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5 year anniversary of Odessa Police Department Corporal Abel Marquez. End of Watch-September 12, 2007. Corporal Abel Marquez passed away in the line of duty from injuries sustained while responding to a domestic violence call.
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Odessa, Texas/January 8, 2022-The Odessa chapter of the League of United Latin American Citizens hosted a community discussion on domestic violence in the Odessa City Council chambers at city hall. The meeting was to be focused on the violent death of Heather Leann Rodriguez by a former boyfirend, and why the system of laws to protect domestic violence victims failed Heather Rodriguez.
(Monica Franco, Heather Leann Rodriguez Cousin)
State Represenative Brooks Landgraff who authored Monica’s Law explained what this law provides to victims of domestic violence.
(Brooks Landgraff, Texas State Representative-District 81)
It was revealed that Heather’s former boyfriend was harassing her at her job. Monica Franco said that, Heather was told by Heather’s employer, a business located in Midland that she needed to file a protective order before she could return to work.
(Monica Franco, Heather Leann Rodriguez Cousin)
(Deputy Chief Robert Doporto of the Odessa Police Department)
Deputy Chief Robert Doporto said that after information is gathered during a domestic or family violence case it is presented to the district attorney or county attorney.
(Deputy Chief Robert Doporto of the Odessa Police Department)
Jeanette Fierro, a domestic violence victim and survivor tells her story of abuse by her partner and her journey of becoming financially independent and survival.
(Jeanette Fierro, Domestic Violence Victim and Survivor)
If you or someone you know is fleeing domestic and sexual violence, contact the Crisis Center of West Texas at 1-866-627-4747.
For DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, Danny Barrera
ODESSA, TEXAS/OCTOBER 4, 2021-THE CRISIS CENTER OF WEST TEXAS, SAFE PLACE OF THE PERMIAN BASIN, ALONG WITH THE ODESSA POLICE DEPARTMENT, THE ECTOR COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND OTHER CITY AND COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES GATHERED FOR THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MONTH CEREMONY.
(ELIZABETH TEIXERA, PREVENTION SERVICES DIRECTOR-CRISIS CENTER OF WEST TEXAS)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MONTH FOCUES ON THE NEGATIVE IMPACT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HAS ON CITIES AND COUNTIES AND OTHER MUNICIPALITIES.
(ELIZABETH TEIXERA, PREVENTION SERVICES DIRECTOR-CRISIS CENTER OF WEST TEXAS)
THE CRISIS CENTER OF WEST TEXAS VISISTS LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO EDUCATE STUDENTS ON HOW TO HAVE HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS DURING DATING.
(ELIZABETH TEIXERA, PREVENTION SERVICES DIRECTOR-CRISIS CENTER OF WEST TEXAS)
PROCLIMATIONS WERE READ BY ODESSA MAYOR JAVIER JOVEN AND ECTOR COUNTY JUDGE DEBI HAYES DURING THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH CEREMONY. ODESSA POLICE CHIEF MICHAEL GEREKE AND ECTOR COUNTY SHERIFF MIKE GRIFFIS SPOKE ON THE LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSPECTIVE OF RESPONDING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CALLS.
(POLICE CHIEF MICHAEL GERKE, ODESSA POLICE DEPARTMENT)
(SHERIFF MIKE GRIFFIS, ECTOR COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
FOR DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, DANNY BARRERA.
Sam Weaks, a musical artist from Odessa, is known in our community for writing and
producing original music throughout his teenage years. Releasing under the stage name Sam
Allen, he has amassed over 30,000 streams. Now, as a 20-year-old returning to Boston for his
third year at the Berklee College of Music, Sam is releasing a brand new album, entitled
“POLARI.”
Anticipation has been building for the record’s arrival all throughout 2024. Sam released the
lead single “Vibe” in February, followed by the supporting single “Playing God” in April. After
performing in venues from Boston all the way to Spain, Sam spent this past summer playing a
series of eight shows in local venues like Flair Taverna, the Odessa Marriott, Basin Pride
Festival, and more. In his final summer Odessa performance last month, Sam debuted six
brand new unreleased songs, all of which can be heard on the album.
While Sam has written and performed music of many styles from rock to blues, “POLARI”
marks a swift pivot into the pop genre. Sam doesn’t shy away from his signature use of
theatrical themes and experimental sounds, but the record indicates a sharp new style.
Consisting of 18 tracks – with the runtime reaching over an hour – the album tackles struggles
with identity, relationships, and hedonism. The listening experience is designed to invoke a
particular emotional experience, full of personal revelations and anthems worthy of being on
repeat.
A notable song on the record is the eleventh track, “The Playhouse.” Sam sat down to write the
song after learning the news of the Permian Playhouse’s closing in December. As the
Playhouse was a very formative place during his teenage years, Sam hopes that the song will
resonate with members of the community.
Sam is set to headline The POLARI Show at Berklee in Boston this November, where the album
will be performed with Sam’s full crew of bandmates, singers, and dancers. He plans to debut
the filmed concert in Odessa this coming winter
In today’s world, school threats are no joke. In Texas, making a threat against a school is a serious crime with severe consequences. Whether it’s a prank or a false alarm, law enforcement treats these threats with the utmost urgency to protect the safety of students, teachers, and staff.
Texas law considers making a threat, even if it’s not carried out, a felony offense. This can lead to:
– Arrest by law enforcement
– A permanent criminal record
– Heavy fines
– Potential jail time
In addition to legal consequences, students who make these threats can face expulsion, suspension, or other disciplinary actions from their school. Law enforcement in Texas works closely with school officials to ensure that any threat is thoroughly investigated and taken seriously.
Remember, one bad decision can have lifelong consequences. Speak up, stay safe and always report suspicious behavior.
Our schools should be a place for learning, not fear. Let’s work together to keep them safe.
The public can report suspicious behaviors through the iWatch Texas program via the mobile app, online at www.iwatchtx.org (http://www.iwatchtx.org/) or by calling 1-844-643-2251 (tel:1-844-643-2251). All reports are confidential.
UPDATE: Agapito Bernal has not accepted the appointment as Interim City Manager. He will keep his current role as Deputy City Manager. Rest assured, the City will operate as normal.
Ector County, Texas/November 14, 2024-A 2020 International with trailer operated by Johnny Ray Davis III, 33 years of age from Abilene, Texas was traveling east on SE Loop 338, was approaching the intersection of FM 3503. A 2013 Volkswagen Golf operated by Irek Rustem Gumerov, 26 years of age male of Houston, Texas was traveling south on FM 3503 was approaching a stop sign at the intersection of SE Loop 338 when the driver failed to yield right-of-way and struck the 2020 International with trailer. The driver of the Volkswagen Golf and the passenger, identified as Kaelee Lee Adams a 20 years of age female were pronounced deceased on the scene. The driver of the 2020 International was transported to Medical Center Hospital with minor injuries. The crash is currently under investigation.
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