Good Day
Odessa
Friday, March 6th, 2026
Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ector County ISD’s Career and Technical Institute will host a car show fundraiser on Saturday at Frost Technical Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event supports ECISD's Student Activities Fund + offers vehicle competitions, handmade trophies, and burgers for purchase. NewsWest9
- ➤ Today, the Odessa Chamber of Commerce hosted the 5th annual SheCan Women’s Conference in Odessa with 500 women gathering from west Texas and Olympic medalist Nancy Kerrigan delivering an empowering keynote on leadership, perseverance, and mental health *for all*. CBS7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Pre-K students at Burleson Early Education Center enjoyed a new miniature H-E-B market lab on Thursday, acting as cashiers and shoppers to learn math, manners, and teamwork (a playful way to embrace local hospitality). The initiative supports hands-on learning through community collaboration. NewsWest9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Odessa is mourning former Mayor David Turner who died March 3; he served from 2012 to 2020 and is remembered for his vision and compassionate service — city leaders ask neighbors to keep his family in their thoughts. CBS7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UT-Permian Basin announced it is searching for a new head volleyball coach after CJ Allard stepped down Thursday night. Allard led the Falcons to a 27 — 25 overall record and 18 — 15 in conference play over two seasons. NewsWest9
- ➤ Howard College men's and women's basketball teams swept Midland in a doubleheader (90-56 and 101-86) at Dorothy Garrett Coliseum on Thursday, and now both teams prepare for the NJCAA Region V Tournament starting Tuesday at Odessa College Sports Complex. NewsWest9
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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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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.
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