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Odessa
Sunday, May 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ BBB serving the Heart of Texas encourages residents to support local businesses during National Small Business Week, which runs today to May 10. The program invites locals to shop small and attend events—helping entrepreneurs grow their customer base. Odessa American
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Rep. Brooks Landgraf said that on May 3 the Texas House passed House Bill 762, which ends taxpayer-funded golden parachutes by capping severance payments at 38% of one year’s salary. The bill now heads to the Texas Senate— it also bans local governments from contracting excessive termination payouts for employees dismissed for misconduct. Odessa American
- ➤ Early voting for the May 3 election shows that the Odessa College bond is trailing with 1,010 votes for and 2,041 votes against, while Emergency Services District Prop A received 366 votes for and 364 against and Prop B received 361 for and 358 against. Additional early voting results reveal tight contests in the Ector County Hospital District and ECISD board races—details that will influence upcoming local funding and tax decisions. Odessa American
SHOP NEWS
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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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Odessa Hiring Fair
5-8 a.m. — Workforce Solutions Permian Basin — Free entry — Connect with diverse employers and explore job opportunities across various industries.
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The Warner & Forbes Experience
5-8 p.m. — Brantley Creek BBQ — No cover charge — Enjoy the timeless era of classic rock songs with Warner & Forbes while savoring the best barbecue in Odessa.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ George Bernard Shaw
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