🌱 Patch AM: How did Odessa runners dominate the Tall City Invitational podium?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did Odessa runners dominate the Tall City Invitational podium?
• How the 2026 SHARE Walk pushed past its ambitious fundraising goal

Also on today's calendar: 🌕 Full Moon Sound Bath & Reiki: Return to Your Inner Peace 🌿 and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 102 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 70.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 98 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• August 25, 2026 Issue, Page 6 of 15 (seminolesentinel.com) — Odessa High and Odessa Compass Academy girls cross-country teams topped the Tall City Invitational standings in Midland, edging Seminole and other regional schools. The same issue also details a major Oncor transmission line proposal affecting Gaines County and nearby areas, plus extensive Seminole sports coverage and local job listings that matter to Permian Basin residents.
   

• GOOD NEWS: 2026 SHARE Walk reaches fundraising goal (star-telegram.com) — Odessa-area families can celebrate as the 2026 SHARE Walk surpassed its $129,000 fundraising goal, bringing in $129,359 to support SHARE-West Texas programs for inclusion and family services. Organizers especially thanked United Supermarkets and Market Street for a 13-year partnership, and they've already set the date for next year's walk on April 24, 2027.
   

📸 Around Odessa

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Odessa

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Thursday August 27
• 🌕 Full Moon Sound Bath & Reiki: Return to Your Inner Peace 🌿 →
  Earth, Body, & Soul, 21 Village Cir, Midland
  7:30 pm
Friday August 28
• Divine Insight Readings & Reiki with The Mystic Sabrina →
  Earth, Body, & Soul, 21 Village Cir, Midland
  2:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Transformational Reiki Sessions By Appointment →
  Earth, Body, & Soul, 21 Village Cir, Midland
  12:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• CRYSTAL MATCHMAKING: Because Even Your Crystals Need a Bestie →
  Earth, Body, & Soul, 21 Village Cir, Midland
  12:00 pm
Friday September 4
• Hecate Readings & Energy Work W/ Jojo →
  Earth, Body, & Soul, 21 Village Cir, Midland
  12:00 pm
• 🍂 Welcome Autumn: A Cozy Apothecary Gathering 🍁 →
  Earth, Body, & Soul, 21 Village Cir, Midland
  7:30 pm
Saturday September 5
• Discover the Energy Within: Aura Photography at Earth, Body, & Soul →
  Earth, Body, & Soul, 21 Village Cir, Midland
  12:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
• Walk-In Vagus Nerve Work & Scalp Massage →
  Earth, Body, & Soul, 21 Village Cir, Midland
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 26
• Ribbon Cutting: Prosperity Employment Outreach
  Midland Chamber of Commerce 1901 S Lamesa Rd Midland Tx
  4:30 pm
• CMS Cheer Practice - CMS Gym →
  Crane El Crane, TX 79731
  5:00 pm
• Special School Board Meeting
  Greenwood ISD Midland, TX 79706
  5:30 pm
Thursday August 27
• KHS V-Volleyball @ Denver City-Tourney-TBA
  Kermit ISD Athletics Tatum, NM, USA

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• A little art project I've been working on lately.
  Loved every second of painting this sweet soul! (Nextdoor Central Odessa)
• August is National Pet Immunization Month, a great reminder to help keep your furry family members healthy and protected.
  Vaccinations play an important role in preventing serious diseases, protecting other pets in the community, and helping your pet live a longer,… (Nextdoor )

• Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 302 in Odessa. Apply here.
• SunSource posted a job opening for Fabrication Technician/ Warehouse Associate in Odessa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Odessa here.

🗞 Nearby News

Midland

• Midland County Fair draws visitors with carnival, showcase, concerts (star-telegram.com)
• Midland P&Z recommends approval of North L Street lot merger request (star-telegram.com)
• Texas adds 1,600 jobs in July as private-sector employment grows (fox4news.com)

Big Spring

• Jennifer Smith, Story Desk Editor (newswest9.com)

Ok Odessa! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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