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Permian beats Central 31-8 to finish the regular season
Plus, what Odessa's truck route rule says and why propane demand is climbing.
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Football
Permian beat Central 31-8 on Friday to finish the regular season, after leading 17-0 at halftime. Central coach Mark Smith said the Bobcats' mindset turns to the playoffs, and the Panthers came in 9-0 and 3-0 in District 2-6A. San Angelo LIVE!San Angelo LIVE!San Angelo LIVE!
Permian led District 2-6A heading into the finale
| Team | District | Overall |
|---|---|---|
| Permian | 3-0 | 9-0 |
| Lee | 2-1 | 6-3 |
| Midland | 2-1 | 5-4 |
| Central | 1-2 | 5-4 |
| Odessa | 0-4 | 2-8 |
Source: San Angelo LIVE!
Propane
If you heat with propane, we suggest filling up before the rush. Eagle Propane & Fuel owner Carlos Hernandez says winter is his busiest season, when business increases by 50 to 70%. Yourbasin
Truck route
Odessa police issued a reminder about City Ordinance 12-5-3: commercial and heavy trucks can't travel through city limits unless they use Loop 338 or Interstate 20. Drivers headed to a specific destination need proper documentation and must take the most direct route. Yourbasin
Shopping
If you're after holiday gifts, the Junior League of Odessa's 43rd annual Merry Marketplace runs through Sun., Nov. 8 at the Ector County Coliseum. Proceeds support the league's community programs. CBS7
Adoption
An Odessa Bible Church event celebrated seven children joining five families. Texas continues to seek adoptive parents. Midland Reporter-Telegram
Home
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- Shop Technician, Maintenanceat FieldBridge Energy$23 an hour
- Inventory/Warehouse Specialistat Permian Personnel$22-$23 an hour
- Fiscal Support Specialistat MMC Group$20-$21 an hour
- Part-Time Security Officer, Armed Patrol Driverat Allied Universal$25 an hour
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The Wrap
A demon with a thing for stripes is heading to Midland. Beetlejuice lands at the Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager obsessed with being dead, and her new house is haunted by a recently deceased couple. Showtime, indeed.
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Past issues
- Fri., Nov. 6Ector County opens four drop-off sites for bulky items Saturday
- Thurs., Nov. 5Odessa donates four fire vehicles; data center raises county oversight questions
- Wed., Nov. 4Permian hosts San Angelo Central Friday, and SH 158 closes
- Tues., Nov. 3Odessa voters see 44 propositions on today's ballot
- Mon., Nov. 2Windy Monday in West Texas, plus Hope for the Homeless today
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Permian beats Central 31-8 to finish the regular season
Plus, what Odessa's truck route rule says and why propane demand is climbing.
The TLDR
- Permian tops Central 31-8 in the regular-season finale
- Odessa police remind truckers of the Loop 338 and I-20 rule
- One Odessa propane seller says winter business jumps 50 to 70%
Around Odessa
From San Angelo LIVE!, Newswest 9 and 2 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service.
San Angelo LIVE!11 hours ago
Johnson Sets Central Rushing Record in Loss to Permian, on San Angelo LIVE!ODESSA, TX — The Central Bobcats traveled to Odessa on Friday to face the undefeated Permian Panthers and round out the regular season. The Panthers proved why they were 9-0 headed into this matchup as Permian beat the Bobcats, 31-8. Learn More Here.
San Angelo LIVE!15 hours ago
Central Trails Mojo at the Half in Odessa, on San Angelo LIVE!ODESSA, TX — The Central Bobcats traveled to Odessa on Friday to face the undefeated Permian Panthers and round out the regular season. Both teams' strong defenses kept it low-scoring in the first half, but Odessa made two key takeaways to build a 17-0 halftime lead.Central's defense showed up on Permian's first drive, shutting the Panthers down outside of the red zone. The Bobcats then blocked the subsequent field goal attempt to keep the score at 0-0 early in the 1st quarter. Learn More Here.
Newswest 915 hours ago
"Love Finds a Way" Odessa National Adoption Day Event Celebrates Seven Adoptions, on Newswest 9National Adoption month arrived with a massive adoption event in Odessa with 7 children finding their forever homes.
CBS716 hours ago
Presidio County deputies recover stolen vehicle destined for Mexico, on CBS7Presidio County Sheriff’s deputies recovered a stolen vehicle from a transmigrante yard following a joint operation with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Presidio.
CBS718 hours ago
FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Saturday, November 7th, 2026, on CBS7Heading into the weekend, expect widespread rain showers (and a few storms) with much cooler temperatures (especially Saturday)! VERY low flooding risk is in place.
Odessa American18 hours ago
24th Annual H-E-B Feast of Sharing to include Meals on Wheels of Odessa clients, on Odessa American