Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of July.
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📰 Economy
Gov. Abbott's new rules aim to stop data center costs from burdening local customers; Microsoft and Chevron plan a $7-billion AI campus and natural gas plant 20 miles south of Pecos that will deliver power by late 2028 and add hundreds of jobs (Edwards praises the Permian Basin’s strong resources).
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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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