In Remembrance of OPD Cpl. Arlie Jones & Cpl. Scott Gardner-DRB Media Communications Digital News

On September 8th, 2007, Odessa Police Department Corporal Arlie Jones and Corporal Scott Gardner were killed in the line of duty while responding to a domestic violence call. This year marks the 15 year anniversary of their passing.

Music: “Afterwards” by Chelsea McGough

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6th Annual First Responders Breakfast-DRB Media Communications Digital News

Odessa, Texas/September7, 2022-La Margarita Mexican Food Restaurant hosted the 6th Annual First Responder Breakfast at La Margarita Fairgrounds. The Odessa Police Department, Odessa Fire Rescue and other first responder agencies enjoyed a wide selections of breakfast items. 

(Michael Marrero, City Manager-Odessa, Texas) 

Trini Morales, owner of La Margarita Mexican Food Restaurant is a business that has always shown appreciation for what first responders do for the Odessa community. 

(Michael Gerke, Chief of Police-Odessa Police Department-Odessa, Texas) 

(John Alvarez, Fire Chief, Odessa Fire Rescue-Odessa Fire Department) 

Many local first responders come from different parts of the state and from around the country. These first responders get to experience firsthand the community support from residents and businesses. 

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

(Javier Joven, Mayor-Odessa, Texas) 

During the 86th Texas Legislative Session, lawmakers passed House Bill 1090, Which changes the definition of a first responder to include an emergency responder, operator or emergency services dispatcher, who provides communication support services. 

(Michele Racca, Director-Public Safety Communications-Odessa/Ector County, Texas) 

(Yolanda Acosta, Deputy-District Court Officer-Ector County Sheriff’s Office-Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Aisles of Smiles for MDA United Supermarket-DRB Media Communications Digital News

Odessa, Texas/September 2, 2022-Throughout the month of September, United Family locations across Texas and New Mexico began raising funds and spreading awareness about muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular disease. United Supermarkets and Market Street in Odessa kicked-off the fundraising event. 

(John Jameson, Regional Vice-President for Midland-Odessa & Eastern New Mexico-United Family of Supermarkets) 

Tazzie Barba, the adopted son of Marcie and Tazz Barba, was diagnosed with one of many forms of muscular dystrophy. 

(Marcie Barba, Mother of Tazzie Barba) 

(Tazz Barba, Father of Tazzie Barba) 

Guests at the United Supermarkets and at Market Street can make monetary donations at the register or purchase specific grocery items with specially marked tags. 

(Peter Flores, Outside Sales Representation) 

Funds from the Aisles of Smiles also benefit MDA’s advocacy efforts to provide access to healthcare, travel and education. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Hispanic Heritage of Odessa Planning Meeting-DRB Media Communications Digital News

Odessa, Texas/September 1, 2022-Hispanic Heritage of Odessa held its agenda and planning for this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations. Board members discussed the kickoff event prior to September 15th. 

(Erica Belanger, VP-Hispanic Heritage of Odessa-Odessa, Texas) 

Hispanic Heritage of Odessa recognizes Hispanics members of the Odessa community that have made a positive impact and have educated the community in the Hispanic Experience. 

(Carol Uranga, Executive Director-Hispanic Heritage of Odessa) 

Follow Hispanic Heritage of Odessa for upcoming event during Hispanic Heritage Month, beginning September 15th thru October 15th. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

The Boxing Showcase WBC Big Belt Championship Boxing Event-DRB Media Communications Digital News

Odessa, Texas/August 29, 2022-Discover Odessa hosted The Boxing Showcase and Gorilla Heavy Hitters press conference to announce the WBC Big Belt Championship Boxing event at the iconic Pan American Ballroom on October 15th. 

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

The boxing event will feature Odessa’s own Conrad Martinez, and his younger brother, Pedro Martinez. The card includes heavyweight Roman Huerta, Angel Villanueva, Anthony Sanchez, Michael Rey from Hobbs, New Mexico. Also, on the card is Joshua Montoya, and Mario Gonzalez. 

(Iram Sanchez-Owner/Operator-Gorilla Heavy Hitters Boxing) 

At this time, The Boxing Showcase and interested investors are looking for home in Odessa, especially in the Southside of Odessa to bring a wide variety of boxing showcases and other events to the area. 

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

(Jose Miguel Lopez, Director/CEO-The Boxing Showcase) 

Get tickets now for the Boxing Showcase/Gorilla Heavy Hitters/WBC Big Belt Championship Boxing event at Gorilla Heavy Hitters. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

Cybersecurity Training in Midland, Texas-DRB Media Communications Digital News

Midland, Texas/August 28, 2022-U.S. Representative August Pfluger recently hosted a Cybersecurity training at Midland Shared Spaces, for business owners and employees, community and non-profit organizations. The focus of the training is how to protect their businesses and organizations from ransomware and cyber threats. 

(U.S. Representative August Pfluger, 11th District of Texas) 

The event featured Chad Adams from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. During the training session Chad Adams revealed the various types of cybersecurity threats that currently exist. 

(U.S. Representative August Pfluger, 11th District of Texas) 

During the training, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency encourage companies and organizations of all sizes to be pro-active in finding solutions through training and software to protect their data and other important information. 

(U.S. Representative August Pfluger, 11th District of Texas) 

For information on cybersecurity for businesses and organizations visit the Department of Homeland Security website. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.