Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of August.
Good morning, Odessa.
🎭 Culture
The Odessa Card & Collectibles Show will run at Ector County Coliseum (Building G) on Saturday, Aug.
22 and Sunday, Aug. 23 with over 200 tables of cards, memorabilia, and collectibles. Admission is $7 at the door and free for children 10 and under.
📰 Economy
GasBuddy's survey shows average gasoline prices in Midland-Odessa rose 30.8 cents per gallon to $3.66 on Monday.
Prices are 5.1 cents lower than last month yet $1.06 higher than one year ago.
🎓 Education
Permian Basin Area Foundation has announced $1.35M in scholarship awards for the 2026-2027 academic year, benefiting over 500 students across West Texas & marking a milestone with 68 four-year graduates from the previous year.
MIDLAND IDEA Public Schools welcomed nearly 3,000 students for the new school year today.
The event included the start of classes at IDEA Yukon Academy and IDEA Lopez Academy in Odessa & the launch of the new IDEA Henry Academy in Midland for about 1,000 students.
🏥 Health
Elite Pride Performance gym in Odessa offers strength-training programs for adults and kids, with coaches David Hernandez and Chase Webster leading injury prevention efforts and youth athletic training in the Permian Basin.
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