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• Odessa native launches business to promote disability inclusion (firstalert7.com) — Odessa native Chad Gray has returned home to launch STAIE, a new business aimed at helping people with disabilities be recognized for their abilities rather than labels. After losing a job in Colorado, he's building programs, fundraising locally, and partnering with groups like Spectrum of Solutions to promote inclusion, employment opportunities, and greater independence for people with disabilities.
• Court documents reveal new details in large West Texas burglary operation (newswest9.com) — Odessa police have uncovered new details in a large burglary ring that allegedly stole more than $3 million in supplies from businesses across West Texas, including Ector County. Court affidavits describe how suspects used stolen trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment, with several men now charged after copper wire and other property were recovered. The investigation ties Odessa locations to thefts from multiple nearby counties.
• Heart mom who turned loss into purpose to lead Permian Basin Go Red for Women (heart.org) — A Midland mother who lost her daughter to a congenital heart defect will lead the 2027 Permian Basin Go Red for Women campaign, culminating in a major event at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. She'll use her story to encourage women across Odessa and the region to prioritize heart health, know their risk factors, and seek support. Locals can sponsor or reserve tables now for the spring 2027 gathering.
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