Good Day
Odessa
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Laura Marts, director of Discover Odessa, earned her Destination Management Specialist Certificate on September 30 at the Destination Texas Annual Conference in Fort Worth—her new certification helps boost tourism and strengthen business opportunities in Odessa. CBS7
- ➤ The Oktoberfest Vendor and Car Show will be held on October 5, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the VFW Post 4149—registration starts at 1 p.m. with a $20 fee for cars and $15 for bikes, and the event will feature authentic German food, fun games, and an award ceremony at 5 p.m. CBS7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Owner James Laws reopened the HIVE Comics at its new Grandview location in Odessa in early September after a two-year closure due to economic reasons—customers have since returned to enjoy comic books, graphic novels, sports cards, and card games. Odessa American
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Representative Brooks Landgraf announced today he secured $17 million in the state budget to fund water infrastructure improvements in Ector County & expand water access for West Odessans. NewsWest9
- ➤ Natera Exavation is set to perform utility work on the intersection of 10th St and N Lee, and as a result 10th St between N Lee and N Lincoln is closed for through traffic (drivers should use alternate routes and plan for extra travel time). CBS7
- ➤ Councilman Craig Stoker launched an anonymous survey today to gather local input on renaming Maple Street to Charlie Kirk Way — preliminary responses show roughly two-thirds of residents oppose the change and the results will be discussed at the next council meeting. CBS7
- ➤ The City of Odessa announced that construction on Dorado Drive, between N. Faudree Road and Mission Blvd, will begin October 6 and run until January, with one lane in each direction remaining open. The project will upgrade the drainage system and install low-maintenance landscaping—drivers should follow detour signs. CBS7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Laura W. Bush Institute for Women's Health hosted the 'Feed Your Mind' luncheon that featured a panel discussion—focusing on changes in nutrition, exercise, and stress management. NewsWest9
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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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