Good Day
Odessa
Friday, June 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of residents joined Odessa Cares Day, a citywide cleanup held on a weekday, to clear trash and restore community pride. The event energized neighbors and renewed focus on keeping Odessa attractive—boosting local spirit across West Texas. NewsWest9
- ➤ Devoted Grind in Odessa showcased local small businesses by hosting the Better Together Summer Social—an event that supported schools in the Permian Basin to keep kids in school. NewsWest9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Gov. Abbott signed several bills and approved funding for a $123 million Beacon project near the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center to build a medical-educational complex that will boost healthcare and higher education in the Permian Basin. The signing included measures to prevent oil theft—establishing an Oilfield Theft Prevention Unit at DPS and increasing penalties for petroleum theft—aimed at strengthening public safety and economic growth in the region. Odessa American
- ➤ Today, the Odessa Police Department is putting its recruits through a rigorous one-week driving course designed to build high-speed skills for emergency situations. The course requires them to complete it in 4:20—preparing future officers to handle split-second maneuvers when lives depend on their quick decisions. CBS7
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ West Texas Skating school has opened and will offer ice skating lessons at Energy Ice Den for everyone from toddlers to 80 at a cost of $175 — classes run from early June to June 30. CBS7
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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.
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West Texas SuperShow
12 PM — Ector County Coliseum — $64 — Experience an adrenaline-pumping truck and car show featuring live music, stunts, and over 500 amazing rides.
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Oil City Tattoo Expo 2025
12-10 p.m. — Ector County Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Explore tattoo artistry with competitions, live entertainment, and renowned artists.
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2025 Firecracker Fandango
6:00-10:00 p.m. — Downtown Odessa — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with live music, local food, and family-friendly activities.
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