🌱 TX DPS Collab Nets 26 Arrests + City Manager Position Updates

Hi all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Odessa-Midland Patch newsletter — here to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening in our community.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Times of clouds and sun. High: 80 Low: 61.
• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 86 Low: 65.

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

1. In response to a rise in violent crimes in the Midland/Odessa Area, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) collaborated with multiple law enforcement agencies to target and disrupt violent crime and apprehend offenders. The operation resulted in 26 arrests, including 9 individuals with felony warrants and 17 on-site felony arrests. The collaborative effort also led to the seizure of firearms, recovery of stolen vehicles and property, and confiscation of illicit drugs such as cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin. (CBS 7)
2. The Odessa City Council will convene to narrow the list of candidates for the city manager position and schedule interviews. The council had terminated the previous city manager and appointed an interim manager, and now they will receive summaries of top candidates from T2 Professional Consulting during a meeting. They will also discuss the termination of T2's contract and consider filling other vacant positions in the city administration. (Odessa American)
3. After dropping out of high school in 1980, Teresa Ramirez fulfilled her lifelong dream of earning a high school diploma 43 years later. She was thrilled to graduate alongside her grandson and felt a deep sense of accomplishment, knowing that her parents and family had always wanted her to graduate. Ramirez described the experience as "awesome" and a "great feeling." (NewsWest9)

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Today and tomorrow in Odessa-Midland:

Monday, June 5

• Adult Coloring Group At Centennial Library (3:00 PM)
• "The Office" Trivia Night At Homemade Wines (6:30 PM)

Tuesday, June 6

• Dog Tales At Centennial Library (3:30 PM)
• "Friends" Trivia Night At Homemade Wines (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Odessa wants to remind you that you may notice a bleach or chlorine-like smell coming from your tap water, but it's nothing to worry about. According to Director of Public Works Thomas Kerr, the water is safe to drink and use for both humans and animals. The switch to free chlorine allows for better cleaning of the system and ensures safer water quality. (City of Odessa, Texas via Facebook)
• Alleys off of East 52nd Street and Kingston Avenue are planned for closure this morning, Jun. 5. Work crews will be replacing cast iron water main pipes, service taps, and a fire hydrant. The city is unsure how long the repairs will take. (Your Basin)
• The Odessa Police Department has confirmed that 37-year-old Heath Wayne Fisher will be facing a felony charge for his alleged assault of his ex-girlfriend on the night of Wednesday, May 31. According to Fisher's ex-girlfriend and two witnesses, Fisher entered the home of his ex's friend without permission, attacked her, and dragged her by her hair. (Newsbreak)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you soon!

— 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.