Good morning, Odessa.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.