Good morning, Odessa.

United Way of Odessa launched 75 for 75 to mark its 75th anniversary by seeking 750 pledges of $75 that would raise $56,250 for programs helping families, children and seniors.

The campaign runs through December 1.

UTPB associate professor Perla Ábrego was awarded the UT System Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award in recognition of her innovative, student-focused methods; she received a medallion, certificate, and $25,000 award.

The Literacy Coalition is offering up to $5,000 in grants to boost adult education in the Permian Basin.

Eligible members must apply by Oct. 31 at 11:59 p.m. with winners notified in December.

ECISD trustees extended Superintendent Keeley Boyer's contract for one year on Tuesday and approved bond spending updates for several school projects.

They reported completion of Vasquez Middle School and Permian High School JROTC facility (the eighth and ninth finished) and noted progress on the ATLAS Career & Technical Center and other improvements.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick held a press conference at Midland Airpark on Oct.

22, urging rural voters to cast ballots ahead of the midterm elections. He said 200,000 to 300,000 votes could decide the race+ low turnout may reduce funding for rural areas.

UIL approved Texas high school sports rule changes during meetings in Austin Sunday and Monday.

The revisions grant playoff home-field advantage starting in 2027-28, a phased 35-second shot clock in basketball, team tennis expansion, and a girls flag football pilot slated for no earlier than 2028-29 (schedules vary).

Gabriel Obregon of Midland Lee won four world titles in point sparring with Team USA in Thonon-Les-Bains, France this past weekend.