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Odessa
Thursday, December 18th, 2025
Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Greater St. John Baptist Church marks 97 years in Odessa as it honors generations of faith, family, and fellowship (a milestone in community legacy). NewsWest9
- ➤ Today, Scooter’s Coffee hosted Coffee with a Cop for the Odessa Police Department at its drive-thru lane; officers handed out goodies to customers and the event was sponsored by Scooter’s Coffee + Signature Care. City of Odessa
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ector County Library’s Excel Adult High School has seen 15 adults complete its two-year online program while enrolling 15 more since January 2023. The program now accepts holiday scholarship donations to help more adults gain a nationally accredited education. Odessa American
- ➤ University of Texas Permian Basin recently received a $2.5 million gift from the Scharbauer Foundation (designed to boost workforce programs in education and healthcare) that will allow about 200 educators to get certified over the next two years. CBS7
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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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Sandhills Stock Show and Rodeo
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Ector County Coliseum — Tickets available — Experience thrilling pro rodeo action and livestock shows in a tradition of West Texas excellence.
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