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Author Event with Brandon Thomason Ector County Library

Ector County Library
Humanities

Join us for a special evening with local author Brandon Thomason, writer of the deeply emotional and psychological novel Of Wolves & Butterflies. Brandon will share insights into the story’s themes, his writing process, and the real-life experiences that helped shape the book. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the author, ask questions, and have their copies signed. Whether you have already read the book or are discovering it for the first time, this event offers a meaningful chance to connect with the heart behind the story. The event is free and open to the public. For more info on the author, please visit: https://brandonthomasonauthor.com/

2026 SandHills Stock Show & Rodeo

Recurring
Ector County Coliseum 4201 Andrews Highway, Odessa
Humanities

Details The SandHills Stock Show & Rodeo is set to return to the Ector County Coliseum from January 8 to 17, 2026, bringing together the best in professional rodeo action, livestock shows, and family entertainment. This year marks an impressive 93 years of livestock shows and 78 years of rodeo action, continuing a proud tradition that began in the early 1930s. Serving as the official kickoff for the stock show circuit and the start of the pro-rodeo Texas swing, a night at the SandHills Rodeo promises an experience filled with saluting the flag, cheering for winning rides, and getting up close to bone-jarring action. The 2026 rodeo will feature elite PRCA competition, with top-ranked cowboys and cowgirls competing head-to-head in events such as bull riding, barrel racing, saddle bronc riding, calf roping, and more. New to the lineup this year is specialty act John Payne, “The One Arm Bandit,” whose world-renowned horse and herd performance has earned him 15 PRCA Rodeo Act of the Year titles. Returning is fan favorite, Justin Rumford. As barrel man, he will bring his energy and humor to the arena. A ten-time PRCA Clown of the Year and host of the popular RumpChat podcast, Rumford […]