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Odessa
Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jayda Floyd, who served as a juvenile probation officer, died in Ector County as her family prepared to bring her home—local residents mourn her loss. NewsWest9
- ➤ Pecos basketball legend Andre Roman returns to West Texas to host his 6th annual camp where he offers young players sports training and life lessons. NewsWest9
- ➤ The University of Texas Permian Basin honored Jayda Floyd as her body is set to be returned today from the Travis County Medical Examiner's Office. Sheriff Mike Griffis (who posted the update on Facebook) said the Odessa ECSO will bring her home later today. NewsWest9
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Odessa police ask anyone who recognizes the man in Dillard’s surveillance footage to call Detective M. Troglin at 432-284-2012 or Crime Stoppers at 432-333-TIPS—reporting theft of about $1,125 in merchandise. Odessa American
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Law enforcement agencies from across Ector County will honor fallen juvenile probation officer Jayda Floyd today—who died in the Hill Country floods—with a procession led by Sheriff Mike Griffis starting at 8:45 a.m. Officials plan to escort her remains on South U.S. Highway 385 then join her family at Sunset Memorial Gardens, and local residents are expected to line the route to pay their respects. Odessa American
- ➤ City facilities will close Friday, July 18th from 8 AM to 1 PM so staff can attend Officer Bailey Martin’s funeral—essential services will continue operating. City of Odessa
- ➤ Today, during an emergency meeting, Judge Dustin Fawcett declared a state of emergency on the Permian Playhouse storage building after one-third of the structure collapsed from failing supports and asbestos was discovered — county officials have fenced the site and are coordinating a wet demolition to safely remove the hazardous material. CBS7
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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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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.
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