Good morning, Odessa.

Former Pittsburgh Steeler Terry Bradshaw was the guest speaker at the annual Restoration Dinner held at the —Odessa Marriott— for the Salvation Army.

Grand Companions has scheduled pet adoption events across West Texas, including an event at Petco in Odessa from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 11+ the organization, which has helped homeless pets for 35 years, will also host events in Midland on May 10, 14, and 17.

West Texas Symphony will present its season finale Superman in Concert at Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. May 17 — directed by Richard Donner and featuring a breakout performance by a young Christopher Reeve, with tickets starting at $33 and student prices at $12.

State Rep Brooks Landgraf asked the Texas Education Agency to release End-of-Course exam results early for ECISD so eligible seniors can attend graduation ceremonies planned before May 23.

He requested that scores be delivered by May 21—two days before the statewide release to help avoid any ceremony delays.

ECISD welcomed 10 new Principal Fellows for the 2025–26 school year at the administration building on May 8, with Superintendent Keeley Boyer leading getting-to-know exercises and discussions with experts from the University of Texas Permian Basin.

The fellows will train under experienced principals and prepare to become assistant principals once they pass their certification test.

Texas has nearly 8,900 orphan oil and gas wells left behind by companies — some leaking toxic gas and chemicals that may harm water supplies — and workers plugged one in Luling on March 27 as state and federal funds are used to manage these hazards.

A blowout near Odessa in late 2023 took over two months and cost more than $2.5 million to contain.

Midland PD and Odessa PD held a memorial service at Sunset Funeral Home (the venue) to honor officers killed in the line of duty.

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.

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.

Odessa Hiring Fair

5-8 a.m. — Workforce Solutions Permian Basin — Free entry — Connect with diverse employers and explore job opportunities across various industries.

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.