Good morning, Odessa.

The Odessa Chamber of Commerce revealed the model for a 55-foot jackrabbit sculpture to be installed downtown late next year to spur tourism and boost sales tax.

Residents may donate money to have their names placed on the base to join the community project.

Odessa’s Día de los Muertos Parade (presented by Reliant) returns Saturday, Oct.

24, from 4 to 10 p.m. in downtown along Texas Avenue between 7th and 2nd streets; the free event will feature live music, food concessions, crafts, and a 7 p.m. parade televised on Telemundo 20.

Andrew Och, known as The First Ladies Man, will visit the Bush Family Home Historic Site on November 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. to celebrate Laura Bush’s 80th Birthday, where visitors can make birthday cards and buy signed books.

Basin Theatre Works will host its Boo Ball fundraiser on Oct.

22 at the Odessa Country Club — the event includes a costume contest, DJ, dancing, food, drinks, and a magician while proceeds support local theater and arts education.

According to GasBuddy, average gasoline prices in Midland-Odessa increased by 20.5 cents in the last week to reach $4.00 per gallon on Monday (prices are 8.4 cents lower than a month ago and $1.32 higher than last year).

Odessa City Manager Aaron Smith said the city may develop the 93-acre mountain bike park at 7751 Eastridge Rd after developers submit proposals by Dec.

3; plans call for a mixed-use site with public amenities and possible relocation to expand mountain biking (the Permian Basin Bicycle Association opposes changes).