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Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Odessa News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Odessa and the Permian Basin. From local government and business developments to energy, oil and gas, healthcare, education, public safety, economic growth, and community events across Ector County, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes. Whether you're a longtime resident, a newcomer, or simply want to stay connected to one of West Texas' most important economic hubs, Odessa News Today…
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Cruise Cruise Gone Wrong | Odessa News
A Louisiana woman’s dream cruise turned into a nightmare when a faulty rope swing during a shore excursion in Honduras left her with a devastating leg injury…
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Six New Principals Ready to Lead | Odessa News
Six new school leaders just graduated from a year-long leadership program designed to prep educators for principal roles in the Permian Basin — a critical area…
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Saquon Barkley Home Break-In | Odessa News
Saquon Barkley’s Philly home was broken into over the weekend—lucky he and his family were safe. Police are hunting a white SUV linked to the crime, and the…
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Spain Celebrates World Cup Glory Amid Tragedy | Odessa News
Spain’s soccer team rolled into Madrid as champions, greeted by royalty and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, before cruising through the streets in a victory…
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Salvation Army Feeds Texas Flood Victims | Odessa News
The Salvation Army is mobilizing a massive disaster relief effort across Texas after devastating floods, serving meals, distributing supplies, and offering…
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Logano Breaks Streak, Secures Playoff Spot | Odessa News
Joey Logano shattered a 45-race winless drought with a commanding victory at North Wilkesboro, leading 323 of 450 laps and catapulting himself into playoff…
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Murder Charge Against Man Linked to Widdecombe | Odessa News
A shocking murder has rocked Britain: 28-year-old Joshua Kerry faces murder and terrorism charges over the brutal killing of veteran politician Ann Widdecombe…
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Eleven-Vehicle Pile-Up on I-20 | Odessa News
A deadly 11-vehicle pile-up on I-20 in Ward County early Sunday morning claimed the life of 20-year-old Bryan Peinado from Midland. Triggered when a…
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Injuries and Highlights in WNBA All-Star Prep | Odessa News
WNBA All-Star weekend looms, but big names are sidelined—Paige Bueckers is in concussion protocol, Angel Reese’s knee injury leaves her questionable, and…
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Ector County Educators Rise as New Principals | Odessa News
Six educators in Ector County ISD just graduated from a year-long leadership bootcamp designed to turn top teachers into school principals—no fluff, just…
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Fire Marshal Assesses Flood Damage in Batesville | Odessa News
Midland County’s Fire Marshal Justin Bunch is on the ground in flood-battered Batesville, Texas, helping assess catastrophic damage from rising waters that…
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Fentanyl Bust in Spare Tire | Odessa News
Customs agents nabbed 22.4 kilograms of fentanyl hidden in a spare tire of a pickup truck at the Presidio Port of Entry, leading to the arrest of a U.S…
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Remembering Bryan Peinado in Texas Tragedy | Odessa News
A young Texas dreamer, Bryan Alejandro Peinado, just 20, lost his life in a horrific 11-vehicle crash on I-20. A passenger in a truck, he was chasing a better…
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AI Stock Rally Crashes Amid Global Woes | Odessa News
The AI stock frenzy is cooling fast as markets take a hit, with Nvidia losing its crown to Apple and global tech stocks tumbling from Taipei to Tokyo. Traders…
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Robert Howden Takes Helm on Election Integrity | Odessa News
Robert Howden, longtime GOP insider and former legislative director to Governor Abbott, is stepping into the high-stakes role of interim Texas Secretary of…
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Latina Leaders Revive the Church | Odessa News
The United Methodist Church is in upheaval, losing a quarter of its congregations since 2020—mostly white, Southern churches—due to divisive stances on LGBTQ+…
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Paxton Under Fire Over Voting Address | Odessa News
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is under fire after being accused of voting from an address he no longer resides at, sparking a formal complaint from the…
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Maine’s Political Circus Unravels | Odessa News
Maine’s Graham Platner, once backed by Bernie Sanders and AOC, spiraled after a Nazi tattoo surfaced, triggering a political earthquake. His poll numbers…
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Smart Moves for Lasting Retirement | Odessa News
Retirement planning in volatile markets? Start by auditing your spending—small tweaks, not big sacrifices, can make a huge difference over 30 years. Skip that…
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Texter's Thumb Pain Solution | Odessa News
Your thumbs are screaming—and it’s not just from scrolling. Constant phone use is wreaking havoc on your wrists and joints, causing stiffness, aches, and even…
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Local Star Andrew Rodriguez Signs with Angelo State | Odessa News
Local football star Andrew Rodriguez, a former Odessa High receiver and All-District 2-6A second-team honoree, has officially signed with Angelo State…
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Texas Energy Power and Price | Odessa News
The Permian Basin powers Texas and the nation, but its boom strains local infrastructure and services. A bold new plan, the Texas STRONG Defense Fund, aims to…
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Fail Forward Not Back | Odessa News
Forget instant success—real achievement is built on relentless effort, failure, and the courage to keep rising. When setbacks happen, they might not be dead…
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Fathers Must Teach Right From Wrong | Odessa News
When society unravels, who’s really to blame? The answer, according to this powerful episode, is often the father—because moral education starts at home. The…
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Jesus’ Night of Prayer Revealed | Odessa News
Jesus didn’t just pray—he poured his heart into it, spending entire nights in prayer to commune with the Father, not to earn favor but to live in divine…
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Powering Through Outages Smartly | Odessa News
When the grid goes down, staying powered up is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. From pocket-sized battery banks for phones to gas-powered generators for…
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Hill Country Floods Return with Devastation | Odessa News
Another round of catastrophic flooding has hit the Hill Country, mirroring last year’s devastation with rivers like the Guadalupe and Pedernales surging to…
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Monk Walks 2300 Miles for Peace | Odessa News
A monk turned peace walker, Bhikkhu Pannakara, just completed an epic 2,300-mile journey from Fort Worth to Washington, D.C., with his rescue dog Aloka and…
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Resort Guests Adopt Rescue Dogs | Odessa News
Vacationers at Marival Resorts in Mexico are getting more than just sun and sand—they’re meeting rescue dogs and sometimes leaving with a new furry best…
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Stop Black Spot on Your Roses | Odessa News
Roses are gorgeous, but black spot disease can turn them into drama queens—black spots on leaves, weakened blooms, and a prime target for pests. No magic cure…
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Stop Black Spot on Your Roses | Odessa News
Roses are gorgeous, but black spot disease can turn them into drama queens—black spots on leaves, weakened blooms, and a prime target for pests. No magic cure…
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Meet Fleck the 14-Week-Old Cat | Odessa News
Meet Fleck, a sweet 14-week-old male cat ready for his forever home at the Humane Society of Odessa — a no-kill shelter where love meets rescue. Adoption…
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Planting True Natives for Wildlife | Odessa News
Gardens are going wild—literally—with a native plant revolution. Say goodbye to endless green lawns and hello to species that thrive naturally in your region…
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Meet T Rex and Other Shelter Pals | Odessa News
Meet T Rex, an 8-year-old shepherd mix ready for his forever home at the Humane Society of Odessa — a no-kill shelter bursting with lovable animals waiting for…
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Aphids: Tiny Plant Vampires and How to Stop Them | Odessa News
Tiny plant vampires called aphids are stealing your garden’s vitality—sucking sap, spreading disease, and leaving behind sticky honeydew that invites sooty…
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Stop Forced Windows Reboots | Odessa News
Tired of Windows randomly restarting you mid-task? It’s usually not a glitch—it’s updates, hardware, or malware forcing the reboot. You can fight back by…
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Texas Economy on the Rise | Odessa News
Texas is on track for strong economic growth over the next five years, despite current headwinds. The state just won its 14th straight Governor’s Cup for…
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Help Shape Progressive Park's Future | Odessa News
Odessa’s Progressive Park is getting a makeover—and YOU get to decide what it looks like. The city’s Parks and Recreation Department launched a community…
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Firefighter Bradley Needs Our Help | Odessa News
Firefighter Bradley Long of the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department is facing a life-altering medical crisis after being diagnosed with a cerebrospinal fluid…
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Heatwave Alert Starts Monday | Odessa News
Summer’s about to turn up the heat — and it’s not just metaphorical. After a brief reprieve with scattered showers this weekend, brace yourself for a…
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Lamesa Police Crack Cockfighting Ring | Odessa News
Lamesa police shattered an underground cockfighting ring this past Thursday, raiding two locations and arresting two men—Jeffrey Martin Ortiz, 42, and Ruben…
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Permian Funds Local Teachers Fast | Odessa News
Five million dollars is pouring into West Texas to fast-track local teachers through a new certification program, helping 400 people across 18 counties get…
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Midland Baseball’s Big 2026 Rise | Odessa News
Midland College baseball stunned the nation in 2026, finishing third at the JUCO World Series and sending 14 players to Division I programs—proof that grit…
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Caitlin Clark Shatters WNBA Records | Odessa News
Caitlin Clark just rewrote WNBA history with a jaw-dropping 45-point, 10-assist masterpiece against the Seattle Storm — the first time ever a player has done…
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Man Charged for Online Solicitation of Minor | Odessa News
A 39-year-old man from Odessa, Texas, faces a felony charge after allegedly sending explicit messages to a 13-year-old girl on Discord, plotting to meet her…
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Permian Basin Flood Watch Alert | Odessa News
The Permian Basin braces for a wet and stormy weekend with scattered thunderstorms, heavy downpours, and a flood watch in effect—temps in the mid-80s to low…
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Permian Basin Teams Race to Flood Zones | Odessa News
First responders from the Permian Basin are racing to the Texas Hill Country to battle catastrophic flooding, deploying a full medical team, heavy transport…
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Pickwick Players Shine in Final Little Women Performance | Odessa News
Don’t miss the final weekend of “Little Women the Musical” at Midland Community Theater—this dazzling production is powered by the Pickwick Program, a…
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Hawks Crowned National Champions | Odessa News
Howard College Hawks just claimed their first national championship since 2010, finishing a dominant 33-4 season and sending seven standout players to Division…
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Mount Olympus Seeks UNESCO Status | Odessa News
Mount Olympus, the mythical home of Greek gods and a towering natural wonder, is vying for UNESCO World Heritage status as a mixed cultural and natural site…
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Muncy’s Homer Ends Yankees’ Streak | Odessa News
Max Muncy’s two-run homer in the seventh inning capped a dramatic comeback as the Dodgers defeated the Yankees 2-1 in New York, their first meeting since LA’s…
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Muncy’s Clutch Homer Ends Yankees Streak | Odessa News
Max Muncy crushed a two-run homer in the seventh to lift the Dodgers to a 2-1 thriller over the Yankees in the Bronx — their first visit since winning the 2024…
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Body Found in Donation Box | Odessa News
A shocking discovery in Odessa: a body found inside a clothes donation box on Eighth Street and Coleman. Authorities say no foul play is suspected yet, and an…
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Alley Cats Rescue Tackles Stray Cats | Odessa News
In the Permian Basin, Alley Cats Rescue is making waves by tackling the stray cat crisis head-on. Founded in January and officially launched in April, this…
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Norway's Largest Residential Fire | Odessa News
A massive residential fire in Drammen, Norway, has devastated over 100 homes and displaced hundreds, becoming the largest of its kind in modern Norwegian…
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Strait of Hormuz Escalates Global Tensions | Odessa News
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran explode again as strikes target the Strait of Hormuz — a chokepoint for global oil — with both sides trading blows that…
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Ohtani’s Knee Treatment and Team Recovery | Odessa News
Shohei Ohtani got a knee lubricant injection to ease discomfort after Sunday’s game, as the Dodgers carefully manage his workload amid the demands of being a…
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Jessica Moreno Steps Into Montessori Leadership | Odessa News
Jessica Moreno, a lifelong Odessa native and longtime Ector County ISD educator, is stepping into her first head principal role at Austin Montessori — the…
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Zelenskyy Fires Tech Defense Minister | Odessa News
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy just pulled off a major shake-up, firing defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov — the tech-savvy reformer who turned Ukraine into a…
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Antonelli Finds Clarity Amid Chaos | Odessa News
Andrea Kimi Antonelli is turning heads at the Belgian Grand Prix with a fresh mindset, thanks to a pep talk from tennis icon Roger Federer—helping him stay…