Wednesday, December 18th, 2024

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Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ector County celebrated the grand opening of the renovated Kellus Turner Park, featuring a new playground designed with community input to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for children, aiming to enhance educational experiences and lower crime rates. CBS7
- ➤ Odessa revives the Calls to Santa event, allowing children to share their Christmas wishes directly with Santa or his helpers by phone or letter, fostering community joy and connection. Odessa American
- ➤ The Parade of Lights announced its winners, with American Eagle taking first place, and check presentations for the top winners to occur at the Odessa City Council Meeting. City of Odessa
- ➤ The Salvation Army's Angel Tree program, supported by community donations including a significant gift from Midland Power Tools, is granting Christmas wishes to about 4,000 children in the Permian Basin. Odessa American
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Odessa Police responded to three separate car-pedestrian incidents involving children at different schools on December 16, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries for those involved. CBS7
- ➤ A 42-year-old man from Odessa died in a collision with a tractor-trailer after failing to stop at a sign in Glasscock County. Odessa American
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ State Rep. Brooks Landgraf discussed increasing the basic allotment for education, raising teacher pay, and improving teacher recruitment and retention with the Ector County ISD board, noting Texas' $20 billion budget surplus. Odessa American
- ➤ Ector County Independent School District (ECISD) is conducting a survey to better understand community preferences on communication methods and content. CBS7
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Tommy's Express in Odessa announces free car washes from December 20 to December 24 at its new location, emphasizing its quick service, high-quality washes, and customer convenience. Odessa American
SHOP NEWS
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