Saturday, January 10th, 2026
Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cinergy Entertainment is expanding its Odessa location with an $11.5 million project that will add 18 holes of mini golf, seven indoor home run dugout bays, 45 arcade games, outdoor fire pits and seating. City council will review the agreement Tuesday as the project creates 50 jobs. NewsWest9
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Sandhills Stockshow and Rodeo kicked off at the Ector County Coliseum and will run until Jan. 17. Three rodeo queens (Tova Conner, Hattie Rasberry, and Kendall McComb) appear nightly (promoting cowgirl traditions and animal care) to engage spectators. CBS7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Legacy High student Daiwik Reddy won U.S. Rep. Pfluger’s 2025 Congressional App Challenge with his KidneyWise app (it helps patients learn about kidney transplants) for Texas’s 11th Congressional District. He said he will keep refining the app to deliver clear, simple information to patients. Odessa American
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Ector County ISD Police Department received the Big Bend Area Law Enforcement Agency of the Year award on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, honoring its community-focused policing and unique school safety programs (its first time receiving this honor). CBS7
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Sandhills Stock Show and Rodeo
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Ector County Coliseum — Tickets available — Experience thrilling pro rodeo action and livestock shows in a tradition of West Texas excellence.
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Read to Felix
4-5 p.m. — Ector County Library — Free entry — Kids are invited to read stories and give ear scritches to Felix the friendly animal companion.
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Kevin James Live
8 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Kevin James, known for his hit sitcoms and stand-up performances.
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Rams Alumni Reunion in Odessa
4-6 p.m. — Cork & Pig Tavern — Free entry — Reconnect with fellow Ram fans and get energized for game day with good conversations and door prizes.
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The Rampage Rumble
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Barn G — $20 VIP, $10 general admission — Experience the ultimate wrestling showdown with Rampage Wrestlers in action.
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