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Odessa
Saturday, November 15th, 2025
Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After a 43-day government shutdown ended Wednesday, the West Texas Food Bank in Odessa saw a 15 percent rise in help requests from government employees missing paychecks and SNAP recipients—now the bank seeks volunteers and donations as its holiday inventory drops to 19,000 boxes. CBS7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ms. Faught, a longtime seamstress at Permian High School, has retired after more than 50 years of work—she stitched playoff jerseys and even made a special 7th flag that flies at the school. She said her stiff fingers told her it was time to step away and has trained her replacement so she can still cheer on the Panthers from the stands. CBS7
- ➤ Ector County ISD hosts its annual conference for gifted and talented education today from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Ector College Prep Middle School. The event offers three learning tracks for teachers, parents and community members + features keynote speech by Andres A. Ruzo, a scientist known for his work on the Boiling River of the Amazon. CBS7
- ➤ Little Arrows Homeschool visited the Odessa Police Department on November 14 — touring key areas like Patrol, Intelligence, Crime Scene, Dispatch and SWAT. They met officers including Chief Gerke and learned about the tools and technology used to keep our community safe. City of Odessa
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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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