🌱 Library Mural Gets A Facelift + Fatality In Midland Crash

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through the most important things happening in town these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Breezy in the morning. High: 72 Low: 58.
• Saturday: Becoming windier and warmer. High: 85 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories today in Odessa-Midland:

1. The Midland Library at the Plaza's mural is getting a facelift. The 1998 mural painted by famous cowboy artist Tom Ryan is getting an update. Mural artist Calina Mishay, a friend of Ryan's daughter, was commissioned to make some updates and plans to have her work done by the end of the day. If you'd like to see it in person, you can visit the mural at 301 W Missouri Ave. (KMID - Local 2 News)
2. A Midlander woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Wednesday. Traci Lynn Klein was hit by a Ford F350 that failed to yield the right of way. She succumbed to her injuries later that night at the hospital. According to police, the investigation is ongoing. (Odessa American)
3. Looking for things to do in Midland this weekend? This weekend is shaping up to be a great time thanks to the events planned by Midland agencies and businesses. You can attend Friday Night Live, a series dedicated to highlighting local talent, at the destination stage or fill your belly on Sunday and attend Tall City Brewing Co.'s huge crawfish boil. (Midland Reporter-Telegram)

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Today and tomorrow in Odessa-Midland:

Friday, March 10

• Teen Leadership Board At Centennial Library (4:30 PM)
• 2023 PSN - Under The Sea At The Little Gym Of Midland (7:30 PM)

Saturday, March 11

• Family Dinner Fundraiser At Bubba's 33, Odessa (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to the newly-named Officer of the Year, Captain Rockiey Juarez! Captain Juarez received the award in recognition of selflessly giving himself to support the Odessa Fire Department, the fire service, and the community. (City of Odessa via Facebook)
• Swim lessons are back at the Odessa YMCA. The April class schedule has been posted online, and classes for all ages, from 6 months to adults, are available. Navigate to the Y's website for more info and to register. (Odessa YMCA via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.