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Also on today's calendar: Livingston Forge Hammer-In and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. City offices to delay opening Monday in honor of Firefighter/Paramedic Eric Handlin (oaoa.com) — City of Odessa offices will open late on Monday, September 14, from 1 p.m. instead of 8 a.m., so employees can attend the funeral of longtime firefighter/paramedic Eric Handlin. Residents should plan ahead for city services during the morning closure, with more details on specific offices and operations to be posted by the city soon.
2. Two-week roadwork planned for Windcrest and Windhaven (yourbasin.com) — Drivers in Odessa should expect a two-week closure at Windcrest Road and Windhaven Street starting Monday, September 14, as crews rebuild the intersection and improve drainage. Businesses will remain accessible, but traffic will be detoured via Windway and Windview Streets, so residents are urged to allow extra time and follow posted signs.
3. Odessa man charged with felony kidnapping after woman flees captivity and alerts authorities (newswest9.com) — An Odessa man has been jailed on a first-degree aggravated kidnapping charge after deputies say his ex-spouse escaped from his vehicle in West Odessa and sought help at a Stripes on West 42nd Street. Ector County authorities report she described threats, a knife, and a chase before a bystander helped her reach safety, leading deputies to arrest the suspect nearby.
4. Odessa Study Club opens year with focus on mind, body, and soul (star-telegram.com) — Odessa Study Club members kicked off their new year with a wellness-focused meeting hosted in a member's home, featuring chair yoga and a talk from the Odessa YMCA's fitness director. The program highlighted local fitness classes, adult special-needs care resources, and the club's continued Meals on Wheels deliveries, offering Odessa residents several ways to stay active and serve neighbors.
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