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OPD hosting Back-to-School Block Party
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· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The event will take place on a Saturday from 10 a.
The Odessa Police Department is hosting a Back-to-School Block Party at the Ector County Coliseum. m. m.
and will feature games and prizes for attendees. Backpacks with school supplies will be given away to the first 500 students. Various units from the police department, including specialized units, will be present at the event.
Food and drinks will also be provided, including hot dogs and cotton candy. Further details about the event are available from the Odessa American. The event is scheduled to occur on August 8.
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Category: safety Published: August 7, 2026 Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) Reading time: 1 min
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