What an amazing weekend it was for football in Texas. Both OHS and Permian took home a win on Friday night, much to the delight of their fans. Then on Saturday the Texas Longhorns knocked off #12 ranked Oklahoma Sooners in the annual Red River Rivalry 36-20. So it’s pretty apparent what I did all weekend, but what about you fine folks? Comment and tell us how you spent your weekend!

Have you stopped in to take a look around Big Country Auto Sales yet? Well if you haven’t then stop by either one of their great locations in Midland, 410 N. Lamesa Road and 1411 S. Rankin Highway. No Credit is no problem at Big Country Auto Sales! They’ll help you re-establish your credit and get you behind the wheel of an awesome new ride. Like a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo that can be yours for just $2,500 down and $179 bi-weekly! Or maybe you’d like to own a 2002 Chevy Suburban with leather, DVD, and upgraded wheels for $2,500 down and $191 bi-weekly. For more information, give them a call at (432) 695-4417 today.

If you’re in the market for an RV then Ken’s RV Sales is the place to go. The friendly and informative employees there are confident that if you try Ken’s RV Sales once, you’ll be back! So go experience some family fun with a new RV. You can get up to 180 months financing so you don’t have to worry about paying for everything all at once. Ken’s also has an extended parts department and mobile service available! Their special of the week is a 2014 Shadow Cruiser RV for only $19,995 + TT&L. So go visit Ken’s at 5904 W. Highway 80 in Midland today and tell them Thrifty Nickel sent you!

Advertise or find your perfect services with us at OurThriftyNickel.com.  It really couldn’t be easier. Head over, sign up for an account and then place an ad! Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Try it out! $5.75 for the first ten words, .40 cents per each additional word. One picture free with each ad!  Because we love our customers, right now when you purchase two weeks we will offer you a 3rd week at no charge!

For those who prefer a human touch for your business interactions, then feel free to call in and place an ad. Our helpful and friendly staff are available starting at 8:15 every day of the week. On Mondays our phone transactions and business locations shut down at 6:15 PM, Tuesdays till 7:15, Wednesdays till 6:00 PM, Thursdays till 5:00, and Fridays till 12:15 PM.

For the Odessa office place your calls to: (432) 333-4184

For the Midland office dial: (432) 580-7777

If you’re already out on the town running errands, we’re conveniently located at 2611 N. Golder, Odessa TX, 79761. That address works for all your mail-in ads as well! We also have newspaper stands in most of your local stores, including all the 7-11’s in Odessa and Midland! If we don’t have a stand in your favorite store, call us and we’ll get one there, just for you!

Utilize the Thrifty Nickel Classifieds, serving the Permian Basin for over thirty years, reaching over one hundred thousand households!

The day that I never imagined would get here is finally here, Friday! Even though I have absolutely zero plans this weekend, I am looking forward to it more than anything. Over two days of doing nothing besides enjoying some football sounds more appealing every second I think about it. Odessa High School will enjoy their homecoming this weekend with a matchup against Coronado tonight at home 7:30pm. This means the Permian Panthers are playing on the road against San Angelo Central tonight.

Do two wonderful things today by helping your community and scoring some very affordable advertising! This month you can earn a free week of advertising with the purchase of two when you bring in two cans of food to any of our offices. (Up to ten words free, each word after is 40 cents*) All the food we collect goes to benefit the West Texas Food Bank, where they work tirelessly to end hunger in our community! To find out more about their noble efforts, go to http://www.wtxfoodbank.org.

Your favorite Odessa/Midland Thrifty Nickel is a great source of many different categories. That’s why so many people utilize our paper every week! With over 100,000 people reading us every week, you know that your ad will be getting great exposure. One of the categories that Thrifty Nickel does really well with is ‘Oilfield Equipment & Supplies’. Take a look at some of the ads we have under that heading this week:

–       USED OILFIELD Tanks: 5- Steel 210 barrel. 3-steel 300 barrel. 1- steel 400 barrel, 1- fiberglass 300 barrel, 1- fiberglass 210 barrel. Delivery available. 806-891-1381.

–       WELDING BED For Sale, fits Ford or Dodge. $2000 Or Best Offer 432-889-3890.

–       5000# NISSAN Forklift New, triple mast side shift, propane. $9500. Financing Available. 432-661-1359.

–       2000 KENWORTH 900, Overhaul Detroit Motor, new clutch, new starter and alternator, fairly new tires. $16,500.00 or better offer. 432-889-0302 or 432-889-1727.

–       18 YARD roll off Dumpster/Containers- Now Available for Rent. For Residential & Commercial Use. Delivered to your rig or oilfield construction site. Specializing in remote locations. Servicing Permian Basin & Trans Pecos areas. 432-296-2209.

–       200 AMP used Lincoln welder. 350 amp used diesel Miller welder. 806-891-1381.

Advertise or find your perfect services with us at OurThriftyNickel.com.  It really couldn’t be easier. Head over, sign up for an account and then place an ad! Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Try it out! $5.75 for the first ten words, .40 cents per each additional word. One picture free with each ad!  Because we love our customers, right now when you purchase two weeks we will offer you a 3rd week at no charge!

For those who prefer a human touch for your business interactions, then feel free to call in and place an ad. Our helpful and friendly staff are available starting at 8:15 every day of the week. On Mondays our phone transactions and business locations shut down at 6:15 PM, Tuesdays till 7:15, Wednesdays till 6:00 PM, Thursdays till 5:00, and Fridays till 12:15 PM.

For the Odessa office place your calls to: (432) 333-4184

For the Midland office dial: (432) 580-7777

If you’re already out on the town running errands, we’re conveniently located at 2611 N. Golder, Odessa TX, 79761. That address works for all your mail-in ads as well! We also have newspaper stands in most of your local stores, including all the 7-11’s in Odessa and Midland! If we don’t have a stand in your favorite store, call us and we’ll get one there, just for you!

Utilize the Thrifty Nickel Classifieds, serving the Permian Basin for over thirty years, reaching over one hundred thousand households!

Keep a look out because a brand new 48 page issue of Thrifty Nickel will be on a newsstand near you today! Of course our paper is also free to our customers and available at many different locations all over the Permian Basin. If you’re the kind of person who is inside all day and can’t get out to pick up an issue, just read us online! Our paper can be read in 100% full digital glory every Thursday at https://ourthriftynickel.com/PDFs/newspaper.pdf. No matter how you read our publication, just make sure you’re a part of the very important 100,000+ people that read us every week!

Another week with a new edition of Thrifty Nickel means another week full of new garage sales. There is no limit on the amount of amazing items you can find at a local neighborhood sale. So quit leaving all the cool collectable items out there for someone else to snatch up and start diving into the wonderful world of garage sales! Here are just a few of the amazing ‘Garage Sales’ going on in the Permian Basin this weekend, but you’ll have to open up our new paper to see all of them!

–       3432 W. University. Lotta Stuff, Office home furniture, just about everything. Located behind ACME Co. follow signs. Friday & Saturday 9:00a.m.- 1:00 p.m.

–       10010 W. Bradley, Saturday only, starts at 9a.m. Some furniture, lawnmower, weight bench, 7.5 ONAN generator, 1994 Suburban, 2000 Ford Ranger both need engine work, knick knacks, too much to list.

–       ESTATE SALE Saturday Only October 19th 9 – 5pm. 16170 Horseshoe Dr. Gardendale Tx. Dishes, Decorative items, christmas tree, glassware, baskets, antique claw foot bath tub, clothes, couches, furniture lamps, tools, cinder blocks farm implements, halters, meadowbrook cart, shafts. No checks, Cash Only.

–       BIG YARD Sale, Friday and Saturday, 11848 W. 64th. Welding trailer, tool boxes, music, guitars, amplifiers, clothes, grills, winter jackets.

–       2 GARAGE Sales. 1441 & 1455 Innsbrook Circle (rear garages) large entertainment center, lawnmower, exercise equip, gun cabinet, clothing and much more. Saturday & Sunday.

–       GARAGE SALE Saturday October 12 at 8am. Teen girl clothes, exercise bike, weight bench, ab circle machine, furniture, and more. 5715 Montana Ave. in Ponderosa Estate of North East Loop 338 and 56th.

–       BACKYARD SALE 2611 Custer Ave., Saturday, October 12th, 9 a.m.- 2p.m.. Gently used wheelchair, $50, clothes, $1.00 DVD’s, Wii with games, controllers and cordless charger, $30, desk $25, computer chair $25 and lots more!

Advertise or find your perfect services with us at OurThriftyNickel.com.  It really couldn’t be easier. Head over, sign up for an account and then place an ad! Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Try it out! $5.75 for the first ten words, .40 cents per each additional word. One picture free with each ad!  Because we love our customers, right now when you purchase two weeks we will offer you a 3rd week at no charge!

For those who prefer a human touch for your business interactions, then feel free to call in and place an ad. Our helpful and friendly staff are available starting at 8:15 every day of the week. On Mondays our phone transactions and business locations shut down at 6:15 PM, Tuesdays till 7:15, Wednesdays till 6:00 PM, Thursdays till 5:00, and Fridays till 12:15 PM.

For the Odessa office place your calls to: (432) 333-4184

For the Midland office dial: (432) 580-7777

If you’re already out on the town running errands, we’re conveniently located at 2611 N. Golder, Odessa TX, 79761. That address works for all your mail-in ads as well! We also have newspaper stands in most of your local stores, including all the 7-11’s in Odessa and Midland! If we don’t have a stand in your favorite store, call us and we’ll get one there, just for you!

Utilize the Thrifty Nickel Classifieds, serving the Permian Basin for over thirty years, reaching over one hundred thousand households!

If you want over 100,000 pairs of eyes to see your ads in this week’s Thrifty Nickel then you’ll need to make sure your ads are submitted by 6pm today. Call your ads in by dialing (432) 580-7777 for Midland or (432) 333-4184 for the Odessa office. Of course you can walk in to place your ads during normal business hours today or just place them online!

All of our long time readers know how great Thrifty Nickel is. Not only are we the largest free classifieds paper in the United States, but we also still know how to pass the savings onto our customers. Keeping prices low for all of our advertisers is one of the most important things to our company. That’s why we’re able to provide you with a paper filled with ads of all kinds. You can literally find anything in Thrifty Nickel, just take a look!

–       BERNAL’S CUSTOM Cabinets. Kitchens, vanities, entertainments, computer desks, painting, stain, refinishing and formica counter tops. 432-269-3669. Mario. Taking Free estimates.

–       BUNDLE AND SAVE! DIRECTV, INTERNET & PHONE From $69.99/mo. + Free 3-Months:HBO Starz SHOWTIME CINEMAX+ FREE GENIE 4-Room Upgrade+ NFL SUNDAY TICKET! Limited time.888-449-6821

–       HERITAGE CONSTUCTION, COMPLETE HOME RENOVATION, BATHROOM REMODEL, CUSTOM CABINETS AND WOODWORK, DOOR AND WINDOW REPLACEMENT. SMALL JOBS WELCOME.CONTACT ART GARCIA AT (432)269-4865

–       HOME SECURITY System. Free Equipment, Free Keychain Remote. Homeowners Insurance Discount. Limited Time Offer. Call Today, Install Tomorrow. Protect Your Home! 866-699-7919

–       FOR SALE: Miller bobcat 3 phase welder, Lincoln precisiontig 185, husky pressurewasher, sand filter for above ground pool432-559-2527.

–       LOG CABIN $3800, (original price, $23,800). 768 square feet, expandable to 1152 square feet, 101 solid oak logs, fully dovetailed, complete precut wall set with all plans for stone fireplace, 10-1/2 foot high ceilings, porches, loft, stack walls in two days, add roof in two days, extra nice, will haul to Midland for $1850. 870-577-5757, owner.

–       THE OCEAN Corp. 10840 Rockley Road, Houston, Texas 77099. Train for a New Career. *Underwater Welder. Commercial Diver. *NDT/Weld Inspector. Job Placement Assistance. Financial Aid available for those who qualify. 1-800-321-0298.

–       LAWN, TREE, Hedge, Trimming, tilling, hauling off. Free Estimates. Service Associates 432-550-7105.

Advertise or find your perfect services with us at OurThriftyNickel.com.  It really couldn’t be easier. Head over, sign up for an account and then place an ad! Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Try it out! $5.75 for the first ten words, .40 cents per each additional word. One picture free with each ad!  Because we love our customers, right now when you purchase two weeks we will offer you a 3rd week at no charge!

For those who prefer a human touch for your business interactions, then feel free to call in and place an ad. Our helpful and friendly staff are available starting at 8:15 every day of the week. On Mondays our phone transactions and business locations shut down at 6:15 PM, Tuesdays till 7:15, Wednesdays till 6:00 PM, Thursdays till 5:00, and Fridays till 12:15 PM.

For the Odessa office place your calls to: (432) 333-4184

For the Midland office dial: (432) 580-7777

If you’re already out on the town running errands, we’re conveniently located at 2611 N. Golder, Odessa TX, 79761. That address works for all your mail-in ads as well! We also have newspaper stands in most of your local stores, including all the 7-11’s in Odessa and Midland! If we don’t have a stand in your favorite store, call us and we’ll get one there, just for you!

Utilize the Thrifty Nickel Classifieds, serving the Permian Basin for over thirty years, reaching over one hundred thousand households!

It’s time to start off another fun filled week here at Thrifty Nickel. Our offices are open till 6:15 tonight so don’t be afraid to give us a call! I do understand procrastination very well, but if you’re trying to make sure your ads get in for Thursday’s paper then you might want to beat out the Tuesday rush and phone in today! Congrats to the Permian Panthers football team for pulling off a big win Friday against Tascosa 38-23, way to go boys!

Need a new car but not sure if your credit will qualify you? Well at Toyota of Midland one call is all it takes! Get instant credit by phone just by calling (888) 259-3287. If you’ve seen the front page of Thrifty Nickel this week then you’ve no doubt seen pictures of the 65 different vehicles on sale and available right now. These are Toyota Certified Used Vehicles and include – 12-month/12,000 mile Comprehensive Warranty, 7 year/100,000 mile limited Powertrain Warranty, and 1 year of Roadside Assistance! Shop online at www.toyotaofmidland.com or stop either of their two big locations – 3832 W. Wall and 800 N. Loop 250 West.

If you’re a true outdoorsman (or woman!) then you’re no doubt excited to be in the middle of some great hunting this season. I’m sure that all of you are aware of the restrictions and dates for which you can hunt certain animals, but if you need a reminder just click here http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/regulations/outdoor-annual/2013-2014/counties/ector. So if you’re in need of any hunting or fishing help then just look to your favorite Odessa/Midland Thrifty Nickel! Here’s some of what we have advertised this week:

–       1 HUNTER needed for 2013- 2014. Season rifle hunting lease. Whitetail deer, and turkey. 6 miles North of Water Valley, TX managed ranch. Join 3 other hunters. $1850 each, 900 acres. Axis deer hunts available. Low fence. 325-234-6333.

–       ATTENTION RANCHERS Looking for position as cook during deer hunting season. Call Sammy 432-923-3841.

–       ARCHERY ONLY (Jurasik Park Ranch) 10 minutes from San Angelo. $450 for 3 days. Very good camp trailer available. 1 buck, 2 does. 8 blinds. FMI (325)227-5615 or (325)277-0727.

–       DOVE AND Pig Day Hunting. Shotguns only. 432-267-5437.

–       BOW HUNTING Only October, November, December Safe Comfortable Stands with Feeders, Three Day Hunt Including Lodging. $450. 325-698-7055.

–       GOT WHITE WING Dove Hunts. Day hunting available. 5 Star plus! White wing galore! (325) 277-0727 Steven Hoelscher.

–       FOR SALE Custom built Deer blind on Tandem axle trailer. 8’x10x6’/ all metal/ good tires/ tan paint/ good windows/ 3 swivel seats/ carpet/ gun rest. Located @ Wool Growers- 4 blocks west of the square in Ozona, Texas. Call Bob 806-759-7307

Advertise or find your perfect services with us at OurThriftyNickel.com.  It really couldn’t be easier. Head over, sign up for an account and then place an ad! Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Try it out! $5.75 for the first ten words, .40 cents per each additional word. One picture free with each ad!  Because we love our customers, right now when you purchase two weeks we will offer you a 3rd week at no charge!

For those who prefer a human touch for your business interactions, then feel free to call in and place an ad. Our helpful and friendly staff are available starting at 8:15 every day of the week. On Mondays our phone transactions and business locations shut down at 6:15 PM, Tuesdays till 7:15, Wednesdays till 6:00 PM, Thursdays till 5:00, and Fridays till 12:15 PM.

For the Odessa office place your calls to: (432) 333-4184

For the Midland office dial: (432) 580-7777

If you’re already out on the town running errands, we’re conveniently located at 2611 N. Golder, Odessa TX, 79761. That address works for all your mail-in ads as well! We also have newspaper stands in most of your local stores, including all the 7-11’s in Odessa and Midland! If we don’t have a stand in your favorite store, call us and we’ll get one there, just for you!

Utilize the Thrifty Nickel Classifieds, serving the Permian Basin for over thirty years, reaching over one hundred thousand households!

Today’s deadline day here at the Thrifty Nickel offices, so things are progressing at their normally hectic pace. If you want to see your ads in this Thursday’s publication, then please submit your ads by 6pm today. There are many different ways you can submit your ads including – phone, walk in, fax, or through our online system. Just go to www.ourthriftynickel.com and click on the ‘Place An Ad’ tab. From there it’s simple and easy to place any kind of classified ad that your heart desires, give it a try today!

Why does nobody beat a Midland Dodge deal? Because they’ll beat any other Texas Dodge Dealer’s new vehicle advertisement! Right now you can get a new 2013 Ram 2500 Crew Cab 4X4 for only $33,995. That’ $5,290 off of the MSRP! This beast of a truck comes with a 5.7L V8, and Power Heated Trailer Tow Mirrors. Go visit the fine folks at All American Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Midland today and find out for yourself why nobody beats a Midland Dodge deal! 3801 West Wall Street, Midland TX (432) 218-4115.

Need to find an amazing Mobile Home just to rent? Well then Thrifty Nickel has got you covered! This week’s paper has lots of great Mobile Homes in the area that are available to rent. It’s not an issue if you need something short or long term; there are options for everybody. Take a look at just a few of the ‘Mobile Homes For Rent’ in this week’s issue!

–       11722 W. JOAN Dr. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, appliances. $1,200 monthly, $1,200 deposit. No Pets. 432-530-4831.

–       1- 2007 RV’s for rent. $200/ deposit, $800/month, all bills paid. In really good condition. Also have space for 2 more RV’s, $400/ month. Call Mayito 432-202-7884

–       2 BEDROOM, 1 bath trailer home for rent. $850 month. For address and more information call 432-634-5703.

–       3 BEDROOM, 2 bath. $600 a month, $600 deposit. 307 Alabama, Odessa. No pets. 432-339-0265

–       EXCELLENT RV for rent. Furnished, all bills paid, no pets. Regular home style refrigerator and toilet. Big hot water heater $1000.00 per month plus deposit. Call 432-413-6731.

–       NICE 3 Bedroom, 2 bath mobile home for rent Monahans. Recently remolded, central ac/ heat, good location, $1,200.00 per month. Serious inquires only. 432-631-6237.

Advertise or find your perfect services with us at OurThriftyNickel.com.  It really couldn’t be easier. Head over, sign up for an account and then place an ad! Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Try it out! $5.75 for the first ten words, .40 cents per each additional word. One picture free with each ad!  Because we love our customers, right now when you purchase two weeks we will offer you a 3rd week at no charge!

For those who prefer a human touch for your business interactions, then feel free to call in and place an ad. Our helpful and friendly staff are available starting at 8:15 every day of the week. On Mondays our phone transactions and business locations shut down at 6:15 PM, Tuesdays till 7:15, Wednesdays till 6:00 PM, Thursdays till 5:00, and Fridays till 12:15 PM.

For the Odessa office place your calls to: (432) 333-4184

For the Midland office dial: (432) 580-7777

If you’re already out on the town running errands, we’re conveniently located at 2611 N. Golder, Odessa TX, 79761. That address works for all your mail-in ads as well! We also have newspaper stands in most of your local stores, including all the 7-11’s in Odessa and Midland! If we don’t have a stand in your favorite store, call us and we’ll get one there, just for you!

Utilize the Thrifty Nickel Classifieds, serving the Permian Basin for over thirty years, reaching over one hundred thousand households!

Even though I do my best to enjoy every single weekend afforded to me, I do realize that some are just not as enjoyable as others. This may especially be the case if you’re a Texas football fan, yesterday I saw both Dallas and Houston lose their games. Try not to worry if you’re a diehard Cowboys or Texans fan because it is a long season, and there will be another weekend back on the horizon soon!

How can you increase your business’ reach across the country? Have you heard about the Thrifty Nickel’s national advertising program? Well with a CVC audited circulation of 724,228, you can rest assured your business will be seen. Many different advertising options are available, both by region and all across the country. Our Texas region contains 21 different publications for only $185 a week (20 words or less). The Central U.S. region has 18 publications for $175 a week (20 words or less). The West Coast region of publications has 47 publications for $530 a week (20 words or less) Last but not least, the Thrifty Nickel Eastern U.S. region has 55 different publications for $800 a week (20 words or less). Now you can advertise your business or items in any of these locations. Call our office today for information (432) 333-4184 or (432) 580-7777. Display rates are available also, call for Jay Warren 432-333-4184.

Speaking of being seen, there’s a good reason why so many people list their homes for sale in Thrifty Nickel every week. Because of the hundred thousand people that read our nifty little paper. Not only do we have lots of homes listed, but they come at an affordable price too! Don’t let the real estate market pass you by, look into buying your next home today. Here are a couple of the homes we have for sale this week:

–       2 BEDROOM Home Furnished- well built, hardwood floors, fenced, carport, covered patio deck, wheelchair ramp. $57,500 Cash. 2739 Center. 432-550-7105.

–       BUILT 2003, 3586 sq. ft., 4 bedroom, 2 ½ bath, 3 living areas, workshop. 3916 El-Derica Ct., Mission Dorado area. 432-661-8808, 432-661-3844.

–       CHARMING COUNTRY Home 2 bedroom, 1 bath on 1 acre in Midland Texas. Call 432-352-1957 or 432-556-7679.

–       2817 SQ. Ft., indoor pool, 4 car garage. 2201 W. Golf Course, Midland, TX. $315,000. Sorry No Owner Finance. 432-530-8844.

–       2101 N. Tom Green $119,500 3 Bed 1 Bath Owner Finance, Spacious, Remodeled to Perfection, AC, 1,126 sq. ft. of living space. Call Paloma at 432-288-1214 or Martha at 830-556-2280 Se Habla Espanol

–       FOR SALE By Owner. Beautiful 2737 sq. foot home, 4 bedroom, 3 full bath, jacuzzi tub, walk in closet, dining room, two fireplaces, 2 car garage, new roof Feb. 2013. Too many things to list. See at 5204 New Orleans Dr., Odessa.

–       INCREDIBLE DEAL! Just a few minutes drive from San Angelo. 2 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath. Great rental or home for you! Call Trish Blair Reality 325-234-0312. Check it out online www.tammyblairrealty.com 502 N. 10th, Ballinger.

Advertise or find your perfect services with us at OurThriftyNickel.com. It really couldn’t be easier. Head over, sign up for an account and then place an ad! Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Try it out! $5.75 for the first ten words, .40 cents per each additional word. One picture free with each ad!  Because we love our customers, right now when you purchase two weeks we will offer you a 3rd week at no charge!

For those who prefer a human touch for your business interactions, then feel free to call in and place an ad. Our helpful and friendly staff are available starting at 8:15 every day of the week. On Mondays our phone transactions and business locations shut down at 6:15 PM, Tuesdays till 7:15, Wednesdays till 6:00 PM, Thursdays till 5:00, and Fridays till 12:15 PM.

For the Odessa office place your calls to: (432) 333-4184

For the Midland office dial: (432) 580-7777

If you’re already out on the town running errands, we’re conveniently located at 2611 N. Golder, Odessa TX, 79761. That address works for all your mail-in ads as well! We also have newspaper stands in most of your local stores, including all the 7-11’s in Odessa and Midland! If we don’t have a stand in your favorite store, call us and we’ll get one there, just for you!

Utilize the Thrifty Nickel Classifieds, serving the Permian Basin for over thirty years, reaching over one hundred thousand households!