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Odessa
Thursday, February 12th, 2026
Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of February.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ BBB Heart of Texas warns local residents to be careful of romance scams as Valentine’s Day nears; data show Texans lost $431,000 in 2025 with average losses rising from $1,200 to $3,000. The advisory urges stopping communication, blocking suspicious accounts, and reporting scams + protecting personal information. Odessa American
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Reagan Elementary School's fifth grader Naithik Yankarla won the regional spelling bee (by correctly spelling municipal) at Odessa High School Performing Arts Center and will compete at the Scripps National Spelling Bee (May 26-28) in Washington D.C. CBS7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local tax professionals advise taxpayers to pause before filing taxes as changes in overtime income rules may lead to errors and sophisticated AI scams are on the rise — the federal filing deadline will be April 15. NewsWest9
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Odessa sibling Zach Foster will push his brother Joseph Howell in a wheelchair during a marathon on March 1 to honor his battle with cancer (stage 4) and complete a goal his brother always dreamed of. He trains with a weighted stroller to simulate his brother’s condition. CBS7
- ➤ The Alzheimer's Foundation of America offers tips for celebrating Valentine's Day with loved ones living with dementia this weekend by using the C.A.R.E. approach (chat about memories, add sensory pleasures, reinforce connection, and express feelings) to adapt cherished traditions. The guidance aims to boost cognitive and emotional well-being locally. CBS7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Permian boys basketball lost 67-59 to Midland Legacy Tuesday at the Chaparral Center, dropping to 19-12 overall and 6-2 in District 2-6A. The team will play San Angelo Central at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Permian Fieldhouse. Odessa American
- ➤ Odessa High boys soccer won 2-1 against Wolfforth Frenship on Tuesday. They will face San Angelo Central at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Ratliff Stadium. Odessa American
- ➤ Odessa High girls soccer lost to Wolfforth Frenship (5-0) Tuesday in a District 2-6A match; they will face San Angelo Central (5:30 p.m. Friday) at Ratliff Stadium. Odessa American
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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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Disney On Ice - Let's Dance
6 PM – 9 PM — Ector County Coliseum — Ticket required — Dance with Disney characters as they remix your favorite tunes and bring color to the ice.
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Disney On Ice - Let's Dance
7-10 p.m. — Ector County Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — An enchanting evening featuring beloved Disney characters gliding on ice.
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