Author: Danny Barrera

ODESSA, TEXAS/FEBRUARY 17, 2021-A CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATION CALLED “THE WELL” HAS OPENED ITS DOORS AND IS NOW AS A WARMING STATION. THE FACILITY IS AVAILABLE TO ANYONE THAT NEEDS A PLACE TO STAY WARM AND SOMETHING TO EAT. ACTIVITES ARE PLANNED TO HELP PASS THE TIME.

(THERESA SERVIN, DIRECTOR-“THE WELL”)

THE HOMELESS AND RESIDENTS IN ODESSA, WHOSE ELECTRICITY IS OUT OR OTHER UTILITES ARE NOT WORKING ARE ENCOURGED TO COME IN.

(THERESA SERVIN, DIRECTOR-“THE WELL”)

JESSE PORRAS, A HISPANIC COMMUNITY LEADER HAS VOLUNTEERED HIS TIME TO HELP THOSE IN NEED ESPECIALLY DURING THIS DEADLY WEATHER STORM.

(JESSE PORRAS, COMMUNITY LEADER)

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE VOLUNTEER OR DONATE ITEMS LIKE: BLANKETS, COTS, SLEEPING BAGS, SNACKS OR OTHER ITEMS OR IF YOU NEED A PLACE TO STAY WARM UNTIL THE WEATHER IMPROVES, GO TO THE WELL LOCATED AT 1619 EAST 8^TH STREET, BETWEEN BUFFALO BUSINESS PRODUCTS AND WEST TEXAS NUTRITION BEHIND BUSH’S CHICKEN.

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ODESSA, TEXAS/FEBRUARY 14, 2021-The booster shot appointments at both locations (JBS and W. University) for Monday, February 15, will still go on as scheduled. HOWEVER, we are in the process of calling EVERYONE who has a Monday appointment to give them the option to either keep their appointment OR reschedule their appointment. We have several staff calling these people as we speak to get this taken care of. If you could please reiterate to anyone who has a Monday appointment, DO NOT call the 640-2747 number to re-schedule. We will call them! We want to keep that line open for those who are still trying to make new appointments. We would also like to reiterate that we have plenty of staff working to call people back and a completely separate staff answering the hotline.

ODESSA, TEXAS/FEBRUARY 12, 2021-TRAVIS AND ZAVALA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS HELD A DRIVE THRU READING PARADE ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12^TH, AT DISMISAL TIME. STUDENTS WERE ABLE TO DRESS UP AS THEIR FAVORITE STORY BOOK CHARACTER LIKE: “CAT IN THE HAT”, A MOUSE, “CURIOUS GEORGE”. THE PURPOSE OF THE READING PARADE EVENT IS TO ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO READ MORE AND FOR PARENTS TO WORK WITH THEIR CHILD ON READING STRATEGIES.

(AMY RUSSELL, PRINCIPAL-TRAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-ECISD)

BILINGUAL STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE READING PARADE BY CHOOSING A FAVORITE STORY BOOK IN SPANISH OR IN ENGLISH.

(AMY RUSSELL, PRINCIPAL-TRAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-ECISD)

THE READING GOALS ARE THE SAME FOR THOSE STUDENTS THAT ARE IN THE SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSES. TEACHERS USE VARIOUS TECHNIQUES TO HELP THE STUDENTS ACHIEVE THEIR READING GOALS.

(CORA MAPP, SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER-ZAVALA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL)

STUDENTS TOOK HOME PACKETS OF INFORMATION THAT DESCRIBE THE IMPORTANCE OF THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN PARENTS, STUDENTS AND TEACHERS, PARENT ENGAGEMENT POLCY AND PRACTICES AND HOW TO GET READ-AT-HOME KITS.

(CORA MAPP, SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER-ZAVALA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL)

(AMY RUSSELL, PRINCIPAL-TRAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL)

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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY-BE KIND TEXAS-DRIVE SAFE-VALENTINES PSA.

Odessa, Texas/February 10, 2021-On Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at approximately 10:09PM, Odessa Police responded to 2300 West 10th Street in reference to shots being fired. Officers later responded to Medical Center Hospital in reference to a gunshot victim, identified as an 18-year-old male.

Investigation revealed that after a disturbance occurred at Floyd Gwin Park, Ronnie Ortiz jr., shot the 18-year-old male in the back and also shot at an 18-year-old female. The 18-year-old male was transported to MCH with serious bodily injury and the 18-year-old female sustained no injuries.

Ortiz was located by DPS and later admitted to shooting the 18-year-old male. Ronnie Ortiz jr., 27 years of age was charged and arrested two counts of Aggravated Assault with adeadly weapon “2^nd Degree Felony” and transported to the Ector County Law Enforcement Center.

February 8, 2021-On January 1, 2021 at approximately 5:30PM, Odessa Police responded to Wal-Mart East located at 4210 North JBS Parkway in reference to a theft. Investigation revealed that an unknown male subject stole approximately $155 worth of property and exited the store through the Automotive Care Center. The suspect is possibly occupying a silver Ford Taurus. Anyone who recognizes the suspect shown in the surveillance photo contact Detective J. Campbell at 432-335-3328 or Odessa Crime Stoppers at 432-333-TIPS and reference Case #21-0000053.

On November 15^TH  2020, an unknown male subject stole an electric guitar from the EZ Pawn located at 917 North Grandview. The suspect fled the scene in a gray truck (unknown make or model). Anyone who recognizes the suspect shown in the surveillance photo contact Detective Y. Medrano at 432-333-3641 or Odessa Crime Stoppers at 432-333-TIPS and reference Case #20-0020204.

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