UTPB sworn in Matt Mull as police chief on Tuesday, Oct.
20, and Monday marked his third week as he works to fill vacancies (19 commissioned officer slots budgeted) and build campus liaisons with athletics and a Crime Stoppers program.
Fans celebrated the sixth A Court of Thorns and Roses book with a midnight release party hosted by Turn the Page mobile bookstore Monday night at 810 N.
Dixie Blvd (event included tarot readings, merchandise, and late-night checkout).
Odessa College moved its Downtown Halloween Party to James Segrest Stadium today from 4:30 to 6 p.m. because of the weather, with candy, games, food trucks, music, and family entertainment; attendees can walk to the Sports Center afterward to watch the OC (OC) volleyball game against New Mexico Junior College.
Gas prices in Midland-Odessa fell 25.7 cents to an average of $3.74 per gallon on Monday, down 13.4 cents from a month ago but $1.26 higher than a year ago; the cheapest station was $3.54 and the most expensive $4.49.
TxDOT took its walking billboards to Odessa streets Monday morning to remind drivers and pedestrians to watch for each other as fall brings shorter days (end of daylight-saving time reduces visibility).
In 2025 the Odessa area had 87 pedestrian crashes, 15 fatalities, and 24 serious injuries.
Permian High School Theatre will stage The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time on Thursday, Nov.
5 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the newly renovated Permian High School Auditorium; tickets are available now online.
A public meeting on the Moss Avenue widening project will be held 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct.
29 at Murry Fly Elementary to review intersection options including a roundabout or stoplight between University Boulevard and April Street; contact Ector County Public Works (432-381-0098) or the County Judge’s Office (432-498-4100).
United Supermarkets and Market Street launched their annual Turkey Bucks donate-at-the-register campaign to help neighbors facing hunger, running Oct.
26 through Nov. 8 at participating stores in Odessa + donations will benefit the West Texas Food Bank and the Concho Valley Regional Food Bank and stay local.
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