Good Day
Odessa
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Odessa will start improvement projects at Royalty Park (500 Park Avenue) this week. The project will remove the current building for a new pavilion and clear the concrete pad for a basketball court, with work scheduled from May 27 until June 30. Odessa American
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Black smoke filled the air on Wednesday as emergency crews from Midland & Odessa responded to a tank battery fire caused by lightning in Midland County; officials said an investigation is underway. NewsWest9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Ector County Health Department warned food vendors to verify the ID of anyone claiming to be a health inspector after reports emerged of an impostor asking for cash and threatening shutdowns; vendors are advised to call the department to confirm credentials. CBS7
- ➤ Odessa’s Parks and Recreation Department is starting xeriscaping along Dorado Drive between Faudree Road and Mission Boulevard this week — temporary inside lane closures will guide motorists as work finishes in six weeks. Odessa American
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The Rush Tribute Project
7:30-9 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience a gripping tribute to Rush as Moving Pictures comes to life with full sets and dazzling production.
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Riley Green Concert
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Midland County Horseshoe — Cost info unavailable — Enjoy the sounds of traditional Country and Bluegrass music from rising star Riley Green.
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