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Free backpacks & family fun: Everything you need to know for OPD's annual Block Party
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Gabriella Meza , as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This event is the 7th annual block party hosted by the department.
The Odessa Police Department is organizing an event for local families. A block party and back-to-school gathering are scheduled to take place at the Ector County Coliseum. This event is the 7th annual block party hosted by the department.
It will be held on August 8, 2026. Free backpacks will be given to attendees, but only while supplies last. Further details about the event can be found through the Odessa Police Department or local news sources.
The first 500 attendees will receive free backpacks, making it a notable opportunity for families to prepare for the upcoming school year.
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Category: safety Published: August 4, 2026 Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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