Good morning, Odessa.

Riley is a 1-year-old male bulldog mix available for adoption at the Humane Society of Odessa located at 2230 W.

Sycamore + adoption fees start at $75 and a spay/neuter contract is required.

UTPB will host STEAMFEST on October 11 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Science and Technology Building—where visitors will enjoy interactive exhibits, a day in the life of an astronomer and astronaut, and space-themed arts and crafts.

On September 17, Odessa City Council raised property taxes by 0.0004 as part of an approved budget—city leaders insist the new state law on audits is not retroactive.

Mayor Cal Hendrick warned that if Attorney General Ken Paxton enforces the law, reduced revenue may force cuts to essential services—roads, water, police, fire and trash—that keep the city running.

UTPB’s Mending Mental Gaps program held its first Odessa session on Monday, October 6 where veterans read books by fellow veterans, discussed service experiences, and spent time writing in journals—future sessions will run every Monday until November with another group meeting in Midland on Thursdays.

UTPB football climbed to #4 in the D2Football.com rankings after defeating Angelo State and will face #15 Central Washington next—adding to their impressive run this season.

Energy City Race

12 PM — Fasken Oil and Ranch, ltd. — Entry fees vary — Celebrate 11 years of running excitement at this popular half marathon and more in West Texas.

Zach Rushing Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The Ector Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the enchantment of classical music with Zach Rushing's mesmerizing performances.