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.

ROSWELL, N.M. The Odessa College volleyball team defeated No. XX New Mexico Military Institute in five sets Saturday in ...
10/12/2025

ROSWELL, N.M. The Odessa College volleyball team defeated No. XX New Mexico Military Institute in five sets Saturday in a Western Junior College Athletic Conference game.

ROSWELL, N.M. The Odessa College volleyball team defeated No. XX New Mexico Military Institute in five sets Saturday in a Western Junior College Athletic Conference game. The Lady Wranglers won by scores of 21-25, 25-15, 28-30, 27-25, 15-13. Odessa College is now 22-2 overall, 7-1 in WJCAC. The Lady...

The No. 6 UTPB football team’s undefeated start to the season came to an end as the Falcons were dealt their first loss ...
10/12/2025

The No. 6 UTPB football team’s undefeated start to the season came to an end as the Falcons were dealt their first loss with a 27-14 loss to No. 13 Central Washington Saturday at Ratliff Stadium.

The No. 6 UTPB football team’s undefeated start to the season came to an end as the Falcons were dealt their first loss with a 27-14 loss to No. 13 Central Washington Saturday at Ratliff Stadium. The Falcons fell to 5-1 overall, 3-1 in Lone Star Conference play while the Wildcats improved to 5-1, ...

My friend — call him Barney — has jumped through hoops and negotiated mazes that are part and parcel of a long and succe...
10/11/2025

My friend — call him Barney — has jumped through hoops and negotiated mazes that are part and parcel of a long and successful professional communications career. Now, he is spending well-earned retirement years on an East Texas farm.

He’s learning to be a “yes” man to his wife and daughter, and he’s said “yes” repeatedly to his alma mater, College of the Ozarks.

My friend — call him Barney — has jumped through hoops and negotiated mazes that are part and parcel of a long and successful professional communications career. Now, he is spending well-earned retirement years on an East Texas farm. He’s learning to be a “yes” man to his wife and daughter...

There’s something magical about fall on the open road. The crunch of leaves under your tires, the scent of campfires in ...
10/11/2025

There’s something magical about fall on the open road. The crunch of leaves under your tires, the scent of campfires in the air, and the thrill of discovering small-town celebrations where costumes meet campgrounds. Whether you’re traveling by RV or car, this is your sign to pack up, load your favorite people (and maybe a few pumpkins), and chase the season wherever the road leads.

By Chantelle Kincy | Guessing Headlights There's something magical about fall on the open road. The crunch of leaves under your tires, the scent of campfires in the air, and the thrill of discovering small-town celebrations where costumes meet campgrounds. Whether you're traveling by RV or car, this...

There has recently been speculation regarding an initial public offering (IPO) to at least partially reprivatize Fannie ...
10/11/2025

There has recently been speculation regarding an initial public offering (IPO) to at least partially reprivatize Fannie Mae (Federal National Mortgage Association) and Freddie Mac (Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation), two huge public entities which buy mortgages from lenders to increase their liquidity, enable more mortgages, and facilitate homeownership in the U.S.

There has recently been speculation regarding an initial public offering (IPO) to at least partially reprivatize Fannie Mae (Federal National Mortgage Association) and Freddie Mac (Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation), two huge public entities which buy mortgages from lenders to increase their li...

Being advised to max out your 401(k)is Personal Finance 101. But is that universally solid guidance?Tax-sheltered retire...
10/11/2025

Being advised to max out your 401(k)is Personal Finance 101. But is that universally solid guidance?

Tax-sheltered retirement plans offer the convenience of automatic investments and tax breaks — pretax contributions and tax-deferred compounding for traditional 401(k)s and tax-free compounding and withdrawals for Roth contributions.

But the availability and quality of the 401(k) are also important considerations.

By Christine Benz of Morningstar Being advised to max out your 401(k)is Personal Finance 101. But is that universally solid guidance? Tax-sheltered retirement plans offer the convenience of automatic investments and tax breaks — pretax contributions and tax-deferred compounding for traditional 401...

In the modern age, very few people can go an entire day without accessing at least one digital system, and even fewer pe...
10/11/2025

In the modern age, very few people can go an entire day without accessing at least one digital system, and even fewer people can last a whole week. As companies continually strengthen their security systems in the fight against cybercriminals, including the addition of biometric identifiers such as fingerprints or retina scans, many people believe their personal information and online accounts are safe and secure. However, the vulnerability that most often results in a compromised account is something outside what most companies can control — the account holders themselves.

In the modern age, very few people can go an entire day without accessing at least one digital system, and even fewer people can last a whole week. Whether checking bank accounts, social media feeds, emails, or tracking an online purchase, consumers and businesses access digital accounts so frequent...

Cool air settling in and football games kicking off mean it’s time for tailgating, homegating and enjoying favorite snac...
10/11/2025

Cool air settling in and football games kicking off mean it’s time for tailgating, homegating and enjoying favorite snacks with your fellow fans.

Celebrate Popcorn Poppin’ Month this October with a combination of two favorite tailgate foods in this Bacon Cheeseburger Popcorn recipe. It calls for a mixture of spices that mimic the cheeseburger experience along with hearty bacon and ground beef for a filling snack that gets you ready for kickoff.

Family Features Cool air settling in and football games kicking off mean it's time for tailgating, homegating and enjoying favorite snacks with your fellow fans. Celebrate Popcorn Poppin' Month this October with a combination of two favorite tailgate foods in this Bacon Cheeseburger Popcorn recipe.....

Sixty-eight years ago this month, Americans were introduced to an everyday kid. While TV viewers loved Lucy and trusted ...
10/11/2025

Sixty-eight years ago this month, Americans were introduced to an everyday kid. While TV viewers loved Lucy and trusted Father to know best, they also embraced the unassuming, impish Theodore “Beaver” Cleaver.

By J. Mark Powell InsideSources.com Sixty-eight years ago this month, Americans were introduced to an everyday kid. While TV viewers loved Lucy and trusted Father to know best, they also embraced the unassuming, impish Theodore “Beaver” Cleaver. From the minute he first appeared in family rooms ...

Humans do not enjoy being told that God will judge every person, and one day we will meet Him face-to-face and give an a...
10/11/2025

Humans do not enjoy being told that God will judge every person, and one day we will meet Him face-to-face and give an account of our lives. This is not an idea created by Bible teachers to scare people; it’s a truth relayed from what God has promised in His Word.

By William F. Holland Jr. Ph.D. Ordained/Licensed Christian minister Humans do not enjoy being told that God will judge every person, and one day we will meet Him face-to-face and give an account of our lives. This is not an idea created by Bible teachers to scare people; it’s a truth relayed from...

Once upon a time a young pumpkin waited to be picked out of a pumpkin patch. He waited and waited, but no one picked him...
10/11/2025

Once upon a time a young pumpkin waited to be picked out of a pumpkin patch. He waited and waited, but no one picked him. It was getting very close to Halloween but he was still there, in the patch, waiting.

By Rev. Dr. Dawn Weaks Pastor, Connection Christian Church Once upon a time a young pumpkin waited to be picked out of a pumpkin patch. He waited and waited, but no one picked him. It was getting very close to Halloween but he was still there, in the patch, waiting. He was afraid he would [...]

The Odessa High volleyball team defeated Permian in three sets Friday at Permian Fieldhouse.
10/11/2025

The Odessa High volleyball team defeated Permian in three sets Friday at Permian Fieldhouse.

The Odessa High volleyball team defeated Permian in three sets Friday at Permian Fieldhouse. The Lady Bronchos won by scores of 25-18, 25-20, 25-20. Odessa High has improved to 16-18 overall, 1-5 in District 2-6A. Permian fell to 25-11, 1-5. Odessa High will next face Midland Legacy at 6 p.m. Tuesda...

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Odessa, TX
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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
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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.