Around the Basin Highlights Odessa Area Events
A roundup of upcoming events in Odessa and surrounding areas includes a free CEU workshop by the Permian Basin Chapter of the Texas Counseling Association at Region 18 in Midland, ECISD and city meetings, a heart disease lecture by Dr. Naidu, a POTUS 44 talk at UTPB, Binacional art festival in Presidio, training workshops at Odessa College, Spirit of Women activity at the YMCA, a Thursday prayer breakfast by the Black Chamber of Commerce with UTPB President Dr. Watts as guest speaker, and ticket details.
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Texas Counseling Association
Theater Room
la Force Blvd
Midland
Nancy
Vanley
Ectorcountyisd
Robin
Txca.org
UTPB
John Ben Shepperd Institute
Cliff Angelo
Mesa Building
Region 9 Prevention Resource Center
Permian Basin Regional Council On Alcohol and Drug Abuse
CEU
Odessa College
Deaderick
W. University Blvd
Statewide Training.org
Black Chamber of Commerce
Odessa Regional Medical Center
East Auditorium
N. Adams St
David Watts
Commissioners hold off on precinct line redistricting decision
Ector County Commissioners delayed action on selecting a firm to handle a precinct line redistricting project citing premature timing and potential lower bids in fall. County Judge Redford noted bidders would be notified and kept on file while Armando Rodriguez urged prompt action due to allocated funds. Other actions included community development applications and budget adjustments.
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Odessa
Ector County Independent
Armando Ro
Driguez
Rodriguez
Freddie Gardner
Tim Parker
Mitzi Scheible
Auburn
Ala
Baton Rouge
West Side Senior Center
County Information Resources Agency
Tice
Bedford
Costa's Dance Classes Offer Workouts And Therapy
Costa, an instructor born in Colombia, teaches samuka dance plus Pilates and yoga in Odessa. She shifted to full-time instruction around age 40, after planning time for women and classes. Her sessions, often private at home, aim to improve posture, confidence, and overall wellbeing, serving as a form of therapy for participants. American Dance Therapy Association: www.adta.org
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Costa
Villalba
Colombia
Odessa
State seeks relief from sovereign immunity in abuse case
Haseeb Chishty, beaten at Denton State School in 2002, left disabled and unable to care for himself. His family asks Texas lawmakers to waive sovereign immunity to allow a lawsuit against the Department of Aging and Disability Services. The House committee heard testimony as support appeared likely. a Senate sponsor is expected.
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Senate
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Dallas
Midland man charged in three Midland robberies
Jose Carlos Gallegos Jr., 29, faces three counts of aggravated robbery after turning himself in following a Midland police search. He surrendered around 10:10 p.m. and is tied to robberies in Hobby Lobby, Shogun, and Kohl’s parking lots where a man asked directions before taking cash.
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Midland
Jose Carlos Gallegos Jr
Gallegos
East County
South County
Hobby Lobby
Shogun
Kohl’s
Texas AWM U System Highlights Service Versatility
The Texas AWM U system emphasizes broad service scope across state agencies and campuses. Key programs include research support, collaborative initiatives, and streamlined data sharing to enhance education, innovation, and public service outcomes. Authorities note impactful partnerships with regional universities and industry.
Grass fires in Midland County contained with minimal damage
Two large wildfires in Midland County were reported 100 percent contained on Monday. A 1000 acre Greenwood blaze burning since Friday remains not listed as controlled though all 113 homes and 51 outbuildings were saved with two outbuildings lost. A 20 acre fire near Midland International Airport was contained and did not damage facilities or nearby oil pumps. No injuries were reported.
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Greenwood
Texas Forest Service
Mary Webb
Midland International Airport
Webb
Two Odessa Men Critical After One-Vehicle Crash
Two 22-year-old Odessa men, Victor Ortiz and Ramon Lares, were critically injured in a Sunday morning crash on Crane Avenue. A 1997 Mercury Cougar traveling north lost control, struck a curb, skidded, and hit a building. Paramedics and police responded at 12:44 am. officials offered no further details on Monday.
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Odessa
Victor Ortiz
Ramon Lares
Medical Center Hospital
Crane Avenue
Ortiz
MCH
Red Flag Warning Issued for West Texas and Permian Basin
The National Weather Service warned Monday of high winds and dry conditions in western Texas and the Permian Basin, elevating wildfire risk. The City of Odessa urges residents to take precautions to protect lives and property as tiny fires can rapidly spread in such weather.
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Texas
Permian
Odessa
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