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Greetings Odessa! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will UTPB's new police chief change campus safety?
  • Could AI data centers turn Permian gas gluts into gold?

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

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny with a shower, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 83, low: 61.
  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• UT Permian Basin names veteran law enforcement leader as new police chief (star-telegram.com) — A new police chief is taking over security at UT Permian Basin in Odessa, with veteran lawman James "Matt" Mull starting Oct. 5 after more than 30 years in Texas law enforcement. University leaders say his experience in investigations, risk management, and campus safety will guide efforts to protect students, faculty, and staff as the school heads into a new semester.
   

• AI figuring heavily into energy industry's future (star-telegram.com) — Odessa oilman Kirk Edwards and economist Ray Perryman say artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming essential to the Permian Basin's oil and gas operations, from drilling decisions to equipment maintenance. They argue AI, paired with local gas and water resources, could attract power-hungry data centers to West Texas, turning pipeline constraints into new economic opportunities if safeguards and smart planning are in place.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anyone missing this little guy.
    I found him on the corner of 42nd and Grandview. He is NOT microchipped. The vet said he is 6 months to a year old. (Nextdoor Englewood)
  • I found a couple of dogs roaming in my alley.
    I have them and they are safe but clearly belong to someone. Well fed and both have collars lmk if you know the dogs or owners (Nextdoor Central Park)
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate 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.

🗞 Nearby News

Big Spring

  • Households Will Pay More for Energy Due to Federal Policy Changes, Think Tank Says (kqed.org)
  • 'Landman's Season 3 Delay Is Officially Risking the Success of Taylor Sheridan's Neo-Western (collider.com)
  • Seeds for spring blooms are available for free (star-telegram.com)

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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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