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Odessa
Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Odessa’s Yvette Hernandez built a food truck after losing her son-in-law in a hit-and-run. She is turning her grief into a mission to feed local residents & bring hope to others. NewsWest9
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Baker Hughes reported 250 rigs active in the Permian Basin this week—down from 304 a year ago—while the national count fell two to 547 rigs and the Plains-WTI benchmark crude slid to $55.38 per barrel. Odessa American
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UTPB is hosting its 4th annual STEAMfest today from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Science and Technology building—where community members and school-aged kids can explore interactive exhibits in science, technology, engineering, art and math with a focus on space science and activities like a returning shark finder. CBS7
- ➤ Diamondback Energy and Midland College launched the Diamondback DNA Instrumentation and Electrical Mentorship Program to address a shortage of skilled technicians in the Permian Basin’s oil and gas field. The program pairs industry professionals with over 160 students studying electrical systems, mechanical systems, and petroleum fundamentals (offering hands-on lab projects each month). CBS7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nineteen bands from Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma will take the field in Midland for the Bands of America Marching Championship, which returns as a regional contest. 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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