Author: Danny Barrera

ODESSA POLICE DEPARTMENT-IN MEMORIAM-OFFICER SCOTT STANTON SMITH. END OF WATCH: FEBRUARY 6, 1988.

ODESSA, TEXAS/FEBRUARY 7, 2021-THE ODESSA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCIE HELD A MEET AND GREET FORMALLY INTRODUCING PAUL GARZA, AS THE NEW CEO-PRESIDENT OF THE HISPANIC CHAMBER. REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY OF ODESSA AND ECTOR COUNTY AND GUESTS WERE IN ATTENDANCE AT THE MIXER TO HEAR PAUL GARZA’S VISION FOR THE ODESSA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

(PAUL GARZA, CEO/PRESIDENT-ODESSA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE-ODESSA, TEXAS)

THE HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOPES TO ENGAGE WITH SMALL HISPANIC BUSINESS OWNERS AND HELP THEM GROW THEIR BUSINESS BY PROVIDING INFORMATION AND OTHER RESOURCES.

(PAUL GARZA, CEO/PRESIDENT-ODESSA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE-ODESSA, TEXAS)

THE ODESSA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION HAD STOPPED FUNDING THE ODESSA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SOMETIME IN OCTOBER OF 2018. THE PROPOSAL THAT WAS SUBMITTED BY THE PREVIOUS CHAMBER ADMINISTRATION DID NOT MEET THE ODC’S GUIDELINES OR EXPECTATIONS. HOWEVER, IN NOVEMBER OF 2020 THE HISPANIC CHAMBER WAS GIVEN $50 THOUSAND DOLLARS BY THE ODC FOR FINANCIAL LITERACY AND OTHER BUSINESS PROGRAMS TO HELP EDUCATE SMALL HISPANIC BUSINESSES.

(PAUL GARZA, CEO/PRESIDENT-ODESSA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE-ODESSA, TEXAS)

FOR DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, DANNY BARRERA

ODESSA, TEXAS/FEBRUARY 7, 2021-THE DOOR OF HOPE THRIFT STORE HELD THEIR GRAND OPENING OF THE OUTLET CENTER ON EAST 8^TH STREET IN ODESSA. THE PURPOSE OF THE OUTLET IS TO SELL ITEMS TO THE PUBLIC AT A MUCH-REDUCED PRICE BY SELLING THOSE ITEMS BY THE POUND.

(ANDREW PISTONE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-DOOR OF HOPE MISSION AND THRIFT STORE)

THERE IS AN OVERABUNDANCE OF ITEMS THAT THE DOOR OF HOPE THRIFT STORE HAS FROM PUBLIC DONATIONS LIKE: SHOES, CLOTHING, FURNITURE, BOOKS, TV’S AND EXCERSISING EQUIPMENT. THE RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION CAME UP WITH A CREATIVE WAY TO SELL THE OVERABUNDANCE OF WAREHOUSED ITEMS.

(ANDREW PISTONE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-DOOR OF HOPE MISSION AND THRIFT STORE)

THE PUBLIC HAS ALSO DONATED VEHICLES TO THE DOOR OF HOPE THRIFT STORE.

(ANDREW PISTONE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-DOOR OF HOPE MISSION AND THRIFT STORE)

ALL THE PROCEEDS FROM THE DOOR OF HOPE THRIFT STORE AND THE DOOR OF HOPE OUTLET CENTER BENEFIT THE DOOR OF HOPE MISSION LOCATED AT 200 WEST 1^ST STREET IN ODESSA.

(ANDREW PISTONE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-DOOR OF HOPE AND THRIFT STORE)

THE DOOR OF HOPE THRIFT OUTLET CENTER IS OPEN TUESDAY THRU SATURDAY, FROM 10AM TO 4:30PM.

FOR DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, DANNY BARRERA.

Odessa, Texas/February 4, 2021-On Thursday, February 4^th at approximately 1:35 am, Odessa Police responded to the 9000 block of Ratliff Ridge Avenue in reference to shots being fired. Officers later located a deceased subject in the 1000 block of East 90th Street. The subject was later identified as Mario Castillo, 38 years of age.

Next of kin have been notified and the investigation continues.

This is DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS

On Wednesday, February 3rd at approximately 2:25 am, Odessa Police responded to 500 West 5^th Street in reference to a gunshot victim. Upon arrival, officers observed a deceased male subject, later identified as Justin Payne, 33 years of age.

Officers also made contact with a male subject, identified as Moseley. Investigation revealed that after a disturbance occurred in the area of 8^th and Harless, Moseley shot Payne, who was transported to MCH and later pronounced deceased by medical personnel.

Based on the facts and circumstances presented during the investigation, Raymond Philip Moseley, 36 years-of-age was charged and arrested with 1^st degree murder and transported to the Ector County Law Enforcement Center. Next of kin have been notified and the investigation continues.

Odessa, Texas/February 3, 2021-On Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at approximately 5:05 pm, Odessa Police and Odessa Fire Rescue responded to Golder and Paradise in reference to a major crash.
Investigation revealed that a 2002 Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by Carmen King, 71 years of age, of Odessa, was traveling northbound in the 3700 block of Golder.
A 1997 Chevrolet Silverado, operated by Humberto Salazar, 64 years of age, was traveling southbound in the 3700 block of Golder and attempted to turn eastbound onto Paradise.
Salazar failed to yield the right of way and struck the motorcycle. King was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The investigation continues.

This is DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS.