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Odessa
Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ector County ISD invites families to attend a free Special Services Resource Fair today from 6 to 8 p.m. at New Tech Odessa, where organizations + including High Sky Children’s Ranch, West Texas Opportunities, Texas Star Medicaid, Permian Care and Legal Aid will offer resources, food trucks, and door prizes. CBS7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Three Midland College students earned early admission to the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth through the Primary Care Pathway Program, which skips the MCAT requirement. CBS7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Extreme cold from a winter storm froze underground water lines in Airline Crossings, causing a temporary water service disruption with declining pressure Tuesday night; crews remain on site to restore service as temperatures warm. CBS7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Ector County Health Department issued a health alert after confirming 12 Legionnaires’ disease cases and 2 deaths among residents, with a significant increase reported in late December and early January. NewsWest9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Midland Legacy girls and boys teams beat Odessa High at the Chaparral Center Wednesday after a winter storm delay. The girls swept the season 62 to 24 while the boys rallied on a 22 to 2 run for a 55 to 47 win; both teams will play Friday. NewsWest9
- ➤ The City of Odessa began updating Sherwood Park ball fields yesterday by adding clay to improve ball bounce & roll, making the fields safer and more enjoyable for athletes. The improvements aim to support a strong season for local sports. CBS7
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