Odessa, Texas/March 4, 2026-The Odessa Police Department along with the Midland Police Department, Ector County Sheriff’s Office, the Midland County Sheriff’s Office and the Ector County ISD Police Department participated in the inaugural Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics of Texas. The event was hosted by the University of Texas.
(Jerry Cone, Special Olympics Texas-Law Enforcement Torch Run)
Sponsors, individuals and the UTPB Football team helped raise $25 thousand dollars which provides year-round sports training and competition, along with health and inclusion programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities in our community.
(Cody Smith, Officer-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas)
The annual Polar Plunge supports more than 58,000 athletes across Texas.
(Zachary Smith, Athlete- Special Olympics Texas)
(Cpl. Marshall Williams, Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas)
To donate, go online and visit Special Olympics Texas. For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.
