Good morning, Odessa.

Today, the City of Odessa announced that the Keep Odessa Beautiful Facility at 814 W.

42nd St. has reopened after a temporary flood closure + the facility now accepts bulk items, recyclables, and more.

ICE officials in Odessa arrested Cesar Ricardo Rodriguez-Villarreal after he was stopped for impaired driving—he is wanted for kidnapping and homicide in Mexico—and plan to send him back to face the charges.

U.S. Marshals arrested international fugitive Lizbeth Nohemi Villarreal-Portillo in Odessa — she faced charges for homicide and kidnapping.

The Odessa Police Department is asking for information about a man accused of stealing at the Stripes on South Grant; Detective M- Troglin asks anyone with details to call 432-284-2012.

Project RECONNECT uses new AI technology to forecast and manage the increasing earthquakes in West Texas, especially in the Permian Basin and southeast New Mexico — the U.S. Department of Energy awarded $1.8 million to fund research at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

Partners such as Odessa College will host energy workforce events in the Fall — and summer internships are planned for local students.

On July 9th, hundreds gathered at Tivy High School's stadium in Kerrville to honor 120 flood victims and mourn those still missing, including a local soccer coach who died in catastrophic flash floods over the Fourth of July holiday.

Search crews continue recovering unaccounted individuals while Governor Abbott and local officials push for new flood warning systems—measures they believe are needed to prevent future tragedies.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Back to School Bash

2-4 p.m. — Music City Mall Carousel Stage — Free entry — Celebrate the end of summer with fun activities, prizes, and a chance to win exclusive backpacks loaded with goodies.