Good morning, Odessa.

LISTOS West Texas and Hispanic Heritage of Odessa will honor Steve and Aurora Tercero as the 2026 Ventanas del Pasado honorees, recognizing their commitment to education, faith, family, and service.

The celebration is at 1:30 p.m. today at the Ector County Library (community event).

Senior Life Midland is offsetting high fuel costs affecting its Meals on Wheels program with a $20K grant and a Texas-sized garage sale on Oct.

2, 3, 7, and 17; the nonprofit delivers over 600 meals daily to home-bound seniors in Midland (vendor negotiations help cut extra expenses).

Both directions of Dixie south of 2nd Street remain closed after downed power lines block the road, and Odessa police advise drivers to use alternate routes.

Ector County Judge confirmed that West Odessa experienced a microburst on Tuesday, Sept.

22, causing property damage without any injuries reported.

Gas prices in Odessa average $4.05 today and experts advise drivers to check apps & adjust their driving habits at the pump; the BBB warns of price gouging & urges consumers to compare prices.

The Permian Strategic Partnership is teaming with TEEX to invest $1.5 million over four years to expand firefighter and first responder training in the Permian Basin.

The program will train about 200 participants annually and improve local access to certification and advanced training (covering 19 counties).