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Odessa
Saturday, September 6th, 2025
Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On September 4 at 5:52 p.m., OPD responded to a crash on the 7000 block of E. Highway 191 when a Chevrolet Camaro made an unsafe lane change into an 18-wheeler's path and hit a guardrail—the driver and passenger were taken to MCH with non-life-threatening injuries while the Camaro driver was cited. Odessa American
- ➤ A rollover crash involving a white Ford Expedition, a gray Honda CR-V, and a silver Ford F-150 occurred at the 7200 block of East I-20 at 3:52 p.m.—the police said the Expedition driver made an unsafe lane change that led to the collision, and two drivers were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. NewsWest9
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On July 18 at 7:50 a.m., the Odessa Police Department found Baby Boy Doe in a dumpster in an alley between the 1300 blocks of Clifford and Boatwright and ruled his death a homicide—DNA testing and forensic genetic genealogy later linked his case to his biological parents, including suspect Rosamara Biscaino Arzate who died by suicide in 2019, and detectives continue to pursue additional leads. Odessa American
- ➤ Odessa Police Department is investigating the 1996 cold case of Baby Boy Doe, a newborn found deceased in a dumpster whose DNA tests later linked his biological parents including his late mother Rosamara Biscaino Arzate—the alleged primary suspect—as the case remains active. City of Odessa
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Odessa College mourns sophomore student-athlete Gage Broomall—who collapsed during cross-country practice Thursday afternoon—while the campus grieves his untimely loss. NewsWest9
- ➤ UTPB hired Schyler Adkins as its new Associate Director of Bands—he joined three weeks ago after earning his doctorate from Northwestern—and he will lead the marching and athletic bands while working with about 80 students. Odessa American
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the council will decide on hiring The Sports Facilities Companies to manage the construction of the new sports complex and keep it on time and within budget as the company will earn between 1-5% of the project cost. The meeting will also cover replacing the city attorney, adopting the budget, and voting on tax and infrastructure spending - all moves that could change local services. Odessa American
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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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Paula DeAnda & Amanda Perez Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Ector Theatre — Cost TBD — Experience a memorable night of music with Paula DeAnda and Amanda Perez.
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