Good Day
Odessa
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is expanding to the Ector County Library after receiving a grant from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission — the free program mails monthly books to children ages 0 to 5 to boost early literacy skills. CBS7
- ➤ The Odessa Chamber will host the Fourth Annual National Civics Bee for middle school students competing for a $1,000 prize on Saturday, Apr. 11 at the Odessa College Wood Health Sciences Building (2nd floor Community Room) with breakfast, registration, and the contest scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon. Odessa American
- ➤ Raquel Rodriguez, principal at Ross ES, has been named head of the new Adela & Gilbert Vasquez Middle School opening in August. The $120 million campus financed by a 2023 bond will serve about 1,200 students in 194,794 sqft and is ECISD’s first new middle school since 1981. Odessa American
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Permian Basin Habitat for Humanity is accepting homeownership applications from individuals and families seeking affordable housing with 0% interest mortgages and a sweat equity requirement. The program offers homes below market rates for those qualifying in Odessa. CBS7
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Helabusador and Rey Toni Concert
8 p.m. — Black Gold Event Center — Tickets selling fast — Experience a night of adrenaline and energy with urban music that's sure to be unforgettable.
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The Curated Table
6:30 PM — Ellen Noël Art Museum — $250 per individual ticket, $3,000 for a table of 8 — Enjoy a three-course gourmet dinner paired with wine while exploring the exhibition Home, Love & Loss.
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Viva La Fiesta - Sunday Celebration
12-1 p.m. — Ector County Coliseum — Tickets start at $69 — Experience an unforgettable fiesta in Odessa with vibrant entertainment.
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