Good morning, Odessa.

Frost Bank teams up with West Texas Food Bank for a Peanut Butter Drive throughout September to help local families experiencing hunger during Hunger Action Month.

Donors can drop off unopened jars at participating locations in Odessa and Midland.

The Rev. Gian C. Villatoro, Ph.D., founding pastor of Victory Church Odessa, uses his blend of biblical teaching and software experience to share the Gospel through online platforms.

He developed over 300 programs and now mentors others while expanding his church’s digital presence + creative projects.

Beltone hearing centers in Midland, Odessa and Big Spring join the Hear2EndHunger food drive to combat food scarcity—food donations will be accepted until Sept.

30 with cash prizes awarded to support local food banks.

Gas prices in Odessa have soared in the past few days; regular unleaded now costs $4.01 per gallon and diesel is at a record $6.04, putting extra pressure on drivers — membership-based retailers offer gas at around $3.71 per gallon.

The University of Texas Permian Basin will hold its Scholarship Ball on Oct.

29 at the Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center to honor distinguished alumni, including financial advisor Angie Hurt King and young alumni Trace Notley. The event raises funds for student scholarships and expanded access to higher education.

Harmony Science Academy-Odessa teacher Japhia Zafra Venerable was named a national winner of Simple Modern’s Stock Your School campaign, earning nearly $20,000 in grants and supplies for classroom needs, including reusable water bottles and a $500 Amazon classroom award, a school release said.