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Also on today's calendar: Livingston Forge Hammer-In and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Odessa man used Snapchat to find girl before sexual assault, affidavit says (firstalert7.com) — Odessa police arrested a man on a charge of aggravated sexual assault of a child after a 12-year-old girl reported he used Snapchat's location features and threats with a gun image to coerce her from her home. The alleged assault happened near Clifford Street, and the suspect now faces a serious felony charge.
2. GoFundMe created for family of Odessa motorcyclist killed in crash (yourbasin.com) — An Odessa family is seeking community support after 32-year-old motorcyclist Leeroy Gardea died following a weekend crash at 61st Street and Grandview Avenue. A GoFundMe has been launched to help his wife and three children cover funeral costs and household bills as they cope with their loss.
3. Repairs underway after vehicle crashes into Odessa's Barn Door Steakhouse (newswest9.com) — A vehicle crashed into the exterior wall of The Legendary Barn Door Steakhouse on Andrews Highway in Odessa, and the driver was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Odessa police say no citations have been issued, and the restaurant's owners report that cleanup and repairs are underway as they work toward reopening to the public.
4. Just 0.5% of a solar cell accounts for 47% of its recycling value, recycler says (thecooldown.com) — Odessa is highlighted as the site of a new solar panel recycling facility, part of a broader push to recover valuable materials like silver and clean glass from aging panels. The piece explains how evolving certifications, technology investments, and more local facilities could make recycling cheaper and more responsible, potentially positioning Odessa in a growing green industry.
5. Wreath laying ceremony to honor to fallen officer (oaoa.com) — The Odessa Police Department is inviting residents to a sunrise wreath-laying ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 12, honoring Corporal Abel Marquez, who died in the line of duty in 2007. Similar ceremonies are also held on other dates to remember additional fallen Odessa officers, with wreaths displayed all day for anyone wishing to pay respects.
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