Good morning, Odessa.

The 2026 SHARE Walk raised $129,359 for families served by SHARE in West Texas by exceeding its goal of $129,000, and on Monday SHARE accepted an additional donation of $11,936.88 from United Supermarkets and Market Street, marking 13 years of partnership.

Next year's event will be held on April 24.

West Texas Music Academy celebrates 15 years with an outdoor concert downtown starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug.

29. Students and teachers will perform diverse musical genres at 115 W. 5th St. (Play For Peace) as part of the international event, and the show is free for all.

GasBuddy’s survey of 156 stations shows Midland-Odessa’s average gas price dropped by 11.6 cents to $3.55 on Monday — 35.8 cents below last month and 82.6 cents above last year — as local fuel rates adjust.

State regulators have paused approvals for transmission line projects designed to support data centers after local residents raised concerns over energy use and land rights (pending decisions could shape grid reliability in West Texas).

Honey, a 2-year-old female chihuahua mix, is ready for adoption at the Humane Society of Odessa (2230 W.

Sycamore). Adoption fees start at $75 and require a spay/neuter contract.

As triple-digit heat persists, La Michoacana in Odessa offers locals a cool escape with homemade ice cream, unique flavors like cherry marshmallow, and refreshing mineral waters (ceviche is also available).

Regulars and new customers alike visit the shop often to beat the heat expected through mid-week.

The Permian Basin Habitat ReStore is moving to 3001 W.

Loop 250 N., Suite E-127 with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 1 at noon; the updated store will offer donated and gently used home goods that help fund affordable home building (a key part of Habitat’s mission).