Events across the Permian Basin (Midland–Odessa).

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  • Live musicFree

    West Texas Winds

    Wagner Noel Performing Arts CenterThursday, November 5, 2026 · 7:30 PM

    West Texas Winds, a free West Texas Symphony chamber concert, is Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in the Rea-Greathouse Recital Hall at Wagner Noel. A ticket is required.

    West Texas Symphony

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  • Community marketTicketed

    Merry Marketplace

    Ector County ColiseumFriday, November 6, 2026, 1:00 PM – Sunday, November 8, 2026, 5:00 PM

    Junior League of Odessa holiday shopping market at the Ector County Coliseum, with general shopping Friday through Sunday.

    Ector County Coliseum

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  • Craft fair

    Palette Club Holiday Festival

    Palette ClubSaturday, November 7, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    Handmade goods from local artisans at the Palette Club, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a food truck on site.

    Palette Club

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  • RunningFree

    Jingle Bell Fun Run/Walk

    McDonald and Main Street, Midland, TXThursday, December 3, 2026 · 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

    A free one-mile run or walk through downtown Midland, starting at 6:30 p.m. at McDonald and Main. It is not a timed race.

    Downtown Midland

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  • Permian · Girls basketball · Home

    vs Palo Duro

    Permian High Fieldhouse, Odessa, TXFriday, November 6, 2026 · Time TBA

    Permian Sports Network

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  • Permian · Football · Home

    vs San Angelo Central

    Ratliff Stadium, Odessa, TXFriday, November 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM

    Permian Panthers

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  • Permian · Boys basketball · Away

    vs Midland Lee

    Midland Lee, Midland, TXTuesday, November 10, 2026 · Time TBA

    Permian Sports Network

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Permian Basin high schools and colleges

Home and away games for high schools and colleges in the Permian Basin Area when a schedule posts the opponent and the day. Permian, UTPB, Midland College, Odessa College, and Howard College are on this board.

Sports schedule

Colleges

Campus dates

Home and away college athletics, plus lectures, performances, and other public campus events that are posted for this area.

Colleges