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Saturday, July 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local events light up West Texas this weekend as Midland’s Farmers Market is open today from 8 a.m. to noon while Fort Stockton’s Water Carnival held competitions on Friday and features a parade today at 10 a.m. plus pageants tonight at 8 p.m. In Odessa, Misfits in Christ will lead a benefit motorcycle ride starting today at 10 a.m. from Solid Rock Church that ends at VFW Odessa with a fish fry and raffles—each event lets neighbors join in community traditions. CBS7
- ➤ Hundreds gathered in Odessa to honor fallen Officer Bailey Martin, who died in Texas floods — family, friends, fellow officers, and city leaders attended his memorial service — as they celebrated his life. NewsWest9
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Odessa woman was arrested Wednesday night after her husband said she attacked him with dresser drawers at the 800 block of Larchmont Place — he said both had been drinking and she was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon before being released on a $25,000 bond. Odessa American
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Baker Hughes reported that the Permian Basin rig count dropped two rigs this week, bringing the total to 263 from 305 a year ago—while national rig counts grew slightly with more focus on natural gas exploration. The regional crude price fell to $63.82 per barrel, down $1.11 from last Friday. Odessa American
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Odessa’s Utilities Department will start a sewer manhole replacement project on Monday, July 21, which will shut parts of Santa Fe Drive between Faudree Road and Mission Drive and a section of San Jose Drive near Santa Fe — the work is expected to last two weeks. City of Odessa
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Katara is a playful two-year-old pit bull mix featured as Pet of the Week at Grand Companions and is available for adoption. She loves toys and bonding with people and most dogs — qualities that could make her a great match for a new family. NewsWest9
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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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Jaripeo Dance Festival
6-10 p.m. — Ector County Coliseum — Tickets available — Celebrate Mexican culture with live music, rodeo action, and traditional performances in a festive atmosphere.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.
~ Carl Jung
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