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Saturday, April 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Medical Center Health System is hosting a trash pick-up event along a 2.7 mile stretch of Highway 80 today in partnership with Keep Odessa Beautiful—participants will meet at the MCM Grande FunDome parking lot at 7:30 a.m. and finish by 11:30 a.m. with lunch served in the parking lot. CBS7
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Midland woman was arrested Thursday after a two-year DPS investigation into stolen crude oil transactions at TORO at 12200 IH 20 West in Odessa—she faces charges of theft, money laundering, and organized criminal activity with her bail set at $300,000. Odessa American
- ➤ Karen Tubb filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Ector County District Court after her husband was killed in a head-on collision on March 1 when Pedro Abuldio Flores-Gonzalez swerved while driving an 18-wheeler water hauler for Hydro Haul on FM 1776—she is seeking over $1 million in damages against Hydro Haul, his estate, and OK Trucking. Odessa American
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Scott O'Donnell, who has over 30 years of experience in museums and live events, is the new executive director at The Museum of the Southwest in Midland. He will lead plans for a new Visitor Center and re-accreditation as the museum prepares for its 60th anniversary in 2026 — his appointment promises fresh opportunities for growth. Odessa American
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Odessa College is asking voters to approve a $325 million bond to fund its Vision 2030 plan — the funds will help boost workforce training and upgrade facilities before 2030. If approved, the college will use the money to meet the growing needs of future employers. NewsWest9
- ➤ Odessa College started a three-year pilot program to give students free legal help with issues such as traffic tickets or debt—this free service lasts during the pilot and will cost $15 per year afterward. CBS7
- ➤ Special education teachers Kristin Medina and Shanna Moore—siblings raised in Odessa—were named Ector County ISD teachers of the year, with Moore also under consideration for district honors. They have built strong classroom bonds in their specialized programs at Lamar Early Education Center and Dowling Elementary School that continue to benefit local students. Odessa American
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Odessan Jay Hendricks, a longtime news anchor, now chairs the Go Red for Women event to boost heart health awareness for women after he lost his wife to a massive heart attack in September 2023. The event will run from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 7 at the Odessa Marriott Hotel Conference Center—he urges women to get a simple $75 test at Medical Center Hospital to check their risk. Odessa American
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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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Friday Night Flicks – Toy Story
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Salinas Park — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly movie night featuring Toy Story with games and food trucks.
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