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Morning Odessa! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How West Odessa residents can get help after overnight storm damage
  • What did leaders reveal at Odessa's first State of the Community?
  • Did you know Odessa hides a crater, Stonehenge, and a Globe?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A strong afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 68.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Disaster relief underway in West Odessa after microburst damage (firstalert7.com) — West Odessa residents near Sir Barton Avenue and Triple Crown Drive are dealing with home and garage damage after overnight microbursts and flooding. The Red Cross and Ector County officials are coordinating disaster relief, and anyone needing help is urged to contact 1-800-RED-CROSS or report damage locally so resources can be directed where they're most needed.
   

2. Odessa Chamber hosts inaugural State of the Community and Annual Banquet (firstalert7.com) — Odessa residents just saw business, education, healthcare, and city leaders lay out what's next for the community at the Chamber's inaugural State of the Community and Annual Banquet downtown. Held at the Odessa Marriott, the event highlighted new data centers, medical facilities, and potential tax increases, aiming to give locals a clearer picture of growth and challenges across Odessa and the Permian Basin.
   

3. Odessa, Texas hides a meteor crater and a full-size Stonehenge off the same highway (wheninyourstate.com) — Odessa hides more than oilfields, with a massive meteor crater just off I-20, a near full-size Stonehenge replica, and a Shakespearean Globe-style theater all within a short drive. Locals can also explore the free Ellen Noël Art Museum, the Presidential Archives, and nearby Monahans Sandhills State Park, making it easy to turn a free day into a West Texas mini-adventure.
   

4. New study suggests Texas power grid vulnerabilities around growing battery fleet (yourbasin.com) — Reporting from Odessa highlights a new cybersecurity study warning that Texas' growing fleet of battery energy storage systems could expose the power grid to sophisticated cyberattacks. The Centrii "GRIDLOCK" report urges utilities and regulators to shore up protections now, as more large battery projects come online across the state.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Homemade Cookies baked Fresh to order!!!
    New to the neighborhood, and restarting my local cottage bakery KCAKES Sweet Treats LLC. Currently in stock : Red Velvet, Triple Chocolate, … (Nextdoor Sherwood Park)
  • FYI Dallas is using AI cameras mounted on trash trucks to photograph properties from public streets and flag possible code violations.
    The AI does NOT automatically issue tickets. A human reviewer and an in-person code officer inspection are required before a citation can be issued… (Nextdoor Central Park)
  • MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Store Associate Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $12-$22/Hr in Odessa. Apply here.
  • NOV posted a job opening for Quality Inspector in Odessa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Odessa here.

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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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