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Odessa
Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of February.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ IDEA Public Schools invites families to visit IDEA Henry Academy during a Community Day featuring food trucks, raffles, games + campus tours at Opportunity Park, 5700 Briarwood Ave. The event will take place Saturday, Feb. 7 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. CBS7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ TxDOT has closed the westbound frontage road on IH 20 near FM 1788 today until Friday, March 27 (subject to change) for maintenance work; drivers should use detour signs and plan for delays during peak times. CBS7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health experts warn that long work shifts and fast food intake are raising heart disease risks, especially among men in their 30s to 50s. They urge residents to improve diets, exercise, and schedule checkups (all crucial for better heart health). CBS7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday at the Chaparral Center, Odessa High girls outscored Midland High in the final quarter to win 57 to 41, and Midland High boys earned their first district win with a 46 to 37 victory. Both teams remain one game back from a playoff spot as rivalry matches occur Friday. NewsWest9
- ➤ On Feb. 3, the Permian girls won their district opener with six goals while the boys tied 2-2 before Odessa High won on penalty kicks. The games shifted both teams’ records and set the stage for upcoming matchups. NewsWest9
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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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OdInk Masters Tattoo Expo 2026
1-11 p.m. — Ector County Coliseum — $25/day or $40 for a 3-day pass — Explore live tattooing by award-winning artists and participate in a chance to win free tattoos throughout the weekend.
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