DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(061322)-FATAL VEHICLE CRASH IN MARTIN COUNTY, TEXAS

Martin County, Texas/June 13, 2022-On Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 2:11 p.m., a 2007 a Nissan Altima operated by Gabriel Lopez, 41 years-of-age of Odessa was traveling south on FM 829 in Martin County, and disregarded the stop sign at the intersection of SH 176, entered the intersection and was struck by a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado, operated by William Scott Hagee, 75 years-of-age of Midland. 

Gabriel Lopez was transported to Midland Memorial Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries sustained in the crash. Lopez was pronounced deceased by Dr. Gutierrez. 

William Scott Hagee was transported to Midland Memorial Hospital, where he was treated and released. 

This is DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS. 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(061322)-ODESSA POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFERS C.R.A.S.E. TRAINING

Odessa, Texas/June 13, 2022-The Odessa Police Department is offering an active shooter response training program for residents, businesses and organization called CRASE-CIVILIAN RESPONES TO AN ACTIVE SHOOTER EVENT. OPD has been offering this program to the community for about 5 years. 

(Cpl. Steve LeSueur, Community Relations-Odessa Police Department) 

Businesses or organizations that want to  have a training session can contact The Odessa Police Department at odessapd@odessa-tx.gov or slesueur@odessa-tx.gov. The request must be in writing. 

(Cpl. Steve LeSueur, Community Relations-Odessa Police Department) 

The Odessa Police Department also offers security assessments for free for any business, organization and places of worship. 

(Cpl. Steve LeSueur, Community Relations-Odessa Police Department) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News. Danny Barrera 

 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(061022)-ODESSA COLLEGE PREVIEW DAY FAIR

Odessa, Texas/June 10, 2022-Odessa College held its 2nd Annual Preview Day Fair at the outdoor Amphitheatre behind the Saulsbury Campus Center on Thursday, June 9th. Representatives from all OC instructional department answered questions of what Odessa College has to offer its students. 

(Jonathan Fuentes, Vice-President-Academic Partnerships) 

Attendees to the Odessa College Preview Day had the opportunity to talk to the OC financial department about financial aid and scholarships. 

(Jonathan Fuentes, Vice-President-Academic Partnerships) 

Visitors received t-shirts, kids enjoyed jumpers, games and eats.  

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(060822)-ODESSA CHAMBER & MCH HOST TEXAS TECH MED STUDENTS

Odessa, Texas/June 8, 2022-The Odessa Chamber of Commerce and Medical Center Health System hosted a reception for Year 3 Texas Tech Health Science Center medical students. 25 medical students were welcomed by representatives of the Odessa Chamber of Commerce and MCH, Mayor Javier Joven, and Ector County Judge Debbie Hays. 

(Jimmy Cox, Chairman-Odessa Chamber of Commerce) 

The Odessa Chamber is the only non-political organization to host new medical students and welcome them to the Odessa community. With a growing population It is hoped that these medical students will one day return and practice medicine in Odessa. 

(Jimmy Cox, Chairman-Odessa Chamber of Commerce) 

Jonathan Burkes, MD was a medical student at Texas Tech Heath Science Center in Odessa about 10 years ago, Dr. Bukes offered encouragement and advise to the year 3 medical students. 

(Jonathan Burkes, MD-Orthopedics Trauma Surgeon/Arthoplasty-MIdland Memorial Hospital) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(060622)-PEPPER TREE APARTMENTS HOST ODESSA P.D. BLOCK PARTY

Odessa, Texas/June 6, 2022-The Odessa Police Department has started their neighborhood watch parties also known as mini block parties to start encouraging residents to join and be part of the Neighborhood Watch program. The first neighborhood watch party was hosted by the Pepper Tree apartments on Oakwood and JBS Parkway. 

(Jerry Harvell, Captain-Odessa Police Department) 

The Odessa Police Department provided jumpers for the kids, and give-a-ways; The OPD S.W.A.T. Team had their armored vehicle on display as well as S.W.A.T. weapons and hardware. 

(Jerry Harvell, Captain-Odessa Police Department) 

The Odessa Police Department’s Bomb Squad demonstrated one of several robots to visitors at the mini-block party. 

(Cpl. Andrew Garris, Odessa Police Department-Bomb Squad) 

The Odessa Police Department’s Community Relations Division made announcements, throughout the Pepper Tree block party of various safety related apps that are available to the residents of Odessa like: Next Door as well as training programs to help residents in case of crisis. 

(Cpl. Steve LeSueur, Community Relations-Odessa Police Department) 

Follow the Odessa Police Department on social media or download the OPD app for upcoming events and other important information. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(060522R)-WEST TEXAS FOOD BANK/KIDS FARMER’S MARKET-ODESSA

Odessa,Texas/June 5, 2022-The West Texas Food Bank held the Kids Farmer’s Market at the Odessa Facility on Saturday, June 5th. H-E-B donated and distributed free produce to children. Various community organizations were at the Kids Farmer’s Market discussing topics related to food and the environment. 

(Brent Oden, Director of Programs-West Texas Food Bank) 

Families and visitors to the Kids Farmer’s Market enjoyed food tasting, including exotic fruits and veggies. 

(Brent Oden, Director of Programs-West Texas Food Bank) 

Parents and children were fascinated with the Americana Rooster, a popular attraction at the West Texas Food Bank’s Kids Farmer’s Market 

(Debbie Roland, Member-Permian Basin Master Gardners/Modern Pioneer) Women-Ector County) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera