🌱 Teen Wakes Up From Coma + Recycling Center Closing For Renovations

Hey, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this warm spring morning with your new copy of the Odessa-Midland Patch newsletter. Come along to find out everything you need to know about what's going on in town these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Sunny, breezy and very warm. High: 91 Low: 59.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny. High: 92 Low: 58.

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

1. Alfredo Zavala, a 15-year-old from Odessa who fell into a coma after an infection spread to his brain, woke up from his nearly four-month-long coma in late. Zavala's family is happy to see him awake, but they have been informed by the doctors that he may never be the same again. His family is currently working to get him back to Odessa. (Your Basin)
2. The Odessa Recycling Center will be closing its doors for one month due to renovations. When the center reopens on Jun. 1, they will be operating under new hours. Until then, residents are encouraged to take recyclable materials to Butts Recycling at 26 W. Industrial Loop in Midland. (CBS 7 News)
3. The Greater Odessa Rotary Club has painted and delivered bright red address blocks to Meals on Wheels, an initiative they hope will make it easier for the group to provide meals to approximately 666 homebound seniors and disabled people who live all over Odessa and other parts of Ector County. Additionally, the blocks will aid first responders in locating the clients' homes during emergency situations. (West 9 News)

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Today and tomorrow in Odessa-Midland:

Friday, May 5

• Cinco De Mayo Downtown Celebration At Downtown Odessa (11:00 AM)
• Taquero Mucho Date Night Painting Class At Cheers To Paint Studio (6:00 PM)

Saturday, May 6

• Mother's Day Brunch & Female Ride Day At Legacy Harley Davidson (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Join the Texas Tech Health Science Center's second Walk with a Doc event on May 6 to learn about the health benefits of sun protection and build relationships with healthcare providers. The event will take place at the University of Texas Permian Basin's walking trail at 9 a.m. (Your Basin)
• The City of Midland is hiring! On May 6, various departments will be presenting at the Bush Convention Center for a career fair. Until then, check out the city's open positions online. (West 9 News)
• Odessa YMCA's Hygiene Closet will reopen today from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. This program offers items like shampoo, deodorant, and other basic hygiene products. (Odessa YMCA via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday! I'll see you around.

— 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.