Michael Bauer

Despite having no permanent venue, Basin Theatre Works has continued to put on shows. For the last year-and-a-half, the local theater organization has managed to continue to do business. That includes an active summer that features a few shows coming up including 101 Dalmatians Kids (which will take place July 11 and 18 at Blackshear [...]

After coming up short of qualifying for last year’s U.S. Adaptive Open Championship, former Odessa High Broncho Anthony Maldonado made sure there was no missing out on this year’s tournament. Now, he’s looking to make the most of his accomplishment as Maldonado made is currently competing in the U.S. Adaptive Open Championship. Adaptive golf allows [...]

Hector Limon Sr. had a feeling that his retirement from coaching wouldn’t last too long. The longtime baseball coach has made his return to doing what he loves after recently being named the new Odessa High head coach. Limon takes over after having been retired from coaching for the past three years. “I think it’s [...]

Entering Year 2 under head coach Boe Smith, the Compass Academy football team will have higher expectations this season, especially after returning nine starters on offense and eight on defense. Last year’s team ended up getting a share of the District 3-3A Div. II title-splitting the spoils with Crane and Alpine in the four-team standings. [...]

UTPB athletes helped pack food for the West Texas Food Bank during an event Monday at the parking lot of the D. Kirk Edwards Family Human Performance Center.

The Permian football team will begin its 2025 campaign by heading to North Texas for this year’s Jerry Jones Classic. The Panthers will face a familiar foe in the Plano Wildcats in the season opener at noon Saturday at the Ford Center (The Star) in Frisco. “We’re extremely excited,” said Permian head coach Jeff Ellison. [...]

Compass Academy will begin its season by hosting a Sterling City team that is under new management. The Cougars, who return nine players on offense and eight on defense, will look to begin the season on a high note after coming up just short in last year’s season opener against the Eagles. Compass Academy will [...]

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Compass Academy back at Ratliff for homecoming week

The Permian football team closed out its nondistrict slate by defeating Cajon High School (Calif.) 36-25 Friday at Ratliff Stadium. The Panthers (4-1) erased a 19-3 second quarter deficit and tied things up before the half. Permian would hold off Cajon in the second half to get the final win before beginning District 2-6A play. [...]

Compass Academy’s defense has been one of the reasons for the team’s success in the first half of the season. Now, the Cougars’ defense can brag about shutting out an opponent this season. After coming close to getting a shutout against Sterling City and Reagan County, Compass Academy finally held a team scoreless in the [...]