Good morning, Odessa.

The Odessa Rotary Club welcomed Craig Clark (a member of Thailand's Chiang Mai Rotary Club) at their Wednesday, April 15 meeting at Odessa College, where club president Ed Mendez presented a banner to thank him for his visit.

Odessa 911 dispatchers share unforgettable calls and training insights during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, showing how quick decisions help save lives and keep the community safe (exemplifying vital local service).

Yesterday, Amarillo College and UTPB announced a partnership to help students transfer easily and earn a bachelor’s degree as a Falcon.

The program offers flexible classes, Falcon Free benefits, and a one-time $1,000 scholarship split between fall and spring.

County officials say that a new columbarium at Fairview Cemetery is drawing quick interest, with 20 of 96 niches sold in just weeks while more families ask about remaining spaces.

The cemetery, located on A Street, has received upgrades like a remodeled office and improved grounds to offer affordable memorial options.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension hosted a free car seat safety check at the Ector County Coliseum, and another event will be held today at the Midland Fire Department on Wall Street from 10 a.m. to noon (with technicians offering car seat tips and free replacement seats if needed).

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.