Community
Neighborhood news, civic groups, and local-interest stories. Latest from The Odessa for Odessa, Texas.
Recent stories
UTPB invites community to annual STEAMFest
Sep 25 · Odessa American (oaoa.com)
From Prison to Powerful Purpose Podcast with Shawn Carrasco: Episode 2
Sep 25 · Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
TEXAS VIEW: Increased participation in civic organizations a welcome development
Sep 24 · Odessa American (oaoa.com)
West Texas Food Bank wraps up Hunger Action Month with final cereal drive pickup
Sep 23 · Odessa American (oaoa.com)
Superhero Run brings community together to celebrate foster care heroes
Sep 23 · Odessa American (oaoa.com)
Odessa Chamber hosts Annual Banquet and State of the Community Event
Sep 23 · Odessa American (oaoa.com)
Cosme Gomez Heredia Sr. arrives in Midland for 102nd birthday
Sep 23 · Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
Midland Festival Ballet announces cast for ‘The Nutcracker’
Sep 22 · Odessa American (oaoa.com)
Ellen Noël hosting free Art a la Carte community art day
Sep 22 · Odessa American (oaoa.com)
Ventanas del Pasado to honor Steve and Aurora Tercero
Sep 22 · Odessa American (oaoa.com)
West Texas Centers to host free Suicide Awareness Glow Walk/Run in Big Spring
Sep 21 · Odessa American (oaoa.com)
Emergency Preparedness Fair is Saturday
Sep 17 · Odessa American (oaoa.com)
Frost Bank, West Texas Food Bank ‘Spread the Love’ with Peanut Butter Drive
Sep 15 · Odessa American (oaoa.com)
Museum of the Southwest appoints Jessica Kinsey as executive director
Sep 15 · Odessa American (oaoa.com)
Harvesting Hope Fall Market to benefit Aphasia Center
Sep 14 · Odessa American (oaoa.com)
Toy Story’s Andy visits Midland Soup Kitchen Ministry
Sep 11 · CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)
Prosperity Bank to host 24th Annual American Tribute Flag Field
Sep 10 · Odessa American (oaoa.com)
Across the US, ‘Friday night lights’ provide a sense of community — and, for some, a way out
Sep 10 · Odessa American (oaoa.com)
Skillpoint Alliance brings free electrical training to Big Spring
Sep 8 · Odessa American (oaoa.com)
Last call: Be a hero for local kids
Sep 8 · Odessa American (oaoa.com)
Midland Chamber to host inaugural State of Healthcare luncheon
Sep 8 · Odessa American (oaoa.com)
Ector County Felony Dispositions & Indictments: September 4, 2026
Sep 4 · Odessa American (oaoa.com)
Odessa woman gets probation
Sep 4 · Odessa American (oaoa.com)
Odessa community visits Bright Star Memorial 7 years after mass shooting
Sep 1 · newswest9.com
Midland native serves aboard Navy warship built to honor Sept. 11 victims
Sep 3 · Odessa American (oaoa.com)
Texas State Parks to host veteran ruck hikes throughout September
Sep 2 · Odessa American (oaoa.com)
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Neighborhood news, civic-group updates, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers, and human-interest stories from Odessa, Texas.
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Yes — local nonprofits, fundraisers, and community service initiatives are regular subjects.
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