggling': Jesus House serves through uncertainty as need grows
Jesus House Odessa is struggling to meet the growing demand for food assistance as rising grocery prices and declining donations force the organization to reduce its services....
Odessa church hosts first ‘Faith in Uniform’ event for first responders, military families
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A church in Odessa is hosting its first “Faith in Uniform” event this weekend, bringing together families of first responders and military members for a day of activities and fellowship. The event at Crossroads Church is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat...
US rig count up five as prices rise
The rig count in the Permian Basin was up two this week, the latest count Friday by Baker Hughes shows, with 265 rigs active in the region. A year ago, 255 rigs were active in the region. Nationally, the oil and gas rig count is up five from last week at 593 rigs. A year ago, 539...