Good Day
Odessa
Thursday, August 22nd, 2024
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Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Odessa College launches its 30 For 30 Fitness Challenge with a free 'Community Fitness Day of Play' featuring exercises, classes, and prizes. Odessa American
- ➤ The Odessa Police Department has conducted C.R.A.S.E. (Civilian Response to an Active Shooter Event) trainings for staff and students at Harmony Science Academy to enhance preparation for active shooter situations. City of Odessa
- ➤ The Odessa Chamber of Commerce plans to reinvigorate its Leadership Odessa Alumni network with a reception, aiming to foster community engagement and continuity among its 1,200+ graduates. Odessa American
- ➤ Larry Melton, former mayor of Odessa and the city's longest-serving mayor, dies at 86 after battling Parkinson's, leaving behind a legacy of service and integrity. Odessa American
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An aviation expert discusses the safety record of the Cessna Citation II, which was involved in a fatal crash in Odessa. NewsWest9
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Odessa man, David Anthony Chavez, receives a 250-year sentence for 25 counts of child pornography possession. Odessa American
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Scott Muri ends a transformative five-year tenure as Ector County ISD Superintendent, leaving behind a legacy of innovation, overcoming adversity, achieving the district's highest performance, and complex strategic initiatives. Odessa American
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Odessa Development Corporation (ODC) undergoes leadership changes and gives increased responsibilities to City Attorney Dan Jones amid disputes over sales tax fund usage. Odessa American
SHOP NEWS
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Halloween Door Hanger Painting Workshop
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Read to Felix at Ector County Library
Experience a delightful weekly reading session for children featuring Felix at the Ector County Library's Children's Department.
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Live Music with Flair Featuring Wolf 359
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Live Music with Jeff George
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Odessa Job Fair: Connect with Employers
Meet a diverse range of employers and explore job opportunities at this in-person hiring event.
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Jazz Nights at Flair: Moments Notice
Experience an evening of live jazz music at Flair Taverna, showcasing local talent in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Live Music with KT and the Blues Scientists at Flair Taverna
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Halloween Door Hanger Painting Experience
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You can't wake a person who is pretending to be asleep.
~ Native American Proverb
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