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Good morning to you Odessa! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Odessa woman jailed after multiple assault and theft warrants served
  • How cold could it actually feel in Odessa next weekend?
  • Odessa man killed in Midland crash; another Odessa man charged.

Also on today's calendar: Walk-In Egg Cleanses, Blessings & Readings with Nick and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, windy and warm, temps: high: 89, low: 67.
  • Monday: Warm; breezy in the morning, with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Odessa woman facing aggravated assault charge (star-telegram.com) — An Odessa woman has been jailed in Ector County on warrants tied to two alleged assaults and a shoplifting case, with bail set at $87,000. Police reports describe separate incidents in August and September involving alleged physical attacks on a relative and another woman, plus a theft of cosmetics from the East 42nd Street H‑E‑B.
   

2. Strong Cold Front Brings Temperatures Up to 22 Degrees Below Average to Dallas, San Antonio, Houston, Odessa, and Lubbock by Next Weekend (newsbreak.com) — Odessa residents should prepare for a sharp cool-down next weekend, with temperatures projected to run about 22 degrees below normal as a strong cold front sweeps across Texas. After several hot, sunny days, the front is expected between October 16 and 18, bringing increased rain chances and the season's first true sweater weather statewide.
   

3. Odessa man killed after jumping onto hood of Jeep (firstalert7.com) — An Odessa man was killed in Midland after reportedly jumping onto the hood of a Jeep outside a nightclub, then falling and suffering fatal injuries. Midland police say the Odessa driver fled but was later located in Odessa with OPD's help and arrested on a manslaughter charge as the investigation continues.
   

4. UTPB reports record enrollment growth for 2026 (firstalert7.com) — Odessa's University of Texas Permian Basin is reporting record 2026 enrollment, with graduate students now making up about 30% of students, a 44% jump since 2022. The university also welcomed over 1,100 new undergraduates, crediting targeted programs, data-driven outreach, and financial aid like Falcon Free for the growth.
   

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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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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