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Odessa
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ After losing their 2-year-old in a pond accident, an Odessa family is urging parents to follow water safety measures to help prevent similar tragedies. NewsWest9
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Gray Media has agreed to restore all Gray-owned local television stations to DISH, including First Alert 7, giving viewers immediate access to local news, weather, and sports. The move underscores Gray Media’s commitment to serve West Texas. CBS7
- ➤ Trucking school owner Adam Tellez questioned why Texas AG Ken Paxton targeted his Odessa institution over accusations of training non-English CDL drivers; he said his courses require English for safety, are certified by state agencies (TWC and DPS), and he will cooperate despite concerns that the probe may hurt business. NewsWest9
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Gray Media & First Alert 7 launched Star-Spangled Sing-Off on May 1, inviting solo a cappella renditions of the National Anthem. The contest winner will earn an all-expenses-paid Nashville trip to film a performance for Gray Media stations as part of the We The People initiative for America's 250th birthday. CBS7
- ➤ Viva Fiesta returns (celebrating 30 years) this weekend at the Ector County Coliseum with food, music, rides, art, and family fun. The event adds new attractions (marionette shows and indoor soccer tournaments) while keeping classic features such as a car show, petting zoo, and live concerts. CBS7
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Baker Hughes reported that the Permian Basin rig count fell by one to 241 active rigs Friday while national counts increased slightly, and regional oil prices rose to $98.42 per barrel + a year ago there were 287 rigs in the Basin. Odessa American
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, the city marked National Fentanyl Awareness Day with the Empty Shoe Project where Mayor Pro Tem Craig Stoker read a proclamation to honor families lost to the opioid crisis — local groups provided free Narcan training and support. CBS7
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Missy is a one-year-old Blue Heeler and Chihuahua mix weighing about 12 lbs who is featured as Grand Companions' Pet of the Week today; she is fixed, microchipped, and vaccinated and shows friendly behavior once she warms up — call 432-426-3724 to adopt her. 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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