🌱 Odessa Man Arrested For Assault + Reported Missing Teen Was Hoax

Hey, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this warm morning with your fresh copy of the Odessa-Midland Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Sunshine; breezy, very warm. High: 97 Low: 73.
• Saturday: Sunny, breezy and hot. High: 99 Low: 77.

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

1. Earlier this week, an Odessa man was arrested on multiple felony warrants after allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend after their breakup. According to the Odessa Police Department, Cahris Bailey Hernandez assaulted and harassed his ex-girlfriend numerous times before he was arrested. He was charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, continuous violence against the family, evading arrest, and duty on striking an unattended vehicle. (Your Basin)
2. A Texas man was found alive outside a church last week after he was reported missing as a teen in 2015. However, the situation was a hoax, according to the Houston Police Department. The man was only missing for one day, and his mother continued the ruse for eight years by using a false name. Currently, prosecutors are not filing any charges against the man or his mother. (OAOA)
3. 40-year-old Byron Hayes and 33-year-old Samantha Hayes were arrested earlier this week for multiple sexual assault charges of a minor. According to reports, the couple was arrested for online solicitation of a minor and other charges. The couple is in custody at the Midland County Detention Center, with Byron's bond set for $100,000 and Samantha's at $7,500. (Big Spring Herald)

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Today and tomorrow in Odessa-Midland:

Friday, July 7

• Library Lunches At Midland County Public Library (12:00 PM)
• Crazy Carnival Camp At The Little Gym Of Midland (1:00 PM)

Saturday, July 8

• Midland Downtown Farmers Market At 1705 W Missouri Ave. (8:00 AM)
• Dungeons & Dragons Club At Ector County Library (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Jul. 10, the American Legion will host its 'Hope For The Homeless' event from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event will give out free haircuts, West Texas Food Bank Boxes-of-Food, and hot home-cooked meals by the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. (News West 9)
• The Odessa YMCA began its three-day basketball camp on Thursday, where kids learn how to dribble, pass, shoot, play defense, and work as a team. A few highlight games were Attack and Protect, Lightning, and Five-on-Five. (Odessa YMCA via Facebook)
• Did you hear the news? At the Odessa City Council earlier this week, they cut funding for Meals On Wheels of Odessa. (Meals On Wheels Of Odessa via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! 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.