How Locals Could Blow $1000 in Midland-Odessa

Depending on what you spend it on, $1000 in Midland-Odessa can go a long way.

There are all kinds of things you can spend it on.  Whether it be on food, recreation, entertainment, clothing, or maybe even something as simple as some of your bills.

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Let's assume someone gave you $1000. You do not have to pay it back and have complete freedom to spend it however you deem fit.

How would you spend it?

Here are a few things you could buy in Midland-Odessa if you were handed $1000 and wanted to blow it all on various things.

Loredo Taco Company Tamales $7.99

Loredo Taco Company has multiple locations in the region.  Their success is based on delicious food, great prices, and convenience.

If we were to take a $7.99 (plus tax) set of tamales, how many could you buy with $1000?

ANSWER:  For $1000, you could buy about 115–117 orders of tamales from Laredo Taco Company, depending on the exact Midland–Odessa sales tax rate.

That's a LOT of tamales!

Rosa's Cafe Cheese Enchilada Plate $9.89

If you fancy a great-tasting enchilada plate, one excellent option is Rosa's Cafe.  A cheese enchilada plate costs approximately $9.89 plus tax.

If you spent your entire $1000 buying cheese enchilada plates, how many could you buy?

ANSWER:  You could buy 93 plates (you can’t buy a fraction of a plate) for $1000 (at 8.25% sales tax).

Cinergy Entertainment Group $12.00 Movie Ticket

A trip to the movie theater provides some great entertainment.  However, you must tread lightly, as the overall cost of the trip to the movies can become quite pricey.

If you spent all $1000 on movie tickets (only the tickets, snacks, games, and drinks are excluded), how many tickets could you buy?

ANSWER: You could purchase 83 tickets (you can’t buy a fraction of a ticket) for $1000.

Ratliff Stadium Ticket for High School Football Game $11.00 Each

High school football in Midland-Odessa is legendary; it's literally known worldwide.

If you decided to use your $1000 on tickets to the upcoming game at Ratliff Stadium, how many tickets would you get?

ANSWER:  You can purchase 90 tickets.

El Sitio 4110 Hot Honey Margarita for $14.00

There are plenty of places in Midland-Odessa with a delicious tasting margarita.

One such place is the fantastic drink selection at El Sitio, a spot known for its food and unique drink selection.

If you ordered their Hot Honey Margarita for $14.00, how many could you buy?

ANSWER:  You could buy 65 margaritas with $1,000.  Just be sure to have a designated driver ready to go.

Win $1000 from Townsquare Media Brands

In Midland-Odessa, Townsquare Media operates several radio brands, including KNFM Lone Star 92.3, KZBT B93, 99.9 KBAT, and KODM Mix 97.9.

Each of these stations is giving away $1,000 every hour on weekdays from 8 AM to 5 PM. Tune in to hear the codes announced on the air and enter them in the station app for your chance to win $1,000!

Who knows? With $1,000, you might just be able to treat yourself to something fun. While it may not be the most responsible use of the money, at least you'd have a good time!

B93: https://b93.net/win-cash-fall-2025/

Lone Star 92.3: https://lonestar923.com/win-cash-fall-2025/

Mix 97.9: https://mix979fm.com/win-cash-fall-2025/

99.9 KBAT: https://kbat.com/win-cash-fall-2025/

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