Wednesday, November 12th, 2025
Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ American Legion Post 430 held a ceremony in the American Legion hall where local veterans were honored for their service and sacrifice, and families gathered to pay tribute. Mayor Cal Hendrick said Odessa and Ector County will work together—providing resources so veterans can reestablish their lives in the Permian Basin. CBS7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Former First Alert 7 anchor Mary Kate Hamilton will be honored with a media award, with the station accepting it on her behalf at an upcoming ceremony. Hamilton joined the station in 2020 and earned a Texas Association of Broadcasters honor and an Edward R. Murrow Award — before relocating to Atlanta to continue her broadcast career. CBS7
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Free Horror Art & Cosplay Expo
5 PM – 6 PM — MCM Grande Hotel & Fun Dome Odessa — Free admission — Celebrate creativity with horror art and cosplay at this engaging expo.
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54th Tejano Super Show
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Ector County Coliseum — Check website for ticket details — Celebrate lowrider culture with contests, music, and food at this iconic West Texan event.
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El Gran Caribe Concert
8-11 p.m. — La Playa — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the energy and tropical flavor of El Gran Caribe with live music and dancing.
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