ince our Open Road section debuted in 2018, each essay has been written by a different prominent Texas writer. In celebration of our 50th anniversary, this year we’ve commissioned
BEHIND THE STORY
The YEAR in PHOTOS
“This story was about high school football in Odessa: the Odessa Bronchos versus the Permian Panthers, the town’s only two high schools. What’s more exciting than throwing the football around before a big game? I had to sit on my knees, wait for the