Explore Odessa Texas-Newcomers/Visitors Guide 2024-25

NEWCOMERS/VISITORS GUIDE 2024-25

Newcomers/Visitors Guide 2024-25

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ECONOMY

Oil and gas industry fuels Permian Basin’s economy

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dessa and West Texas, which experienced record-breaking growth and population over the past five to seven years according to Renee Earls, IOM, President/CEO, Odessa Chamber of Commerce, continues to thrive.

The oil and gas economy has an important role in the economy here.

“We saw new businesses come online and welcomed a large number of transient workers who called Odessa their new home. Industries were at peak productivity, and economists saw this growth and boom lasting well into the future,” said Earls, who has served the chamber since 2016.

When COVID hit in 2020 however, things changed Earls explained.

“No one was prepared for the impact of COVID-19 and the downturn in the economy,” she said. “Our unemployment went from the lowest to the highest across Texas. That number continues to decline, but we still don’t have enough employees to fill jobs we have open. We are slowly building back up. Odessans are resilient, and our ability to handle the ups and downs of our economy probably better prepared our community for this unprecedented time.”

Oil Show” premiered at the Odessa, which was considered a boomtown by then. During World War II, there was a pause, but by 1950, oilmen revived the project. It continued to grow, and the name was changed to The Permian Basin International Oil Show. In 2023, this show, held in October, is scheduled to have more than 750 oil and gas related companies exhibiting in 1,200 spaces. It is one of the largest Petroleum Expositions in the world today, the article stated.

Earls said energy impacts every business in the community. Odessa is home to all types of business including manufacturing, distribution, hospitality, retail, financial, healthcare, education and others. Oil and gas are vital to the community.

“The future is bright for the Permian Basin and our Odessa Chamber is proud to lead the way.” Renee Earls, Odessa Chamber of Commerce President/CEO “I began serving as a chamber volunteer in the early 1990’s when I chaired the original ‘Buy the Basin’ campaign, which focused on buying local,” she said. “Ironically, we brought that campaign back to life recently as it became so apparent that our locally-owned businesses are what make this community thrive.

“I served on the chamber board for several terms and had the privilege of Chairing the Board of Directors in 2010. My longtime involvement in Said Earls: “We have a saying in Odessa: the chamber and my absolute love ‘We are ALL in the oil business in Odessa.’ for my hometown enabled me to take We welcome diversification of all types, and on this staff position. I believe I have we’ve seen some of that over the years. All the best job, and I am honored to of those businesses also rely on the main promote Odessa each and every day. economic driver for our area, and that is I wouldn’t live anywhere else.” mainly oil and gas, with wind and solar also part of the energy mix.

The Permian Basin has a long history with oil when drilling began in the 1920s.

Production started to increase with the use of hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, according to ArescoTX.com’s article, The History of Permian Basin Oil. Odessa, a small ranching and farming town, discovered oil in 1926, and by 1930 was an established oil center.

The article reported that in 1940, the world-wide event, “Little International

The Permian Basin’s history with the oil industry dates back about a century, when drilling began in the 1920’s.

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HISTORY

First producing oil well in 1926 sparked Odessa’s growth

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n West Texas when the railroad was charted by Congress in 1871 to build a line from Marshall, TX, to El Paso, it was inevitable that Odessa would become part of the future of the area.

By 1881, Milepost 296 became Odessa, where Texas and Pacific Railroad crews pitched camp. The property was then sold to the Odessa Land and Townsite company.

The naming of Odessa from local legend credits the name to a Native American princess who wandered into the railroad camp. According to the Texas State Historical Association, the name came from railroad workers who believed the region closely portrayed Odessa,

Before oil was discovered, the population was 750, and by 1929, it had risen to 5,000.

By World War II, Odessa grew to over 10,000 becoming the world’s largest petrochemical complex.

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It didn’t take long for the population to grow over 80,000 By 1885, C.W. Rathburn throughout the 1950s and 1960s became the first postmaster, and as the Petrochemical Complex, a in 1886, the center of original joint venture of El Paso Natural townsite of 300 acres became Gas Company and General Tire the downtown. The county and Rubber Company, started seat in Ector County was then operations. This was the nation’s formally organized in 1891 first privately financed plant to becoming incorporated as a city use waste products from gas and in 1927 with the first mayor, S. oil production to make synthetic R. McKinney. rubber.

It was a small community in Odessa became a major 1926 when the first producing distribution and processing oil well brought in on the W.E. point in the petrochemical Connell ranch outside of Odessa.

With a limited 20 barrels a day production, it led to the opening of the Penn Field in 1929 and Cowden field in 1930.

industry. Additional companies and plants joined the Complex which produced a wide array of petrochemical products, ranging from Shell Oil to Rexene, American Cryogenics, South West Cryogenics and Beaunit Corporation.

Over the years, Odessa has made a name for itself with talented high school football teams, Odessa College, the University of Texas Permian Basin, Medical Center Hospital, Odessa Regional Hospital and the Permian Basin Rehabilitation Center.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population was over 114,000 in April 2020.

Bit by bit, the town grew.

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SCHOOLS

Charter Schools

Compass Academy Charter School........................................(432) 272-1836 5530 Billy Hext Rd., Odessa www.mycompassacademy.com Harmony Science Academy – Odessa......................................(432) 363-6000 2755 N. Grandview Ave., Odessa www.hsaodessa.org IDEA Public School...................(432) 247-8700 7300 E. Yukon Rd., Odessa ideapublicschools.org/regions/permian-basin/ Richard Milburn Academy.........(432) 614‑1859 2419 N. County Rd., Ste. 100, Odessa www.rmaschools.org

Private Schools

Adinvita School of Design Thinking ....................................(432) 305-9566 5101 Twin Towers, Odessa www.adinvita.org Bynum School ...........................(432) 520-0075 5100 Avalon Dr., Midland www.bynumschool.org First Odessa Christian Academy ..................................(432) 339-0770 709 N. Lee Ave., Odessa www.firstodessaacademy.org/ Holy Cross Catholic High School ..............................(432) 897-1803 4014 N. County Rd. 1160, Midland www.holycrosschs.org Odessa Christian School ..........(432) 362-6311 2000 Doran Dr., Odessa www.odessachristian.org Premier High School Odessa....(432) 295-9162 1801 N. Lee Ave, Odessa www. www.premierodessa.net/ St. John’s Episcopal School .....(432) 337-6431 401 N. County Rd. W, Odessa stjohnsodessa.com Trinity School of Midland .........(432) 697-3281 3500 W. Wadley Ave., Midland www.trinitymidland.org

Higher Education

Odessa College ........................(432) 335‑6400 201 W. University Blvd., Odessa www.odessa.edu Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center .......................(432) 703-5133 800 W 4th Street, Odessa www.ttuhsc.edu UT Permian Basin .....................(432) 552‑2020 4901 E. University Blvd., Odessa www.utpb.edu

Newcomers/Visitors Guide 2024-25 A list of the schools are as follows: ECISD- Pre-K Carver Early Education Center Phone: (432) 456-1069 Fax: 432-456-1068 600 College Odessa, TX 79761 Lamar Early Education Center Phone: (432) 456-1159 Fax: 432-456-1158 501 Lettie Lee St. Odessa, TX 79761 ECISD- Elementary Austin Montessori Elementary Phone: (432) 456-1029 Fax: (432) 456-1028 901 N. Lee Ave. Odessa, TX 79761 Blackshear Elementary Phone: (432) 456-1279 Fax: 432-456-1278 501 S. Dixie Blvd.

Odessa, TX 79761 Blanton Elementary Phone: (432) 456-1259 Fax: 432-456-1258 4101 Lynbrook Ave. Odessa, TX 79762 Buice Elementary Phone: (432) 456-1339 Fax: 432-456-1338 1800 E. 87th St. Odessa, TX 79765 Burleson Elementary Phone: (432) 456-1039 Fax: 432-456-1038 3900 N. Golder Odessa, TX 79764 Burnet Elementary Phone: (432) 456-1049 Fax: 432-456-1048 3511 Maple Odessa, TX 79762 Cameron Dual Language Elementary Phone: (432) 456-1059 Fax: (432) 456-1058 2401 W. 8th St. Odessa, TX 79763 Cavazos Elementary Phone: (432) 456-1309 Fax: 432-456-1308 9301 W. 16th St. Odessa, TX 79763 Dowling Elementary Phone: (432) 456-1079

Fax: 432-456-1078 1510 E. 17th St. Odessa, TX 79761 E.K. Downing Elementary Phone: (432) 456-1319 Fax: 432-456-1318 1480 N. Knox Odessa, TX 79763 G.E. Buddy West Elementary Phone: (432) 456-1329 Fax: 432-456-1328 2225 W. Sycamore Dr. Odessa, TX 79763 Gale Pond Alamo STEAM Academy Phone: (432) 456-1019 Fax: 432-456-1018 801 E. 23rd St. Odessa, TX 79760 Goliad Elementary Phone: (432) 456-1109 Fax: 432-456-1108 501 E. 52nd Street Odessa, TX 79762 Gonzales Elementary Phone: (432) 456-1119 Fax: 432-456-1118 2700 Disney St. Odessa, TX 79761 Hays STEAM Academy Phone: (432) 456-1129 Fax: 432-456-1128 1101 E. Monahans St. Odessa, TX 79761 Ireland Elementary Phone: (432) 456-1149 Fax: 432-456-1148 4301 Dawn Ave. Odessa, TX 79762 Johnson Elementary Phone: (432) 456-1289 Fax: 432-456-1288 6401 Amber Dr. Odessa, TX 79762 Jordan Elementary Phone: (432) 456-1299 Fax: 432-456-1298 9400 Rainbow Dr. Odessa, TX 79765 Milam Elementary Phone: (432) 456-1169 Fax: 432-456-1168 640 College Avenue Odessa, TX 79761 Murry Fly Elementary Phone: (432) 456-1269 Fax: 432-456-1268 11688 W. Westview Dr. Odessa, TX 79764

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Noel Elementary Phone: (432) 456-1249 Fax: 432-456-1248 2200 Newcomb Dr. Odessa, TX 79764 Pease Elementary Phone: (432) 456-1179 Fax: 432-456-1178 1800 W. 22nd St. Odessa, TX 79763 Reagan Elementary Phone: (432) 456-1189 Fax: 432-456-1188 2321 E. 21st St. Odessa, TX 79761 Ross Elementary Phone: (432) 456-1199 Fax: 432-456-1198 4600 N. Everglade Odessa, TX 79762 Sam Houston Elementary Phone: (432) 456-1139 Fax: 432-456-1138 300 E. 37th St Odessa, TX 79762 San Jacinto Elementary Phone: (432) 456-1219 Fax: 432-456-1218 1000 W. 19th St. Odessa, TX 79763 Travis Elementary Phone: (432) 456-1229 Fax: 432-456-1228 1400 S. Lee Odessa, TX 79761 Zavala Elementary Phone: (432) 456-1239 Fax: 432-456-1238 1201 Clifford St. Odessa, TX 79763 ECISD- Secondary Alternative Education Center Secondary (6th - 12th grade) Phone: (432) 456-0049 Fax: 432-456-0048 1299 E. Yukon Rd. Odessa, TX 79762 ECISD- Middle School Bonham Middle School Phone: (432) 456-0429 Fax: 432-456-0428 2201 E. 21st St. Odessa, TX 79761 Bowie Middle School Phone: (432) 456-0439 Fax: 432-456-0438

500 W. 21st St. Odessa, TX 79761 Crockett Middle School Phone: (432) 456-0449 Fax: 432-456-0448 2301 Conover Odessa, TX 79763 Ector College Prep Success Academy Phone: (432) 456-0479 Fax: 432-456-0478 809 W. Clements Odessa, TX 79763 Nimitz Middle School Phone: (432) 432-0469 Fax: 432-456-0468 4900 Maple Ave. Odessa, TX 79762 Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle School Phone: (432) 456-0459 Fax: 432-456-0458 601 E. 38th St Odessa, TX 79762 ECISD- High School Career & Technical Education (CTE) Phone: (432) 456-8910 802 N. Sam Houston Ave. Odessa, TX 79761 George H.W. Bush New Tech Odessa High Phone: (432) 456-6989 Fax: 432-456-6988 300 E. 29th Street Odessa, TX 79761 Odessa Career & Technical Early College High School (OCTECHS) Phone: (432) 456-6409 Fax: 432-456-6408 201 W. University Odessa, TX 79762 Odessa Collegiate Academy Phone: (432) 456-6429 Fax: 432-456-6428 201 W University Blvd.

Odessa, TX 79762 Odessa High School Phone: (432) 456-0029 Fax: 432-456-5264 1301 N. Dotsy Odessa, TX 79763 Permian High School Phone: (432) 456-0039 Fax: 432-456-0038 1800 E. 42nd St. Odessa, TX 79762

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EDUCATION

Odessa College offers degrees, certificates in 24 different fields

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dessa College, located at 201 West University Blvd, is a public junior college in Odessa.

The college serves the people of Ector County and the Permian Basin. It was established in 1946 and currently enrolls more than 5,500 annually in its universityparallel and occupational/technical courses, and more than 7,000 students annually in lifelong learning and enrichment programs annually.

Students can earn degrees and certificates in 24 different fields. Popular programs include: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Health Professions and Related Programs, and Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services.

Odessa College was founded in 1946 as Odessa Junior College. The college dropped “Junior” from its name around 1976.

In 1999, an Odessa doctor and his wife donated a 27,000-square-foot building in Pecos to house the new Pecos Technical Training Center of Odessa College. After renovations to the building made possible by an $860,000 Economic Development Administration grant, the center now houses administrative and faculty offices, technical and vocational learning labs and a student lounge. The new center enables Odessa College to improve and expand its longestablished extension education program in Pecos.

The latest major addition to the main campus in Odessa is the $45 million Wood Health Sciences Building, an 83,000-squarefoot state of the art health sciences facility that includes the Medical Center Health System Simulation Hospital.

Odessa College is ranked #1,240 out of 2,576 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual’s 2022 Best Colleges list.

Odessa College is also ranked #71 out of 136 schools in Texas.

ABOUT ODESSA COLLEGE • Odessa College is an Aspen Prize Top 10 Community College. #AspenPrize • 5,578 students enrolled in career, technology, workforce & transfer programs – this represents a 20% increase in enrollment over the past 10 years.

• 7,472 students enrolled in lifelong learning and enrichment programs annually.

• 120+ Associate and Certificate Degree Programs • 93% of OC students completed the course they started in the Fall of 2015 • 98% of Graduates would recommend OC to their friends • Eight Student Athlete Academic All Americans – student athletes achieving at least a 3.30 cumulative GPA, who start more than 50 percent of all games and make significant contributions to the team • ADN (Associate Degree Nursing) Pass Rate is 93.75% • PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant) Pass Rate is 100% • Fire Technology Pass Rate is 100% • 88% of OC employees donate to the student success scholarship campaign • $8 million in scholarships, state and federal aid awarded to students • 444 full and part-time employees annually

ACCREDIATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND ARTICULATION Odessa College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award certificates, associate degrees and baccalaureate degrees.

Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Odessa College.

OC’s offerings are approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

For those who wish to continue their education beyond an associate’s degree, OC has more than 50 articulation/transfer agreements with colleges across the country.

For more information, visit their website at https://www.odessa.edu/

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EDUCATION

Fast-growing UTPB connects graduates with jobs with top companies in U.S.

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he Permian Basin is one of the fastest growing, culturally vibrant, economically invigorated regions in the country.

At the academic heart of this revitalized area sits The University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB)—which, every year, delivers smart, savvy leaders into the Basin and across the United States.

UTPB is a four-year university committed to connecting all graduates to industry through internship programs and job placement with some of the most successful companies in the country.

With an enrollment of 7,500, UT Permian Basin offers a wide range of undergrad and graduate programs and continues to earn national recognition for its academic rigor and leadership development.

The College of Business is AACSB accredited, a distinction awarded to very few business colleges, and the program has been ranked among the best in the country by Chamberofcommerce.org. The MBA program has received multiple national distinctions in recent years.

UT Permian Basin opened a new engineering building in 2019. In fall 2020, the state-of-the-art D. Kirk Edwards Family Human Performance Center opened its doors. The 63,000-square-foot facility offers space for academic programs and is also home to a training facility for all studentathletes plus football and women’s soccer locker rooms.

UTPB’S POINTS OF PRIDE • Affordable Education: UTPB is

ranked as the #2 most affordable college in Texas, making higher education accessible without compromising on quality.

• Extensive Financial Aid: UTPB awards nearly $50 million in financial aid annually, helping students manage the cost of their education. Our Falcon Free program covers tuition and mandatory fees for students with a household income of 100k or less a year.

• Student Support: With a 22:1 student-to-faculty ratio, UTPB offers personalized attention, ensuring that students receive the guidance they need to succeed.

• Behavioral Health Graduate Opportunities: The Behavioral Health Scholarship Program at UTPB offers an opportunity to earn a master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or social work at no cost, supporting students who are passionate about making a difference in mental health.

• World-Class Performing Arts: The Wagner Noel Performing Arts @UTPB

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• First-Generation Student Focus: 42% of UTPB students are first-generation college students, highlighting the University’s commitment to expanding educational opportunities and providing additional support to help our students succeed.

• Outstanding Athletics: UTPB’s athletics teams continued to reach new heights during the 2023-2024 academic year. The football team won their first-ever Lone Star Conference Championship. The women’s basketball team made it to the Lone Star Conference Championship tournament for the first time in program history, advancing all the way to the championship game. The men’s tennis team claimed the LSC title in their 2024 season, and the baseball team made it to the LSC Championship game.

The University of Texas Permian Basin has a current enrollment of 7,500 students and has been named one of the least expensive four-year institutions in the state.

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HELPFUL CONTACTS EMERGENCY | MEDICAL Hospitals Medical Center Hospital .................(432) 640‑6000 500 W. 4th St., Odessa www.mchodessa.com Odessa Regional Medical Center ...............................(432) 582‑8000 520 E. 6th St., Odessa www.odessaregionalmedicalcenter.org Fire Department Odessa Fire/Rescue ........................(432) 335‑3318 (non-emergencies) 1100 W. 2nd St. Odessa https://www.odessa-tx.gov/271/Fire-Rescue Law Enforcement Odessa Police Department ..............(432) 333‑3641 (non-emergencies) 205 N. Grant, Odessa www.odessapd.com Ector County Sheriff’s Department........................(432) 335-3050 2500 S. Hwy US 385 www.ectorcountysheriff.us Department of Family & Protective Services Texas Department of Children & Protective Services.......................(432) 368‑2400 2525 N. Grandview, Ste. 100, Odessa www.dcfoffices.org/office/tx_79761_dfpsodessa GOVERNMENT | FEDERAL Senators John Cornyn....................................(202) 224‑2934 517 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. www.cornyn.senate.gov Ted Cruz..........................................(202) 224‑5922 404 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. www.cruz.senate.gov Congressman August Pfluger.................................(202) 224‑2934 1531 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. www.pfluger.house.gov STATE Senator Kevin Sparks....................................(512) 463‑0131 P.O. Box 12068, Capitol Station, Austin https://senate.texas.gov/member.php?d=31 Representatives Brooks Landgraf .............................(512) 463‑0546 Room E1.312, P.O. Box 2910, Austin https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?dis‑ trict=81 Tom Craddick..................................(512) 463‑0500 Room 1W.09, P.O. Box 2910, Austin https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?dis‑ trict=82 LOCAL Ector County....................................(432) 498‑4000 1010 E. 8th St., Odessa www.co.ector.tx.us City of Odessa.................................(432) 335‑3200 411 W. 8th St., Odessa www.odessa-tx.gov REGISTRATIONS Automobile Tags Ector County Tax Collector...............(432) 498‑4055 1010 E. 8th St., Ste. 100, Odessa www.co.ector.tx.us Driver’s License Texas Department of Public Safety................................(432) 332‑0637 2800 Wright Dr., Midland www.dps.texas.gov

EDUCATION Charter Schools Compass Academy Charter School.............................................(432) 272-1836 5530 Billy Hext Rd., Odessa www.mycompassacademy.com Harmony Science Academy – Odessa............................................(432) 363-6000 2755 N. Grandview Ave., Odessa www.hsaodessa.org IDEA Public School..........................(432) 247-8700 7300 E. Yukon Rd., Odessa https://ideapublicschools.org/our-schools/idea-yukon/ Richard Milburn Academy................(432) 614‑1859 2419 N. County Rd., Ste. 100, Odessa www.rmaschools.org Public Schools Ector County Independent School District.................................(432) 456‑0000 802 N. Sam Houston Ave., Odessa www.ectorcountyisd.org Private Schools Adinvita School of Design Thinking ..........................................(432) 305-9566 619 N Grant Ave., Ste. 200, Odessa www.adinvita.org Bynum School ................................(432) 520-0075 5100 Avalon Dr., Midland www.bynumschool.org First Odessa Christian Academy ........................................(432) 339-0770 709 N. Lee Ave., Odessa www.firstodessaacademy.org/ Holy Cross Catholic High School ....................................(432) 897-1803 4014 N. County Rd. 1160, Midland www.holycrosschs.org Odessa Christian School .................(432) 362-6311 2000 Doran Dr., Odessa www.odessachristian.org St. John’s Episcopal School (432) 337-6431 401 N. County Rd. W, Odessa www.stjohnsodessa.com Trinity School of Midland .................(432) 697-3281 3500 W. Wadley Ave., Midland www.trinitymidland.org Higher Education Odessa College ...............................(432) 335‑6400 201 W. University Blvd., Odessa www.odessa.edu Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center ..............................(432) 703-5133 800 W 4th Street, Odessa www.ttuhsc.edu UT Permian Basin ...........................(432) 552‑2020 4901 E. University Blvd., Odessa www.utpb.edu PETS The Animal Control Division of the Odessa Police Dept................(432) 368‑3526 910 W. 42nd St., Odessa www.odessa-tx.gov Humane Society of Odessa..............(432) 381-5503 7012 W. Mockingbird Ln., Odessa www.odessahumanesociety.org UTILITIES Cable/Internet Providers AT&T................................................(866) 656-2342 www.att.com Sparklight........................................(432) 363‑7200 www.sparklight.com Astound Broadband powered by Grande ........................(432) 272‑3040 www.astound.com NetWest Online, Inc.........................(432) 550‑8766 www.netwest.com

Gas Atmos Energy-Natural Gas...............(888) 286‑6700 www.atmosenergy.com TELEPHONE Sparklight........................................(432) 363‑7200 www.sparklight.com Astound Broadband powered by Grande.........................(432) 272‑4600 www.astound.com WASTE MANAGEMENT & RECYCLING Republic Services ...........................(432) 561-7600 8220 W. Hwy. 80, Midland www.republicservices.com WATER & SEWAGE City of Odessa ................................(432) 335‑3204 411 W. 8th St., Odessa https://www.odessa-tx.gov/257/Public-Works-Utilities ELECTRICITY In January 2002, electric power in the State of Texas was deregulated. Most Texans are free to choose their own electric provider. For more information on electricity in Odessa, please call (866) 797-4839 or visit www.powertochoose.org.

Oncor Electric Delivery.....................(888) 313-6862 www.oncor.comv Power to Choose.............................(866) 797‑4839 or PWR-4-TEX www.powertochoose.org Reliant Energy..................................(866) 222-7100 www.reliant.com COMMUNITY SERVICES Midland International Air and Space Port 9506 La Force Blvd.

Midland, TX 79706..........................(432) 560-2200 www.flymaf.com Odessa Crime Stoppers..................(432) 333-8477 www.odessacrimestoppers.org Texas Department of Transportation 3901 E. Hwy 80 Odessa, TX 79761...........................(432) 332-0501 www.txdot.gov National Weather Service 2500 Challenger Drive Midland, TX 79706..........................(432) 563-5006 www.weather.gov/maf Social Security Administration 2015 E. 37th Street Odessa, TX 79762...........................(866) 404-1866 www.ssa.gov Texas Information & Referral (inside Texas) .................211 Outside Texas..................................(877) 541-7905 Time, Temperature & Weather..........(432) 563-9292 NEWSPAPER Odessa American 700 N. Grant, Suite 800 Odessa, TX 79761...........................(432) 337-7314 www.oaoa.com POSTAL SERVICES Main Post Office 200 N. Texas Ave. Odessa, TX 79761...........................(432) 332-6436 www.usps.com Eastside Post Office 4551 E. 52nd Street Odessa, TX 79762...........................(432) 362-3598 www.usps.com Westside Post Office 1359 W. University Blvd.

Odessa, TX 79764...........................(432) 272-6853 www.usps.com

ARTS & ATTRACTIONS 4Kidz Fun Park 1421 E. 8th St. Odessa, TX 79761..........................(432) 310-5759 www.4kidzfunpark.com Altitude Trampoline Park 5161 E. 42nd St. Odessa, TX 79762...........................(432) 272-6921 www.altitudeodessa.com Chris Kyle Memorial Plaza 8050 TX-191 Frontage (on the northwest corner of MCHS Mission Fitness building) Odessa, TX 79765 www.odessachamber.com/chris-kyle-memorial Cinergy Entertainment 8250 TX-191 Odessa, TX 79765...........................(432) 400-2444 www.cinergy.com Diamond Lanes Bowling Alley 2208 E 8th St. Odessa, TX 79761...........................(432) 580-4386 Ector Theatre 500 N. Texas Ave. Odessa, TX 79761...........................(432) 653-1246 www.theector.com Ellen Noël Art Museum 4909 E. University Blvd.

Odessa, TX 79762........................(432) 550-9696 www.noelartmuseum.org The Globe of the Great Southwest 2308 Shakespeare Rd. Odessa, TX 79761..........................(432) 335-6818 https://www.odessa.edu/community/GlobeTheatera‑ tOdessaCollege/index.html Hawthorn Topgolf Swing Suite Odessa 201 S. John Ben Shepperd Pkwy.

Odessa, TX 79761..........................(432) 227-6996 www.topgolfswingsuiteodessa.com Jackalopes Hockey 4201 Andrews Hwy. Odessa, TX 79762..........................(432) 552-7825 www.jackalopes.org/ Jackrabbit Jamboree 802 N. Sam Houston Ave. Odessa, TX 79761........................(432) 333-7871 www.discoverodessa.org/attractions Meteor Crater & Museum 5599 Meteor Crater Rd. Odessa, TX 79763........................(432) 381-0946 https://odessameteorcratermuseum.wordpress.com/ Nancy Fyfe Cardozier Gallery 4901 E. University Blvd.

Odessa, TX 79762........................(432) 552-2285 https://www.utpb.edu/academics/colleges/arts-sciences/ departments/art/nancy-fyfe-cardozier-gallery/ Odessa Area Outdoor Gun Range & Paintball 18200 West Interstate 20 Odessa, TX 79763........................(432) 352-3496 www.odessagunrange.com Phillips Goff Gallery Sedate Hall Building 201 W. University Blvd.

Odessa, TX 79764........................(432) 335-6490 www.phillipsgoffgallery.org Ratliff Stadium Home to “Friday Night Lights” 1862 E. Yukon Rd. Odessa, TX 79765........................(432) 456-9059 www.discoverodessa.org/attractions Rimrock Raceway 12412 W. Highway 80 Odessa, TX 79765........................(432) 246-5069 www.rimrockkarting.com Stonehenge Replica UT Permian Basin Campus Preston Smith Rd. Odessa, TX 79762........................(432) 333-7871 www.discoverodessa.org/attractions Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center 1310 N. FM 1788

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Midland, TX 79707.......................(432) 552-4430 www.wagnernoel.com White-Pool House Museum 112 E. Murphy St. Odessa, TX 79761........................(432) 333-4072 www.whitepoolhouse.com MOVIE THEATERS Century 12 4221 Preston Smith Rd. Odessa, TX 79762........................(432) 552-7996 https://www.cinemark.com/theatres/tx-odessa/cinemark-century-odessa-12 Cinergy Cinemas & Entertainment 8250 E. Hwy. 191 Odessa, TX 79765........................(432) 400-2444 www.cinergy.com LODGING American Best Value Inn & Suites 3023 E. Business 20 .............................334-0290 Baymont Inn & Suites Odessa 4101 Parks Legado Rd ..........................257-3646 Best Western Plus 7001 Tres Hermanas Blvd ....................614-4696 Blue Star Inn 2405 E. 2nd St. .....................................332-9505 Budget Inn 9417 Andrews Hwy ...............................368-7939 Candlewood Suites 750 John Ben Shepperd Pkwy ...............272-4567 Candlewood Suites Odessa 4001 Billy Hext Rd. ......................(800) 906-2871 Comfort Suites 4801 E. 50th St......................................362-1500 Comfort Inn & Suites 801 S. John Ben Shepperd Pkwy ..........332-0614 Courtyard by Marriott Odessa 7241 Tres Hermanas Blvd .....................563-1400 Days Inn 520 S John Ben Shepperd Pkwy ...........333-9400 Deluxe Inn 1518 S. Grnt..........................................333-1486 Executive Inn 2505 E. 2nd St.......................................333-1528 Fairfield Inn & Suites 3933 John Ben Shepperd Pkwy..............363-1900 Hampton Inn 3923 John Ben Shepperd Pkwy......................................................363-2900 Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Odessa 201 S. John Ben Shepperd Pkwy............227-6666 Hilton Garden Inn 5221 John Ben Shepperd Pkwy..............366-5800 Holiday Inn 5275 E. 42nd St ....................................366-5900 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Odessa 5321 E. John Ben Shepperd Pkwy..........362-6800 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Odessa I-20 1800 S. Hwy. 385..................................332-4100 Home2 Suites by Hilton Odessa 4015 Billy Hext Rd..................................362-0400 HomeTowne Studios Odessa 3031 E. Business 20 .............................333-6660 Homewood Suites By Hilton Odessa 7221 Tres Hermanas Blvd......................563-2323 Imperial Motel 221 W. 2nd St........................................332-0791 La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Odessa 5001 E. Business 20..............................333-2820 La Quinta Inn & Suites Odessa N. - Sienna Tower 4118 Faudree Rd...................................288-2666 La Quinta Inn & Suites

by Wyndham Odessa North 4122 Faudree Rd...................................288-9041 MainStay Suites 1801 S. Hwy. 385..................................332-1010 MCM Elegante’ Hotel 5200 E. University St.............................661-8567 MCM Grande’ Hotel & Fun Dome

6201 E. Business 20..............................362-2311 Microtel Inn & Suites 4300 E. 50th St......................................614-4780 Motel 6 200 E. Interstate 20................................272-8702 Motel 6 1831 E. 2nd St.......................................614-6297 Motel One 2925 E. Business 20 .............................332-4500 Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center 305 E. 5th St..........................................580-5805 Odessa Motor Inn 2021 E. 2nd St.......................................332-7341 Oyo Hotel 6713 East Hwy. 80.................................366-0059 Parkway Inn 3071 E. Hwy. 80....................................332-4224 Ramada by Wyndham 3001 E. Business I-20............................333-3931 Regency Inn 2601 E. 2nd St.......................................335-9525 Residence Inn by Marriott Odessa 7261 Tres Hermanas Blvd......................563-2190 Royal Inn Odessa 2006 W. 2nd St......................................335-8066 Sahara Motel 1423 E. 2nd St.......................................332-2201 Sleep Inn & Suites 3101 E. Business 20..............................653-0333 Staybridge Suites 810 S John Ben Shepperd Pkwy.............231-4565 Studio 6 600 S John Ben Shepperd Pkwy.............614-2222 Super 8 by Wyndham 2833 E. Interstate 20..............................272-4550 TownePlace Suites by Marriott 4412 Tanglewood Ln..............................362-1077 Travel Lodge by Wyndham Odessa 3075 E. Business 20..............................335-8000 Woodspring Suites Odessa 7051 Tres Hermanas Blvd......................272-4590 Villa West Inn 300 W. Pool Rd.....................................335-5055 APARTMENTS Acacia Park 4775 Oakwood ..............................432-362-0244 Alara Apartments 6501 Eastridge Rd..........................432-367-1131 Andalucia Villas 5075 E 52nd St...............................432-272-7150 Appleridge 2600 Santa Cruz.............................432-335-9263 Arbor Oaks Apartments 1000 E Monahans...........................432-580-4300 Arbor Terrace Townhomes 1101 Fitch Ave................................432-580-5060 Ashford Odessa Square 222 N Dixie Blvd.............................432-332-6441 Brady Station 4401 E 52nd St..............................432-368-4034 Briarwood Village 3904 Englewood Circle...................432-550-6660 Brookview Apartments 3843 Penbrook ..............................432-367-8626 Carriage House 4306 N Dixie ..................................432-362-4632 Chaparral Village 1411 S Grant .................................432-332-5091 Celio Vista Townhomes 120 Vista Plaza ..............................432-366-5321 Cimmarron Place 4136 E 52nd St...............................432-368-7046 Clayton Manor Townhomes 2654 E 11th St................................432-337-6081 College Inn 2721 Henderson ............................432-337-3091 Country Crest Townhomes 6500 Eastridge Rd..........................433-366-8286

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Courtyard Apartments 601-619 Graham ...........................432-335-9074 The Cove 4000 San Antonio St Cru Apartments 3720 Tangle wood .........................432-362-0981 Desert Haven 2250 W 15th St..............................432-332-2312 Domain Apartments 410 E 6th St....................................432-550-6660 Dorado Ranch 3601 Faudree Rd............................432-275-0755 E. 12th Townhomes 1120 N Jackson Ave.......................432-307-3355 Eighty Seventh Apt Homes 8640 Hunter Miller Way...................432-272-6495 Fairgreen Apartments 4675 Oakwood Dr...........................432-362-0497 Faudree Ranch 2741 Faudree Rd............................432-272-4044 Golden Crest 3939 Tanglewood Ln......................432-366-9425 Hemingway House 6401 Eastridge Rd..........................432-362-9772 High Plains Apartments 3727 Andrews Hwy........................432-368-0277 Houston Arms Apartments 1200 N Lee Ave..............................432-332-6414 Key West Senior Village 1600 W Clements St.......................432-332-2300 Kona Kai Apartments 1315 W 24th St..............................432-332-0182 La Casa Bonita l & II 5025 N Dixie ..................................432-362-6979 La Casita Apartments 1301 W 13th St..............................432-332-6416 La Promesa Apartments 4590 N Texas .................................432-367-4315 Landmark Apartments 1101 N Kelly Ave ...........................432-337-2671 Lantana Gardens 7650 Tres Hermanas Blvd...............432-272-4000 Latitude 31 Apt Homes 6900 Cross B Rd............................432-218-3088 The Laurel Condos 600 N Dotsy #1..............................432-2325355 Legado Ranch 4001 De Morado Dr........................432-275-1000 Lee Apartments 1207 N Lee.....................................432-332-6707 Lincoln Apt 1609 N Lincoln ..............................432-332-6707 McDonald Apartments North 1814 N Lee.....................................432-332-6707 McDonald Apartments South 201 W 17th St................................432-332-6707 Madera Pointe 1301 N Whitaker ...........................432-337-3250 Madison Square Apartments 2201 Rocky Lane Rd......................432-367-2727 Manor Crest Apartments 1401 San Andres ...........................432-333-6821 Marquee West Apartments 1111 W 13th .................................432-362-0484 Marvin Garden Apartments 4307 Wendover Ave........................432-2726034 Mission Green Apartments 8201 Dorado Dr..............................432-563-3555 Paddocks Apartments 2100 E 10th St................................432-701-0653 Palms II Apartments 613 Express Way............................432-308-0502 Park Bend Apartments 1200 Santa Rosa............................432-337-3250 Park Plaza Townhomes 2508 E 11th St................................432-337-1031 Parkway Oaks Apartments 1465 JBS Parkway .........................432-363-8091 Pebblebend 4315 Esmond .................................432-367-9071 The Penwell

8225 Dorado Drive .........................432-400-5700 Peppertree Apt Homes 4600 Oakwood Drive ......................432-366-8901 Ponderosa Villas 3665 N Dixie ...................................432-332-6414 Quail Run Apartments 5335 N Grandview ...........................432-362-3313 Regency Square 4100 Tanglewood ............................432-362-0484 Sage Brush Apartments 3250 W 8th St..................................432-332-7878 Sandpiper Apartments 1000 Pueblo ....................................432-333-1481 Santa Monica Place 2500 Santa Monica Ave....................432-332-0182 Sedona Ranch 8001 Brownstone Rd........................432-272-4100 Sedona Springs 920 W University .............................432-272-3458 Seville Apartments 4641 Oakwood Dr.............................432-367-6171 Sierra Blanca Apartments 1001 W 19th St................................432-332-6414 Sierra Ridge Apartments 1330 E 7th St...................................432-332-6414 Southgate Apartments 2735 E 8th St...................................432-332-8186 Southwest Oaks 4651 Oakwood Dr.............................432-363-8091 Springwood Apartments 1201 Harless ...................................432-334-8115 Stanley Heights Apartments 2413 Idlewood Lane..........................432-614-6396 Summertree Place 2220 E 52nd .....................................432-367-1944 Sunset Apartments 9100 Andrews Hwy...........................432-362-6295 Sunset Lodge Apartments 7701 E Hwy 191................................432-296-4200 Sweetbriar Apartments 901 Bernice .......................................432-335-9074 Tanglewood North 4010 Tanglewood ...............................432-362-0484 Third Edition Apartments 1201 N Whitaker ................................432-334-6984 Trestles Condos 6701 Eastridge Rd..............................432-550-9010 Tuscany at Faudree 4001 Faudree Rd................................432-275-0800 University Gardens 4801 Oakwood ..................................432-272-4801 Vera in Odessa 8401 Highway 191.............................432-362-2349 Village Place 1219 N Milburn ...................................432-333-1113 Wellington Commons 1001A N Grandview ...........................432-337-6960 Westwinds Village 4900 E University..................................432-367-8901 Westwood Square 2950 Pleasant Ave...............................432-333-2021 Wildwood Terrace Apartments 2201 Westwood Dr..............................432-332-4555 Windchase Apartments 4100 E 50th ........................................432-367-9112 Windmill Ranch Apartments 4121 San Antonio St............................432-284-4295 Woodcrest Apartments 2550 W 8th St......................................432-337-2541 Woodlands 5050 Tanglewood ...............................432-367-9112 Woodview Apartments 4330 N Grandview ..............................432-368-0896

Demographics

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POPULATION POPULATION

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ODESSA ODESSA

116,015 116,015

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ECTOR COUNTY ECTOR COUNTY

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TEXAS TEXAS

164,494 164,494

30,503,301 30,503,301

Average annual high temperature ................ 78ºF Average annual high temperature ................ 78ºF Average annual low temperature ............. 52.1ºF Average annual low temperature ............. 52.1ºF January high temperature ............................ 58ºF January high temperature ............................ 58ºF January low temperature ............................. 33ºF January low temperature ............................. 33ºF July high temperature .................................. 95ºF July high temperature .................................. 95ºF July low temperature.................................... 72ºF July low temperature.................................... 72ºF Annual precipitation........................ 14.65 inches Annual precipitation........................ 14.65 inches Wettest month ............................................... May Wettest month ............................................... May Driest month ............................................ January Driest month ............................................ January

Source: www.usclimatedata.com Source: www.usclimatedata.com

TAXES TAXES

SALES TAX SALES TAX City of Odessa ......................................................... 1.25% City of Odessa ......................................................... 1.25% Ector County............................................................ 1.25% Ector County............................................................ 1.25% (only collected outside city limits) (only collected outside city limits) Hospital District/County ..........................................

Hospital District/County ...........................................75% .75% State of Texas ..........................................................

6.25% State of Texas .......................................................... 6.25% GASOLINE TAX GASOLINE TAX State ofof Texas ........................................................... $0.20 State Texas ........................................................... $0.20 PROPERTY TAX PROPERTY TAX City ................................................................ $0.00483791 City ................................................................ $0.00483791 County .......................................................... $0.00350000 County .......................................................... $0.00350000 School District .............................................. $0.01014000 School District .............................................. $0.01014000 Junior College .............................................. $0.00171666 Junior College .............................................. $0.00171666 Hospital District ........................................... $0.00088729 Hospital District ........................................... $0.00088729 Ector County Utility ........................ $0.00099289 Ector County UtilityDistrict District ........................ $0.00099289

DISTANCE DISTANCETO TOMAJOR MAJORCITIES CITIES (In miles) (In miles)

Amarillo, Texas Amarillo, Texas

255 255

El Paso, Texas El Paso, Texas

274 274

Austin, Austin,Texas Texas

334 334

San SanAntonio, Antonio,Texas Texas

336 336

Dallas, Dallas,Texas Texas

347 347

Houston, Houston,Texas Texas

494 494

Source: Odessa Chamber of Commerce Source: Odessa Chamber of Commerce

UNEMPLOYMENT UNEMPLOYMENTRATE RATE ECTOR ECTORCOUNTY COUNTY| |3.8% 3.8% CITY OF ODESSA | 3.6% CITY OF ODESSA | 3.6% Sources: www.bls.gov/web/metro/laummtrk.htm Sources: www.bls.gov/web/metro/laummtrk.htmand and https://odessatex.com/research-reports/labor-statistics/ (as(asofofJuly ) ) https://odessatex.com/research-reports/labor-statistics/ July2024 2024

Sources: City of of Odessa and Texas Comptroller of of Public Accounts Sources: City Odessa and Texas Comptroller Public Accounts

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COST COSTOF OFLIVING LIVING (Annual average) (Annual average) OVERALL .......................................................................

9797 OVERALL .......................................................................

GROCERY 9696 GROCERY..................................................................... .....................................................................

HEALTH ..........................................................................

9595 HEALTH ..........................................................................

HOUSING .......................................................................

8383 HOUSING .......................................................................

MEDIAN HOME COST ........................................ $285,000 MEDIAN HOME COST ........................................ $285,000 UTILITIES .......................................................................104 UTILITIES .......................................................................104 TRANSPORTATION .......................................................

9595 TRANSPORTATION .......................................................

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TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION HIGHWAYS HIGHWAYS Interstate Interstate20, 20,Highway Highway191, 191,State StateHighway Highway385, 385,and and John JohnBen BenShepperd ShepperdParkway Parkwayallow alloweasy easyaccess accesstotoallallmajor major manufacturers manufacturersand andresidential residentialneighborhoods neighborhoodsthroughout throughout Odessa.

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THINGS TO SEE & DO AQUATIC CENTERS

The Sherwood and Woodson family aquatic centers boast swimming pools with lifeguards, concessions, themed pool parties and more. Private rentals are available through the YMCA. www.odessatxparks. org/facilities-parks/aquaticcentersswimmingpool

BOWLING

Spend your “spare” time rolling for strikes with the family at Odessa’s bowling venues. Diamond Lanes frames fun with such offerings as cosmic bowling, leagues and youth programs. Cinergy offers upscale bowling with a sophisticated design and seating. www.diamondlanesodessa.com, www.cinergy.com

BRIGHT STAR MEMORIAL

Located on the UTPB campus on the walking trail south of the soccer fields, this beautiful Memorial is dedicated to those lost and injured during the mass shooting that took place on August 31, 2019. The newly dedicated Memorial is lit from sunset to sunrise, and features quotes and stories from the seven fallen and 25 injured.

PRESIDENTIAL ARCHIVES AND LEADERSHIP LIBRARY AND GEORGE BUSH BOYHOOD HOME

Texas and Odessa have a habit of producing major state and national political figures, from John Ben Shepperd, who served as Texas’s Secretary of State and its Attorney General in the 1950s, to the Bush presidential family. The Bush home in Odessa has been restored to the days when the American political dynasty was planted here.

The John Ben Shepperd Leadership Institute provides

young Texans with leadership and public-service programs. The Institute’s Presidential Archives and Leadership Library features an exhibit highlighting the 50th anniversary of the 1968 presidential election, as well as a celebration of President John F. Kennedy. www.shepperdinstitute. com/presidential-archives

LOCAL MUSEUMS

Discover Ector County’s diverse arts scene, from Smithsonianaffiliated gems like the Ellen Noel Art Museum to local university galleries such as the Nancy Fyfe Cardozier and Phillips Goff.

Explore history at the White Pool House Museum, one of the county’s oldest residences, and delve into the ranching past at the Parker House Ranching Museum— an essential stop for a glimpse into the area’s heritage.

MUSIC CITY MALL ROLLER RINK

Music City Mall Rink N’ Roll is one of the largest roller rinks in the state of Texas. The rink is 14,000 square feet and includes bumper cars!

CHRIS KYLE MEMORIAL PLAZA

A 15-foot statue memorializes the “American Sniper” who was born in Odessa. The $1 million bronze version of the Iraq War hero sits on a 48,000-pound base of limestone and granite in the 2,800-square-foot centerpiece of what are actually three plazas.

Trees from President George W. Bush’s Crawford ranch adorn the plaza. www.discoverodessa.com

CINERGY ODESSA

Cinergy Odessa’s state-of-theart facility “strikes” again with a veritable arcade of fun, including a

movie theater, a zip line, billiards, laser tag, sports bar, escape room and restaurant. www.cinergy.com

ELLEN NOËL ART MUSEUM

One of only Texas affiliates of the renowned Smithsonian, the Ellen Noël Art Museum is more than a world-renowned collection of works from wellknown painters and sculptors.

The fine-arts destination offers a sculpture garden, a variety of programs for all ages, lectures, concerts and even a Knit & Stitch group for the quilting, sewing and knitting set. www.noelartmuseum.org

THE GLOBE OF THE GREAT SOUTHWEST/ ANNE HATHAWAY COTTAGE

The Bard died in 1616 and, of course, his works endure, but at Odessa College, The Globe Theater keeps William Shakespeare’s octagonal performance hall alive. A replica from Elizabethan London, the 410seat venue showcases an authentic period stage for worldclass performances. The venue serves as an ideal spot for weddings and parties, too.

The adjacent Anne Hathaway Cottage honors Shakespeare’s wife with a reproduction of her childhood home.

GOLF

At Odessa Country Club, members play their choice of two top-flight courses and enjoy swimming pools, tennis courts and a fitness center, among other amenities. The city-owned public course, Ratliff Ranch Golf Links, also offers camps, clinics and a pro shop. www.odessacc.com, www.ratliffranchgolfodessa.com

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JACK BEN RABBIT “JACKRABBIT JAMBOREE”

The world’s largest jackrabbit arrived in Odessa in 1962, when John Ben Shepperd was the Odessa Chamber of Commerce president. He rustled up the statue to pay tribute to the Odessa Rodeo’s annual jackrabbit roping competition. The 8-foot-tall rabbit now draws visitors and media attention from all over the world.

In addition to Jack Ben, there are 31 uniquely painted jackrabbits throughout Odessa. Visit the Discover Odessa website for a map of each jackrabbit’s location. www.discoverodessa.com

ODESSA JACKALOPES

With 50 days’ more sunshine than the national average, Odessa wouldn’t seem like a natural spot for ice hockey. Don’t tell that to the Odessa Jackalopes, the North American Hockey League team that plays at Ector County Coliseum from September to April. www.jackalopes. org

ODESSA METEOR CRATER

The Odessa Meteor Crater is one of the largest in the country, around 550 feet in diameter. Learn more about the National Natural Landmark created over 63,500 years ago at the Thomas Rodman Museum and Visitor Center. www.odessameteorcrater.com

MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL

The Permian Basin Bicycle Association built and maintains the Odessa Mountain Bike Park in east Odessa. The parks is over 11 miles of trail inside 95 acres.

There are trails for all riders from beginner to intermediate to expert. Riders must be a current member of the PBBA or require a daily pass.

PARKS

Trails, pavilions, basketball, disc golf, pickleball and tennis courts and horseshoe pits are among numerous amenities at Odessa’s Parks and Recreation facilities. Also, a short drive from the city, three state and national parks provide breathtaking scenery from miles of trails and picnic spots. Monahans Sandhills State Park is 30 minutes away and Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico and Big Bend National Park are close enough for magnificent day trips. www.odessatxparks.org

THE HISTORIC PECOS DEPOT

“Billy” hangs out at the Pecos Depot. Or so folks say. He’s a ghost known for pranks and loitering, if not for his taste in the ambiance and Texas-sized dishes at the adjacent Barn Door Steakhouse. www. odessabarndoor.com

PERFORMING ARTS

The Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, Globe Theater, and Ector Theater are the major performingarts centers presenting Broadway musicals, the West Texas Symphony and marquee concerts from rock to Texas’s most popular musicians. www.wagnernoel.com, www.ectortheatre.com

RACEWAYS

Caprock Motorplex’s state-of-the-art drag strip gets your motors running.

Rim Rock Raceway maintains leading rental karts at the premier karting facility. www.caprockmotorplex.com, www.rimrockkarting.com

RATLIFF STADIUM

Ratliff Stadium serves as the iconic backdrop for Friday Night Lights.

Opening its gates in 1982, the stadium accommodates around 18,000 enthusiastic fans who passionately support their hometown football team from the stands. The palpable school pride becomes especially tangible during intense

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hometown rivalry games held within the stadium.

SPRAYGROUNDS

The latest entry in Odessa’s parks and recreation ecosystem is the Junior League Jurassic Jungle Spray ground at UTPB Park, where children splash among dinosaurs. The jungle of water is filled with spraying, dumping, sliding and cascading water features. McKinney Park is another spray ground with a very cool splash tower that looks like an old oil derrick. Both are free. www. odessatxparks.org/facilities-parks/

STONEHENGE REPLICA

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin’s campus features a reproduction of prehistoric Stonehenge, the iconic, enigmatic ring of stones that stand in southwestern England. Odessa’s set piece of about 20 stones draws visitors from all over. www.utpb.edu

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FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

Friday Night Lights: 2004 movie gave Permian football national exposure

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n the wide world of football movies, where drama both on and off the field captivate audiences, it’s no wonder that Hollywood was attracted to the West Texas area, resulting in the movie Friday Night Lights.

The American sports drama film in 2004 was directed and co-written

by Peter Berg. The storyline follows the players and coach of a high school football team in Odessa. Based on the book, Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team and A Dream by H.G. Bissinger, the story follows the 1988 Permian High School Panthers football team in their journey to the state championship.

In 2006, the NBC television series premiered under the same name.

The scene starts in the preseason practice in August 1988 in Odessa

forecasting the high demand to win the state championship with James “Boobie” Miles, their star running back. Several storylines develop as players’ lives unfold with personal pressures and their high school lives.

Friday Night Lights did become a big hit and was recognized by its peers in the industry.

The American Film Institute named it AFI’s Top 10 Film of the Year in 2004, AFI’s 10 Top 10 in 2008, and named #37 in 50 Best High School Movies by Entertainment Weekly.

The film also captured the Best Sports Movie ESPY Award.

In a movie, unless it’s a documentary, fiction is part of the script.

According to Wikipedia, Permian was portrayed as a single large high

school in a small West Texas town.

The truth was that Odessa was a booming city with nearly 100,000 people at the time. The metropolitan area, combining populations from both Midland and Ector counties, totaled nearly 250,000.

There were other portrayals of the community that the film changed.

Permian was and still is one of two high schools in the 5A division in Odessa. The other is Odessa High School, which was never mentioned in the film. The two actually have a rivalry called the “Civil War.” In addition, Ratliff Stadium, which was used for the Permian football practices, wasn’t their actual location.

Practice was typically held at their campus. Ratliff Stadium, located on the north side of town of town, is used by both Odessa and Permian.

Friday Night Lights Some of the movie scenes from Friday Night Lights were filmed at Ratliff Stadium.

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Concerts, comedy shows deliver entertainment for Permian Basin residents, visitors

The newly renovated Ector Theatre is a music-friendly venue, located in downtown Odessa.

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dessa has several entertainment venues that host concerts, performing arts, sports and comedy shows. The venues attract some of the top acts in the country.

It is also the host venue for the Midland-Odessa Symphony and Chorale season and is the exclusive venue for the Broadway in the Basin Series.

Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center

For more information, please visit www.WagnerNoel.com or follow @ WagnerNoel_PAC on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center (Wagner Noël PAC) is a performing arts venue located between the cities of Midland and Odessa, just off Highway 191. Wagner Noël PAC is owned by The University of Texas at the Permian Basin and is managed by SMG. It houses an 1,827-seat main concert hall and 200-seat in the Rea-Greathouse Recital Hall, as well as the Music Department of University of Texas at the Permian Basin.

Since opening its doors in 2011 the Wagner Noël PAC has hosted a yearly average of 150 performances including some of the biggest names in entertainment. Past performers include Rod Stewart, Santana, Tony Bennett, Jerry Seinfeld, The Beach Boys, Diana Ross, Oliva Newton-John, Heart and Gabrielle Iglesias.

Ector County Coliseum The 42-acre Ector County complex is located at the corner of 42nd Street and Andrews Highway. The coliseum seats 8,000 and located 10 minutes from 2,000 hotel rooms.

Home of the NAHL Odessa Jackalopes hockey team, and Permian Basin International Oil Show, the complex is also host to a wide variety of events which include: concerts, conventions, rodeos, trade shows, festivals, ice shows, motor sports, Broadway shows, weddings, anniversaries and more.

For more information, visit their website at www.ectorcountycoliseum. org or call 432-366-3541.

The Ector Theatre The newly renovated historic Ector Theatre is located in downtown Odessa, 500 N. Texas Avenue and is a venue for live music and comedy shows and other events.

The Ector opened its doors in 1951 and was completely restored as part of the City of Odessa’s downtown revitalization effort. It reopened in April of 2021 and plans to continue to bring world class entertainment to West Texas.

For more information, visit their website at www.theector.com or call 432-227-0103.

La Hacienda Events Center Located at 12610 Texas 191 Frontage Road between Odessa and Midland, LaHacienda Event Center features top concerts in the Permian Basin.

In addition, the venue also hosts weddings, company parties, banquets and trade shows and more.

For more details, visit their website at www.haciendamidland.com or call 432-563-3737.

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ODESSA CHURCHES

• 2nd Baptist of Odessa, 432-332-7851, 711 E. 17th St., www.2bcodessa.com

• Grace Christian, 432-335-0117, 3450 Billy Hext Road, www.graceodessa.com

• Prayer House Church of God in Christ, (432) 333-4250, 404 Foster Ave.

• Antioch Christian Church, 432-366-5617, 4040 Maple Ave., www.antiochchristian.org

• Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 432-580-4295, 2633 Conover Ave., http://holyredeemerodessa.com

• Rose Of Sharon Baptist Church, (432) 332-1751, 1615 E Murphy St.

• Asbury United Methodist Church, 432-366-4455, 4001 East University Blvd., www.asburyumcodessa.org

• Hope Alive Church, 432-332-4673, 305 E. 19th, https://myhopealive.church

• Beacon Baptist Odessa, 432-362-8456, 2119 North Grandview Ave., www.beaconbaptistodessa.com

• Iglesia Del Camino – Church of the Way, 432-332-9300, 903 South County Road West, www.iglesiadelcamino.net

• Bible Baptist Church, 432-332-8827, 2801 Iola Dr., www.biblebaptistodessa.com

• Immanuel Baptist Church, 432-366-4439, 4020 E. University, https://immanuealodessa.com

• Catholic Churches of South Odessa, 432-337-2213, 907 S Dixie Blvd., www.sanangelodiocese.org/

• Life Unlimited Church, 432-362-1911, 4224 NE Loop 338, www.lifeunlimitedchurch.com

• Central Baptist Church, 432-337-6417, 1416 N. Texas, www.centralodessa.org

• Lutheran Church-The Risen Lord, 432-362-2549, 1603 N. Grandview Ave., http://lcrl.org

• Circle J Cowboy Church, 432-559-6439, 300 W. 31st St.

• Messiah Texas, 432-638-2329, 3319 Golder Ave., www.messiahtexas.com

• Chapel Hill Baptist Church, 432-550-6080, 1820 East 52nd St., www.chapelhill-baptistchurch.e-zekielcms.com

• Ministries Embassy Christian, 432-333-3474, 401 N. Kelly Ave.

• Community Bible Church, 432-363-4232, 6130 E. 56th St. www.cbcodessa.org • Connection Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 432-332-2954, 4241 Tanglewood, 432-332-2954 • Crossroads Fellowship, 432-368-2500, 6901 E. Highway 191, www.crchurch.cc • First Baptist Church, 432-337-7907, 709 N. Lee Ave., https://fbcodessa.com/ • First Methodist Church, Odessa, 432-337-1527, 415 N. Lee Ave. www.fmcodessa.org • First Odessa, 432-337-1524, 709 N. Lee Ave. www.fbcodessa.com • First Presbyterian Odessa, 432-337-3526, 1401 North Sam Houston Ave., www.fpcodessa.org • First United Pentecostal Church, 432-653-1109, 1700 N. Texas Ave., www. firstupc.com

• Mission Dorado Baptist Church, 432-561-8553, 4142 Faudree Rd., www.mdbc.church • Mission Messiah, A New Creation, 432-580-5222, 1213 W. 2nd St., http://missionmessiah.org • New Life Chapel, 432-337-1000, 914 N. Texas Ave. • Northside Baptist Church, 432-366-3679, 100 W. 50th St., http://nsbc-tx.org/ • Odessa Bible Church, 432-337-3944, 3901 Penbrook Street, www.odessabible.org • Odessa Christian Faith Center, 432-368-7714, 9000 Andrews Hwy., http://ocfc.org • Odessa First Nazarene Church, 432-362-0206, 2223 Lyndale Dr. www.odessanaz.com • Odessa Gospel Lighthouse Church, (432) 366-8193, 4800 NE Loop 338 • Odessa Tabernacle, (432) 368-0240, 2406 Oakwood Dr. • Odessa-Westview Church of God, (432) 288-5231, 2105 N. Moss Ave.

• Sherwood Church of Christ, 432-366-3641, 4900 N. Dixie Blvd, https://sherwoodcofc.org • St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 432-362-3881, 4141 Tanglewood Lane • St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 432-367-4657, 7601 N. Grandview Ave. www.setonaprshodessa.org • St. John’s Episcopal Church, 432-333-6022, 401 N. County Rd. West • St. Joseph Catholic Church, 432 -337-2213, 907 S. Dixie Blvd.

• St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, (432) 366-8866, 1601 E. 42nd • Stonegate Odessa Church, 432-614-6705, 4240 Preston Smith Rd. https://sgo.church • Sunset Heights Baptist Church, (432) 332-7727, 2401 W. 16th S. • Tanglewood Church Of Christ, (432) 366-3619, 1329 Tanglewood Ln. • Texas And Clements Church Of Christ, (432) 580-0049, 1201 S. Texas Ave., www.texasandclementscoc.com • The Bridge UMC, (432) 363-0900, 3901 E. Yukon, www.thebridgeodessa.org • The Church in Odessa, (432) 3336190, 2224 W. Interstate 20, http://churchinodessa.org/ • Tree Of Life, (432) 332-3689, 1325 E 4th St., www.tree-life.com • Unity of West Texas, (432) 337-7851, 210 E. 12th S., www.unityofwesttexas.com • Westminster Presbyterian Church, 432-366-1321, 4901 Maple Ave., https://www.wpcodessa.com • West Odessa First Baptist Church Odessa, (432) 381-0753, 11300 W. University Blvd., www.westodessafbc.com

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dessa Regional Medical Center (ORMC) – A Steward Family Hospital has been a trusted name in the community for more than 45 years, and for good reason. As a hospital focused on quality and safety, they are proud to have earned the nation’s top distinction for patient safety – a Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade “A” – year after year.

With 225 licensed beds, ORMC offers patients access to services for a broad range of medical conditions, including orthopedic and sports medicine, vascular and endovascular surgical procedures, robotic capabilities, diagnostic imaging, breast care, cardiac care, a fertility laboratory and more.

From its founding in 1975, ORMC has built its reputation as the top childbirth facility in the area. As a Level III State designated maternity facility, patients have access to comprehensive maternal care all under one roof. This includes their Level III designated Neonatal Intensive Care unit, a dedicated Obstetrics ER with 24/7 coverage from board-certified hospitalists, and maternal fetal care with high-risk capabilities through their Regional Perinatal Center.

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The 225-licensed bed Odessa Regional Medical Center has been trusted name in Odessa for more than 45 years.

Emergency services at ORMC include 12 dedicated emergency department (ED) beds with additional FastTrack beds for minor illnesses and injuries. A full spectrum of emergency services can be accessed for both adults and pediatric patients by our team of board-certified emergency medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and registered nurses that are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for all of life’s unexpected emergencies.

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The small county hospital has evolved into a prosperous 402-bed regional medical center serving more than 100,000 patients annually.

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