Good morning, Odessa.

Beloved volunteer firefighter James Belcher — who served for 32 years — is battling cancer as his community and family honor his selfless service.

Authorities closed roads at the intersection of FM 1788 and Highway 158 after a deadly crash on May 19th — they are investigating the incident.

Three Odessa men—Diamonique Lashawn Justice, 24, Brycent Dontrell Etier, 27, and Eric Efrain Franco, 26—were arrested on May 14 on felony drug charges when police pulled over a vehicle near a West County Road fastfood restaurant and found a .40 caliber handgun plus 30.80 grams of cocaine.

A 50-year-old Odessa man was arrested last week after his wife told officers he tried to set her on fire in an RV on the 1400 block of South Crane at 8:20 p.m. May 13—he allegedly poured gasoline and NyQuil on her—and was booked into jail—his bond is set at $50,000—on suspicion of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

On Friday night, the Odessa Police Department seized cocaine and fentanyl pills and arrested Lorenzo Hernandez on first-degree felony drug charges after detectives witnessed a drug deal near 16th and West County Road; a search of his towed Toyota Tundra and Harless Avenue apartment uncovered additional drugs & paraphernalia.

The Texas Senate is considering a Food Truck Freedom Bill that would simplify health permits for food trucks statewide—making it easier for operators to work.

Lawmakers say the change may benefit West Texas vendors if the bill passes.

TxDOT has increased seat belt enforcement as summer travel grows, launching the annual —Click It or Ticket— campaign to remind drivers to buckle up.

The Odessa Police Department took part in PermiaCare’s Mental Health Awareness Fair this past weekend in downtown Odessa.

The department continues to offer mental health programs for its officers and trains them to better handle incidents involving citizens with mental health needs.

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.

Father's Day Lunch Celebration

11 AM – 3 PM — Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center — Adults $65, Kids $25 — Enjoy a delectable Argentinian Steakhouse-themed lunch in a charming garden setting.