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Odessa
Friday, April 10th, 2026
Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Odessa Police Chief Mike Gerke joined the Crisis Center of West Texas + community members at the Odessa College Amphitheatre to honor survivors during Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April. Pinwheels on campus provided a visible sign of support. Odessa American
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Record oil production in West Texas kept the nation’s supply stable amid global tension. Experts said nearly half the daily oil came from the Permian Basin (near Odessa) with fewer rigs than before, though a further drop in rigs may slow output in the future. Odessa American
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ FAST from UTPB is building a rocket with two parachutes & a motor to reach 10,000 feet as they prepare to represent the Permian Basin at the International Rocket Engineering Competition from June 15-20 in West Texas, inspired by Artemis II’s return to Earth. CBS7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Medical Center Health System held its sixth annual memorial service honoring organ and tissue donors — part of National Donate Life Month — at the Donor Memorial Garden outside the Wheatley Stewart Medical Pavilion, where families were recognized for supporting their loved ones’ wishes. CBS7
- ➤ Healthcare executives and local advocates gathered Wednesday at the Rural Health Summit in the Permian Basin (including leaders from Texas Oncology and Midland Health) to plan new strategies so residents can access specialty care closer to home; they will focus on recruitment and infrastructure improvements over the next year and a half. NewsWest9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Howard College's Terry Copeland — a first team honoree — and Midland College's Darius Carr were named NJCAA All-Americans after a long season; Copeland led his team to conference, region, and national titles while Carr earned honorable mention with Midland. NewsWest9
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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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