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Odessa
Friday, December 12th, 2025
Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The SandHills Stock Show & Rodeo will return to Ector County Coliseum in Odessa from January 8 to 17, 2026. The event, celebrating decades of livestock shows and rodeo action, will feature PRCA competitions, livestock displays, and a concert by Texas country star Aaron Watson — promising family fun. Odessa American
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local chamber leaders and small business owners launched the Buy the Basin campaign today to boost local retail sales, jobs and tax receipts in the Permian Basin—helping struggling businesses like El Rancho Boots compete against big-box stores. NewsWest9
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Centers for Children and Families received a $100K grant from the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country to offer free counseling for flood survivors in Kerrville (services are now available in Midland and Odessa online and in person) as they help local recovery. CBS7
- ➤ The Crisis Center of West Texas warns that teen dating can show unhealthy signs and urges parents, educators, and community members to look out for early abuse. The center advises seeking help at the first warning sign. NewsWest9
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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.
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