🌱 Man Killed In Two Vehicle Crash Nearby + Gas Prices In Texas

Hi all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Odessa-Midland Patch newsletter. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Windy in the afternoon. High: 86 Low: 58.
• Thursday: Strong winds developing. High: 81 Low: 46.

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Here are the top stories today in Odessa-Midland:

1. A two-vehicle crash 25 miles west of Odessa left a 42-year-old Alabama resident dead on the scene. Texas Department of Public Safety reported Tommy Jo Bohrbough crashed into a Mack truck and trailer on W. State Highway 302 just after 6 a.m. Friday morning. The mack truck was attempting to make a right turn on a dirt road when Bohrbough rear-ended the truck; he was not wearing a seat belt and was pronounced dead on the scene. (Odessa American)
2. Odessa Regional Medical Center CNO Carol A. Cates shared her thoughts on a recent CHOP study, which showed that the rate of fatal opioid poisoning in U.S. children under the age of five has doubled since 2005. Cates noted that this nationwide trend can be seen in Texas as well, with a "very sharp increase in opioid poisonings in every category." She emphasized that prevention — in the form of keeping medication out of reach of children and having critical conversations early — is key to decreasing these numbers. (Odessa American)
3. As of Tuesday, a gallon of gas is at $3.05 in Texas — which is considered "calm" with bank failures and other recent nationwide financial challenges. Gas is down one percent this week and 23 percent this year, with similar percentages for diesel. Currently, Midland has the second-highest gas prices in Texas, with prices sitting at $3.12; Odessa is ranking 12th, with residents paying $3.05 per gallon. (CW33 Dallas)

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Today and tomorrow in Odessa-Midland:

Wednesday, March 22

• Leslie's Place Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - 1101 Garden Lane (11:30 AM)
• Toddler Tales Storytime - Centennial Library (11:30 AM)
• Walk-In Energy Reiki Cleanse - Earth, Body, & Soul (1:00 PM)

Thursday, March 23

• Stitchcraft: Crochet Circle - Centennial Library (4:00 PM)
• LIve Music With Kacey Greathouse - Venezia Restaurant (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Take a little sneak peek of Patrick Clay's Icon Tavern, coming soon in Odessa. A sports bar and lounging experience like never before will be headed to residents and visitors this Friday. (City of Odessa, Texas via Facebook)
• The Odessa Jackalopes invited the city's police department and the fire rescue squads to 2023 First Responders Night. OPD Chief Gerke and OFD Chief Jason Cotton had the honor of dropping the puck! (Odessa Police Department via Facebook)
• Midland Police will be in Tyler for the annual Criminal Justice Job Fair at Tyler Junior College Wednesday, Apr. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you ever have considered a job in law enforcement, now is the perfect opportunity to learn more and get your foot in the door! (Midland Police Department via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll be back in your inbox soon with your next update!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.