Good morning, Odessa.

On Tuesday, June 23 at 1 p.m. the Ector County Coliseum will host Lt. Isai Huerta’s funeral service with a memorial procession from Fire Station 7 starting at 11:30 a.m.; motorists should expect traffic delays and road closures from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (please use alternate routes).

The City of Odessa is hosting a pool party at the Sherwood Family Aquatic Center today (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.).

Residents will enjoy food, games and prizes as they beat the heat.

Country star Riley Green drew 11,575 fans to Midland County Horseshoe over the weekend, breaking its attendance record & showing the growing demand for live music in West Texas.

Local singers competed in the Star-Spangled Sing-Off to deliver the best take on the national anthem for Midland-Odessa and the Permian Basin.

The winner will be announced tonight at 7 on the KOSA Streaming App for Roku and on the KOSA News app to advance to the next round.

The City of Odessa opened cooling stations as temperatures soar.

The Salvation Army at 810 E. 10th Street operates when it gets above 100 degrees, and the County Library at 321 W. 5th Street offers community aid from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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.

Oil City Tattoo & Art Expo - 3 Day Pass

3:30 AM – 2:00 PM — Ector County Coliseum — Various prices — Experience a weekend filled with top tattoo artists, art, vendors, and a live concert.

Oil City Tattoo Expo

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Ector County Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Explore the vibrant world of tattoos and meet talented artists at this local event.