Good morning, Odessa.

The American Red Cross Permian Basin Chapter will host a free Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, Aug.

15, from noon to 3 p.m. at its office (4241 Tanglewood Lane) in Odessa. Community members can learn emergency preparedness, youth safety tips and Hands-Only CPR.

The Better Business Bureau advises families to set a budget and compare deals as local stores prepare for tax-free weekend.

Shoppers are reminded to shop smart by researching deals ahead and safeguarding personal information during the rush.

Basin PBS will unveil The Jolly Trolley on Tuesday, Aug.

11 at 10 a.m. at Midland County Downtown Library (301 W. Missouri, Midland), a mobile classroom carrying PBS KIDS books, iPads and screen learning. It will visit 19 counties to offer free educational experiences.

Japhia Venerable, a kindergarten teacher at Harmony Science Academy, was named one of 10 national winners in Simple Modern's Stock Your School campaign after more than 175,000 votes were cast; the school will receive nearly $20,000 in supplies to support its programs.

Ross Elementary School became the first in the nation to earn Level 3 Certified Opportunity Culture School status as part of Ector County ISD's new teaching model.

The milestone shows strong teamwork that helps teachers coach and support every classroom.

Patients with UnitedHealthcare can still visit Texas Tech Physicians without disruption because a new agreement went retroactive to Apr.

1. Talks began in early 2025 to secure commercial and Medicare Advantage coverage.