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Friday, August 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lee Rodriguez, who had past arrests for drugs and theft, was indicted on charges of drug dealing—banned substance inside a jail and carrying a firearm as a felon—after a traffic stop on April 29, and he remains in custody on a $95,500 bond. NewsWest9
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Saudi Arabia, Russia, and six other OPEC-Plus members announced they will increase production by 547,000 barrels per day to undo the cuts made last April and regain market share from Permian Basin shale producers. Odessa oilman Kirk Edwards noted that oil rigs and frac crews have dropped significantly—warning that the U.S. energy industry may soon face a major shortfall. Odessa American
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On August 7, The Salvation Army provided a $50 shoe voucher to 438 ECISD students to help them start the school year with confidence—Shoe Carnival also offered a 20% discount and fun carnival activities, while plans are set to give 394 Midland ISD students new shoes on August 15. CBS7
- ➤ Odessa's new charter school opened today for the first day of school—Idea Lopez welcomed students on the new campus—marking an important start for local education. NewsWest9
- ➤ Michael Williams, a 1971 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School and former Texas Education Commissioner, said he opposes any effort to reinstate the old name as he believes it disguises a history of division. His statement, which draws on his long ties to the school, argued that the 2020 renaming reclaimed values of unity and progress—rejecting a return to nostalgia. CBS7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ An Ector County judge dismissed Matt Coday’s defamation suit against board member Wallace Dunn—prompting two other defendants to ask for dismissal as well. The Crows’ lawyer said his clients acted on their constitutional rights after police found no crime committed by Coday in reports dating back to 2022 and 2023, while Coday seeks $50 million in damages. Odessa American
- ➤ Odessa residents have raised concerns over high water bills after a coding error in the city's system affected around 1,500 accounts—officials fixed the glitch and now offer a 12-month payment plan to ease the charges. Some residents still demand clearer answers as a city council workshop is set for Tuesday, August 12th at 3 p.m. at City Hall. CBS7
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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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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.
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