🌱 Kite Fest At UTPB Park + Midland Police Investigate Deadly Shooting

Hello all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Odessa-Midland Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in our community.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Sunny and breezy. High: 85 Low: 58.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, windy and warm. High: 84 Low: 61.

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

1. The University of Texas Permian Basin's Student Government Association will once again be hosting its annual Kite Fest this Saturday at UTPB Park from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Although participants are encouraged to bring their own kites, those who do not have one will be provided one if they wish to participate in the activities. The free event is open to the public and will also feature food and large kites that attendees can watch soar through the air for entertainment. (Odessa American)
2. On Tuesday, the Midland Police Department reportedly arrested a male juvenile in relation to a shooting that took place at the Northridge Court Apartment Homes on Monday afternoon. Police responded to the call around 5:30 p.m. following reports of shots fired and arrived at the scene to find one 16-year-old teen deceased with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim's family has been notified of the situation. (NewsWest9.com)
3. Odessa Fire Rescue and Police crews responded to a large fire in east Odessa this past weekend, and police are continuing to investigate the incident. The fire reportedly took place near the Mission Estates neighborhood in a field behind La Cresta Avenue houses. The fire is being investigated, but it is likely that this was a large brush fire. (KMID - Local 2 News)

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Today and tomorrow in Odessa-Midland:

Wednesday, April 12

• Founder's Blend Midland At Second Story Coworking (7:30 AM)
• Storytime + Rocket Ships Craft At Ector County Library (10:00 AM)

Thursday, April 13

• Bilingual Storytime At Ector County Library (10:00 AM)
• Mental Health Matters With Angela McCree Of Aspiring Wellness At Ector County Library (5:30 PM)
• Toddler Tales Storytime At Downtown Library (11:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Don't miss the Odessa Party in the Parking Lot event this Saturday, Apr. 15, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Odessa Downtown Lions Club parking lot. The Odessa Police Department will be there with its specialized police units! (Odessa Police Department via Facebook)
• Take a second to hear from Marcos Covos and why he has so much love for the city of Odessa! Covos is an Odessa native who is a contestant on this season's "The Voice." (City of Odessa, Texas via Facebook)
• Join Midland ISD in congratulating this month's winner for Outstanding Leadership in Safety, Bushh Elementary's AP Cindy Haupt. Ms. Haupt plays a crucial role in preparing staff on emergency procedures and keeping safe everyone on campus. (Midland ISD via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! See you all soon for another 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.