Good morning, Odessa.

The Permian Strategic Partnership welcomed Crescent Energy Tuesday in Midland as its 28th member to support long term investments in schools, healthcare, and roads in the Permian Basin.

The move builds on collaboration among regional leaders to strengthen community life.

UTPB unveiled its new Maple entrance Monday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony — the upgrade includes public art, enhanced landscaping, and improved drainage — as part of its ongoing campus transformation.

Tomorrow, Aug. 13, Harmony Public Schools will welcome students back for the 2026-2027 school year at campuses in Midland and Odessa as teachers finish summer preparations for hands-on STEM and project-based learning.

Adela and Gilbert Vasquez Middle School has opened in west Odessa today, marking the first middle school outside city limits in 40 years; the new campus enrolls 1,030 students and fills a need for over 3,000 nearby elementary students with a shorter commute.

Albertsons and United have voluntarily recalled 59 store-made pico de gallo items following a supplier recall for possible salmonella contamination.

The products were sold at Amigos, Albertsons Market, Market Street and United stores in Texas and New Mexico, and customers should return them for a full refund.

Registration is open for the 30 for 30 Fitness Challenge (presented by Medical Center Health System), where individuals and teams can sign up via the new Odessa College app.

A kickoff event will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Odessa College Softball and Tennis Complex.