Good morning, Odessa.

Sunset Youth Golf Center will host 'A Sunset Evening' on Friday, Sept.

11 at Moore Mancave, 11 Lamplight Lane, featuring a Rudy Gatlin concert, dinner and sponsorship opportunities to support youth golf. An open house will follow on Sept. 12 at 10 a.m.

The City of Odessa announced a $3.6 million Bell family pledge to build the Amy Bell Memorial Children’s Park at the new Sports Complex on land donated from the historic Parks Bell Ranch.

The park will include a playground, splash pad, and a pavilion honoring Amy Bell's memory.

Jesus House served a record turn-out at its 11:00 a.m. lunch today as locals gathered for a free meal—donated burgers from Block Meat Company—amid rising food costs, with Executive Director Donny Kyker noting that volunteers have scaled up production to meet demand.

Local energy experts in Odessa say companies are shifting from rapid production to steady returns and infrastructure upgrades using alternative capital.

They warn that uncertain government policies may slow new drilling while ongoing improvements at existing fields continue (shaping future investment).