Odessa Local News – Wednesday, May 6th, 2026

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Wednesday, May 6th, 2026

Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Odessa Police held a monthly Neighborhood Watch Meeting last week at the Slator Park Community Center (featuring collaboration with Odessa Teen Court and Basin Lighthouse) to review alcohol-related risks and safe driving practices. CBS7

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ On Tuesday, May 5, UTPB held its State of the University event where President Sandra Woodley announced over $50 million in financial aid and a reorganization of academic departments to better prepare students for the Permian Basin’s workforce demand for nearly 200,000 new workers. Odessa American

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