Ector County Health Department

10/07/2026

10/01/2026

Today is Texas Influenza Awareness Day.

Protect yourself and your family this flu season.

Everyone ages 6 months and older should get a flu shot. It takes about two weeks for your body to build protection.

Feeling sick? Stay home and avoid close contact with others.

09/30/2026

We will be there come see us!!

💙 Odessa, we are STRONGER TOGETHER! ❤️

Bring your family, invite a neighbor, and join us at Basin Lighthouse for **National Night Out 2026!** Let’s build connections that help our youth and families thrive.

📅 Tuesday, October 6, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Basin Lighthouse | 426 N. Texas Ave.

🎲 FREE games and activities for all ages
🤝 Community resources and connections
🎶 Food, music, and family fun
🚔 An evening bringing police and community together

Safer neighborhoods start with people showing up for each other. Come spend the evening with us—**all are welcome!**

🤝 Calling our community partners!
The QR code on the flyer is for organizations interested in **registering to set up a resource table** at this event.

We’re looking for partners whose services support Basin Lighthouse’s mission: helping youth and families make healthy, informed choices about substance use and behavioral health through education, support, and public awareness.

If your organization offers prevention education, behavioral health services, youth programs, or family support, scan the QR code to register your resource table and share what you offer with our community.

Share this post and help us bring Odessa together! 💙

09/23/2026

👻🎃 ECHD HAUNTED HALLWAYS! 🎃👻
We’re going BIG for our final Haunted Hallways at our current location! 🏚️🕷️
📅 Friday, October 30, 2026,
⏰ 2 PM–6 PM
📍 Ector County Health Department
Come bring the whole family for an afternoon of CANDY & SCARES! 🍬👻🩺
✨ And did we mention… IT’S FREE?! ✨
This one is extra special as we get ready for a new chapter, so you KNOW we’re making it a good one! 😈🎃
👻 Bring the family.
🍬 Come get some candy.
🕷️ Get your scare on.
❤️ And check out the resources available in our community.
Mark your calendars, we’ll see you in the haunted hallways! 🎃👻

09/19/2026

JOIN US TODAY!!
2026 Emergency Preparedness Fair

The Odessa Emergency Preparedness Fair will be held this Saturday, September 19th from 10am-2pm at the Ector County Coliseum (Barn A), located at 4201 Andrews Highway. This free community/family event better prepares you for all types of emergencies. Several classes will be taught such as Stop the Bleed, Women’s Self-Defense, C.R.A.S.E. (Civilian Response to an Active Shooter Event), etc.

09/19/2026

Happening TODAY!!

09/17/2026

🚨 We’ll see you Saturday!
We’re heading out to the 2026 Emergency Preparedness Fair at the Ector County Coliseum! If you’re planning to stop by, come say hi to us at our Ector County Health Department resource table. 👋
We’ll have information about our services, programs, and resources available right here in our community!
There will also be lots of opportunities to learn about emergency preparedness, including Stop the Bleed, Women’s Self-Defense, C.R.A.S.E. and more!
📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 10 AM–2 PM
📍 Ector County Coliseum – Barn A
4201 Andrews Highway
FREE + family-friendly! We’d love to see you! ✨

09/16/2026

Order your free, convenient, and confidential self-collection test kit today. Go to https://testfortexas.org/ or scan the QR code and follow the steps!

09/14/2026

Join us in supporting our community at Hope for the Homeless 💙

Our team will be there sharing information about the services we provide and connecting individuals and families to helpful resources.

📍 American Legion (2701 East 8th Street)
📅 Monday, September 14, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

This event will also include:
✨ Free hot home-cooked meal
✂️ Free haircuts
📦 Free food boxes from West Texas Food Bank
🤝 Multiple community agencies offering support and services

If you or someone you know could benefit from these resources, we encourage you to attend. We’re here to help!