🌱 Odessa's Recycling Center Reopened + Midland Cooling Station Open

Hi all! Danielle Fallon-O'Leary here with your Wednesday edition of the Odessa-Midland Patch newsletter, filled with all the community information you need to know right now.

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Now, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot. High: 108 Low: 79.
• Thursday: Hot with clouds and sun. High: 107 Low: 77.

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

1. After being shut down for a month, the City of Odessa's Recycling Center is now open once more. Renovations to the center include a new six-foot fence, one entry and exit gate and a few new paint projects. You can drop off recyclables at the center Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., or on Saturday from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (City of Odessa, Texas via Facebook)
2. The Salvation Army of Midland has opened up its cooling station for the summer days when the temperature reaches triple digits. The air-conditioned cooling center provides meals, games, ice-cold water and electrolyte packets to those who may be experiencing homelessness in the midst of the heat and need a place to rest and cool off. (NewsWest 9)
3. Charges for an Odessa woman, Daisy Cordero have been upgraded, according to the Odessa Police Department. Cordero now has arrest warrants for leaving the scene of an accident involving death, intoxication and manslaughter after being involved in a wreck that injured two children, eventually resulting in the death of one. (Big Spring Herald)

Today and tomorrow in Odessa-Midland:

Wednesday, June 21

• Yoga At The Ellen Noël Art Museum (8:00 AM)
• Mental Health Matters With Licensed Therapist & Certified Trauma Professional Angela McCree At Ector County Library (5:15 PM)
• Shack Night At Shack In The Back (6:30 PM)

Thursday, June 22

• Bilingual Storytime At Ector County Library (10:00 AM)
• Bring Your Own Blues Open Blues Jam At The Destination (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Midland and Odessa are under an excessive heat warning. During this time, keep safe by limiting time spent outdoors during the hottest part of the day, staying hydrated, checking on elderly neighbors and family, and never leaving children or pets in a hot car. (NWS Midland via Twitter)
• There's no shortage of exciting events going on in Odessa. Whether your interests lie in 4th of July fireworks, adult sand volleyball, unique fashion shows, or movies in the park, there's something for everyone to enjoy this summer in the Odessa-Midlands area. (City of Odessa, Texas via Facebook)
• Ector County ISD is currently hiring for a Principal Position at Austin Montessori Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year. If you're interested in the position or know someone who might be, you can learn more and apply here. (ECISD Human Resources via Twitter)

You're all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox soon with your next 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.