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Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Crisis Center of West Texas will host Art Against Assault—an art display to promote awareness of consent and sexual assault—at Homemade Wines on April 4 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Artists of all ages can submit any medium-themed work by March 31. Odessa American
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Eighteen ECISD students will travel to San Marcos for the State Visual Arts Scholastic Event in April, with nine students from Permian High School set to leave on April 23 and compete on April 26. Their work is on display at Sedate Hall at Odessa College, and an opening reception will start at 6 p.m. March 27 — marking a first state competition for many of the students. Odessa American
- ➤ UTPB PetroBowl students finished in the top five at the North America PetroBowl Regional Qualifier held at USC in Los Angeles from Feb. 20-22 — they missed international qualification by a few points and will try again in the fall. Odessa American
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Odessa City Council approved additional work and repairs to the water treatment plant today—green-lighting the purchase of a Venturi for the facility. NewsWest9
- ➤ Odessa City Council advanced plans that will simplify the food truck licensing process (only 11 permits were approved from 200 applicants under a 14-page process) and narrowed the city manager search to six candidates with in-person interviews scheduled before a final decision by June 1. City officials also will host summer events such as a Fourth of July parade and First Friday gatherings to boost downtown revitalization. CBS7
- ➤ State Reps. Tom Craddick and Brooks Landgraf introduced bills that would direct 10% of oil and gas taxes to 32 counties for fixing roads, emergency services, health care and job training — a plan meant to ease damage from heavy truck traffic and rising oil activity. If passed, the bills will go to Gov. Greg Abbott and then to Texas voters in the fall — steps that may bring quicker repairs and extra funds for essential services — as local towns work to recover from the oil boom. Odessa American
- ➤ On Tuesday, Ector County commissioners discussed road safety while planning a budget for an in-house paver to modify roads. They aim to invest over $2 million in equipment — studies of daily traffic and crash reports will guide improvements to lower fatal crashes from over 40 in 2023 to zero. NewsWest9
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Odessa College will host the NJCAA Division 1 Region 5 Basketball Tournament from March 10-14, 2026—bringing 16 top men's and women's teams to compete for championship bids and boost the local economy by over half a million dollars. More details about ticketing and event schedules will be released in the coming months. NewsWest9
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Amarillo Wranglers vs. Odessa Jackalopes
7:15-11:15 p.m. | Ector County Coliseum | Ticket prices vary | Enjoy an exciting hockey matchup between local teams amidst a lively atmosphere.
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On-Site Tour of Holiday Lincoln Tower
Explore the amenities and community at Holiday Lincoln Tower, a highly-rated senior living community in Odessa, Texas.
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Midessa Boat, RV, Sport & Gun Show
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Ector County Coliseum — Admission fees apply — Explore a variety of boats, RVs, sports gear, and firearms at this exciting local show.
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