Good morning, Odessa.

Scout Energy Partners hosted a centennial event in Crane today (celebrating 100 years of oil production at the historic McElroy Field) as local families and workers gathered to honor a long legacy and look ahead to future operations.

Baker Hughes' Friday report shows the Permian Basin rig count increased by two to 258 rigs while regional benchmark oil prices dropped to $65.71 per barrel, compared to 270 rigs a year ago.

National rig counts rose by 10 from last week.

TTUHSC Permian Basin welcomed 73 new physicians for graduate medical education training this week.

The group includes 60 residents and 13 fellows who will join specialty programs in family, internal, OBGYN and surgery to serve local patients.

Daniella Alvarez, a UTPB transfer specialist, was chosen as one of 6,000 volunteers to serve as Host City Ambassador at the FIFA Fan Festival in Dallas, part of the World Cup (June 11 to July 19).

She will complete eight shifts at the free festival to engage fans and support operations.

Alexa Serret, a second grade teacher at Cameron Elementary and an Odessa CrossFit member, will compete in the Adaptive CrossFit Games in San Jose (July 24-26) where she will face top adaptive athletes while inspiring students with her overcoming of Cerebral Palsy.

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.