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Monday, August 25th, 2025

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Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 25th of August.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • On Saturday at 10:25 p.m., a crash on Dixie Boulevard and Pool Road killed 44-year-old Marcus Gentry when his red Dodge 3500 ran a stop sign and was hit by a gray Jeep, and a passenger was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries (OPD is investigating).  NewsWest9

CRIME NEWS

  • The Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office and Reeves County Sheriff’s Office are teaming up to find Jonathon Miller, who went missing Friday night after not meeting his scheduled appointment in Jeff Davis County — officials have found his vehicle and are using air support including a DPS helicopter to aid in the search.  CBS7

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Tuc is a 10-week-old male kitten at the Humane Society of Odessa—located at 2230 W. Sycamore—who needs a loving home. He will be adopted with a fee starting at $75 and must follow a spay/neuter contract.  Odessa American

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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  • ZZ Top Concert

    8:00 – 9:30 PM — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience the legendary rock icons as they continue to deliver their unique blend of rock, blues, and boogie.

    Wed, 9/3/25

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  • First Friday ODTX

    6-9 p.m. — Downtown Odessa — Free entry — Experience a lively monthly celebration of music, games, and delicious food in the heart of Odessa.

    Fri, 9/5/25

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  • Autumn Blaze 5K Run

    8 a.m. – 12 p.m. — McKinney Park — $40 Registration Fee — Experience a scenic 5K run through beautiful park views to welcome the autumn season.

    Sat, 9/13/25

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  • Brincos Dieras Comedy Show

    8-9:30 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the whimsical comedy of Brincos Dieras, the irreverent clown of Latin America.

    Sat, 9/20/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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