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ODESSA, TEXAS/SEPTEMBER 12, 2021-ODESSA COLLEGE AND TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER SCHOOL OF NURSING OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED THEIR EARLY DECISION ARTICULATION AGREEMENT. THIS PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT IS A PATHWAY FOR OC NURSING STUDENTS TO EARN A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING THROUGH TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER IN APPROXIMTELY 3 YEARS.

(SHARON CANNON, REGIONAL DEAN OF NURSING-TEXAS TECH UHSC)

THE GOAL OF THE OC-TEXAS TECH UHSC PARTNERSHIP IS TO A PROVIDE NURSING STUDENTS A PATHWAY TO A BACHELOR DEGREE IN SCIENCE AND KEEP GRADUATING NURSING STUDENTS IN THE AREA TO PROVIDE THE BEST HEALTH CARE FOR THE COMMUNITY.

(ALLISA CORNELIUS, DIRECTOR OF NURSING-ODESSA COLLEGE)

STUDENTS RECEIVED A TEXAS TECH UHSC PATCH, WHICH WILL BE WORN ON THEIR ODESSA COLLEGE SCRUBS WHILE THEY COMPLETE THEIR ASSOCIATE DEGREE AT OC. SOME OF THESE STUDENTS WILL  GRADUATE FROM OC IN DECEMBER 2021.

(JENNIFER WHITE, 4^TH SEMESTER NURSING STUDENT-GRADUATING IN DECEMBER 2021)

DURING THE CEREMONY, OC NURSING STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THEIR DECLARATION OF INTENT TO ENTER THE TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER SCHOOL OF NURSING RN TO BSN PROGRAM WERE RECOGNIZED.

(JENNIFER WHITE, 4^TH SEMESTER NURSING STUDENT-GRADUATING IN DECEMBER 2021)

SINCE THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THIS PARTNERSHIP, 28 OC STUDENT HAVE COMPLETED THEIR DECLARATION OF INTENT AND PLAN ON ATTENDING TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AFTER GRADUATION.

FOR DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, DANNY BARRERA

Odessa, Texas/September 10, 2021- second arrest has been made in connection to an officer involved shooting that occurred in August of 2021. Darien Gonzalo Sanchez, 20 years of age, has been charged with Aggravated Assault Against a Public Servant “1^st Degree Felony”. Sanchez was arrested yesterday in Midland by DPS. More charges are anticipated.

On August 30^th, 2021, Odessa police responded to the area of 3^rd and County Road West around 10:20pm to assist Ector County Sheriff’s Deputies.

During a pursuit, shots were fired at officers resulting in an OPD unit being struck. A 16-year-old male was arrested and charged with aggravated assault against a public servant, Felony 1. No injuries were reported.

The investigation continues.

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Odessa, Texas/September 10, 2021-The driver of the deadly crash over the Labor Day Weekend now faces charges. Leonel Torres, 22-years-of-age of Odessa, is in the Ector County Detention Center on two counts of intoxicated manslaughter, felony two.

On September 5, 2021, at approximately 2:47am, Odessa Police and Odessa Fire Rescue were dispatched to a single-car crash in the 4000 block of E. 52nd.

The investigation revealed that a Black 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, being operated by Leonel Torres, was traveling West on 52nd at a high rate of speed before leaving the roadway and striking a fence and a tree.

Torres and a rear passenger identified as 19-year-old Alexis Luna were ejected and transported to Medical Center Hospital with life-threatening injuries. Luna later died. The front passenger, identified as 19-year-old Bryan Contreras, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The investigation continues.

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Odessa, Texas/September 9, 2021-The Odessa Police Department is seeking information regarding missing person Johnathan James Hill, 32 years-of-age. The last time a family member reported seeing Hill was on June 24, 2021.  He was known to frequent the Salvation Army, the Odessa County Library, the Victory Lights Church, or area hotels.

Anyone who recognizes Johnathan James Hill shown in this photo contact Detective Corporal L. Gonzales at 432-335-4926 or Odessa Crime Stoppers at 432-333-TIPS and reference Case #21-0011495.

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ODESSA, TEXAS/SEPTEMBER 9, 2021-UT PERMIAN BASIN HELD A RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY TO SHOW OFF THE NEW WELCOME CENTER. PERSPECTIVE STUDENTS CAN STOP IN TO GET INFORMATION ON WHAT UTPB CAN OFFER AS WELL AS BOOK A TOUR OF THE CAMPUS.

(LOGAN WILSON, WELCOME CENTER COORDINATOR-UT PERMIAN BASIN)

FAMILIES THAT WISH TO SCHEDULE A TOUR CAN GO ONLINE TO THE UT PERMIAN BASIN WEBSITE.

(LOGAN WILSON, WELCOME CENTER COORDINATOR-UT PERMIAN BASIN)

STUDENTS WHO ARE TOUR GUIDES AT UT PERMIAN BASIN’S WELCOME CENTER COME FROM DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE WORLD. THESE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CAN GIVE PERSPECTIVE STUDENTS A GLIMPS OF CAMPUS LIFE.

(LOGAN WILSON, WELCOME CENTER COORDINATOR-UT PERMIAN BASIN)

THE WELCOME CENTER AT UT PERMIAN BASIN IS OPEN FROM 7:30AM TO 5:30PM DURING REGULAR CAMPUS CLASS HOURS. NEW STUDENTS CAN GET INFORMATION ON CLASSES, SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AIDE.

FOR DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, DANNY BARRERA.