Good morning, Odessa.

TxDOT will resume the SH 191 overlay project on Monday, June 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the work zone from SL 338 in Odessa to just east of FM 1788 in Midland & drivers should expect intermittent single-lane and ramp closures during work hours.

Midland Mayor Lori Blong invited local residents to join a community prayer gathering at Centennial Park Friday at 7:30 p.m. to offer support to those affected by recent tragedy.

Medical Center Hospital welcomed 97 junior volunteers for summer and the June group is working across the hospital and learning on the job before another group starts in July (one volunteer is from the United Kingdom).

Brincos Dieras Comedy Show

8:00–11:00 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant humor of Mexican comedian Brincos Dieras in a lively performance.

Odessa Geek Fest 2026

July 11-12 — Ector County Coliseum — Registration Info TBA — Odessa's premier Anime, Comic, and Pop Culture convention featuring vendors, celebrity guests, panels, and performances.