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Good morning, Midessa! In today’s edition: Total lunar eclipse, Sandhills Stock Show and Rodeo, vision board workshop, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Perfect night for moonshots: Texas skies are expected to deliver near-ideal views of a total lunar eclipse on March 3, with peak totality high overhead across cities from Dallas to El Paso and beyond — check cities and viewing conditions.
Airfield upgrades move forward: Midland International Air and Space Port will receive $2.17 million in FAA-funded snow removal gear, including two units with dump beds, snow plows, and high-velocity air blast systems — get all the details.
Justice center plans take shape: Ector County is moving ahead with a $200 million courthouse as commissioners approved a preliminary design, with construction expected through 2029 while materials, shade features, and costs are being weighed — get all the project details.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Protect your nest egg: Savvy investors are turning to gold amidst today’s inflation, national debt, and market uncertainty for a reason. It holds its value when everything else feels shaky. Case in point: it’s up ~62% since this month last year. If you’re curious about adding it and other precious metals to your portfolio, American Hartford has a super helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free, and definitely worth a read — check it out here.
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🫶 We got your back
Strengthening young readers together: Midland’s Bush Family Home State Historic Site will continue its literacy programs through 2026. The Third Thursday Reading Program meets at 5:30 p.m. on the third Thursday each month for stories and crafts, while Kids Reading to Dogs lets children read to animals from Grand Companions Animal Refuge. Get all the details.
Curiosity, fueled locally: If you geek out over how energy works, the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum delivers interactive exhibits, rich local history, and just enough engineering magic to spark an “ohhh, that’s how.” Bring a friend who swears museums are boring, then enjoy the delicious backpedal.
Craving burritos tonight? At JumBurrito, all-day breakfast burritos come wrapped in thick, house-made tortillas, alongside pork asado and slow-simmered stew meat. Ask for queso or green-chile sauce smothered on top, and dinner takes care of itself.
Thinning hair? Same: I’ve been shedding a lot, and recently noticed my ponytail feeling thinner. After way too much panic-Googling, I discovered Keranique’s hair regrowth system. Everything with them is surprisingly easy: no quizzes, no pills, no choosing between dozens of products. Just grab the kit and follow the instructions. The best part? It’s $75 off right now, you’ll get three free gifts, AND you’ll get your money back if you don’t love the results.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🥾 Tales & Trails @ Sibley Nature Center | Friday (1/9) at 9:30 AM – August through May, second Friday mornings mean Tales and Trails, a sweet story time for your 2 to 4 year old, their tagalong siblings, and you. Expect books, crafts, games, and a wiggle saving trail walk. Register ahead, $5 per kid, coffee recommended.
📝 Sacred Sips & Journaling for the Soul @ Earth, Body, & Soul | Friday (1/9) at 7:00 PM – Whether you meditate daily or your last journal entry was ‘Dear Diary, send help,’ this guided sip-and-scribble night at Earth, Body, & Soul is your reset. Expect calming brews, gentle prompts, and a quiet room where your inner voice finally gets a word in.
🍵 Spill the Tea @ The Desert Hippie & Co | Friday (1/9) at 7:00 PM – Bring your open mind, your coffee, and your slightly skeptical inner teenager to this free, low-key hangout for folks into mindfulness, energy work, and actual conversation. No workshops, no performative enlightenment, just neighbors swapping stories, asking questions, and leaving a little lighter.
🏃 Resolution 5K @ Odessa Parks and Recreation | Saturday (1/10) at 8:00 AM – Kick off 2026 by outrunning your holiday queso at the first 5K of the year, courtesy of Parks and Rec. Friendly, local, and low-key, it’s just hard enough to justify brunch. Registration is $40, so delay laundry, not your signup: https://secure.rec1.com/TX/odessa-tx/catalog
🖼 Vision Board Workshop @ MSS | Saturday (1/10) at 9:00 AM – Whether you’re plotting a bold 2026 or just here for free breakfast, this vision board workshop comes with supplies, clarity, and a nudge to dream bigger. Guest speaker Lucy Sisniega Hoyos brings inspiration, you bring a friend. Tickets are $35, breakfast and light refreshments included.
🎶 Conjunto Cats @ Rudys Bar | Saturday (1/10) at 7:00 PM – Your two-step called, it wants a night out. Conjunto Cats are lighting up Rudy’s Bar with dance-ready tunes, cold drinks, and the kind of crowd that actually knows how to move. Call ahead, claim a table, and snag the presale while you can.
🥏 First BagTagSunday of 2026 @ Comanche Trail Park | Sunday (1/11) at 9:00 AM – Dust off the discs and meet at Comanche Trail Park West for the BagTag Sunday kickoff. Gather at Hole 5 for a shotgun start, bragging rights, and maybe an AcePot if you’re a tag member. Ten bucks to play, five for glory insurance.
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📻 Midessa report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 67°F – Low: 44°F – Precip: 0%
Patchy blowing dust after noon. Sunny, with a high near 67. West wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 59°F – Low: 32°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
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