Texas Extreme Local Area Emergency | Effective 06-23-2026 09:00

Event: 
Local Area Emergency
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Expires: 
June 23, 2026 - 1:00pm
Instruction: 
Public Safety Alert for traffic in Odessa. OFR and law enforcement are managing traffic for Lt. Huerta funeral at Ector County Coliseum today from 11AM to 3PM. Procession, heavy traffic, and road closures are expected in the area of 42nd Street/Andrews Highway. For your safety, please avoid the area around the Coliseum during this time unless you are attending the service. Use alternate routes, allow additional travel time, and follow instructions from law enforcement officers. This is a public safety advisory related to traffic control; no other protective actions are required. odessa-tx.gov/
Odessa Fire Rescue: Funeral at Ector County Coliseum. Avoid 42nd & AndrewsHwy 11AM to 3PM.
Odessa Fire Rescue: Lt. Huerta funeral will be held at Ector County Coliseum today from 11AM to 3PM. Expect heavy traffic, processions, and intermittent road closures near 42nd St and Andrews Hwy. Please avoid the area if not attending, use alternate routes, and allow extra travel time. Further details at the following link odessa-tx.gov/rememberinghuerta
Area Description: 
Andrews HWY/42nd St
Forcast Office: 
TX Odessa