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Hello Odessa! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Odessa man gets decades in prison for assaulting DPS trooper
  • Why a murder suspect is back in jail after Odessa kidnapping
  • When will Odessa finally cool down and see some rain?

Also on today's calendar: Colors of Autumn Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 73.
  • Saturday: Warm; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 95 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Odessa man sentenced for assaulting DPS trooper (yourbasin.com) — An Ector County jury in Odessa has sentenced David Munoz to 25 years in prison for assaulting a DPS trooper and 20 years for evading arrest after a 2025 traffic stop turned violent. Prosecutors say the trooper's finger was broken during the struggle before she used a taser to finally take him into custody.
   

2. Midland man out on bond for murder arrested again on alleged aggravated kidnapping charge in Odessa (newswest9.com) — Police say a Midland man already out on bond for murder has been arrested again after an alleged armed kidnapping at the Legado Ranch Apartments in Odessa, leaving a victim injured and terrified. Authorities report he's now jailed in Ector County on major felony charges and a high bond, with a U.S. Marshal hold also in place.
   

3. FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Thursday, September 17th, 2026 (firstalert7.com) — Expect another hot Thursday around Odessa, with highs near 96 degrees under sunny skies before a cooling trend arrives. A front this weekend should drop temperatures into the 80s next week and bring several chances for rain, giving Odessa residents some long-awaited relief from the heat.
   

4. Mexican Consulate in Presidio visits detained nationals in Midland, Odessa (bigbendtimes.com subscription) — Mexican consular officials recently visited six Mexican nationals held in detention centers in Midland and Odessa, offering information on their rights, legal processes, and ways to contact family. The Presidio-based consulate emphasized that any Mexican citizen in the Odessa area who is detained or needs help can reach out for consular assistance and protection services.
   

5. Granbury man indicted in connection with deadly West Odessa shooting of mother (newswest9.com) — A Granbury man has been indicted in the June shooting death of his 71-year-old mother, who was rushed to Medical Center Hospital in Odessa and later pronounced dead. He remains in Ector County Jail on a multimillion-dollar bond, facing a murder charge and additional warrants while the case moves through the courts.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Harmony Science Academy-Odessa Teacher Named National Winner of Simple Modern's Stock Your School Campaign —Daniela Marquez Read on Patch
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    We haven't been able to find her since last night; she is a puppy and is wearing a pink collar. She answers to the name Kucca. The children are… (Nextdoor Westmoor Acres)
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    She is very friendly, trained and groomed. She showed up on our porch on the west side of Odessa. Please contact us if you recognize this dog. Thank… (Nextdoor North Odessa, Lawndale)
  • TechnipFMC, plc posted a job opening for Inventory Material Handler in Odessa. Apply here.
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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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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