Good Day
Odessa
Thursday, September 19th, 2024
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Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local veterinarians and animal welfare advocates in Odessa attended a training on infectious disease prevention to safeguard pets. City of Odessa
- ➤ Odessa is offering a Drive-Thru Animal Vaccine Clinic on Saturday from 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. where pet owners can get their pets vaccinated without leaving their car. CBS7
- ➤ During National Preparedness Month, The Salvation Army highlights its readiness to deploy trained teams for disaster response across Texas, emphasizing not only practical aid but also emotional and spiritual support. Odessa American
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 20-year-old man from Odessa was arrested for sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl who became pregnant, following a police investigation initiated by Child Protective Services. Odessa American
- ➤ A 33-year-old man in Odessa was arrested for shooting another man four times after a confrontation over a former girlfriend. Odessa American
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Odessa College showcased significant improvements in enrollment and credentials awarded, aligning with Texas's new performance-based funding model to meet workforce needs. Odessa American
- ➤ ECISD's College, Career, and Military Readiness score rose to 88%, outperforming the state average and marking a consistent improvement over the past years. Odessa American
- ➤ The Ector County ISD Board of Trustees maintained the tax rate at $1.014 per $100 valuation for the 2024-25 school year, anticipating a 1.4% revenue increase due to higher property values. Odessa American
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The 'Find and Protect Foster Youth Act', aimed at enhancing the oversight and information-sharing for missing and runaway foster youth, has been passed in the U.S. House and is set to become law. CBS7
- ➤ City officials in Odessa plan to reduce property taxes despite contrary legal agenda wording. NewsWest9
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Live Music with KT and the Blues Scientists at Flair Taverna
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Halloween Door Hanger Painting Experience
Experience a fun evening of creativity by painting canvas art and festive pumpkin door hangers, perfect for the Halloween season.
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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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Stryper Acoustic Concert - 40th Anniversary Celebration
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Live Concert by The Wallflowers
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NA Meetings - Weekly Support for Drug Addiction
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Odessa High Varsity and Junior Varsity Games
Experience the excitement of high school basketball with multiple games featuring varsity, junior varsity purple, junior varsity gold, and freshman teams.
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René Vaca: Stand-Up Comedy Show
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