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Fourth of July 2026: What’s happening across West Texas for America’s 250th birthday
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Lauren Munt , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 30, 2026
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Key points In Odessa, the Firecracker Fandango is scheduled to take place in downtown Odessa, starting at 6 p. This Saturday, West Texas will celebrate America's 250th birthday with various events.
This Saturday, West Texas will celebrate America's 250th birthday with various events. In Odessa, the Firecracker Fandango is scheduled to take place in downtown Odessa, starting at 6 p.m.
The event will feature live music, although further details about the celebration are not specified here. For a more comprehensive breakdown of events happening across the region, including Odessa, readers can refer to the source for more information.
Further details about the Firecracker Fandango and other events in West Texas can be found through local news sources, such as KOSA CBS7.
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Category: safety Published: June 30, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? This Saturday, West Texas will celebrate America's 250th birthday with various events. In Odessa, the Firecracker Fandango is scheduled to take place in downtown Odessa, starting at 6 p.m. The event…
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