🌱 Salvation Army Distributes 250 Fans + Midland Hires City Manager

Hello all. Danielle Fallon-O'Leary here with your fresh copy of the Odessa-Midland Patch newsletter, filled with all the community information you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, breezy and hot. High: 107 Low: 80.
• Thursday: Breezy and hot with sunshine. High: 105 Low: 78.

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

1. The Salvation Army in Odessa and Midland organized a fan drive to assist the community in coping with the hot weather. They donated 250 new box fans to individuals in need, and fans were made available for pick-up at their locations in Odessa and Midland. The initiative aimed to provide relief and help reduce electric bills for families during the heatwave, while also offering cooling stations at the Salvation Army for people to relax and access water and refreshments. (KOSA)
2. The Odessa Police Department reported that Gonzolo Armendariz, 43, deliberately crashed a car into the main entrance of an H-E-B store in Odessa, resulting in approximately $50,000 in damages. Armendariz engaged in a physical altercation with a security guard, and the investigation revealed that he was intoxicated and in possession of a firearm while also pulling the fire alarm. Armendariz has been charged with multiple offenses, including DWI, unlawful carrying of a weapon, false alarm, assault on a security officer, criminal mischief, and assault causing bodily injury, and has been taken to the Ector County Law Enforcement Center. (KOSA)
3. During their meeting on Jul. 11, the Midland City Council unanimously voted to hire Tommy Gonzalez as the new City Manager. Gonzalez brings valuable experience from his previous roles as city manager in Irving and El Paso. The decision to hire Gonzalez came after a search process that began in April following the retirement of Robert Patrick. (NewsWest9.com)

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Today and tomorrow in Odessa-Midland:

Wednesday, July 12

• Yoga At The Museum At Ellen Noël Art Museum (9:00 AM)

Thursday, July 13

• Creating Crystal Grids At Earth, Body, & Soul (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Nueva Vista Golf Club in Midland will be permanently closing on Jul. 24. The club will not be charging member dues, cart fees, or range ball fees for July. The club expressed its gratitude for the opportunity to serve West Texas golfers since 1999. (NewsWest9.com)
• Kannin Shorter's charges have been upgraded to capital murder in connection with the shooting at the Carriage House Apartments. He is considered armed and dangerous, and authorities are asking the public to report any information on his whereabouts to the Odessa Police Department or Odessa Crime Stoppers. The police are also seeking the identity of the shooter's accomplice, known as "K-SO," and any information regarding his identity. (City of Odessa, Texas via Facebook)
• New homes have been listed for sale in the Odessa-Midland area! Get all the property details at the link. (Odessa-Midland Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right.

— 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.