Good Day
Odessa
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members gathered Monday at Midland County Horseshoe for the SHARE Walk supporting children with disabilities. The event brought families together across the Permian Basin to raise awareness and build community connections. CBS7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Teacher Cristy Adacruz at Blanton Elementary was honored as the April H-E-B Excellent Educators award winner on Apr. 28 — recognized for her impact in the classroom. CBS7
- ➤ Odessa High School was revalidated as an AVID National Demonstration School on Monday at its Performing Arts Center (the school has used AVID for 19 years to meet strict education standards). CBS7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Texas Restaurant Association hosted a town hall at Odessa College to discuss permit changes for mobile food vendors under House Bill 2844, which will take effect July 1 — local lawmakers and vendors exchanged feedback to guide future local permit adjustments. CBS7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tommy White was promoted to Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators after leading Midland RockHounds with 17 RBI in 21 games. He became the season’s first call up and his move followed the team's comeback win against the Amarillo Sod Poodles on Tuesday. NewsWest9
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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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