Good Day
Odessa
Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local motorcycle group is hosting Niko’s Poker Run today at 9 a.m. at Legacy Harley-Davidson in Odessa to support 11-year-old Niko Justus, who is battling leukemia and has been cleared by his doctors to attend the event. Riders will visit stops in Odessa, Gardendale, and Goldsmith while Niko judges bike and car shows—demonstrating strong community support. CBS7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A first-of-its-kind energy conference will run from September 29-30 at Horseshoe Arena in Midland — leaders from oil, tech, renewables, and other sectors will gather to shape the future Permian power stack. CBS7
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Odessa police arrested Nathaniel Childress early Friday after stopping his car near Oakwood - JBS Parkway at 2:40 a.m. and finding him with stolen firearms from San Angelo and other property. CBS7
- ➤ A routine traffic stop near Odessa led DPS K-9 troopers to discover six kilos of cocaine hidden in a blue GMC pickup — the arrest of 26-year-old Fernando Madrid Mendoza on felony drug charges followed on Aug. 28. CBS7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Odessa Fire Rescue hosted a pinning ceremony—welcoming its newest fire cadets in a formal event that recognized their commitment to service. NewsWest9
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mr. Gnome Concert
2:00 – 9:30 PM — Ector County Library — Cost info not provided — Experience the vibrant sounds of Mr. Gnome with special guests The Talking Hours.
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