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Odessa, Texas/August 4, 2023-Bring the kids and the entire family to the Odessa Police Department’s Annual Block Party, Saturday, August 5th from 10am to 2pm at Floyd Gwin Park located at 10th and North County Rd. West.
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Odessa, Texas/July 30, 2023-On Saturday, July 29th, Westminster Presbyterian Church in Odessa held its monthly food distribution event. Cars began lining up at 7:30am from the Church’s west parking lot around Tanglewood street. Westminster Presbyterian Church provides this service to those in need within the city and county.
(John Wamsley, Pastor-Westminster Presbyterian Church/Odessa, Texas)
The food distribution event is scheduled on the last Saturday of the month with the exception for Thanksgiving and Christmas, food boxes are given out prior to the holidays. The boxes are loaded up on Thursday prior to the event.
(John Wamsley, Pastor-Westminster Presbyterian Church/Odessa, Texas)
Westminster Presbyterian Church members and volunteers from across the community that included a former University president, educators and employees from the local school district came out to help with the food box distribution event.
(Lesia Young, Volunteer-Westminster Presbyterian Church Food Box Distribution Event/Odessa, Texas)
(Barbie Dunston, Volunteer-Westminster Presbyterian Church Food Box Distribution Event/Odessa, Texas)
There is a registration form process that includes providing an ID and income status that can be taken while in the line.
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Odessa, Texas/July 14, 2023-The Odessa Police Department held its first Coffee with a Cop event in three years. Officers met with residents and patrons at the Whataburger located at 42nd and JBS Parkway.
(Michael Gereke, Police Chief-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas)
The purpose of Coffee with a Cop is to bridge the gap between residents and law enforcement officers.
(Michael Gerke, Police Chief-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas)
The Odessa Police Department understands the importance of having support of the residents of Odessa and Ector County.
(Michael Gerke, Police Chief-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas)
The Odessa Police Department plans to have several more Coffee with a Cop events throughout the remainder of the year. Follow the Odessa Police Department on social media for upcoming events.
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Fourth of July Parade 2023 in Odessa, Texas. Music: Heartland Nights-Slim Pickins(instrumental) Licensed through Soundstripe
Odessa, Texas/June 29, 2023-The Press Café located inside Sewell Ford Lincoln located in Parks Legado hosted Coffee with Congressman August Pfluger, who met with residents to talk about issues that are affecting the nation.
Representatives from the Ector County Commissioners Court, Ector County Sheriff Mike Griffis, several members of the Odessa City Council and Medical Center Health System board members were at the event.
(August Pfluger, U.S. Congressman, Texas District 11)
U.S. Representative Pfluger discussed with supporters, issues that are plaguing the southern border, human trafficking and the increase of drugs especially fentanyl smuggled into the U.S. by the cartels.
(August Pfluger, U.S. Congressman, Texas District 11)
Oil and gas was another topic Congressman Pfluger talked about and the economic importance it has on the Permian Basin and West Texas.
(August Pfluger, U.S. Congressman, Texas District 11)
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Odessa, Texas/June 25, 2023-The Professional Women’s Relaxation Conference hosted by the Odessa Marriott invited Professional women from across the Permian Basin. The purpose of the conference is to educate women deal with stress in the workplace.
(Dr. Deitrick Gorman, Physician-Family Medicine/Stress Reduction Expert-Professional Women’s Relaxation Conference)
Various vendors and exhibitors like message therapy, skin and hair products and care were participating in the event. Guest speakers presented topics on how to elevate stress. Other topics included exercise and nutrition.
(Dr. Deitrick Gorman, Physician-Family Medicine/Stress Reduction Expert-Professional Women’s Relaxation Conference)
The Professional Women’s Relaxation Conference held several breakout sessions that included art. Lilliana Marquez, a local professional artist, guided those that attended the painting session on a step-by-step process of painting a flower.
(Dr. Deitrick Gorman, Physician-Family Medicine/Stress Reduction Expert-Professional Women’s Relaxation Conference)
Organizers with the Professional Women’s Relaxation Conference have begun planning the 2nd annual PWRC event scheduled sometime in 2024.
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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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