Good morning, Odessa.

Odessa Student Crime Stoppers returned from the 30th Annual Campus Crime Stoppers Conference in Amarillo this week with awards for productivity and poster contests and selected Porter Gault as a new Student Ambassador.

Sisters Kaydra and Kestra spoke at CASA of West Texas’s annual luncheon on Thursday, Feb.

26, sharing how a caring CASA volunteer spurred change during their foster care journeys and urging more community support for foster kids.

Odessa Fire Rescue responded on Wednesday evening (with no injuries) near West 44th Street to a structure fire at a property under investigation for public nuisance violations, and a remediation team assisted in fully extinguishing the blaze.

Odessa business owners are cautiously optimistic as Faudree Road reconstruction nears its end, with the multi-million dollar project reopening access and two widened lanes for customers.

However, speeding remains a concern as drivers exceed the 30 mph limit — prompting calls for safer travel along the corridor.

TTUHSC faculty Thomas Abbruscato, Annette Sobel and Sanjay Srivastava have been named Senior Members by the National Academy of Inventors in the largest class of 230 innovators.

They will be honored at the NAI 15th Annual Meeting on June 3 in Los Angeles.

Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett announced a Youth Task Force to address rising juvenile crime today at 2:00 p.m. at the Commissioners’ Courtroom (Ector County Annex, Suite 120), uniting police, sheriff’s office, school district, and juvenile probation to support local youth.

The Odessa Police Department spotlighted recruit Sean Moore of the 29th Academy Class, where he served as vice president.

Originally from Oklahoma City, he was motivated to join law enforcement after the department supported his family during a difficult time and is prepared to serve the community.

Buena Vista boy's basketball defeated Garden City 46-33 at Midland Christian's McGraw Events Center Thursday, earning their first Area Championship in three years and advancing to the Regional Semifinals where they will face the winner of Westbrook and Munday on Monday, Mar.

2 or Tuesday, Mar. 3.

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.

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.

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.

Styx Live Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Experience Styx's latest album 'Circling From Above' live as they blend technology and nature in their storytelling.