🌱 Jackson Browne Coming To Midland + Midland No. 2 For Housing Growth

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

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Winds becoming strong; cooler. High: 68 Low: 44.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 71 Low: 39.

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

1. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jackson Browne announced his summer tour with a stop in Midland. Currently in Japan and visiting Australia before returning to the states for his United States tour, Browne will play in Midland on Jul. 15. The show will be held at the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center. (wbsm.com)
2. Five metros in Texas are among the top 10 when it comes to the 20 best housing markets for growth according to SmartAsset. Coming in second on the list throughout the country, Midland has seen a reported 255.50 percent home price increase since 1998. Midland's place is only behind fellow Texas metro Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown which has seen a 353.92 percent growth. (Vermont Biz)
3. Bass Pro Shops will be adding a 17th store in Texas with a new location opening in Midland in late 2024. Founder Johnny Morris expressed his excitement to strengthen the retailer's relationship with Texans and make it easier for families in West Texas to enjoy outdoor activities. The new store will be located near the junction of Hwy. 158 connecting Midland and Odessa. (SGB Media)

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Today and tomorrow in Odessa-Midland:

Friday, March 24

• Downtown Classics (West Texas Symphony) At The Ector Theatre (7:30 PM)

Saturday, March 25

• Saturday Morning Storytime At Centennial Library (11:00 AM)
• Teen Dungeons And Dragons At Centennial Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking to fill your social calendar? Check out the list of events happening in and around Midland this weekend at the link! (Midland Reporter-Telegram)
• Call anglers of all ages! Head to the Comanche Trail Pond for Odessa's Take Me Fishing Event on Mar. 25 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. (City of Odessa, Texas via Facebook)
• Midland International Air & Spaceport now features the Basin PBS KIDS Zone across from the Southwest Airlines gate to keep young travelers busy while awaiting flights. (City of Midland – Public Information via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday! I'll see you soon.

— 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.