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Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary-Holds Fundraising Event For Permian Basin Honor Flight

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Odessa, Texas/September 18, 2022-The Fraternal Order of Eagles, located at 1344 E. 7th Street in Odessa, held a fundraising event benefiting the Permian Basin Honor Flight. Several events were held throughout the day and evening on Saturday, September 17th. 

(Rebecca Maldonado, Madam President, Fraternal Order of Eagles-Odessa, Texas) 

The Permian Basin Honor Flight is part of the National Honor Flight Network serving veterans who served in World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam War. The mission of Honor Flight is to celebrate America’s veterans by inviting them to share in a day of honor at the nation’s memorials. 

(Rebecca Maldonado, Madam President, Fraternal Order of Eagles-Odessa, Texas) 

If you would like to donate to the Permian Basin Honor Flight, contact the Fraternal Order of Eagles at 432-332-3042 or go by at 1344 E.7th Street, Odessa, Texas. 

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Odessa Police Respond To Shots Fired Call At LIft Bar-DRB Media Communications Digital News

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Odessa, Texas/September 7, 2022-During the early morning hours of Saturday, September 17th, at approximately 1:15 am, Odessa Police responded to a fight at LYFT located near the 600 block of Allred and East 7th Street across from United Supermarket. When officers arrived, shots were fired inside or in the parking lot of the bar. 

No one was injured during the incident. 

Jorge Tarango, 29-years-of-age and Adrian Tarango 32-years-of-age were arrested. 

The investigation continues. 

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35 UT Permain Basin Students Sworn In As Volunteer Deputy RegistrarsDRB Media Communications Digital

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Odessa, Texas/September 14, 2022-35 UT Permian Basin honor students were sworn in on Tuesday, September 13th as Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrars. The Ector County Elections Office has been a partner with Professor Chris Stanely and UTPB Honor Students since 2016.  

(Amanda Snyder, Bilingual Coordinator-Ector County Elections) 

These 35 UTPB Honor Students are able to go out into the community and do voter registration outreach events, as well as register people to vote. 

(Isabel Franco, Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrar-UT Permian Basin Honor Student) 

A goal of the new Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrars is to get the younger adult demographic to register and go out to the polls and vote. 

(Trinity Anderson, Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrar-UT Permian Basin Honor Student) 

The 35 UTPB Honor students sworn in as Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrars is the first group of the new University school year. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

OPD Corporal Able Marquez Remembrance-DRB Media Communications Digital News

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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 City Council & Mayor Travel Policy in Question-DRB Media Communications Digital News

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Odessa, Texas/September 11, 2022-During the latest City Council work study session, Councilman District 2 Steve Thompson and Councilmember District 5 Mari Wills had an item on the works study session agenda, regarding the “travel policy.” Council member Wills was not present at the City Council work session leaving Councilman Thompson to question Mayor Javier Joven on resent trips the Mayor took on behalf of the City of Odessa. 

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

The City of Odessa Travel Policy was established in 1996 and crafted at that time in part by councilman Javier Joven to allow the Odessa Mayor and members of the city council to travel to conduct business and/or necessities for the benefit of the City of Odessa. 

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

If the current Odessa City Council want to change the travel policy and be informed of what the Mayor’s office is doing in regards to travel Mayor Joven suggest it should be done in an open meeting. 

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

Mayor Javier Joven has been actively meeting with companies and legitament businesses to develop the southeast area of Odessa, and also from Grant Ave towards the west of the City of Odessa. 

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West Texas Warbirds Join the National Arena League-DRB Media Communications Digital News

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Odessa, Texas/September 9, 2022-The West Texas Warbirds announced at a recent press conference a move to a new Arena Football League and showcased the signing of four players to the 2023 West Texas Warbirds football season. 

(Tate Smith, Head Football Coach-West Texas Warbirds) 

The National Arena League is beginning its fourth season as the premier leader in the sport of arena football, and rapidly growing throughout the United States. The West Texas Warbirds has joined the NAL and looking forward to the 2023 football season. 

(Tate Smith, Head Football Coach-West Texas Warbirds) 

The new West Texas Warbirds administration officials discussed goals to strengthen the team’s infrastructure. 

(Zachery Bugg, General Manager/Managing Partner-West Texas Warbirds) 

Upper management officials of the West Texas Warbirds will take the off season to develop strategies to build a larger fan base and to drive current fans to games and to build a strong financial infrastructure through sponsorships. 

(Zachery Bugg, General Manager/Managing Partner-West Texas Warbirds) 

Four West Texas Warbird Football players expressed their opinion and excitement of being part of the National Arena League. 

(Joseph Nuttall, Jr.-Defensive Back/West Texas Warbirds) 

(Harley Davis, Line Backer/West Texas Warbirds) 

(Carlos Thompson, Receiver/West Texas Warbirds) 

(Jordon Gandy, Receiver/West Texas Warbirds) 

Follow the West Texas Warbirds on social media and at warbirdfootball.com for upcoming community events, tickets and games for the 2023 season. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.