Good morning, Odessa.

Odessa Police Department is mourning Lt. Isai Huerta, who died battling a fire in West Odessa (flags are lowered and officers wear mourning bands) as the department offers condolences to Fire Rescue and Huerta’s family.

GasBuddy’s survey showed Midland-Odessa gasoline prices rose 6.9 cents to average $3.53 on Monday, with rates 37.7 cents lower than last month yet 86.9 cents higher than a year ago; nationally, diesel dipped 11.7 cents to $5.182 per gallon.

Odessa Fire Rescue and City officials held a press conference today to update on Lieutenant Isai Huerta’s line-of-duty death while battling a fire in West Odessa — Chief Jason Cotton said six firefighters were treated at the hospital as the community grieves.

Lane closures began yesterday on Martin Luther King Jr. Street in Odessa for utility work on a new school building and on Midland Drive in Midland for similar work, with the latter running through Wednesday, June 17, and drivers advised to follow posted detour signs & use alternate routes.

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.