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Saturday, December 6th, 2025

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Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Starbright Village tree lighting celebration was held Thursday at McKinney Park and featured hot chocolate from the Chuck Wagon Gang, ice skating, Christmas carols and a visit from Santa. Starbright Village will be open Dec. 5 to Jan. 1 with different hours on weekdays and weekends.  Odessa American
  • Meals on Wheels Odessa and H-E-B’s Feast of Sharing returned for their 23rd year, delivering warm holiday meals & wellness checks to seniors in the community. The official event took place on Friday, Dec. 5 at the Ector County Coliseum.  CBS7

CULTURE NEWS

  • First Alert 7 will be live today at 7:00 p.m. at the annual Parade of Lights, where Matthew Alvarez and Jay Hendricks will cover floating displays, festive music, and holiday cheer – the event will also air on KWWT.  CBS7

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Baker Hughes reported on Friday that the Permian Basin maintained 251 active rigs, down from 304 a year ago. Crude prices rose as the regional benchmark increased by $1.53 + reaching $56.56 per barrel while national rig counts edged up.  Odessa American

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 12/12/25

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  • Quaint Victorian Holiday Celebration

    9:00 a.m. — ReNew Midland Apartment Homes — Free admission — Experience the charm of a Victorian holiday with caroling, crafts, and a visit from Father Christmas.

    Sun, 1/4/26

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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