Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 30th of June.
Good morning, Odessa.
🏘️ Community
Odessa Police Athletic League ended with a splash when a summer barbecue featured water demonstrations by Odessa Fire Rescue and kids enjoyed water slides + officials thanked RK Supply for their sponsorship.
🎭 Culture
Odessa is hosting its 29th annual Firecracker Fandango on July 4 downtown with live music, food, games, activities and fireworks—ZZ Nation performs at 6:30 p.m. and Caleb Young follows at 8:30 p.m., with fireworks starting at 10 p.m.
📰 Economy
Average gasoline prices in Midland-Odessa dropped 12.0 cents per gallon over the past week to $3.13 on Monday from a survey of 156 stations by GasBuddy, although prices remain 42.1 cents above last year’s levels.
🎓 Education
Odessa residents Izaiah Esparza and Brooklyn Proffitt earned Bachelor of Science degrees in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University this spring.
They graduated during the 2026 spring semester.
🎉 Odessa Events
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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.
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