Good morning, Odessa.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.