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Also on today's calendar: Divine Guidance & Angel Card Readings and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Odessa man arrested after allegedly touching a 7-year-old child inappropriately (newswest9.com) — An Odessa man has been jailed after police say he sexually assaulted a 7-year-old girl at a local apartment, prompting a medical exam and forensic interview. Officers responded on September 15, and the 54-year-old suspect now faces an aggravated sexual assault of a child charge while awaiting a bond decision.
• Disaster relief underway in West Odessa after microburst damage (firstalert7.com) — If you live in West Odessa near Sir Barton Avenue or Triple Crown Drive, the Red Cross is coordinating disaster relief after overnight microbursts and flooding damaged homes and garages. Residents who need help are urged to contact 1-800-RED-CROSS or reach out to Ector County officials to report damage and access support.
• Remembering Andres 'Bl3s' Martinez: How an Odessa family turned heartbreak into hope and suicide awareness (firstalert7.com) — An Odessa family has turned the loss of Andres "Bl3s" Martinez into a growing local nonprofit that hosts tournaments, runs, and parades to spark honest conversations about suicide and mental health. Based in Odessa and supported by city leaders, Bl3s Squad offers residents ways to remember Andres, support grieving families, and learn how to seek help and talk openly about emotional struggles.
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