Details The gnomes have left their garden and are causing trouble in the children’s department. Can you help find them? They like to move our books, play with out things, and pester staff with they are trying to run. Come to the children’s department to get your counting sheet. Runs all month long.
Join us for the January Globe Night at Odessa College, a vibrant evening of fearless and unapologetic artistry. Open Mic, Open Stage, Open Hearts! The Globe Theatre invites OC students, faculty, and the local Odessa/Midland community to showcase their creative talents, whether it be singing, dancing, poetry, storytelling, photography, film, stand-up comedy, drama, culinary arts, or horticulture—everything is welcome! If you wish to share your passion, please fill out the participation form. Don’t worry if you haven’t signed up in advance; we will leave time at the end for impromptu performances. This free event is all about supporting artistic bravery and celebrating creativity. Join us on Friday, January 9th, with doors opening at 5:30 PM. We hope to see you there!
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 […]