Friday, December 13th, 2024

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Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dawn Ave. will be closed for up to three weeks starting Dec. 13, 2024, for water infrastructure repairs, with the public asked to use alternate routes. City of Odessa
- ➤ Reagan Elementary has donated basic supplies to Rainbow Rooms, assisting children involved with Child Protective Services. NewsWest9
- ➤ Reagan Elementary students in Odessa annually donate items to the Rainbow Room at the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, aiding children and families in need while learning the importance of community support. CBS7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Colton Grahmann is set to graduate with an associate degree in nursing from Odessa College, aiming further to become a family nurse practitioner alongside his wife, Barbara. Odessa American
- ➤ Harmony School of Innovation Odessa is expanding its educational offerings to include grades 3-5 starting in the 2025-2026 academic year, enhancing its STEM-focused curriculum. Odessa American
- ➤ Nerd Academy in Odessa introduces an innovative PetroSTEAM curriculum merging traditional education with the oil and gas industry, aiming to broaden students' understanding of local economic drivers. CBS7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In Odessa, Texas, Craig Stoker became the first openly gay man elected to the City Council, highlighting voters' preference for focusing on local governance over national political issues. Odessa American
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center celebrates its construction progress with a traditional topping off ceremony, marking a significant milestone for the $232 million, 225,000-square-foot facility aimed to address mental health needs in the region. NewsWest9
- ➤ The Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center marked a construction milestone with a 'topping out' ceremony, celebrating progress on the $232 million, 200-bed facility set to enhance mental health services in West Texas by April 2026. Odessa American
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Parks Legado Christmas Market
The Parks Legado Christmas Market offers a variety of holiday decorations including Christmas trees, wreaths, and poinsettias in a festive atmosphere.
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Odessa Jackalopes vs Amarillo Wranglers - Hockey Match
The Odessa Jackalopes will compete against the Amarillo Wranglers in a hockey match at the Ector County Coliseum.
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El Paso Rhinos vs Odessa Jackalopes
The Odessa Jackalopes will face off against the El Paso Rhinos in an exciting hockey matchup at the Ector County Coliseum.
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El Paso Rhinos vs Odessa Jackalopes: Ice Hockey Match
Watch the Odessa Jackalopes compete against the El Paso Rhinos at the Ector County Coliseum.
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