Author: Danny Barrera

ODESSA, TEXAS/AUGUST 22, 2021-LAST THURSDAY, SEVERE STORMS HIT ODESSA CAUSING MAJOR FLOODING IN THE USUAL STREETS IN CENTRAL ODESSA. FLOODING OCCURS ON NORTH MUSKINGUM, TOM GREEN, HANCOCK, JACKSON, DIXIE BLVD, AND OTHER LOW-LYING AREAS, CAUSING MOTORISTS GETTING STRANDED.

(RENE CALDERON, WATER RESCUED DAUGHTER)

RESIDENTS FEEL THAT ODESSA CITY GOVERNMENT HAVE NO SENCE OF URGENCY IN FIXING THE FLOODING PROBLEM. THIS FLOODING PROBLEM HAS EXISTED IN THE CITY FOR DECADES.

(RENE CALDERON, WATER RESCUED DAUGHTER)

RENE CALDERON, A RESIDENT OF ODESSA, BELIEVES THAT A BETTER DRAINAGE SYSTEMS COULD BE BUILT OR THE WATER COULD BE COLLECTED FOR DIFFERENT USES.

(RENE CALDERON, WATER RESCUED DAUGHTER)

MOTORISTS CONTINUE TO BRAVE THE FLOODED STREETS TRYING TO CROSS, PUTTING THEIR LIVES IN DANGER, RESULTING IN A WATER RESCUE.

FOR DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, DANNY BARRERA.

ODESSA, TEXAS/AUGUST 19, 2021-THE DOWNTOWN LIONS CULB VISITED MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL TO DONATE 70 THOUSAND SYRINGES TO BE DISTRISTUBTED TO MCH CLINCS TO BE USED FOR DIABETIC PATIENTS WHO ARE LOW INCOME, INDIGENTOR THOSE THAT ARE UNDER INSURED.

(RUSSELL TIPTON, CEO-MEDICAL CENTER HEALTH SYSTEM)

(DR. MORALES, SERVICE CHAIRMAN, ODESSA DOWNTOWN LIONS CLUB)

CATHY RHODES, WHO IS ON THE HOSPITAL BOARD AND A MEMBER OF THE ODESSA DOWNTOWN LIONS CLUB WANTED TO HELP THE HOSPITAL AND THE COMMUNITY BY MAKING A MUCH-NEEDED DONATION.

(RUSSELL TIPTON, CEO-MEDICAL CENTER HEALTH SYSTEM)

(KELLY EVANS, PRESIDENT-ODESSA DOWNTOWN LIONS CLUB)

THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ODESSA DOWNTOWN LIONS CLUB ARE CURRENTLY DISCUSSING OTHER WAYS TO HELP THE COMMUNITY ESPECIALLY DURING THE COVID-19/DELTA VARIANT PANDEMIC.

(DR. JAVIER MORALES, SERVICE CHAIRMAN, ODESSA DOWNTOWN LIONS CLUB)

THE COST OF THE 70 THOSAND SYRINGES WAS APPROXIMATELY $15 THOUSAND DOLLARS, AND WERE BROUGHT TO MEDICAL CENTER FROM KERRVILLE, TEXAS

ODESSA, TEXAS/AUGUST 18, 2021-THE WEST TEXAS FOOD BANK BEGAN ITS FOOD TO BACKPACK PROGRAM. VOLUNTEERS FROM THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND VOLUNTEERS FROM THE ODESSA COMMUNITY PACKED BAGS OF FOOD FOR ELEMENTARY AGE SCHOOL KIDS TO HAVE A NUTRITIOUS MEAL DURING THE WEEKEND.

(CRAIG STOKER, COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING DIRECTOR-WEST TEXAS FOOD BANK)

THE BACKPACK PROGRAM PROVIDES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN WITH EASY READY EAT MEALS WITH OUT HEATING.

(CRAIG STOKER, COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING DIRECTOR-WEST TEXAS FOOD BANK)

COUNSELORS AT EACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROVIDES A LIST TO THE WEST TEXAS FOOD OF THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS THAT ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE FOOD TO BACKPACK PROGRAM.

(CRAIG STOKER, COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING DIRECTOR-WEST TEXAS FOOD BANK)

FOR DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, DANNY BARRERA

MIDLAND, TEXAS/AUGUST 17, 2021-THE MIDLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE HOSTED THE FIRST ANNUAL MIDLAND COUNTY BASH 2021 THIS PAST SATURDAY, AUGUST 14^TH.  THIS CELEBRATION OF LIFE EVENT IS A WAY FOR THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO MEET AND GREET RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND AND MIDLAND COUNTY.

(SHERIFF DAVID CRINER, MIDLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE)

KIDS ENJOYED JUMPERS, HOT DOGS AND CHIPS AND OTHER FUN ACTIVITIES AND INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC.

(SHERIFF DAVID CRINER, MIDLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE)

VARIOUS NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, PROVIDED INFORMATION TO VISITOR TO THE EVENT WHO NEED SPECIAL FAMILY SERVICES.

(SHERIFF DAVID CRINER, MIDLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE)

FOLLOW THE MIDLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ON SOCIAL MEDIA FOR UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS.

FOR DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, DANNY BARRERA

Odessa, Texas/August 16, 2021-The Odessa Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with a rash of vandalisms that occurred early Sunday morning in North Odessa.  
Investigation revealed criminal mischiefs occurred at Burger King located at (1920 East 42nd Street), Dairy Queen located at(2761 North Grandview), Starbucks located at(2016 East 42nd Street), Kelly Moore Paint located at(2901 North Grandview) and MCH Primary Care located at (1940 East 42nd Street).
It is believed that the same suspect is responsible for all 5 incidents. No shootings ever occurred at any of the locations and there were no reports of any injuries. At this time no arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
Odessa Police asks if Anyone who has surveillance footage of any of these incidents contact the Odessa Police Department at 432-335-3333. If you wish to remain anonymous and seek a reward, you must contact Odessa Crime Stoppers at 432-333-TIPS and reference Case #21-0013441.

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MIDLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE-JUNE 2021 UPDATE