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Odessa
Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A registration event will be held on Saturday, April 19th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Floyd Gwinn Gym — 1015 N. County Rd. W. where parents must print and complete required forms and bring a $100 fee in cash or money order to sign kids up for PAL, a summer program running from June 2 to June 27 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. City of Odessa
- ➤ Tickets are available now for the 12th Annual Bustin for Badges Clay Shoot Event at the OPD front desk or by calling 432-335-3322—each costing $20 to support law enforcement equipment. The raffle drawing will take place Friday, May 2 at Windwalker Farms on Facebook Live—it will award a Polaris Ranger Crew 570 valued at $14,799, a $2,600 Kent Kwik Gas Card with four oil changes, and a CROSS-MAG-7PRC-24B-SAW Rifle valued at $2,800. City of Odessa
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Hernan Hernandez, a 35-year-old man from Odessa, was arrested last week on suspicion of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a firearm by a felon after he allegedly pointed a gun at his former wife and another man at west side Walmart—officers later tracked his missing Yukon and recovered a Glock 42 with bail set at $50,000. Odessa American
- ➤ Jeramiah David Hall, a 32-year-old man who stole a front-end loader and threatened police officers in October 2023, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault against a peace officer and was sentenced to 15 years in prison last week—he will be eligible for parole after serving half his sentence. Odessa American
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two podcasters interviewed UTPB President Sandra Woodley at the CEED Building on April 15, discussing the university’s role in linking local businesses to high-wage energy jobs—remarks that previewed the upcoming Texas Summit in Houston on Sept. 24. Ed Curtis of YTexas and Justin McKenzie of The Building Texas Show hosted the live sessions to highlight regional workforce development. Odessa American
- ➤ UTPB Assistant Professor of Literacy Shelly Landreth won the President’s Award for Service for her work at UTPB and in Odessa—she learned of her win at the event and has spent 23 years in public education, teaching and serving local literacy programs. Odessa American
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Congressman Pfluger led a roundtable in Midland with EPA boss Scott Mason and Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak to talk about cutting rules in the Permian Basin and ending a confusing natural gas tax. He said these moves will help make energy production steadier and boost energy independence—steps that aim to support a stronger future for the area. NewsWest9
- ➤ The Texas Tech University System Board of Regents elected a new chairman and vice chairman; Cody C. Campbell takes the chairman role and Dustin R. Womble takes the vice chairman role, both serving two terms effective immediately — Campbell is the fourth regent from Fort Worth and Womble is the seventh regent from Lubbock. CBS7
- ➤ A city manager candidate forum will be held on April 17th at The Elegante Hotel where candidates (Aaron Smith, Tina Jauz, and David A. Vela) will share their visions for Odessa's future and answer questions from local residents. City of Odessa
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Texas health officials confirmed 20 new measles cases Tuesday, raising the outbreak total to 561 across 23 counties—most cases are in West Texas with 65 percent in Gaines County where the virus began spreading in late January and two unvaccinated elementary school children died. Odessa American
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Vintage Deluxe x ODT Vintage Trade Day
10 AM - 5 PM — Vintage Deluxe — Free entry — Explore a diverse array of treasures from over 20 local vendors at this family-friendly pop-up event.
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Texas REALTORS 360: Leadership Round-Up
6-9 p.m. — Odessa Country Club — Free entry — Network with REALTORS® leadership over dinner, drinks, and entertainment at this vibrant gathering.
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Annie Musical Performance
7:30-10 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience the uplifting story of Little Orphan Annie filled with hope and determination.
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Viva La Fiesta Odessa
12 PM — Ector County Coliseum — Tickets from $20 — Experience a vibrant celebration with concerts, food trucks, vendors, and exciting carnival activities.
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Viva La Fiesta Odessa featuring Javier Rosas y Su Artillería Pesada
12-3 p.m. — Ector County Coliseum — Tickets from $20 — Celebrate with music, food, and carnival fun at this vibrant community festival.
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Get The Led Out - A Tribute to Led Zeppelin
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience the high-energy tribute to Led Zeppelin performed by a Philadelphia-based group with an authentic sound.
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Mother & Son Dance
5-9 p.m. — Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center — $25 per person — Celebrate the special bond between mothers and sons with music, dancing, and fun activities.
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