Author: Danny Barrera

ODESSA, TEXAS/FEBRUARY 3, 2021-REPRESENTATIVES OF THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB AT WILKERSON IN ODESSA PRESENTED THE PHILANTHROPY AWARD TO MR. AND MRS. GARRIGA OF THE GARRIGA LAW FIRM. FOR THEIR FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND HANDS-ON APPROACH IN THE SUCCESS OF CHILDREN OF THE PERMIAN BASIN.

(JOSE LUIS GARRIGA, THE GARRIGA LAW FIRM)

THE GARRIGA’S SAW A NEED IN THE COMMUNITY TO HELP THOSE AT-RISK KID’S WITH MORAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT THROUGH SPORTS AND THE PROGRAMS THAT ARE OFFERED AT THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB.

(MELIND GARRIGA, GARRIGA LAW FIRM)

DONORS LIKE MR. AND MRS GARRIGA, HELP KEEP THE DOORS OPEN AT THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB. THE FINANCIAL SUPPORTS CREATE SCHOLARSHIPS TO HELP PAY FOR THE MEMBERSHIP FEES THAT MOST FAMILIES WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO PAY.

JOSE LUIS AND MRS MELINDA GARRIGA ARE THE 2020 CHAMPIONS OF PHILANTHROPY AND WILL CONTINUE THIER SUPORT TO THE CHILDREN OF THE PERMIAN BASIN COMMUNITY THROUGH THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB.

FOR DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, DANNY BARRERA

ODESSA, TEXAS/FEBRUARY 3, 2021-RECENTLY MEDICAL CENTER HEALTH SYSTEM ANNOUNCED THAT IT HAS COMMITTED TO A $5 MILLION DOLLAR INVESTMENT OVER A 10-YEAR PERIOD IN ODESSA COLLEGE’S NEW $39.7 MILLION DOLLAR WOOD HEALTH SCIENCE BUILDING.

THE GROUNDBREAKING IS SCHEDULED IN LATE 2021 AND THE NEW WOOD HEALTH SCIENCE BUILDING WILL OPEN SOMETIME IN THE FALL OF 2023.

(RUSSELL TIPTON-PRESIDENT/CEO-ECTOR COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT)

THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE 83 THOUSAND SQUARE FOOT, FOUR-STORY BUILDING WILL BE THE MEDICAL CENTER HEALTH SYSTEM SIMULATION HOSPITAL.

(DR. GREGORY D. WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT-ODESSA COLLEGE)

THE NEW HEALTH SCIENCE BUILDING’S ADDITIONAL SPACE AND TECHNOLOGY WILL ALLOW OC TO ADD MORE PROGRAMS AND ACCEPT MORE STUDENTS.

FOR DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, DANNY BARRERA.

Odessa, Texas/February 2, 2021-On January 3, 2021 at approximately 5:46 pm, Odessa Police responded to a robbery 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 with an undisclosed amount of cash. Anyone who recognizes the suspect shown contact Detective S. Spencer at 432-335-4933 or Odessa Crime Stoppers at 432-333-TIPS and reference Case #21-0001696.

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Odessa, Texas/February 1, 2021-On October 23, 2020 at approximately 3:10 PM, a theft occurred at Music City Mall. Investigation revealed that two unknown male subjects walked up to a kiosk and stole approximately $520 worth of merchandise. Anyone who recognizes the two suspects shown in the surveillance photos contact Detective L. Goodson at 432-335-4942 or Odessa Crime Stoppers at 432-333-TIPS and reference Case #20-9000487.

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MIDLAND, TEXAS/JANUARY 31, 2021-THE WEST TEXAS FOOD HOSTED THE ANNUAL EMPTY BOWLS 2021 EVENT AT THE INNOVATIVE GARDENS AND BIO-DOME IN MIDLAND WITH PARTNERS: ODESSA COLLEGE, MIDLAND COLLEGE, UT PERMIAN BASIN, THE BOYS AND GIRL CLUB, PERMIAN HIGH SCHOOL AND THE ODESSA HIGH INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM AND TRINITY SCHOOL.

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

THE CERAMIC BOWLS WERE CREATED BY STUDENTS AND FACULTY FROM THE VARIOUS PARTNER GROUPS AND WERE AVAILABLE FOR SALE AT $15 DOLLARS A PIECE BENEFITING THE WEST TEXAS FOOD BANK.

(LUIS TREJO, ART TEACHER-PERMIAN HIGH SCHOOL)

IF YOU WERE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE WEST TEXAS FOOD BANK’S EMPTY BOWLS EVENT AND YOU WISH TO DONATE GO TO: WTXFOODBANK.ORG.

FOR DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, DANNY BARRERA.

Odessa/Midland, Texas/January 31, 2021-Local law enforcement have recently teamed together and conducted search warrants on several businesses and residences in Ector and Midland Counties. This operation is a result of weeks of investigation into thefts of catalytic converters. There have been five arrests of people committing the thefts and those engaged in selling the stolen converters. More arrests are expected in the coming days and weeks. The Odessa Police Department, Ector County Sheriff’s Office, Midland Police Department, and Midland County Sheriff’s Office have seized several stolen vehicles and a large quantity of catalytic converters. The investigation is ongoing and each agency has identified numerous other people involved.

 Each catalytic converter stolen can cost a person thousands of dollars in repair bills and this problem has affected too many people in our community. Those involved in the actual theft or any form of transactions involving stolen property will be prosecuted. This includes people who buy stolen catalytic converters for profit. The public is encouraged to submit tips to any local agency website, Crime Stoppers, or the Odessa Police Department’s new app if they have any information into other suspects involved. 

 Julian Encinas, 28 years of age/DOB 11-14-92, Jacob Leasure, 40 years of age/DOB 6-2-80, Jason Lemoine, 38 years of age/DOB 11-12-82, Juan Astorga, 44 years of age DOB 6-27-76, and Robert Munoz, 58 years of age/DOB 5-18-62, have all been arrested in connection to the catalytic converter investigation. Andres Astorga, 19 years of age DOB 2-6-01, is still wanted at this time. Anyone with information in reference to his whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Odessa Police Department or Odessa Crime Stoppers at 432-333-TIPS. More arrests are anticipated and the investigation continues. A photo of Encinas was not available.

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