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In today's newsletter:

  • What this court ruling means for the City of Odessa now
  • Could you spare an hour to get 160 Odessa seniors off waitlists?
  • Why did Odessa’s new Bass Pro Shops erupt into a brawl?

Also on today's calendar: Monetizing Mobile Home Parks are producing some of the highest cash-on-cash return.

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Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 74 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Sunday: Colder; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 40, low: 34.
  • Monday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 60 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Judge rules in favor of city of Odessa in TGAA lawsuit (yourbasin.com) — A judge in Ector County has ruled in favor of the City of Odessa, permanently blocking an arbitration effort by the Texas Government Accountability Association. The decision means TGAA and its partners cannot pursue arbitration against the city, effectively closing the lawsuit unless an appeal is filed.
   

2. Meals on Wheels of Odessa needs more volunteers (firstalert7.com) — Meals on Wheels of Odessa is urgently seeking more volunteers to help deliver weekday meals and safety checks to homebound seniors across the city. The nonprofit currently serves about 800 people but has 160 more on a waiting list, and says roughly 10 additional delivery routes—or help in the kitchen—could ensure vulnerable Odessans stay fed and safely in their homes.
   

3. Only In Texas Would Bass Pro Shops See A Throwdown (weareabilene.com) — Odessa’s brand-new Bass Pro Shops location saw its grand opening overshadowed when an argument in the restroom line escalated into a multi-man brawl that drew a police response. Shoppers captured video of the chaos, just days after the store was touted as a boost for local jobs and tourism.
   

4. Crisis Center of West Texas warns of teen dating violence (newswest9.com) — Experts at the Crisis Center of West Texas in Odessa warn that teen dating violence is more common than many families realize and share key red flags to watch for, like isolation and constant location sharing. They stress that dating is a learning experience and highlight the support, counseling, and prevention education their Odessa-based organization offers to protect young people.
   

5. Texas' Mega High Schools Keep Getting Bigger (thebeatdfw.com) — Two Odessa campuses now rank among the largest high schools in Texas, with Odessa Permian at 4,563 students and Odessa High at 4,273. The story explains how booming suburban growth and Texas’ big-school culture are driving mega campuses statewide, bringing larger crowds, more programs, and intense Friday night football atmospheres.
   

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  • I had plans to attend this salsa Tropical dance with a live band but now it's canceled.
    Does anyone know if any live bands play Salsa music here in Odessa? In my retirement, I want to learn salsa dancing. (Nextdoor Ratliff Ridge)
  • This guy was last spotted at the penwell apartments on Dorado st.
    (Someone sent me this photo) I’m most positive it’s my dog Chief who went missing a month ago. If you see him again please reach out. I looked around… (Nextdoor Mission Dorado)
  • Take the next step & join our amazing team! We are currently looking for: Solid Waste Driver Utilities Field Crew Leader Journeyman Plumber Building... (X: CityofOdessa)
  • Children are invited to drop off their "Letters to Santa" at Odessa City Hall from Dec 15 - 19. Every child who participates will receive a letter... (X: CityofOdessa)
  • Abercrombie & Fitch Company posted a job opening for Hollister Co. - Assistant Manager, Midland Park in Odessa. Apply here.
  • The Kent Companies posted a job opening for Kent Kwik Assistant Manager in Odessa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Odessa here.

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