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In today's newsletter:

  • Odessa man charged in disturbing sexual assault of 7-year-old girl
  • Need storm help in West Odessa? Here's who to call now
  • How one Odessa family is changing suicide awareness through sports events

Also on today's calendar: Divine Guidance & Angel Card Readings and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Periods of sun with a t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 86, low: 69.
  • Saturday: A strong afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Odessa man arrested after allegedly touching a 7-year-old child inappropriately (newswest9.com) — An Odessa man has been jailed after police say he sexually assaulted a 7-year-old girl at a local apartment, prompting a medical exam and forensic interview. Officers responded on September 15, and the 54-year-old suspect now faces an aggravated sexual assault of a child charge while awaiting a bond decision.
   

• Disaster relief underway in West Odessa after microburst damage (firstalert7.com) — If you live in West Odessa near Sir Barton Avenue or Triple Crown Drive, the Red Cross is coordinating disaster relief after overnight microbursts and flooding damaged homes and garages. Residents who need help are urged to contact 1-800-RED-CROSS or reach out to Ector County officials to report damage and access support.
   

• Remembering Andres 'Bl3s' Martinez: How an Odessa family turned heartbreak into hope and suicide awareness (firstalert7.com) — An Odessa family has turned the loss of Andres "Bl3s" Martinez into a growing local nonprofit that hosts tournaments, runs, and parades to spark honest conversations about suicide and mental health. Based in Odessa and supported by city leaders, Bl3s Squad offers residents ways to remember Andres, support grieving families, and learn how to seek help and talk openly about emotional struggles.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • A beautiful white dog with no collar jumped into my yard just now this is anyone's puppy.
    It would be good for it to go home. It's very friendly, but I don't know if it would play well with my dog (Nextdoor Crescent Park South)
  • I just want to recommend Angel Vet Clinic if you're looking for a great Vet.
    I took my cat in this morning and Dr Rebecca Battershell was very kind, patient and knowledgeable. She spent nearly an hour diagnosing my cat… (Nextdoor East 10th)
  • NOV posted a job opening for Quality Inspector in Odessa. Apply here.
  • Amrize, Inc. posted a job opening for Senior Procurement Specialist - TX in Odessa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Odessa here.

🗞 Nearby News

Midland

  • Midland's Out West prepares for big weekend of entertainment (yourbasin.com)
  • Julia Child: A Recipe for Life exhibit to come to Midland libraries (yourbasin.com)
  • Midland College falls to Amarillo College in lackluster match (mrt.com)

Big Spring

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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