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Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
6 months in, Mayor Cal Hendrick says there's still work to do within the city
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- It's been six months since Cal Hendrick became Mayor. The lifelong Odessan became Mayor on November 5th, 2024, beating the incumbent Javier Joven. Since then he has made some improvements to the City. He added signage to parks, road repairs, and many more. He's said there's a lot more to come. 'We found the funds and will soon begin construction on the Amy Bell Sports Center,' Mayor Hendrick said. 'That was huge for me because quite frankly it was dead in the water when I found it. Number two, we have fixed the parks. That is Woodson Park had no lighting and no signage. The waterpark didn't work. All of those things have been done or are in progress.' His job is not done yet with what he wants to fix in Odessa to make the City better. He said there's work to do before the real work can begin. 'Number one is to get fully staffed. Until we get fully staffed, we cannot be the organization we need to be,' Mayor Hendrick said. 'Number two, we continue to look at roads. There are a lot of roads in Odessa that need a lot of work, and we have Joe Tucker, an engineer out there looking at roads and putting priorities out. We have got to do a better job for our people. We have to make sure we have dependable water. But not only fresh water but also wastewater ' Mayor Hendrick said he is doing everything with one goal in mind, bettering Odessa for all who live here. 'This is my attempt to make Odessa better. I hope and represent to the citizens when I ran that everything, I do is what I believe is in the best interest of the citizens. Best interest in Odessa,' Mayor Hendrick said. 'I may not always be right and if I'm not I will fess up and say I made a bad call here. But at least we are going to look at every issue. What's important and we are going to do what we believe is what is important to Odessa. We are not going to focus on anything is what I call the essentials. Essentials are roads, water, trash, parks, police, fire. These are critical.' Mayor Hendrick says he wants the citizens of Odessa to trust in him and his council, as they continue to make Odessa great. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Why oil wealth hasn't fueled West Texas prosperity
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Beneath the dirt roads and pumpjacks, lies one of the richest oil producing regions in the world. With all that wealth underneath, many residents have wondered why more money hasn't been poured back into Odessa. The Permian Paradox is a three-part series that examines the reality of life in West Texas from historical identity to infrastructure gaps to commercial stagnation. In Part I, Odessa Mayor Cal Hendrick explained Odessa's deep roots in cattle ranching and hard work. Hendrick, a fifth-generation Odessan, described the city as one originally built by ranchers and not developers. Furthermore, he said that legacy of self-sufficiency still shapes the city's culture and policies. '100 years ago, Odessans were cattlemen, and they wanted the town to reflect that. Which was good for then but it has cost us now,' said Hendrick. The independence helped Odessa thrive during oil booms but without long term planning, it left infrastructure behind. Roads, water systems and zoning laws to this day continues to have lingering issues. In Part 2, City Council At Large, Craig Stoker, spoke about the food desert and inconsistent infrastructure. Basic needs require a commute; some drive more than 20 miles to reach a full-service grocery store, and Councilman Stoker, who formally worked with the food bank, pointed to Odessa's outdated infrastructure as a key obstacle to development. 'We're out here on an island,' said Stoker. 'Most development happens along the I-35, I-45 corridors. Trucks don't come here daily like they do in places where there is real estate for it.' Stoker mentioned that the closest cold storage facility is in Lubbock, which makes it a 'nightmare' for retailers and grocery store chains. Stoker said, national brands like H-E-B are focused on metro expansion and not West Texas growth which forces residents to rely on smaller chains or even drive to Midland for weekly necessities. Meanwhile, Odessa's Development Corporation focuses on attracting manufacturing and industrial warehousing, not neighborhood amenities. Some have argued that while those investments bring jobs, they don't always improve residents' day-to-day quality of life. Part 3, addressed where the money is going. Despite Odessa's wealth in oil, many new developments are popping up in Midland County, instead. According to Kevin Dawson, a local development tracker and Founder of Maybe in Midland/Odessa, most of the area's commercial growth is funded by private investors and families who already live in the region. 'Development here is local,' said Dawson. 'Its about who's within a 1-3-5 mile radius. Daily traffic, income levels, population, and its not just oil production that drives whats built.' This means areas with higher population density like parts of Midland, get more attention from developers. Meanwhile many Odessans continue to wait for the basics. There is hope. The mayor says long term projects like a new sports complex and much improved water infrastructure are in the works Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Gyökeres, Loyalty, and Legacy – Hendrick Lays Out Liverpool's Next Move
Hendrick: 'Let's reward their loyalty by putting the best possible team on the pitch' Liverpool's New Era Begins with Clear Intent In a stirring episode of The Old Skool Podcast, Gags Tandon and Dave Hendrick reconvened to dissect Liverpool's Premier League triumph and speculate on the next chapter under Arne Slot. With the echoes of celebration still hanging in the air, the conversation quickly turned toward legacy, ambition, and a ruthless focus on silverware. Advertisement Dave Hendrick pulled no punches. 'Let's go and maximise the final years of Mo, Virgil, and Ali. Let's put as much as we can into making sure that when they leave this club, there's no more medals left on the table.' Forward Thinking: The Case for Victor Gyökeres Hendrick made an impassioned argument for investing in proven attacking talent: 'In the number nine position, go and get a win-now player.' He spotlighted Victor Gyökeres of Sporting CP, whose stock continues to rise after a prolific season. 'He's just in such a groove right now,' said Hendrick. 'He doesn't get hurt… 10 goals in his last seven caps. He's transferring that performance level to international level, too.' Advertisement Importantly, Hendrick addressed concerns around age: 'Even if you get two or three great years out of him, you can sell him to Saudi with two years left in his deal.' The emphasis was clear—Liverpool must act decisively in the transfer market if they are to capitalise on this era of elite players. Loyalty in Red: Rewarding True Servants of the Club Hendrick drew a stark contrast between the current squad and Liverpool's past. 'If you look at the great players we've had since the '90s… all of them pushed to leave. All of them agitated to leave.' But then, his voice softened in reverence: 'The only three truly great players we've had in the last 35 years that have never agitated to leave… Ali, Virgil, Mo.' His call to action? 'Let's reward them for it. Let's reward their loyalty by putting the best possible team on the pitch.' Advertisement Tandon echoed the sentiment, adding, 'They've never wanted to leave. They want to be here. And also, they're still in their prime. Like Mo just had his best numbers ever.' Photo: IMAGO Arsenal, City, and the Shifting Landscape Looking beyond Anfield, the pair debated the future of title rivals. 'There's no evidence Arsenal can win anything,' said Hendrick bluntly. 'If you look at this Arsenal group… who has won anything other than Kai Havertz and the lads who won things sitting on the bench at City?' On Manchester City, there was cautious optimism. 'Pep is not going to be at City for much longer,' Hendrick predicted. 'Maybe two more seasons, more likely just one more.' A Moment to Savour As the podcast drew to a close, Gags and Dave turned reflective, paying homage to the journey they've taken with Anfield Index since 2011. 'Honestly, this Anfield Index is a blessing,' said Gags. 'It's amazing when you get to meet these people… it'll blow your socks off, mate.' The podcast, already soaked in emotion and celebration, ended with a vision. 'When we retain, we party like it's 2026,' laughed Gags. Hendrick replied with understated ambition: 'I just see Premier League and Champions League doubles in our future.'
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Automotive
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William Byron signs extension to remain with Hendrick through 2029
William Byron has signed a contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports that will keep him at Hendrick Motorsports (HMS) through the 2029 season. The 27-year-old is already a two-time winner of the Daytona 500 and currently sits second in the championship standings. When Byron won the 500, he became the youngest multi-time winner of NASCAR's crown jewel event, breaking a record previously held by HMS vice chairman Jeff Gordon. Advertisement Byron has collected 14 victories in the Cup Series and has driven for Hendrick since his Cup debut in 2018, where he also earned Rookie of the Year honors. He has made six consecutive appearances in the NASCAR Cup playoffs, making the Championship 4 in both 2023 and 2024. He's yet to win the title, but Byron has placed as high as third twice. William Byron, Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet William Byron, Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet Mike Ehrmann - Getty Images Mike Ehrmann - Getty Images "We've built something special with the No. 24 team,' said Byron, who is in his eighth full-time season in the Cup Series. 'I'm thankful for the opportunity to continue working with amazing people at Hendrick Motorsports who believe in me, especially Mr. and Mrs. Hendrick. We've accomplished some great things that we're really proud of, but we have even bigger goals ahead. I'm excited to go after them with this team and this organization.' Advertisement Added team owner Rick Hendrick: 'William is the real deal. What makes him so special is that he combines natural ability with an unrivaled work ethic. You see it in the great ones – the drivers who could get by on talent alone but choose to outwork everyone anyway. That's William. On top of it all, he's a person of high character and embraces his role as a leader. We're proud to have him in our lineup and look forward to many more wins together.' Hendrick, the most successful team in NASCAR history, currently fields four full-time efforts in the Cup Series with Kyle Larson in the No. 5, Chase Elliott in the No. 9, Alex Bowman in the No. 48, and Byron in the No. 24. Read Also: 20 years later: Remembering the wildest Coke 600 in NASCAR history Kurt Busch among those selected for 2026 NASCAR Hall of Fame class To read more articles visit our website.
New York Times
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- New York Times
William Byron, Hendrick Motorsports agree to contract extension through 2029
William Byron and Hendrick Motorsports have agreed to a contract extension to keep the two-time Daytona 500 winner with the NASCAR Cup Series organization through the 2029 season. Byron's previous contract with Hendrick was up at the end of this season, but leaving the only organization he's known was never considered a realistic possibility. On Friday, both sides made it official. Advertisement 'We've built something special with the No. 24 team,' Byron said. 'I'm thankful for the opportunity to continue working with amazing people at Hendrick Motorsports who believe in me, especially Mr. and Mrs. Hendrick. 'We've accomplished some great things that we're proud of, but we have even bigger goals ahead. I'm excited to go after them with this team and this organization.' When Byron, 27, first joined Hendrick's Cup Series program in 2018, he was considered a rising star even though his path to NASCAR superstardom was less traditional than many of his contemporaries. Born and raised in Charlotte, N.C., NASCAR's hub, Byron fell in love with the sport as a kid and, unbeknownst to his parents, he started racing virtually. He then talked his parents into allowing him to pursue racing in real life, successfully transferring the skills he learned online to actual cars and moving up NASCAR's developmental ladder. Recognizing Byron's potential, team owner Rick Hendrick signed him to a contract in 2016 and placed him in NASCAR's second-tier Xfinity Series the next year. That season saw Byron win the championship as a rookie, just the second rookie to accomplish the feat. After Byron won the Xfinity title, he earned a promotion to Cup, where he's progressed into a championship-contending driver. He won Rookie of the Year in his first Cup season, earned his first playoff berth the next year, secured his first-career win in 2020 and has earned at least one victory in every season since. His 14 total wins since 2020 trail only Kyle Larson (26 wins) and Denny Hamlin (19) during that span, and he's won the last two editions of NASCAR's signature race, the Daytona 500. He's also qualified for the Championship 4 title race in the past two seasons. 'William is the real deal,' Rick Hendrick said. 'What makes him so special is that he combines natural ability with an unrivaled work ethic. You see it in the great ones — the drivers who could get by on talent alone but choose to outwork everyone anyway. That's William. On top of it all, he's a person of high character and embraces his role as a leader. 'We're proud to have him in our lineup and look forward to many more wins together.' (Photo of William Byron: James Gilbert / Getty Images)
