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Rise and shine, Midessa!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Meals on Wheels’ biggest grant yet, Aviation Discovery Day, and a famous cookie truck with dinosaurs and superheroes + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Midessa protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
Small investment, big community payoff: Meals on Wheels of Odessa received its largest Texas Department of Agriculture grant after an Ector County match, unlocking $124,299.90 to fund thousands more meals for older and disabled neighbors — see the impact and numbers.
Short-term street upgrades ahead: Odessa’s Eastridge Road construction, underway since February 20, continues this week, slowing eastbound traffic for curb and gutter work and Castlegate entrances. Drivers should follow signs and use alternate routes — get all the details.
Guidance for Midland voters: Midland County reminds voters they do not need a voter registration card at the polls. Delayed certificates caused confusion, but photo ID works and a Reasonable Impediment Declaration is available — see acceptable IDs and options.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Skin-nourishing switch-up: When your moisturizer’s phoning it in, Flying Cow Natural Skincare crafts small-batch, tallow-based balms, soaps, and other clean-ingredient fixes that actually pull their weight. Their friendly crew can match dry elbows, fussy faces, or that “why is winter like this” skin with real relief.
Where wings hit right: Buffalo Jo’s keeps it simple and spot-on: crispy traditional or boneless, seasoned just right, plus those dangerously snackable Buffalo Fries. Local, unfussy, and reliably satisfying, it’s the wing joint you crave midweek… then thank yourself for choosing when the cravings hit again.
Ready for a round?: Roadrunner is rolling at The Courses at Hogan Park while Quail gets a glow-up, so birdies are still on tap close to home. Friendly rounds, breezy afternoons, and that West Texas wind… expect it to influence your shot shape this week.
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🍕 Pizza with Mickey & Minnie @ Mr Gatti’s Pizza | Tuesday (3/3) at 6:30 PM – Whether your kids still believe in magic, or you just believe in all-you-can-eat, Mr. Gatti’s Odessa is hosting Mickey and Minnie for hugs, photos, and a very family-friendly carb fest. Buffet purchase gets you in, memories are free, and seats disappear fast.
⛳ 9th Annual Tee Off For Bynum @ Hogan Park Golf Course | Thursday (3/5) at 7:30 AM – Two courses, one cause, zero excuses as Hogan Park, Midland, and Ratliff Ranch, Odessa, host a golf throwdown for the Bynum family with oilfield swagger, real competition, and networking that beats a steakhouse. Grab a team, claim a sponsorship, swing like you mean it.
🛍 March Market @ Alldredge Gardens | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Stroll the Gardens breezeway and shop the local lineup, Midland-Odessa small businesses bringing everything from permanent jewelry and tallow to lemonade and crochet. It’s basically Target with eye contact, neighborly chit-chat, and zero self-checkout guilt. Come say hi, buy small, feel big.
✈ Aviation Discovery Day @ Midland Army Air Field Museum | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Whether you’re a lifelong plane spotter or just need to keep the kids entertained, Aviation Discovery Day has you covered. Free admission, family-friendly aviation fun, and plenty to feed your inner aviator. A field trip without the permission slip, and gawking is encouraged.
📖 Book Reading and Signing: Erin C. Frigo @ The Plot Twist | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 PM – Erin C. Frigo reads her debut children’s book, Let Me Tell You About Charlotte, about a pet diamond dove with surprising personality and soul. Stick around for questions, signing, and copies to buy for the kids, grandkids, or your inner child.
🍓 Florida Strawberry Truckload Sale @ Midland First Assembly of God | Saturday (3/7) at 3:00 PM – Florida strawberries are rolling into the First Assembly lot on Wadley, fresher than your neighbor’s salsa, and gone just as fast. Grab an 8 lb box for 30 bucks, plus pecans, South Dakota honey, cash or card, first come, first serve, no checks.
🏺 Coffee & Clay @ Kafeologywtx | Saturday (3/7) at 3:00 PM – Trade doomscrolling for clay-squishing at Kafeology, and hand-build your new favorite coffee mug with a kind instructor, zero experience required. Cozy, creative, and social, with materials included, your piece fired for later pickup, and the satisfying feeling of retiring that chipped souvenir mug. $75.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Midessa report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 86°F – Low: 60°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 89°F – Low: 57°F – Precip: 7%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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