Odessa man sentenced for murder of brother

An Odessa man accepted a plea deal on Tuesday and will serve 12 years for the murder of his brother, Raymond Hernandez, on Sept. 20, 2020, in Lubbock. James Hernandez will also receive credit for time already served.

West Texas A&M University

West Texas A&M University has recently deepened its partnership with our region’s community colleges and is committed to engaging rural areas with smaller populations.

Ideal jobs

My co-worker Tom said he’s thinking about trying a new career. He should make that move soon, because he’s 63 years old. I share his concern, for I too have often wondered if I should stay in a job, switch professions, or just go back to sleep at my desk.

Community Calendar

Community Calendar July 9 Nazareth German Fest/Suds & Sounds. Great food, childrens games, arts & crafts show, car show, traditional German meal, concert with talented lineup and more. For advance tickets: www. nazsudsnsounds.com. July 15 Cure Family Benefit. Hosted by Paxton Tire & Service.

Editor’s Message

Facebook debates are proving people just want others to agree with them or they fall back on “you hate us” excuses to manipulate the person they are engaging. Be it politics, religion, or any other subject, this has become the manta if you won’t agree with some subject, “You hate us.

Aging gracefully

I just got back from a family reunion. I enjoyed seeing distant cousins whose names I couldn’t remember. I just called them all “cuz.” They called me the same thing, and we had a great time discussing things we’d done together…even though we couldn’t quite remember where we’d done them.

Community Calendar

Community Calendar July 9 Nazareth German Fest/Suds & Sounds. Great food, childrens games, arts & crafts show, car show, traditional German meal, concert with talented lineup and more. For advance tickets: www. nazsudsnsounds.com. July 15 Cure Family Benefit. Hosted by Paxton Tire & Service.

Editor’s Message

Nazareth ISD continues to prove that it has a the right “recipe” for developing character and success in both academics and athletic competition. The most recent trip to state for the Nazareth Swifts is indicative of that.

Grocery Store Visit

Last week when I walked into the grocery, I was in no hurry. If I get home too early, my wife makes me work. Each time I enter that store, I scrub my hands with the free sanitizer. After a couple minutes, I am the model of sterility. An older lady at a small table invites me to try a new recipe.

Odessa water line failure impacts entire city

Governor Gregg Abbott directed state agencies, through the Texas Division of Emergency (TDEM), to coordinate and deploy resources in response to a disaster declaration issued by Ector County Judge Debi Hays resulting from the City of Odessa main water line failure currently impacting approximately...