Good morning, Odessa.

The Odessa Chamber of Commerce hosted its inaugural State of the Community and Annual Banquet today at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center (presented by Oxy).

Local business leaders and innovators discussed education, healthcare, and municipal government issues during panel discussions with First Alert 7's Jay Hendricks emceeing the event.

Permian High School Theatre has rescheduled its production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time to run at the newly renovated auditorium on Thursday, Nov.

5 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. to allow extra preparation time.

Record-high diesel prices are straining oilfield trucking, and Odessa oilman Kirk Edwards (suggesting a competitive fuel surcharge based on an index) says companies will soon adjust rates to remain viable; Waco economist Ray Perryman adds that rising diesel costs also push up consumer prices across the supply chain.