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What's up Odessa! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will Odessa families get refunds after shocking water bill spikes?
  • How a beloved Odessa runner's legacy is funding future students
  • Want to grow young gardeners in Odessa backyards this season?

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Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, windy and warm, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Warm; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 91, low: 71.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny with a t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. In Texas, Odessa fights refunds as hundreds say new water meters quadrupled bills (thecooldown.com) — Odessa residents are waiting on a judge's decision after a recent Ector County hearing over sharply higher water bills tied to new meters. Hundreds of locals, represented by Potts Law Firm, want refunds for what they say are unfair quadrupled charges, while the city argues the meters corrected past underbilling and that customers haven't shown legally recognized harm.
   

2. Odessa College hosts second annual Gage Broomall 5K (yourbasin.com) — Odessa residents turned out at Odessa College for the second annual Gage Broomall 5K, honoring the late cross-country runner and supporting a memorial scholarship for future students. Runners of all ages, including Broomall's mother and OC teammates, joined to celebrate his lasting impact on the community and raise funds that will be awarded next school year.
   

3. Growing gardeners is more than growing flowers (star-telegram.com) — Local families interested in gardening can tap into Texas A&M AgriLife's Odessa office for guidance inspired by a recent Junior Master Gardener program that mixed stories, art, and hands-on planting. The instructor describes how kids and seniors learned patience, curiosity, and care for nature through creative projects like sunflower-based crafts and container gardens. Residents can call the Odessa office or visit the West Texas Gardening website for more resources.
   

4. Odessa driver involved in Presidio County rollover (newswest9.com) — A 22-year-old Odessa man survived a late-night rollover crash in Presidio County after his car left the road near Shafter and rolled into Cibolo Creek. He walked back to town to call 911 and was treated for minor injuries, while deputies say he may have fallen asleep and are urging all West Texans to avoid driving while fatigued.
   

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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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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