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Ector County Republican Party Holds First Responder Pancake Breakfas

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The Ector County Republican Party under the leadership of Party Chair, Donna Kelm held a pancake breakfast at the ECRP Headquarters for 1st Responders that included the Ector County Sheriff’s Office, Texas Department of Public Safety and other local law enforcement agencies. 

(Donna Kelm, Party Chair-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

Candidates and incumbents running for Odessa City Council were at the 1st Responder Breakfast helping with cooking and serving duties and meeting guests. 

(Donna Kelm, Party Chair-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

Local law enforcement relies on the support and help from citizens and residents of West Texas and the Permian Basin. 

(Mike Griffis, Ector County Sheriff-Ector County Sheriff’s Office/Odessa, Texas) 

Follow the Ector County Republican Party on Facebook and other social media platforms for upcoming political or social events. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

6th Annual First Responder Breakfast Hosted By La Margarita Mexican Food Restaurant

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Odessa, Texas/September 5, 2024-La Margarita Mexican Food Restaurant hosted the 6th Annual First Responder Breakfast. The Odessa Police Department, Ector County Sheriff’s Office, Odessa Fire Rescue and the Texas Department of Public Safety West Texas Region along with the Ector County DA’s Office enjoyed a Mexican Style breakfast that included: scrambled eggs, papas, sausage and bacon and spicy Chile Verde. 

(John Beckmeyer, Odessa City Manager-City of Odessa, Texas) 

Odessa City Council members, Mark Matta, Denise Swanner and Steve Thompson along with Mayor Javier Joven came to the special breakfast to personally thank Trina Morales owner of La Margarita Mexican Food Restaurant for her unwavering support of Odessa’s First Responders. 

(Javier Joven, Odessa Mayor-City of Odessa, Texas)  

The Ector County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, Investigators and staff enjoyed fellowship with other law enforcement officials and Officers with the Ector County ISD Police. 

(Eddie Mancha, Chief Deputy-Ector County Sheriff’s Office/Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

 

National Night Out 2024 Register Now!

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Odessa, Texas/September 4, 2024-The Odessa Police Department invites the public for National Night Out 2024 on October 1st. Register your block, church or apartment complex for a night of fun and food for the entire family. 

(Cpl. Steve LeSueur, Public Information Officer-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

Odessa Police Officers, Odessa Fire Rescue interact with the community at the block parties to bridge the gap between residents and first responders. And National Night Out is a great way for neighbors to get to know their neighbors. 

(Cpl. Steve LeSueur, Public Information Officer-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

Register your block, church, apartment complex by September 27th, for National Night Out 2024 on October 1st, from 6pm to 8pm. For more information visit odessapd.com or call 432-335-3322 or 432-335-5759. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

NTSB and the FAA Investigating a Plane Crash in North Odessa Near Schlemeyer Airfield

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Odessa, Texas/August 20, 2024-On Tuesday, August 20th at approximately 7am Odessa Fire Rescue responded to a major fire within the 6800 block Alderfer Ave. A small plane that took off from Schlemeyer Field was flying southbound at a low altitude over Yukon Rd., hit power lines on Yukon Rd., and also hitting and damaging a business also on Yukon Rd. The plane went down in the ally in the area of Alderfer Ave and Stevens Ave. Several trailer homes were fully engulfed. OFR rescued a female from a burning trailer home and was transported to a local hospital. 

The aircraft, a 1991 Cessna 550 piloted by Joseph Vincent Summa, a 48 years of age male of Bellaire, Texas. The passenger identified as Joleen Cavaretta Weatherly, a 49 years of age female of Orange, Texas were both pronounced deceased at the scene. The NTSB and the FAA were notified and have begun their investigation. More information as it becomes available. 

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City of Odessa Officials Project Graduation Press Conference

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Odessa, Texas/May 22, 2024-The City of Odessa, Odessa Police Department, ECISD Police and the Ector County Sheriff’s Office held the 2024 Project Graduation press conference. Odessa City Councilwoman Denise Swanner presented a check of 500 dollars to Permian High School and 500-dollar check to Odessa High. 

(Denise Swanner, City Councilwoman-At Large/Odessa City Council/Odessa, Texas) 

Odessa Crime Stoppers encourages anyone who is aware of parties with information on underage drinking to call the Odessa Crime Stopper tip line. 

(Susan Rogers, Executive Director-Odessa Crime Stoppers/Odessa, Texas) 

Project Graduation is a drug and alcohol-free all-night party. Graduates who attend enjoy a wide selection of food and snacks and will be eligible for prizes throughout the night. The event will begin May 25 from 11pm to 6am at the Odessa College Sports Center. 

(Sara Hinshaw, Program Director-Midessa Community Alliance/Odessa, Texas) 

(Michael Gereke, Chief of Police-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

OPD AND ECSO HOLD “BURGERS FOR BADGES” AT 2 WHATABURGER LOCATIONS

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Odessa, Texas/March 23, 2024-The Odessa Police Department held their Burgers for Badges fundraiser event at the Whataburger located at the corner of 42nd and JBS Parkway. Burgers for Badges kicks off the annual Bustin for Badges clay shoot event. 

(Cpl. Steve LeSueur, Public Information Officer-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

This year’s Bustin for Badges Clay Shoot event offers a wide selection of Prizes. 

(Cpl. Steve LeSueur, Public Information Officer-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas)   

The Ector County Sheriff’s Office held their Burgers for Badges event at the Whataburger on Andrews High close to East 42nd Street. 

(Lt. Richard Dickson, ECSO Canine Unit- Ector County Sheriff’s Office-Odessa, Texas) 

Deputies sold Bustin’ for Badges raffle tickets for a chance to win great prizes, while children were able to see the armored personnel carrier, and demonstrations by the Ector County Sheriff’s Office Canine Unit. 

(Lt. Richard Dickson, ECSO Canine Unit- Ector County Sheriff’s Office-Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.