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Wednesday, August 6th, 2025

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Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • On August 5, 2025, the OPD Crime Scene Unit joined a back-to-school event in Odessa — offering live forensic demonstrations to local students and families as part of its community outreach efforts.  City of Odessa
  • Today the Back-to-School Fish Fry brought Odessa community members together and reminded everyone of the strength and unity of Team Odessa.  NewsWest9
  • LLServices and MLN Trucking will give away hundreds of free backpacks filled with school supplies to students in need at 736 S. Grandview Ave. in Odessa + free hot dogs will be available until all backpacks are gone.  CBS7

CRIME NEWS

  • A video shows three males burglarizing a store in Odessa—police are seeking the suspects.  NewsWest9
  • A woman was indicted Tuesday for assaulting a peace officer and resisting arrest after an incident at Murry Fly Elementary's end-of-year program in late May when she kicked an Ector County ISD officer in the right leg — police said she was irate and refused to leave the campus.  NewsWest9

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 8/16/25

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  • Permian Basin Fair and Expo

    10 a.m. to 10 p.m. — Ector County Coliseum — Admission varies — Experience ten days of fun with live music, rides, shows, and food galore.

    Fri, 8/29/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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