Odessa, Texas Civic Calendar — 2026

A long-running mid-January livestock show and professional rodeo at the Ector County Coliseum featuring rodeo performances, livestock competitions, a featured concert, and family entertainment. Held at Ector County Coliseum, 4201 Andrews Hwy, Odessa.

Commemorates the 1836 Texas Declaration of Independence. Observed statewide.

Federal income tax returns due. Extensions filable via Form 4868.

Marks the 1836 Battle of San Jacinto that secured Texas independence. A Texas state holiday.

Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 – November 30. Local emergency-management offices issue regular updates during active storms.

Most Texas school districts begin the academic year in mid-to-late August.

The largest fair in the region, held each September with a carnival, livestock shows, creative arts contests, animal exhibits, and live music; it has awarded over a million dollars in scholarships since its founding. Held at Ector County Coliseum, 4201 Andrews Hwy, Odessa.

General election day in even-numbered years.

An annual November series of Shakespeare performances at the Globe of the Great Southwest, an authentic replica of London's original Globe Theatre located on the Odessa College campus. Held at Globe of the Great Southwest, 2308 Shakespeare Rd, Odessa College Campus, Odessa.