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Odessa
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Midland leader Mike Ford (whose work has supported ABC Supply’s operations including Odessa) has been named the 2026 Ken Hendricks Award recipient and will be honored this August at the company’s Founders’ Celebration in Beloit. Odessa American
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Ellen Noël Art Museum partners with top art institutions to present Home, Love and Loss—an exhibition of over 66 American art pieces on view from April 2 through July 19 in the Permian Basin. Admission is free (this national partnership brings rare museum-quality art to the region). Odessa American
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UTPB was named a FirstGen Forward Network Champion for its support of first-generation students including a mentorship program and improved academic services. The recognition follows efforts that boosted credit completion while strengthening student support on campus. Odessa American
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ TxDOT will begin a temporary traffic switch on IH-20 westbound main lanes from Midland to Odessa Friday, April 17 at 9 p.m. Motorists should expect detours and delays due to ramp and intersection closures, with work ending Saturday, April 18 at 1 p.m. Odessa American
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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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