🌱 Odessa Teens Attack Woman + Two Big Music Acts Headed To Town

Hello, Odessa-Midland! I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: A severe afternoon t-storm. High: 82 Low: 66.
• Saturday: A strong afternoon t-storm. High: 87 Low: 60.

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

1. Two Odessa teens were arrested for attacking a woman with a gun. On May 30, officers received a report of two teenagers, Alexis Isidia Garcia, 19, and a 16-year-old juvenile, were causing a disturbance at the Vera Apartments involving an assault and a gun. They have both been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, the juvenile has been charged with four counts. The attack is still under investigation by OPD. (News 9 West)
2. Two big music performers, Jackson Browne and Kenny Wayne Sheppard are set to play at Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center. Browne recently had a song nominated for a Grammy award under the Americana music genre. Sheppard has had multiple chart-topping hits like "Blue on Black" from the "Trouble Is" album. Browne is set to perform on Jul. 15 and Sheppard will perform on Jul. 23. Tickets are on sale now Here. (Midland Reporter-Telegram)
3. Richard and Stacey Sierra have been arrested after police found more than 400 grams of THC concentrates, around five pounds of marijuana, six firearms, and more than $2,000 in cash. The Sierras' will be charged with Possession of Marijuana SJF and Possession of THC F-1. In total, over $35,00 worth of drugs and weapons were seized from the home. (KWTX)

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Today and tomorrow in Odessa-Midland:

Friday, Jun. 2

• Tea & Tarot Social Evening at Earth, Body, And Soul (7:00 PM)
• Bookmobile at Bradford Park (10:00 AM)
• Bookmobile at Butler Park (2:00 PM)

Saturday, Jun. 3

• Midland Downtown Farmers Market at 1705 W Missouri Ave (8:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Come adopt your new family member this month! Midland Animal Services will be lowering its adoption fee this month to $20. The fee includes a microchip and all the necessary shots and vaccinations for your pet. (City of Midland - Public Information via Facebook)
• Odessa Police Officers were honored in a memorial service in the Big Bend Area. The event pays tribute to west texas police officers killed in the line of duty, and several Odessa officers attended the event. (City of Odessa, Texas via Facebook)
• The Midland Fire Department is holding a Wet N' Wild event during Midland's Health and Wellness Tour. CJ Kelly Park will be filled with slides, trucks, and water games on Jun. 5 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. This event will be free. (Midland TX Fire Department via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today. 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.