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Odessa
Friday, November 22nd, 2024
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Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Santa Claus is arriving by helicopter at the Music City Mall in Odessa on November 23, with festivities including hot cocoa, local performances, and a Christmas Spectacular Skate Show. CBS7
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A head-on collision on FM 1053 resulted in the deaths of three siblings, children of an Ector County Sheriff's Office lieutenant, and the driver of the other vehicle, leading to Buena Vista ISD schools closing for the week. Odessa American
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Odessa's Parks and Rec Director was arrested on charges of official oppression and indecent assault, following allegations of inappropriate behavior towards a city employee. CBS7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Texas Permian Basin receives a National Endowment for the Humanities grant to facilitate discussions and literary exploration on military experiences for veterans and the West Texas community. Odessa American
- ➤ About 2,000 West Texas students experienced William Shakespeare’s plays live for the first time at the Odessa College Globe Theatre, thanks to the Texas Shakespeare Festival Roadshow. Odessa American
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Odessa's new mayor and council aim to review controversial ordinances and contracts, including a debated bathroom ordinance, to ensure fairness for all citizens. City of Odessa
- ➤ Ector County officials approved $325 million in new debt for a courthouse and juvenile detention facility, bypassing voter rejection to address infrastructure and pest issues. Odessa American
- ➤ Odessa's municipal network was disrupted due to a cyber incident, affecting city services and prompting an investigation. CBS7
- ➤ The Odessa Communication Department outlines the new Mayor and City Council's objectives, focusing on no-fault city management contracts and legal-preparedness measures. CBS7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Over 350 attendees gathered in Odessa to celebrate National Rural Health Day, focusing on enhancing healthcare access in rural communities. CBS7
SHOP NEWS
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Cirque Italia: Aquatic Spectacular in Odessa
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Shreveport Mudbugs vs Odessa Jackalopes Hockey Game
Experience an exciting hockey matchup between the Odessa Jackalopes and the Shreveport Mudbugs at the Ector County Coliseum.
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Cirque Italia: Water Circus - A Journey from Farm to City Lights
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Starbright Village: A West Texas Holiday Wonderland
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Lone Star Brahmas vs. Odessa Jackalopes - Hockey Match
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Lone Star Brahmas vs Odessa Jackalopes Hockey Game
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HEB Feast of Sharing - Family BBQ Event
The HEB Feast of Sharing is a free community event featuring good music, arts and crafts, kid-friendly activities, and a delicious BBQ meal for families and friends.
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Corpus Christi IceRays vs. Odessa Jackalopes - Live Hockey Match
Witness an exciting live hockey matchup between the Corpus Christi IceRays and the Odessa Jackalopes at Ector County Coliseum.
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Parks Legado Christmas Market
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