Month: May 2025

Odessa Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash on East 42nd Street and Englewood Ln.

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Odessa, Texas/May 16, 2025-On Friday, May 16th at approximately 10:47am, Odessa Police and Odessa Fire Rescue were dispatched to a major crash at 42nd St and Englewood Ln. 

The Investigation revealed that a silver 2018 Jeep Latitude was stopped facing West in the 3800 block of E. 42nd Street. A white 2025 Kawasaki motorcycle was eastbound in the right turn lane of the 3800 block of E. 42nd.
The driver of the Jeep turned south onto Englewood Ln. The motorcyclist, later identified as 19-year-old Jordan Richard of Odessa, continued East in the right turn lane at a high rate of speed. This series of events caused the motorcycle to strike the front right of the Jeep.
Richard was pronounced deceased on scene and next of kin have been notified. The investigation continues.

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

 

Odessa Police Investigating Suspicious Death

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Odessa, Texas/May 16, 2025-On Friday, May16th at approximately 12:55pm, the Odessa Police Department responded to the 800 block of E. 4th St. in reference to a check welfare. Officers located a deceased 67-year-old female outside of the residence. The OPD Criminal Investigation Division responded to the scene. This is currently being investigated as a suspicious death and foul play isn’t being ruled out. Next of kin have been notified and the investigation continues. 

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Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 2nd Annual Business Expo at the Midland County Horseshoe

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Midland, Texas/May 12, 2025-The Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce held their 2nd Annual Business Expo at the Midland County Horseshoe Pavillion. Approximately 100 businesses from the Midland and Odessa area and from across the state participated in the Expo. 

(Savanah Morales, President/CEO-Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce/Midland, Texas) 

The Business Expo featured workshops on various topics that included information from the Better Business Bureau, the importance of proper bookkeeping and new business strategies using AI technology. 

(Savanah Morales, President/CEO-Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce/Midland, Texas) 

The City of Midland Deputy City Manager Morris Williams presented a city proclamation recognizing the Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 2nd Annual Business Expo and recognizing Savanah Morales, President and CEO of the Midland Hispanic Chamber for her continued effort in bringing small and startup businesses to the forefront. 

(Savanah Morales, President/CEO-Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce/Midland, Texas) 

The Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Mex-Tex Family Fiesta is coming Saturday, May 31st, at the Midland County Horsehoe. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

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Odessa, Texas/May 11, 2025-Medical Center Health System recently held an Open House for the newly renovated MCH ProCare Cardiovascular Services Clinic inside the Wheatley Stewart Medical Pavillion. 

(Eric Gonzales, Divisional Director of Cardiology-Medical Center Health System/Odessa, Texas) 

This allows for the continuous delivery of high-quality care for patients in a more comfortable and efficient setting. It will house cutting-edge cardiology, electrophysiology and vascular service lines. 

(Eric Gonzales, Divisional Director of Cardiology-Medical Center Health System/Odessa, Texas) 

There is an increase of cardiovascular issues among the local Hispanic population due to unhealthy eating habits and the lack of physical exercise. 

(Eric Gonzales, Divisional Director of Cardiology-Medical Center Health System/Odessa, Texas) 

 

 

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Odessa, Texas/May 11, 2025-On Thursday, May 8th the Odessa Police Department along with the Ector County Sheriff’s Office, Midland Police Department, the Midland County Sheriff’s Office, the Texas Department of Public Safety and Odessa Fire Rescue held the annual Police Memorial at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. Officers with Ector County ISD Police and other agencies gathered to remember Law Enforcement Officers who were killed in the line of duty. Government Officials with the City of Odessa and Midland and Ector County presented proclamations in remembrance of the Police Memorial-Honoring the live of Our Fallen Heroes. 

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

Police Memorial events continued outside on the cemetery grounds that included prayer and special music from the OFR Drum and Fife Corp. 

(Mike Gerke, Odessa Police Chief, Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day. This year, May 11th through May 17th has been designated as National Police Week. 

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

For DRB Media Communications Digital news Danny Barrera. 

Every Traveler at the Airport Security Checkpoint Must Have a REAL ID

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Midland, Texas/May 8, 2025-May 7th, was the deadline for every traveler who comes to an airport security checkpoint will be required to present a REAL ID. The 911 commission recommended REAL ID as an additional layer of security for travelers at TSA checkpoints. 

(Patricia Mancha, Media Spokesperson-TSA/Government)  

REAL ID requires that each person verify their identity when purchasing a ticket. All documents with an expiration date are considered REAL ID compliant. 

(Patricia Mancha, Media Spokesperson-TSA/Government) 

If you do not have a REAL ID driver license you must arrive approximately 7 hours before your flight for TSA to verify your identity. However, it is not guaranteed that you would be able to make you board your flight. 

(Patricia Mancha, Media Spokesperson-TSA/Government) 

For a comprehensive list and requirement or for more information go to tsa.gov or on TSA social media platforms. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.