This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Ordinary People in the Permian Basin Honor Community Achievers
In the Permian Basin exceptional people are celebrated for service to country and community. They helped restore the Ector County Theater, exceeded United Way goals, supported higher education and public schools in Odessa, and backed local economic development. The piece honors teachers, laborers, civil servants, volunteers, clergy, parents, public-safety workers, oil and gas professionals, and agricultural workers for their daily contributions.