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Odessa
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of February.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UTPB junior Marissa Equinones is interning on Capitol Hill through the Archer Fellowship Program, which she joined after advice from Career Services; her internship ends April 23 (she returns to Odessa May 2). Odessa American
- ➤ Skillpoint Alliance will expand its rapid employment courses using part of a Lowe’s Foundation grant (over $10 million) to deliver hands-on trades training and certifications in the Permian Basin and San Antonio. This grant will help connect more Texans to family-sustaining careers in the skilled trades. Odessa American
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A 23-year-old Odessa man donated his kidney to his adoptive father on Dec. 19, just days before the planned transplant at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth. The selfless act came during a record-setting year for kidney transplants, highlighting a deep family bond (Saaith and Alonso Lara). CBS7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UIL completed the first round of playoffs for girls’ basketball while Midland Christian started its TAPPS postseason with wins on Tuesday, recording scores of (girls 53-9, boys 63-49) against Austin Regents. Rankin and Meadow also won in local high school contests. NewsWest9
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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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