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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Today is Monday, Jan. 20, the 20th day of 2020. There are 346 days left in the year. TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT IN HISTORY: >>On Jan. 20, 2001, George Walker Bush became America’s 43rd president after one of the most turbulent elections in U.S. history. ON THIS DATE: >>In 1649, King Charles I of England went on trial, accused of high treason (he was found guilty and executed by month’s end). >>In 1801, Secretary of State John Marshall was nominated by President John Adams to be chief justice of the United States (he was sworn in on Feb. 4, 1801). >>In 1937, President Frank- lin D. Roosevelt became the rst chief executive to be in- augurated on Jan. 20 instead of March 4. >>In 1942, Nazi officials held the notorious Wannsee conference, during which they arrived at their “final solution” that called for ex- terminating Europe’s Jews. >>In 1964, Capitol Re- cords released the album “Meet the Beatles!” >>In 1981, Iran released 52 Americans it had held hos- tage for 444 days, minutes after the presidency had passed from Jimmy Carter to Ronald Reagan. >>In 1986, the United States observed the first federal holiday in honor of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. >>In 1994, Shannon Faulkner became the first woman to attend classes at The Citadel in South Caro- lina. (Faulkner joined the cadet corps in Aug. 1995 under court order but soon dropped out, citing isola- tion and stress from the legal battle.) >>In 2003, Secretary of State Colin Powell, faced with stiff resistance and calls to go slow, bluntly told the Security Council that the U.N. “must not shrink” from its respon- sibility to disarm Saddam Hussein’s Iraq. >>In 2007, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., launched her first cam- paign for the White House, saying in a videotaped message on her website: “I’m in, and I’m in to win.” PAGE 2A OAOA.COM MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 2020 PAGE 2 READ ODESSA AMERICAN Vol. 94 No. 20 USPS 402-960 Published every morning by the Odessa American, 700 N. Grant Ave., Suite 800, Odessa, TX 79761-4590 Second class postage paid at Odessa, TX Postmaster: Send address changes to Odessa American, 700 N. Grant Ave., Suite 800, Odessa, TX 79761-4590 >> CUSTOMER SERVICE 337-7314 or out-of-town 888-693-7191 >> TO SUBSCRIBE 337-7314 or out-of-town 888-693-7191 $23.83 per month $286.00 per year >> PUBLISHER Patrick Canty 333-7721 (fax) 334-8671 >> EDITOR Laura Dennis 333-7740 | [email protected] >> HOW TO REACH US Customer service hours are 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturdays; and 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sundays. >> ABOUT A STORY News: 333-7740 or 333-7763 Sports: 333-7703 Life & Times: 333-7775 Editorial Page: 333-7740 >> TO PLACE AN AD Retail Advertising: 333-7602 Classified Advertising: 333-7621 or 333-7628 The Odessa American reserves the right to accept or reject any advertisement. The Odessa American shall not be liable for errors, omission or the failure to publish any ad for any reason. The Odessa American will not be responsible for any representation of fact in ads. Home delivery subscribers may be charged a higher rate for holiday editions. WWW.OAOA.COM THIS DAY IN HISTORY COURTESY PHOTO Christmas in Action, Inc. received two checks for a total of $3,400 to go towards their home repair project to help low income elderly and disabled homeowners in Midland. Pictured are, from left: Nathan Knowles, director of operations for Christmas in Action; Tracye Vaughan, executive director for Christmas in Action; Paul Nunez, Grande Cares board member; and Kelley Carson, Grande field operations director in Midland-Odessa. COURTESY PHOTO Pictured are, from left: Missey Chavez, Grande Cares board member; and Tracye Vaughan, executive director for Christmas in Action. COURTESY PHOTO Grande Communications, the Texas-based broadband communications company, recently presented three local organizations with grants to aid in their work to help the Midland community over the holidays. Casa de Amigos of Midland received a check for $1,400 to go towards their holiday pantry. Pictured are, from left: Missey Chavez, Grande Cares board member; Erin Barnes, development director for Casa de Amigos; Tonya Eckert, executive director for Casa de Amigos; and Ida Fletcher, Casa de Amigos. GRANDE CARES ODESSA >> The Black Cultural Council of Odessa has scheduled a King Brunch as part of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebra- tion at 10 a.m. today at ORMC Community Room, 515 Adams Ave. The Rev. Windsor Archie, the pastor of the Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church, will be the key speaker. The Freedom March will start at 1 p.m. at the Southside Senior Citizens Center. Prizes will be presented to the group with the high- est number of participants. The Odessa Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. will lead the candlelight vigil following the march at Woodson Community Center, 100 E. Murphy St. The events are free and open to the public. Call Pauline Davis at 381-8080. Visit www. odessabcc.org >> CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of the Permian Basin Area Inc., 300 N. Grant Ave., has scheduled volunteer training classes from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Jan. 28 & 30. All four classes are mandatory. Please note that prior to attending the first class you will need to fill out your application and meet with Casey, the volunteer coordinator. CASA of the Permian Basin Inc. trains volun- teers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the court system to ensure that each child is placed in a safe, permanent and healthy environment. Call 498-4174 or email [email protected]. Visit www. casapba.org. >> Albertsons Market, Market Street and United Supermarkets locations across west Texas are hosting the annual Souper Bowl of Caring, with donations benefiting the West Texas Food Bank through Feb. 2. Loca- tions include: Market Street, 4950 E. 42nd St., Albertsons Market Stores, 2751 County Road West and 1350 E. Eight St.; Market Street, 4706 N. Midkiff Road, Albertsons Market stores, 1002 Andrews Highway and 3317 N. Midland Drive, all in Midland; United Supermarkets, 11 S.E. Second St., Seminole; and United Supermarket, 2302 Lubbock Highway, Lubbock. Guests will have the opportunity to purchase a 10-dollar prepackaged bag filled with non- perishable items including peanut butter, macaroni and cheese, canned corn, and dried beans. These donations will contrib- ute to the more than 64,000 meals the West Texas Food Bank provides annually. Visit www.unitedtexas.com. >> Crisis Center of West Texas has scheduled its sixth annual Dancing with West Texas Stars fundraiser on Feb. 8. Twelve West Texas Stars have paired with their talented partners to dance the night away and raise funds to end sexual assault and domestic violence in West Texas. Individual donations and ticket purchases may cast their votes now for their favorite dance team, to help them get closer to the grand prize, the Mirror Ball Trophy. The team with the most votes by noon on Feb. 7 wins. For Star bios, information, tickets or to donation, visit ccwtx.org/dwwts. >> The Ellen Noël Art Museum, 4909 E. University Blvd., will present Dewing, Saint-Gaudens, Vedder an exhibition that highlights the work and lives of three American artists from the turn-of-the-century; Thomas Dewing, Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Elihu Vedder through April 5. A free screening of the PBS documentary “Augustus Saint-Gaudens: Master of American Sculpture” beginning at 6:30 p.m. (film is 60 minutes long). Drinks and snacks will be provided. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays, and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free. Call 550- 9696 or visit www.noelartmuseum.org. >> Odessa College Visual & Per- forming Arts Department presents the 2020 Young Artists Competition, an event that showcases the talent of young musi- cians between the ages of 17-20 within the West Texas area. Participants will be com- peting for cash prizes and may qualify for a Full Tuition Scholarship to study music at Odessa College. The competition is open to any musi- cian (ages 17-20), whether vocalist or instrumentalist, per- forming music from classical, jazz, pop, and musical theater genres. Applicants must complete the entry form, including video submission, by 11:59 p.m. Feb. 11. Finalists will be chosen to participate in concert at 7 p.m. Feb. 29 at OC campus, in the Jack Rodgers Auditorium. Prize win- ners will be announced. Visit www.odessa. edu/music to apply. >> Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University Blvd., has scheduled Sacred Scripts: 1,000 Years of Religious Texts Ex- hibition through Feb. 23. Call 550-9696. >> Interfaith Service (Sewing) Council, 910 S. Grant Ave., is inviting sewers and quilters to participate in open sewing and get assistance with sewing projects from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Sewing machines (Berninas), quilting rulers and cutters and scissors will be provided. Thursdays is primarily for quil- ters. Call 332-4800 or email Mary Jane Malone at [email protected]. >> M.A.D. Children has scheduled classes from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at 810 N. Dixie Blvd. Register from noon to 6 p.m. daily at M.A.D., 810 N. Dixie Blvd. Call 272-5834 or 272-5812 or 325-455-4990. >> Yang Style Tai Chi classes have been scheduled from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Asbury United Methodist Church, 4001 E. University Blvd. Call 631-5051 or visit odessagoldendragons.com. >> The Monday Senior Bridge Club meets from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. each Monday at the Northside Senior Center, 13th Street and Adams Avenue. Call 337-5281. >> Medical Center Health System has scheduled Weight Loss Seminars from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at the MCH Center for Health and Wellness, classroom B, 8050 Highway 191. Call 640- 1283 or visit www.mchodessa.com. >> The Grandview Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month at St. John’s Epis- copal Church, 401 N. West County Road. >> The Odessa Chapter No. 447 Order of the Eastern Star meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Monday of each month (first Monday only in November and December) at the Andy G. Vaughn Masonic Lodge No. 1421, 3017 Mercedes Ave. Call 557-2058 or visit www.agv1421.org. >> Permian Basin Depression Glass Club meets at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at First Christian Church, activities building, 601 N. Lee Ave. Call 580-5800. >> West Texas Food Bank, 411 S. Pagewood Ave., are in need of volunteers for Hunger Action Month to help with making sacks of food for the Food 2 Kids Backpack Program from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays. Volunteers must be 15 years or older to volunteer at the Food Bank with- out a parent or guardian. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult at a 1:1 ratio. We require a two-hour volun- teering minimum. Dress code: Volunteers must adhere to a dress code appropriate for working in a warehouse environment. Do not wear spaghetti strap shirts, short shorts, leggings, or clothes which are too revealing. Also do not wear open toed shoes, flip-flops, sandals, or heels. Call 580-6333 or email info@wtxfoodbank. org. Visit wtxfoodbank.org or tinyurl.com/ y6gxy5zn. WHAT’S GOING ON FACT: On this date in 1977, Snowflakes were observed in Miami Beach, Florida. EXTREMES Average temp .................................. 44 Normal high .................................... 57 Normal low ...................................... 30 Today’s records Record high ........................ 83 in 2000 Record low ............................ 8 in 1963 WEATHER INFORMATION BROUGHT TO YOU BY: CRAIG STEWART TOM TEFERTILLER JOSEPH NEUBAUER RESPIRATORY VIRUSES RSV: High FLU A: High FLU B: High PERMIAN BASIN WEATHER: 5 DAY ODESSA & MIDLAND FORECAST New Mexico Outlook Hobbs: Sunny skies. High 50, low 29. Ruidoso: Sunny skies. High 50, low 26. POLLEN & UV Trees ............................................ Low Weeds ........................................... Low Mold, Dust ............................. Low, Low Grass ............................................ Low UV Index ....................... 4.1 (Moderate) PRECIPITATION Midnight to 8 a.m. 1/19: .............. .0.26” Month to date: ............................ 0.35” Year to date: ............................0.35” Last year this month:...................0.10” Last year to date: ........................0.10” TUESDAY MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH SOUTHWINDS AT 5 TO 15 MPH. 51/36 WEDNESDAY MOSTLY SUNNY. 63/41 THURSDAY SUNNY SKIES. 64/42 SUN & MOON Sunrise today: ...................... 7:49 a.m. Sunset tonight: ....................... 6:11 p.m. Moonrise:.............................. 2:57 a.m. Moonset: .................................. 1:59 p.m. New First Full Last Jan. 24 Feb. 1 Feb. 9 Feb. 15 LAKE LEVELS 1/19 Current Level Acre Ft. Thomas ............... 24.6% ........... 49,775 Spence ................ 26.7% ......... 138,240 Ivie ....................... 69.7% ......... 386,105 Source: www.crmwd.org WEATHER DATA ON THE NET Climate Prediction Center http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/ Odessa/Midland Radar Image: https://tinyurl.com/yaqlvnsc National Weather Service forecast: https://tinyurl.com/yc2wov2g TEXAS WEATHER FORECAST FRIDAY MOSTLY SUNNY. 58/34 TODAY PARTLY SUNNY WITH SOUTH WINDS AT 5 TO 10 MPH. 53/34

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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Today is Monday, Jan. 20, the 20th day of 2020. There are 346 days left in the year.

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT IN HISTORY:

>>On Jan. 20, 2001, George Walker Bush became America’s 43rd president after one of the most turbulent elections in U.S. history.

ON THIS DATE:>>In 1649, King Charles

I of England went on trial, accused of high treason (he was found guilty and executed by month’s end).

>>In 1801, Secretary of State John Marshall was nominated by President John Adams to be chief justice of the United States (he was sworn in on Feb. 4, 1801).

>>In 1937, President Frank-lin D. Roosevelt became the fi rst chief executive to be in-augurated on Jan. 20 instead of March 4.

>>In 1942, Nazi offi cials held the notorious Wannsee conference, during which they arrived at their “fi nal solution” that called for ex-terminating Europe’s Jews.

>>In 1964, Capitol Re-cords released the album “Meet the Beatles!”

>>In 1981, Iran released 52 Americans it had held hos-tage for 444 days, minutes after the presidency had passed from Jimmy Carter to Ronald Reagan.

>>In 1986, the United States observed the fi rst federal holiday in honor of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

>>In 1994, Shannon Faulkner became the fi rst woman to attend classes at The Citadel in South Caro-lina. (Faulkner joined the cadet corps in Aug. 1995 under court order but soon dropped out, citing isola-tion and stress from the legal battle.)

>>In 2003, Secretary of State Colin Powell, faced with stiff resistance and calls to go slow, bluntly told the Security Council that the U.N. “must not shrink” from its respon-sibility to disarm Saddam Hussein’s Iraq.

>>In 2007, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., launched her fi rst cam-paign for the White House, saying in a videotaped message on her website: “I’m in, and I’m in to win.”

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of fact in ads. Home delivery subscribers may be charged a higher

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T H I S D AY I N H I S T O R Y

COURTESY PHOTO

Christmas in Action, Inc. received two checks for a total of $3,400 to go towards their home repair project to help low income elderly and disabled homeowners in Midland. Pictured are, from left: Nathan Knowles, director of operations for Christmas in Action; Tracye Vaughan, executive director for Christmas in Action; Paul Nunez, Grande Cares board member; and Kelley Carson, Grande fi eld operations director in Midland-Odessa.

COURTESY PHOTO

Pictured are, from left: Missey Chavez, Grande Cares board member; and Tracye Vaughan, executive director for Christmas in Action.

COURTESY PHOTO

Grande Communications, the Texas-based broadband communications company, recently presented three local organizations with grants to aid in their work to help the Midland community over the holidays. Casa de Amigos of Midland received a check for $1,400 to go towards their holiday pantry. Pictured are, from left: Missey Chavez, Grande Cares board member; Erin Barnes, development director for Casa de Amigos; Tonya Eckert, executive director for Casa de Amigos; and Ida Fletcher, Casa de Amigos.

G R A N D E C A R E SODESSA

>> The Black Cultural Council of Odessa has scheduled a King Brunch as part of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebra-tion at 10 a.m. today at ORMC Community Room, 515 Adams Ave. The Rev. Windsor Archie, the pastor of the Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church, will be the key speaker. The Freedom March will start at 1 p.m. at the Southside Senior Citizens Center. Prizes will be presented to the group with the high-est number of participants. The Odessa Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. will lead the candlelight vigil following the march at Woodson Community Center, 100 E. Murphy St. The events are free and open to the public. Call Pauline Davis at 381-8080. Visit www.odessabcc.org

>> CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of the Permian Basin Area Inc., 300 N. Grant Ave., has scheduled volunteer training classes from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Jan. 28 & 30. All four classes are mandatory. Please note that prior to attending the fi rst class you will need to fi ll out your application and meet with Casey, the volunteer coordinator. CASA of the Permian Basin Inc. trains volun-teers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the court system to ensure that each child is placed in a safe, permanent and healthy environment. Call 498-4174 or email [email protected]. Visit www.casapba.org.

>> Albertsons Market, Market Street and United Supermarkets locations across west Texas are hosting the annual Souper Bowl of Caring, with donations benefi ting the West Texas Food Bank through Feb. 2. Loca-tions include: Market Street, 4950 E. 42nd St., Albertsons Market Stores, 2751 County Road West and 1350 E. Eight St.; Market Street, 4706 N. Midkiff Road, Albertsons Market stores, 1002 Andrews Highway and 3317 N. Midland Drive, all in Midland; United Supermarkets, 11 S.E. Second St., Seminole; and United Supermarket, 2302 Lubbock Highway, Lubbock. Guests will have the opportunity to purchase a 10-dollar prepackaged bag fi lled with non-perishable items including peanut butter, macaroni and cheese, canned corn, and dried beans. These donations will contrib-ute to the more than 64,000 meals the West Texas Food Bank provides annually. Visit www.unitedtexas.com.

>> Crisis Center of West Texas has scheduled its sixth annual Dancing with West Texas Stars fundraiser on Feb. 8. Twelve West Texas Stars have paired with their talented partners to dance the night away and raise funds to end sexual assault and domestic violence in West Texas. Individual donations and ticket purchases may cast their votes now for their favorite dance team, to help them get closer to the grand prize, the Mirror Ball Trophy. The team with the most votes by noon on Feb. 7 wins. For Star bios, information, tickets or to donation, visit ccwtx.org/dwwts.

>> The Ellen Noël Art Museum, 4909 E. University Blvd., will present Dewing, Saint-Gaudens, Vedder an exhibition that highlights the work and lives of three American artists from the turn-of-the-century; Thomas Dewing, Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Elihu Vedder through April 5. A free screening of the PBS documentary “Augustus Saint-Gaudens: Master of American Sculpture” beginning at 6:30 p.m. (fi lm is 60 minutes long). Drinks and snacks will

be provided. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays, and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free. Call 550-9696 or visit www.noelartmuseum.org.

>> Odessa College Visual & Per-forming Arts Department presents the 2020 Young Artists Competition, an event that showcases the talent of young musi-cians between the ages of 17-20 within the West Texas area. Participants will be com-peting for cash prizes and may qualify for a Full Tuition Scholarship to study music at Odessa College. The competition is open to any musi-cian (ages 17-20), whether vocalist or instrumentalist, per-forming music from classical, jazz, pop, and musical theater genres. Applicants must complete the entry form, including video submission, by 11:59 p.m. Feb. 11. Finalists will be chosen to participate in concert at 7 p.m. Feb. 29 at OC campus, in the Jack Rodgers Auditorium. Prize win-ners will be announced. Visit www.odessa.edu/music to apply.

>> Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University Blvd., has scheduled Sacred Scripts: 1,000 Years of Religious Texts Ex-hibition through Feb. 23. Call 550-9696.

>> Interfaith Service (Sewing) Council, 910 S. Grant Ave., is inviting sewers and quilters to participate in open sewing and get assistance with sewing projects from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Sewing machines (Berninas), quilting rulers and cutters and scissors will be provided. Thursdays is primarily for quil-ters. Call 332-4800 or email Mary Jane Malone at [email protected].

>> M.A.D. Children has scheduled classes from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at 810 N. Dixie Blvd. Register from noon to 6 p.m. daily at M.A.D., 810 N. Dixie Blvd. Call 272-5834 or 272-5812 or 325-455-4990.

>> Yang Style Tai Chi classes have been scheduled from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Asbury United Methodist Church, 4001 E. University Blvd. Call 631-5051 or visit odessagoldendragons.com.

>> The Monday Senior Bridge Club meets from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. each Monday at the Northside Senior Center, 13th Street and Adams Avenue. Call 337-5281.

>> Medical Center Health System has scheduled Weight Loss Seminars from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at the MCH Center for Health and Wellness, classroom B, 8050 Highway 191. Call 640-1283 or visit www.mchodessa.com.

>> The Grandview Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month at St. John’s Epis-copal Church, 401 N. West County Road.

>> The Odessa Chapter No. 447 Order of the Eastern Star meets at 7:30 p.m. on the fi rst and third Monday of each month (fi rst Monday only in November and December) at the Andy G. Vaughn Masonic Lodge No. 1421, 3017 Mercedes Ave. Call 557-2058 or visit www.agv1421.org.

>> Permian Basin Depression Glass Club meets at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at First Christian Church, activities building, 601 N. Lee Ave. Call 580-5800.

>> West Texas Food Bank, 411 S. Pagewood Ave., are in need of volunteers for Hunger Action Month to help with making sacks of food for the Food 2 Kids Backpack Program from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays. Volunteers must be 15 years or older to volunteer at the Food Bank with-out a parent or guardian. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult at a 1:1 ratio. We require a two-hour volun-teering minimum. Dress code: Volunteers must adhere to a dress code appropriate for working in a warehouse environment. Do not wear spaghetti strap shirts, short shorts, leggings, or clothes which are too revealing. Also do not wear open toed shoes, fl ip-fl ops, sandals, or heels. Call 580-6333 or email [email protected]. Visit wtxfoodbank.org or tinyurl.com/ y6gxy5zn.

W H AT ’ S G O I N G O N

FACT: On this date

in 1977, Snowflakes

were observed in Miami Beach,

Florida.

EXTREMESAverage temp .................................. 44Normal high .................................... 57 Normal low ...................................... 30 Today’s recordsRecord high ........................ 83 in 2000Record low ............................ 8 in 1963

WEATHER INFORMATION

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:CRAIG STEWART

TOM TEFERTILLERJOSEPH NEUBAUER

RESPIRATORY VIRUSES RSV: High FLU A: High FLU B: High

P E R M I A N B A S I N W E AT H E R : 5 DAY ODESSA & MIDLAND FORECAST

New Mexico Outlook

Hobbs: Sunny skies.

High 50, low 29.

Ruidoso:Sunny skies.

High 50, low 26.

POLLEN & UVTrees ............................................ Low Weeds ........................................... Low Mold, Dust .............................Low, LowGrass ............................................ Low UV Index .......................4.1 (Moderate)

PRECIPITATIONMidnight to 8 a.m. 1/19: .............. .0.26” Month to date: ............................0.35”Year to date: ............................0.35”Last year this month:...................0.10” Last year to date: ........................0.10”

TUESDAY

MOSTLY CLOUDYWITH SOUTHWINDS

AT 5 TO 15 MPH.

51/36

WEDNESDAY

MOSTLY SUNNY.

63/41

THURSDAY

SUNNY SKIES.

64/42

SUN & MOONSunrise today: ...................... 7:49 a.m.Sunset tonight: .......................6:11 p.m.Moonrise: .............................. 2:57 a.m.Moonset:..................................1:59 p.m.

New First Full Last

Jan. 24 Feb. 1 Feb. 9 Feb. 15

LAKE LEVELS 1/19 Current Level Acre Ft.Thomas ...............24.6% ...........49,775Spence ................ 26.7% ......... 138,240 Ivie .......................69.7% ......... 386,105Source: www.crmwd.org

WEATHER DATA ON THE NETClimate Prediction Center

http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/Odessa/Midland Radar Image:https://tinyurl.com/yaqlvnsc

National Weather Service forecast: https://tinyurl.com/yc2wov2g

TEXAS WEATHER FORECAST

FRIDAY

MOSTLY SUNNY.

58/34

TODAY

PARTLY SUNNYWITH SOUTH WINDS

AT 5 TO 10 MPH.

53/34