🌱 How a West Odessa family’s night turned into a felony case
West Odessa, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up West 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:
- How a West Odessa family’s night turned into a felony case
- Why Odessa families want your help solving West Odessa shootings
Also on today's calendar: Odessa Drillers vs. CNY Blue Devils and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Warm; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 95 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Becoming windier and warm, temps: high: 95, low: 70.
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 100 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man facing nine felony charges after firing shotgun near crowd containing several small children (newswest9.com) — A man is jailed on multiple felony charges after allegedly firing a shotgun into the ground toward a family group, including four small children, on Las Marias Street in West Odessa. Deputies say video evidence, shell casings, and a recovered shotgun link him to the incident, and he remains held on a substantial bond. 
• Odessa Mayor Cal Hendrick proclaims June 5th as Gun Violence Awareness Day (firstalert7.com) — Odessa’s mayor has declared June 5 as Gun Violence Awareness Day, highlighting ongoing shootings that have affected families in Odessa and West Odessa. One mother, whose son was killed outside a West Odessa house party, is urging residents to share tips and support families seeking justice for unsolved cases.
📸 Around West Odessa
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Summer Reading Kick-Off Party →
Ector County Library, 321 W 5th St, Odessa
12:00 pm
Saturday May 16
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Other local events
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OCTECHS Graduation
Ector County ISD Odessa College Sport Center, 201 W University Blvd, Odessa, TX 79764, USA
6:00 pm -
OCA Graduation
Ector County ISD Odessa College Sport Center, 201 W University Blvd, Odessa, TX 79764, USA
8:00 pm -
Odessa Drillers vs. CNY Blue Devils →
Ector County Coliseum, 4201 Andrews Hwy, Odessa
7:00 pm -
Music at the Marriott by the West Texas Jazz Society →
Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 305 E 5th St, Odessa
7:30 pm -
Jacknjellify Odessa, TX BFDIA 25 Cinemark →
Cinemark Century Odessa 12, 4221 Preston Smith Rd, Odessa
2:00 pm -
NTO Graduation
Wagner Noëll Performing Arts Center, 1310 Farm to Market 1788, Midland
7:00 pm -
STEM Academy Graduation
Wagner Noëll Performing Arts Center, 1310 Farm to Market 1788, Midland
7:00 pm
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
Sunday May 17
Wednesday May 20
Thursday May 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Unlock Your Management Potential : 1 Day Workshop in Midland, TX →
PetroSuites Downtown, 701B W Indiana Ave, Midland
9:00 am -
Bert Kreischer →
Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 Farm to Market 1788, Midland
6:00 pm -
Hunting and Fishing Extravaganza →
Midland County Horseshoe, 2514 Arena Trl, Midland
3:00 pm -
Beaux Atkins →
Brantley Creek Barbecue, 3541 Faudree Rd, Odessa
5:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
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🗞 Nearby News
Odessa
- From NICU waiting room to nurse: Local healthcare worker reflects on full-circle journey into nursing (yourbasin.com)
- ‘Those are my babies': Local home health nurse reflects on caring for children with special needs (yourbasin.com)
- Odessa Police seek help in locating missing teen (yourbasin.com)
Midland
- Cinergy Midland Tall City Opens Extreme Indoor Racetrack (yourbasin.com)
Ok West 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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