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Odessa
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Crunch Fitness in Odessa will challenge each staff and gym member on Sept 11 to climb 110 flights of stairs to honor fallen 9/11 first responders — local firefighters will use the Stairmasters and the community is invited to join for a free one-week membership and social media feature. Odessa American
- ➤ Sheila Abusaab, a well-known West Texas broadcasting figure called 'The Sports Babe', died; she became KBest Media’s president four years ago after her husband died—funeral details will be announced later. CBS7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is opening two new discount stores today in Odessa and Midland — both locations will hold ribbon cuttings at 8:45 a.m. and offer press interviews until 2:00 p.m. CBS7
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Odessa man, 38-year-old Ruben Ronquillo Ramirez Jr., was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after police tied him to a December 15 shooting near East Maple Avenue and Tanglewood Lane where he chased a 37-year-old woman and her friend—he was released on a $100,000 bond. Odessa American
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local leaders delivered laptops to students in Monahans during the week of Sept.8 to support their learning and digital safety. Representative Brooks Landgraf, Senator Kevin Sparks, AT&T, United Way of Odessa and the Monahans Chamber of Commerce worked together—these laptops came with tools and lessons to help keep students safe online. NewsWest9
- ➤ Today, the Better Business Bureau serving the Heart of Texas urges families to protect children’s online privacy while shopping for back-to-school supplies and clothes. They recommend reviewing online privacy settings—such as tracking social media accounts and using parental controls—to guard against phishing emails, hidden app fees, and unauthorized account creation. Odessa American
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Odessa City Council approved a revenue increase for the 2025-2026 budget + the change may raise property taxes for homeowners. NewsWest9
- ➤ Odessa Police Department will host the 2025 Emergency Preparedness Fair on Saturday, September 13 at the Ector County Coliseum—Barn A from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The fair will offer lifesaving classes from Women’s Self Defense to C.R.A.S.E. between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m, CPR and bleeding treatment from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m, and an animal adoption clinic by Odessa Animal Services for $27 cash only with additional resources from Fire Rescue, Dispatch, Code Enforcement, the Crime Scene Unit and Animal Control. CBS7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Special Olympics Texas Fall Classic returns to Midland-Odessa for its second year, bringing together athletes, families and volunteers from across the state. ExxonMobil has donated $50,000 to support the event + organizers expect more participation this year. NewsWest9
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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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