Ahhh, can you smell that? Of course it’s the sweet smell of Friday and a weekend filled with football on the horizon! Even though we’re in Texas, I realize that not everyone loves football as much as I do, even around the Thrifty Nickel offices.

But fear not if you’re not exactly a pigskin prognosticator, there is still lots to be done this weekend. Besides all that work you neglected during the week and home repairs you might putting off, the Odessa/Midland area offers so much to do every single weekend! All you need to do is open up the Thrifty Nickel and see what’s going on!

Dos Amigos in Odessa is always offering up something exciting to do. This Saturday they’re hosting the B93 Mix Squad Party, which is sure to be raucous event. With good food and fun, bull rides, and the best live music in West Texas, it’s easy to see why so many people make Dos Amigos their destination every weekend. For more information you can call (432) 368-7556 or you can just visit their website www.dosamigoscantina.com.

If live music and bull riding isn’t your cup of tea then you can always take in a new movie. Hollywood Theaters in Midland is your place to be if you’re a cinema nut. The Tall City 14 features State-of-the art 100% Sony 4K digital projection in all 14 stadium seated auditoriums. Check out their website for show times and don’t forget to sign up for that free popcorn, just click www.wallacetheaters.com!

The Odessa Champion Motor Speedway is holding the Blake Raulston memorial this Friday & Saturday. They’ll be giving away a FREE barbeque to spectators and racers after the race Friday. All regular classes will be raced, all feature increases will be posted on Facebook and their website daily, visit www.odessachampionmotorspeedway.com and come out to support a good cause!

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!

For more than thirty years now, the Odessa/Midland Thrifty Nickel has been your big results getter. We love helping individuals and businesses succeed, all with a personal touch because that’s how business should be done in Texas! Helping a small business start up and assisting you in creating a brand and identity for your company through ad campaigns, motivates and delights our sales team as we watch your business flourish.

Are you searching for something new in life? Not like a NASCAR or skydiving, but just the pure adrenaline thrill of trying something new. Well then it might be time for a brand new business opportunity. Running your own business can be one of the most rewarding experiences you will have.

Now the real question is, where do I even begin? My Monopoly board starts from ‘GO’ but you can start with Thrifty Nickel! It might seem as though all the great business ideas and ventures have already been established. Well lucky for you, the Thrifty Nickel’s Business and Service Directory has ‘Business Opportunities’. So this is where we’ll begin on your quest to become the next great American business owner. Here are just a few of the great Business Opportunities listed for you in this week’s Thrifty Nickel.

–    GREAT INVESTMENT South Midland Neon Sign Company for sale. The only neon sign company in The Permian Basin. 1400 E. Cnty. Rd. 133, Midland. Contact Urbano Grimaldo 432- 661-4615

–    GRANT WRITING. We Research, Write, Propose Your Project Until Funded, Guaranteed. All Types; Business Grants, Non-profits etc. 1-530- 243-4294. 34 Yrs./Experience

–    GREAT OPPORTUNITY. Home Embellishments, Hallsville, TX is liquidating its inventory of Fabrics and hardware for window treatments for pennies of its cost. Serious bidders call Jose Fernandez 903-660- 0597 office hours. joraferca@gmail.com

Remember to use Thrifty Nickel’s Business and Service Directory for all your needs!

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!

Did you know that every week over 100,000 people across the Permian Basin read the Thrifty Nickel? If you don’t believe it then just check with the Circulation Verification Council, because we are a proud legitimate publication. The CVC’s job is to audit major publications and give accurate readings of that paper’s reach and market penetration.

As a business owner you probably get lots of calls from various outlets telling you why you should advertise with them. I know it can be annoying getting inundated with lots of salesmen calling you while you’re trying to run your busy business! So next time a salesmen calls you up on your lunch hour, ask them about their business and if their numbers are backed by the CVC! It sure can be hard to make a salesman quiet and at a loss for words but that question might just do it for you!

So have an excellent day chasing the American dream and making your business the best it can be. At Thrifty Nickel we’re here to help you make your business succeed and grow. Because when it comes to advertising you should work with someone you can trust instead of a fly by night ad service that promises cheap rates and millions of views. There’s a reason that Thrifty Nickel has been the neighborhood friend to so many businesses in the Odessa/Midland area for over 30 years, and we plan to be being that friendly helping hand for many more years to come!

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!

Is it socially acceptable to light fireworks for Labor Day? Well as long as you’re not pointing them at your place of business then I think it’s okay! Thrifty Nickel will be closed on Monday for Labor Day but we will back to normal 8:15am Tuesday morning.

Labor Day was first observed over 100 years ago and is viewed as the end of Summer to many. The holiday is designed to pay tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. So to all of you hard working Americans across the Permian Basin, we’d like to say thank you for all your contributions to our community.

I’d like to take a moment and tell you more about www.ourthriftynickel.com. Even though our brick and mortor stores have a closing time, our website is never closed! So if you find yourself on Monday trying to call your Thrifty Nickel and only getting our voicemail, then try visiting www.ourthriftynickel.com. From our website you can place a new ad in just a few short minutes.

From our homepage, click on the ‘Place An Ad’ tab and pick your category. Maybe you have an automobile, some electronics to sell, an old kitchen sink, it doesn’t matter because you can place your ad online with the Thrifty Nickel. Not only will your ad appear in the paper, but also online and maybe even in a certain Thrifty blog.

We hope everyone has a terrific weekend and Happy Labor Day to all you hard working Americans who provide so much to our society!

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!

Thrifty Nickel might be closed Monday for Labor Day, but you can still get your ads in early and beat the rush Tuesday! It has been over thirty years since we started serving the Odessa/Midland community with the best free classifieds newspaper in the world. One thing that Thrifty Nickel has proven it excels at, is getting the word out about great garage sales going on in your neighborhood every week.

So if you’re planning on cruising through some great garage sales in your area this weekend then look no further! Be sure to start drawing  your garage sale route today so that you can hit all the best ones in town. Here are just a few of the garage sales taking place this weekend that could hold that special treasure you’ve been looking for!

– 16930 N. WILLOW- WOOD, Gardendale, Texas, off of 158. Friday, Saturday, Sunday Au- gust 31st, September 1st & 2nd, 8 a.m.- ?. 4 family sale, clothes, furniture, baby clothes, toys, tools, and 2 old cars that need work. 432-230-1331.

– MOVING SALE- Less than a year old Leather and Suede Couch and Loveseat $1300, 60” LG HDTV $1000, XBOX 360 Slim w/Kinect 250GB w/ 22 games 4 controllers $350, Nintendo Wii (Black) 4 Games w/2 controllers $80, washer and dryer $100 432-202- 9607

– 3 FAMILY Garage Sale. Furniture, boys clothes, toys, ladies clothes, antiques & lots of Mis- cellaneous. Thurs- Fri., 9am-3pm. 8537 W. 12th St.

– GARAGE SALE. Little Bit of Everything. Saturday 8am- 2pm. 3016 W. 15th. Corner of 15th St. & Hemphill.

– NICE USED Furniture. 4411 W. Illinois. #B6. Consignment Depot USA. Call 432-262-0222.

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!

Selling your house can be difficult, especially if your only means of advertising is a little sign outside your house. How many people are going to drive by your house every day? Now how many of those people in their automobiles are actually interested in buying a house? At Thrifty Nickel we know that a cheap sign is not the proper way to sell a house, but an ad in our Real Estate section will get that home sold fast!

When our readers open the Thrifty Nickel and flip to the real estate section, they know what they’re looking for. Our newspaper has been helping people sell their homes and move in to new ones for decades. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or rent, Thrifty Nickel should be your go to source for real estate in the Permian Basin.

These smart customers placed ads to rent their house and found a tenant before their ad was up for renewal:

–       3 BEDROOM, 2 bath house for rent. 10 miles south of Seminole. $800 per month plus electric plus pet deposit. Jennifer RENTED!

–       3 BEDROOM, 2 bath, kitchen, dining room, 2 large living areas, central AC/heat. $3000 a month, 1^st and last months deposit. Close to schools/shopping. RENTED!

–       HOUSE FOR Rent. $1200 a month. RENTED!

See how easy it is, a simple ad in your Thrifty Nickel can find you a new tenant or even sell your house! Here are some homes listed for sale in this week’s paper:

–       1521 E. 12TH. 3 bedroom, 1 bath with garage. Elderly lady can’t live on her own. Ready for immediate sale. As is $75,000. Odessa. 432-381-2545.

–       1909 N. Hancock. Owner Finance. $70,000, 2/1. Completely remodeled. 432-235-1669.

–       4/2 +bonus room 2033sqft Doublewide w/Fireplace $47500 325-282-3044 Leave message.

–       3BR 1BT fenced water well 3703 Merrill Avenue $80,000 432-559-9474

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!

Things are looking rough in the Gulf right now, that’s why I’m happy to be here in the sunny ol’ Permian Basin today. Even though we don’t have to worry much about hurricanes in West Texas, Thrifty Nickel still hopes that everyone living along the Gulf Coast is stocking up on water and all necessary supplies. Be safe people!

Have you been to Golden Eagle Motors for your back to school shopping yet? They think that a new car should be next on your list after new clothes and school supplies when you’re finishing up your back to school shopping. They have over 70 trucks, SUVs, and cars to choose from, with low rates and extended terms for everyone! This week you can be the proud new owner of a 2011 Toyota Tundra SR5 4X4, for only $24,950! Get to Golden Eagle Motors at 4206 W. Wall Street in Midland, or check them out online at www.goldeneaglemotors.com.

If your car is shaking and taking it’s last breath down Front Street, then drive it into Unlimited Auto Sales. They have a 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis with leather, V8, and only 46K miles ready to go, only $14,900. Or maybe you would like to test drive a 2007 Pontiac G6 with a V6 and a sunroof, it’s yours to drive off the lot for just $12,900. Visit www.texasunlimitedautosales.com or come on over and see them in Midland.

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!

Have you looked through the Thrifty Nickel this week? Well if you live in the Odessa/Midland area of Texas then of course you have! Thrifty Nickel is the number one free classifieds newspaper in the country after all. So what was it that you’re looking for?

If you’ve been thumbing through the Automotive Section of the Thrifty Nickel then you’re probably looking at getting a new car. With so many cars listed and sold in our paper every week we really are the easiest way to help you find that perfect new ride.

This week Vehicle Liquidators has some great cars and trucks listed that might be just what you’re looking for.

–        2001 FORD F150 Flareside XLT Pickup, 2 WD, Super Cab, 4 door, alloys, power windows, excellent air conditioner, flip up CD stereo, 149K miles. Only $6500! 4621 Andrews Hwy., Odessa. 432-332-3093.

–        2003 MUSTANG GT, V-8 power, 5 speed manual transmission, power seat, leather, red with wide black racing stripes, cool wheels, wide tires, 106K miles. Only $8500! 4621 Andrews Hwy., Odessa. 432- 332-3093.

–        2000 NISSAN Altima GXE, 4 cylinder sedan, 4 door, automatic, cold air. Good dependable car. Only $3500 Cash!! 4621 Andrews Hwy., Odessa. 432-332-3093

–        2009 CHEVY Crew Cab K1500, 4 WD, Z- 71 LT, power seat, alloys, bed liner, tow package, off road package, 208K miles. NADA Retail is $21,000. Only $13,950 Cash! 4621 Andrews Hwy., Odessa. 432-332- 3093.

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!