Author: Danny Barrera

MIDLAND, TEXAS/MAY 23, 2021-ON FRIDAY, MAY 21^ST, THE MIDLAND INTERNATIONAL AIR AND SPACE PORT HELD A DISASTER DRILL TRAINING. MIDLAND POLICE AND THE MIDLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT ALONG WITH ODESSA FIRE RESCUE PARTICIPATED IN TRAINING SESSION. DUE TO COVID-19 THE AIRCRAFT NORMALY USED WAS SUBSTITUED FOR A SCHOOL BUS. AIR INFLATED PLASTIC MANIQUINS WERE USED AS VICTIMS, AND MIDLAND FIRE CADETS WERE USED AS WALKING WOUNDED.

(JAMES LARY, AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIREFIGHTING CHIEF-MIDLAND INTERNATIONAL AIR & SPACE PORT)

THE DISASTER DRILL TRAINING ALLOWS FIRE, EMS, HAZMAT, LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO WORK TOGETHER ALONG SIDE TEXAS DPS AND THE FBI.

(JAMES LARY, AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIREFIGHTING CHIEF-MIDLAND INTERNATIONAL AIR & SPACE PORT)

THE FAA PROVIDES A CHECK LIST TO AIRPORT OPERATIONS AND TO AIRPORT FIRE-RESCUE PERONNEL OF THE THINGS THAT NEED TO BE ACHIEVED DURING THE TRAINING EXERCISE.

(JAMES LARY, AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIREFIGHTING CHIEF-MIDLAND INTERNATIONAL AIR & SPACE PORT)

WHEN THE DISASTER DRILL TRAINING IS COMPLETED, A CRITICLE INCIDENT STRESS DEBRIEFING OCCURS TO EVALUATE ANY MENTAL STRESSES A FIRST RESPONDERS MAY EXPERIENCE DURING THE EXERCISE.

(JAMES LARY, AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIREFIGHTING CHIEF-MIDLAND INTERNATIONAL AIR & SPACE PORT)

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MIDLAND, TEXAS/MAY 23, 2021-THE PRE-K ACADEMY AT MIDLAND COLLEGE CELEBRATED THEIR FIRST IN PERSON PRE-K GRADUATION. 31 LITTLE STUDENTS RECEIVED THEIR SPECIAL CERTIFICATES AT THE SPECIAL CEREMONY. IN 2020 THE PRE-K ACADEMY HELD A DRIVE-THRU GRADUATION DUE TO COVID-19. THE PRE-K ACADEMY AT MIDLAND COLLEGE HAS BEEN IN OPERATION FOR TWO YEARS.

(LORI SMITH, PRINCIPAL-PRE-K ACADEMY/MIDLAND COLLEGE)

THE STATE’S EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM DOES NOT REQUIRE A YOUNG CHILD GO TO PRE-K. EDUCATION ADMINISTRATORS DO ENCOURAGE PARENTS TO ENROLL THEIR CHILDREN TO GET THEM READY FOR KINDERGARTEN.

(LORI SMITH, PRINCIPAL-PRE-K ACADEMY/MIDLAND COLLEGE)

THE PRE-K ACADEMY STUDENTS WILL HAVE ONE MORE WEEK OF SCHOOL LEFT. THE 31 YOUNG STUDENTS WILL NOW MOVE ON TO KINDERGARTEN.

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ODESSA, TEXAS/MAY 23, 2021-MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL KICKED OFF THE FIRST-EVER MOONLIGHT MARKET FRIDAY, MAY 21^ST. THIS FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT FEATURED FOOD TRUCKS, LOCALLY CRAFTED ITEMS, AND MUSIC. THE EVENT WAS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. THE FIRST 250 IN ATTENDANCE RECEIVED A FREE FARMERS MARKET SHOPPING BAG.

(YVONNE ROSAS, ODESSA RESIDENT-VISITOR TO EVENT)

VISITORS TO THE EVENT ENJOYED THE FRESH BAKED BREADS AND PASTRIES, FLOWERS AND CRAFTS FROM THE VOLKWAGEN VAN.

(YVONNE ROSAS, ODESSA RESIDENT-VISITOR TO EVENT)

VISITORS TO THE MOONLIGHT MARKET ENJOYED WALKING AROUND IN THE EVENING’S COOL BREEZE. SEVERAL VISITORS WOULD LIKE THE FARMERS MARKET TO BE AT NIGHT.

(YVONNE ROSAS, ODESSA RESIDENT-VISITOR TO EVENT)

THE ODESSA, TEXAS FARMERS MARKET OFFICIALLY BEGINS ON JUNE 26^TH, JULY 24^TH, AUGUST 26^TH AND SEPTEMBER 25^TH.

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Odessa, Texas/May 19, 2020-On May 12, 2021 at approximately 5:55 PM, a robbery occurred at N-N-Out, located at 3226 West 10th Street. Investigation revealed that an unknown male subject pointed a gun at the employee and demanded all of the money from the registers. The suspect then fled the scene on foot in an unknown direction. Anyone who recognizes the suspect shown in the Surveillance Footage  contact Detective D. Rocha at 432-335-4933 or Odessa Crime Stoppers at 432-333-TIPS and reference Case #20-0007704.

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Midland, Texas/May 19, 2021-The Midland County Sheriff’s Department has been conducting an investigation of organized crime and theft for several months with the assistance of the Texas Rangers, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office.

The investigation began in September of 2020 when the Midland County Auditor’s office reported a possible theft by Vector Fleet Management and/or employees of the company.

During the investigation, it was discovered that John Warren of Vector Fleet Management had submitted fraudulent invoices to Midland County in the amount of $1,003,776.66.

Vector Fleet management revealed that John Warren had charged $1,319,588.88 to false companies on the company credit card.

Based on the findings of the investigation, it was determined that Justin Warren knowingly participated in helping John Warren commit the offense of theft. In addition to the theft, it was determined that John Warren, Cynthia Warren, and Justin Warren intentionally participated in the profits of the theft. Therefore, engaging in organized crime.

John L. Warren and Cynthia Warren were arrested on Monday, (May 17, 2021) in Lowndes County, Georgia with assistance from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office.

John L. Warren was arrested for Theft >$300k, F1 Bond SET AT $1 million, Engaging in Criminal Activity, F1, Bond SET AT $500k. Cynthia Warren was arrested for Engaging in Criminal Activity, F1, Bond SET AT $500k.

Approximately 50 vehicles and equipment were seized in Lowndes County, Georgia. Approximately 24 vehicles and equipment were seized in Odessa, Texas. This is an ongoing criminal investigation. We will This is DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS.

MIDLAND, TEXAS/MAY 19, 2021-ON FRIDAY, MAY 21^ST THE MIDLAND INTERANTIONAL AIR AND SPACE PORT WILL BE THE LOCATION FOR A FULL-SCALE TEST OF THE AIRPORT’S EMERGENCY PLAN. THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION REQUIRES THE AIRPORT TO CONDUCT A FULL-SCALE TEST EVERY 3 YEARS.

(MAELYN O’CONNOR, AIRPORT OPERATONS SUPERVISOR)

THE MAF DISASTER DRILL TRAINING PEPARES LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRST RESPONDERS, HOSPITALS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SKILLS ON WHERE TO GO AND WHAT TO DO INCASE OF AN ACTUAL EMERGENCY.

(MAELYN O’CONNOR, AIRPORT OPERATONS SUPERVISOR)

THE AIRPORT MANAGEMENT WILL BE INFORMAING THE PUBLIC AND THOSE PASSENGERS LANDING AND GOING THROUGH THE AIPORT, THROUGH NEWS MEDIA OUTLETS AND SOCIAL MEDIA OF THE EMERGENCY DRILL TRAINING THAT WILL BE GOING ON THIS FRIDAY MORINING, MAY 21^ST.

(MAELYN O’CONNOR, AIRPORT OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR)