Good morning, Odessa.

Reflection Ministries is hosting its first Wrap for a Reason event to offer free gift wrapping and thank community supporters.

The service began Tuesday in Midland and continues today (Thursday, Dec. 11) at Frost Bank on Faudree Road in Odessa.

Volunteers from elementary age and older joined the World Mission Society Church of God for its 9,112th community cleanup Sunday in Odessa — an effort to beautify neighborhoods and share a service mission following the church’s President’s Volunteer Service Award.

A Permian High student was hit by a car on Dec 2 in the school parking lot after slipping while running.

Officials quickly examined him and sent him to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries while the district clarified earlier reports involving the student driver and apologized for the confusion.

Ector County health officials say a local child under 5 died on Nov.

3 from complications of Streptococcus pneumoniae infection (the county’s first pediatric case this year) and urge residents to stay up to date on pneumococcal vaccinations.

The Ector County Health Department announced that a child (under 5) died on Nov.

3 from complications of pneumococcal pneumonia in Ector County; the department urged residents to get vaccinated and practice good hygiene.

Ector County Cemetery will add roughly 2,000 new burial plots in each of four phases to expand space for community burials.

The project will proceed in stages to meet increasing demand for burial sites.

Odessa High hosted Brownfield in a nondistrict boys basketball game on Tuesday at OHS Fieldhouse, where players Brillyant Adams and Jeremiah Lewis made standout plays.

The match provided a glimpse of the team's competitive spirit heading into upcoming contests.

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.

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.