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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 2015

Page

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Local Football Scores From Big Spring Area

Summary of Friday games shows Big Spring 27, Van Horn 29, McCamey 0, Kaan 51, Sundown 7, Crane 20, Christoval 17. Strong scoring lineups indicate competitive district matchups across West Texas towns.

Basin sheds five rigs as oil prices slump under $50

Baker Hughes counts 245 rigs drilling in the Permian Basin as producers trim activity amid sub $50 oil. Nationally, oil and gas rigs drop 29 to 809. Plains-West Texas Intermediate ends at 42.00, WTI at 45.54. Chili cook-off aids Oil Patch Puppy Rescue and Forgotten Kitten Rescue. fundraiser runs all day with on-site cooking, live music, and auction.

Permian Basin Baker Hughes United States Plains-West Texas Brotherhood of the 74 Forgotten Kitten Rescue Stacey Slade Staceys Hallgrenco

No bond for missionary accused of abusing orphans

Gerald Dean Campbell, a missionary linked to Victory Christian Children's Home in Malawi, waives preliminary hearing and remains jailed without bond. He faces up to life in federal prison if convicted of illicit sexual conduct in foreign places. Campbell led the home from 1997 to 2009 amid abuse allegations.

Odessa Malawi Gerald Dean Campbell Campbell Victory Christian Children’s Home Grace Fellowship Church Roy Key Key

Painting with a Twist opens new studio in Odessa

Chantel Thomasson and her father Jerry Conner pose in the new Painting with a Twist studio at 3135 E. University in Odessa. The business is scheduled to open later this month, marking expansion for the art painting chain in the area.

Chantel Thomasson Jerry Conner E. University

Painting with a Twist comes to town with art and social sipping

A Odessa family plans to open Painting with a Twist, a franchise offering painting classes paired with casual hangouts where guests may bring snacks and alcohol. Jerry and Terri Conner bought the rights in 2014 and will run the business, with daughter Chantel Thomasson taking the lead at 3135 E University Blvd. The concept blends guided art projects with games and liquor for a stress-relieving social painting experience inspired by Wine and Canvas in the region.

Odessa Jerry and Terri Conner Austin Area Terri Jerry Conner Chantel Thomasson E. University Blvd Thomasson Wine and Canvas Midland

Odessa Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Robbery Case

Trevor Atchison, 21, of Odessa pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated robbery and murder over Evan Fitts's death during a reported robbery. He received 20 years. Curtis Johnson was earlier sentenced to life for murder in the October 2014 case, with Fitts’s family present at the plea hearing.

Odessa Evan Fitts Ector County Bobby Bland Trevor Atchison Curtis Johnson Trevor Fitts Atchison Johnson Jamar Gearard Sherwood Park

Police hunt for suspected gunman in Russell case

Odessa Police seek Khalifah Ibn Muhammad, prime suspect in the Wednesday night shooting death of 24 year old Brandon Lee Russell. Cpl. Steve LeSueur says leads are being followed but Muhammad remains at large. Police have received tips, though none significant yet. See WANTED Page 6A.

Odessa Khalifah Ibn Muhammad Brandon Lee Russell Steve LeSueur Muhammad LeSueur OPD

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