Good morning, Odessa.

The Odessa Rotary Club donated a generous gift to United Way of Odessa at its July 15 luncheon on the Odessa College campus.

Rotarian Christine Escobar received the donation from president Jon Brisco.

Odessa Fire Rescue advises drivers during heavy rain today to use 2nd Street and turn around when water flows to avoid getting stuck or needing a rescue.

UTPB is reviewing all academic programs to focus spending on courses that meet community and student needs, and while changes might include restructuring or consolidating programs, no final decisions have been made as the review continues with stakeholder feedback until November.

Jessica Moreno will lead Austin Montessori as its new head principal.

Approved by the ECISD Board in June, Moreno, a native trained in Montessori, expects to oversee a school with over 500 students and 32 teachers during the upcoming school year.

The Permian Strategic Partnership is investing $5.1M in Falcon Fast Track (an online teacher certification program) to offer full scholarships and support to 400 candidates from 18 Permian Basin counties as new certification requirements take effect in August.

Odessa College reopened its renovated tennis and pickleball courts with new lighting so players can have extended play each day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.—the courts follow a first-come, first-serve rule unless reserved for classes, athletics, tournaments, camps or special events.