Good Day
Odessa
Saturday, August 31st, 2024
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Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Silver Alert has been issued in Ector County, Texas, for 76-year-old Jesus Zepeda, who suffers from Dementia and Alzheimer’s and went missing before stormy weather. CBS7
- ➤ The 2024 Permian Basin Fair and Expo in Odessa, powered by over 300 volunteers and offering budget-friendly nights and a Sensory Night, opens with more than 40 rides and 30 food vendors. CBS7
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 40-year-old man was arrested in Texas for attempting to solicit sex with minors, who were actually undercover agents. Odessa American
- ➤ An 18-year-old was arrested in Odessa as the getaway driver for two convenience store robberies, involving over $400 in stolen cash. Odessa American
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Randy Ham launches the 'Art After Dark' podcast to showcase local Odessa talent, achieving high production values and engaging the community. Odessa American
- ➤ Jim Sanborn created a memorial featuring the names and messages of the seven people who died on August 31, along with nearly 1,000 engraved letters from loved ones and survivors. NewsWest9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Chris Morrow becomes the first dean of UTPB's College of Arts and Humanities, aiming to foster generational transformation through education. Odessa American
- ➤ Odessa College is accepting applications until Oct. 1 for its Barber/Cosmetology Program for the Spring 2025 semester, offering financial aid for eligible students. Odessa American
- ➤ Sydney Garcia, with a diverse background in education, has been appointed as the new principal of Milam Elementary School, a fine arts magnet campus in Ector County ISD. Odessa American
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ector County Sheriff's Office enhances its arsenal and vehicle fleet to prevent future mass shootings, a response to a tragic event five years prior. NewsWest9
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Read to Felix at Ector County Library
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Live Music with Flair Featuring Wolf 359
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Odessa Job Fair: Connect with Employers
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Jazz Nights at Flair: Moments Notice
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Teacher Tuesdays at Homemade Wines
Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine for educators who present their School ID every Tuesday evening.
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Nurse Appreciation Night
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