Good Day
Odessa
Friday, September 19th, 2025
Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of September.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Odessa City Council voted 6-0 on Wednesday night to raise the property tax rate from $0.466275 to $0.470700 per $100 of assessed valuation after a public hearing. The change is expected to generate $6.2 million more in revenue than last year, including $1.26 million from new properties on the tax rolls. Odessa American
- ➤ Odessa City Council Member At-Large Craig Stoker said the city is taking steps to address a growing homeless camp on a residential street — officials are reviewing strategies to manage the situation. NewsWest9
- ➤ The Odessa City Council will discuss Tuesday proposals to lease 200 vehicles for $5.8 million instead of spending $25 million to buy them, purchase $144,000 in extended warranties for solid waste vehicles and spend $700,000 to upgrade McKinney Park by adding features like new restrooms, seating and playing areas. The council will also review interlocal agreements for fire and EMS services, a dredging project to treat wastewater and a $1.4 million contract to improve a busy intersection. Odessa American
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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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