Good Day
Odessa
Friday, October 10th, 2025
Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of October.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UTPB enrolled over 5,600 students for fall 2025, marking a 2% rise from last year — a sign of continued growth at the university. NewsWest9
- ➤ Odessa College announced that students in Seminole can enroll in eight-week Fall 2 courses starting Tuesday, Oct. 14 — the evening classes are for working adults, recent high school graduates, and others seeking college credit. An OC representative will be available Thursday evenings from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Seminole Center at 601 SW Ave. B — courses are held in the Auxiliary Building. CBS7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drone footage shows that upgrades at the City's Water Treatment Plant are in the final phase, with water production boosted from 40 to 55 million gallons a day and systems modernized for better reliability—city officials noted a renovated filter complex and updated controls. They said the project will finish in 2026. CBS7
- ➤ Residents in Sterling Park are pushing for road repairs as they prepare for a bond vote set for November. Only those registered in the subdivision will vote — a measure aimed at funding the needed repairs. NewsWest9
- ➤ TxDOT's street teams (Walking Billboards) displayed key safety messages for drivers in Odessa on Thursday to promote safer driving practices. NewsWest9
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Permian Basin Rehabilitation Center changed its name to the Permian Basin Reability Center to highlight its focus on ability and potential in therapy—this update shows its commitment to better care. NewsWest9
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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.
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Comedy Night with Zach Rushing
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — The Ector Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian Zach Rushing at the historic venue.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Other people's opinion of you does not have to become your reality.
~ Les Brown
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