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Odessa
Wednesday, June 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of June.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Texas Permian Basin offers an online master’s in special education that lets teachers study from anywhere and learn research-based classroom methods. The program is offered in three tracks—educational diagnostician, autism spectrum disorder, and generalist—to help educators specialize and better support students. Odessa American
- ➤ UTPB lecturer Terra James ran the 128th Boston Marathon and raised $12,625 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital—six days later she ran the Nashville Marathon and raised an additional $3,000 for a total of $15,625. She will run the St. Jude Memphis Marathon in December to continue supporting the cause. Odessa American
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Odessa has switched from alley dumpsters to a new roll out cart system that guarantees trash pickup twice a week. Trash will be collected on Mondays and Thursdays at 7:00 a.m.—residents with rear garages must push their carts to the back while those with front garages should leave theirs on the street, and extra carts cost $8.28 each. CBS7
- ➤ Odessa city leaders will build a 100-foot jackrabbit statue from local limestone and a new visitor center to boost tourism and reclaim the title of the world’s largest jackrabbit — the project will be funded through a public-private partnership and is set to be revealed in April 2027. CBS7
- ➤ On Tuesday, Ector County Commissioners approved an MOU with the USPS to start a new courthouse project after County Judge Dustin Fawcett’s speech led to a 4—1 vote—this will move the postal office into a parking garage and begin demolition of Hancock properties. The county will decide on another location for USPS fleet operations within the next 60 days. Odessa American
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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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Beginner Nail Course
9 AM – 3 PM — OCI, 3205 Kermit Hwy, Odessa, TX — $348.52 — Enhance your nail artistry skills in this hands-on, in-person course.
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Odessa Geek Fest
9 AM – 12 PM — Ector County Coliseum — Cost info not provided — Celebrate your favorite anime, comics, and pop culture with vendors, panels, and performances.
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Bridal & Quinceañera Dream Life Expo
1-4 p.m. — Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center — Free entry — Experience a vibrant boho desert-themed expo with top vendors for your dream celebration.
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Johnny Blaine at Diamond's Country Bar
8 PM – 12 AM — Diamond's Country Bar — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a night of live country music with Johnny Blaine at one of Odessa's top venues.
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Professional Women's Relaxation Conference 2025
3 PM – 4 PM — Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center — Tickets go on sale March 1! — Enhance your career and well-being with relaxation strategies.
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Odessa Men's City Championship
Tournament — Jul 25-27 — Ratliff Ranch Golf Links — Entry fee required — Compete in a 54-hole stroke play event with various flights for players.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid.
~ Benjamin Franklin
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