Author: Danny Barrera

Midland, Texas/January 31, 2021-On Saturday, January 30, 2021 at approximately 2:05 a.m., Midland Police Department Officers responded to El Mitote Sports Lounge in the 1500 block of Rankin Hwy in reference to shots fired.

Upon arrival, Officers discovered that a verbal altercation occurred outside the bar at closing time between multiple subjects. The altercation then turned physical among those involved resulting in shots fired. The victim, identified as 21-year-old Juan M. Anguiano, was struck by a round and transported to Midland Memorial Hospital. Anguiano later died due to his injuries; next of kin has been notified.

Midland Police Department Crimes Against Persons Detectives and the Crime Scene Unit were notified and responded to the scene. During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that multiple suspects involved in the shooting fled the scene prior to MPD Officers arrival.

The investigation is ongoing. If anyone has any information in reference to this case, call the MPD non-emergency line at 432-685-7108

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ODESSA, TEXAS/JANUARY 29, 2021-TEXAS GOVERNOR GREG ABBOTT HELD AN OIL AND GAS ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION AT CUDD ENERGY SERVICES IN ODESSA ON THRUSDAY, JANUARY 28TH. THE PURPOSE OF THE ROUNDTABLE WAS TO GATHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEEDS AND CHALLENGES OF THOSE WORKING IN THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY IN THE PERMIAN BASIN. THE GOAL OF THE NEXT TEXAS LEGISLATIVE SESSION IS TO MAKE TEXAS A MORE PROSPEROUS STATE.

(TEXAS GOVERNOR GREG ABBOTT, STATE OF TEXAS)

GOVERNOR ABBOTT SAID DURING THE ROUNDTABLE THAT PRESIDENTS BIDENS EMBRACE OF THE GREEN NEW DEAL IS A JOB KILLER IN TEXAS.

(TEXAS GOVERNOR GREG ABBOTT, STATE OF TEXAS)

GOVERNOR ABBOTT READ AND SIGNED AN EXECUTIVE ACTION AT THE OIL AND GAS ROUNDTABLE THAT WILL DIRECT EVERY STATE AGENCY TO USE ALL LAWFUL POWERS AND TOOLS TO CHALLENGE ANY FEDERAL ACTIONS THAT WILL THREATEN THE ENERGY SECTOR IN THE REGION AND ACROSS THE STATE OF TEXAS.

(TEXAS GOVERNOR GREG ABBOTT, STATE OF TEXAS)

STATE REPRESENTATIVE TOM CRADDICK REACTEDED TO GOVERNOR ABBOTT’S SIGNING AS A POSITIVE THING AGAINST A NEGATIVE THING FROM THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION.

(TEXAS STATE REPRESENTATIVE TOM CRADDICK-(R) MIDLAND, TEXAS)

TEXAS STATE REPRESENTATIVE BROOKS LANDGRAF APPLAUDS GOVERNOR ABBOTT’S EXECUTIVE ACTION TO PROTECT ENERGY JOBS FROM PRESIDENT BIDEN’S POLICIES THAT COULD CRIPPLE THE ENERGY SECTOR IN THE PERMIAN BASIN AND TEXAS.

(TEXAS STATE REPRESENTATIVE BROOKS LANDGRAF-(R) ODESSA, TEXAS)

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Odessa, Texas/January 29, 2021-On January 23rd, 2021 at approximately 5:04 am, Odessa Police responded to the DK convenience store located at 600 South Grandview in reference to an aggravated robbery. Investigation revealed that an unknown male subject fired two rounds into the floor and demanded all of the cash from the register. The suspect then fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash. Anyone who recognizes the suspect shown in the Surveillance Video or anyone who has information in reference to this incident, contact Detective K. Thompson at 432-335-4609. 

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MIDLAND, TEXAS/JANUARY 28, 2021-JONES ELEMENTARY IN MIDLAND RECEIVED 110 CHROMEBOOKS THIS WEEK TO HELP STUDENTS ENHANCE THEIR LEARNING. THE MISD SCHOOL DISTRICT AQUIRED MORE THAN 12 THOUSAND LEARNING DEVICES THAT WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO OTHER CAMPUSES WITHIN THE DISTRICT. STUDENTS IN GRADES 2^ND THROUGH 12^TH WILL GET A LITTLE OVER 8 THOUSAND CHROM BOOKS AND STUDENTS IN PRE-K THROUGH FIRST GRADE WILL HAVE AVAILABLE 4,356 IPADS.

(AMBER HARMON, PRINCIPAL-JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-MIDLAND, TEXAS)

MIDLAND ISD PURCHASED NEAR-POD, AND INTERACTIVE PLATFORM THAT WORKS WITH THE CHROMEBOOKS AND IPAD. THE INTERACTIVE PLATFORM CONTAINS A LIBRARY OF PREMADE LESSONS. THE TEACHER CAN CUSTOMIZE LESSONS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS.

(AMBER HARMON, PRINCIPAL-JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-MIDLAND, TEXAS)

THE CHROMEBOOKS WERE MADE AVAIBABLE TO MISD STUDENTS THROUGH FUNDING FROM THE TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY AND THE CITY OF MIDLAND. THE NEED FOR TEXT BOOKS IS BECOMING OBSOLETE, BECAUSE OF THE ADVANCEMENT OF THIS TECHNOLOGY.

(AMBER HARMON, PRINCIPAL-JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-MIDLAND, TEXAS)

THE SCHOOL DISTRICT HAS PROVIDED HOT SPOTS FOR FAMILIES THAT CAN’T AFFORD INTERNET SERVICE.

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MIDLAND, TEXAS/JANUARY 25, 2021-MIDLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, MIDLAND HEALTH, AND THE MIDLAND UNIFIED COMMAND BEGAN IT’S COVID-19 VACCINE ROLL OUT ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 22^NDAT THE HORSESHOE EVENT CENTER. 240 PEOPLE WHO HAVE SIGNED UP GOT THE FIRST DOSE OF THE COVID-19 VACCINE FRIDAY AFTERNOON. THE GOAL IS ABOUT A 1000 PERSON TO BE VACCINATED BEGINING THIS WEEK

(RUSSELL MEYERS, PRESIDENT/CEO-MIDLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-MIDLAND, TEXAS)

THE SIDE AFFECTS ARE OF A BIG CONCERN, MOST PEOPLE FEEL THAT THE VACCINES FROM PFIZER AND MODERNA WERE RELEASED TOO SOON. MEDICAL PERSONNEL ENCOURGE THOSE PERSONS TO GET THE FIRST AND SECOND DOSE OF THE VACCINE.

(VAL SPARKS, RN-MIDLAND MEORIAL HOSPITAL-MIDLAND, TEXAS)

THE CITY OF MIDLAND ALONG WITH THE MIDLAND COUNTY AND THE OTHER AGENCIES OF THE MIDLAND UNIFIED COMMAND HELD MEETINGS TO DRAFT A BLUEPRINT FOR THE DISTRIBUTIONS OF THE COVID-19 VACCINE. THE CITY OF MIDLAND IS GRATEFUL TO THE PUBLIC AT LARGE AND THE MIDLAND FOUNDATIONS FOR MONITARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO HELP WITH VACCINATIONS OF MIDLANDERS.

(ROBERT PATRICK, INTERIM CITY MANAGER-CITY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS)

(JUDGE TERRY JOHNSON, MIDLAND COUNTY-MIDLAND, TEXAS)

TEAM RUBICON, A VOLUTEER DISASTER RESPONSE GROUP KNOWN ACROSS THE U.S. BY THE TEAM’S GREYSHIRTS, ARE CURRENTLY IN MIDLAND TO ASSIST

MIDLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND MIDLAND HEALTH AS SUPPORT DURING THE ADMINISTERING OF THE COVID-19 VACCINES.

JEN NIEDER, TEAM RUCICON DISASTER RESPONSE GROUP)

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ODESSA, TEXAS/JANUARY 24, 2021-MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL, AND THE CITY OF ODESSA HELD THE LONG AWATED MASS VACCINATION EVENT AT RATLIFF STADIUM. IT WAS ESTIMATED THAT 2 THOUSAND VEHICLES WERE LINED UP DURING THE EARLY MORNING HOURS OF SUNDAY, JANUARY 24^TH. PEOPLE  WHO ARE PRE-REGISTED WERE ANXIOUSLY WAITING TO MOVE THROUGH THE LINE TO GET THE FIRST DOSE OF THE PFIZER VACCINE.

(RUSSELL TIPTON, PRESIDENT/CEO-ECTOR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT-ODESSA, TEXAS)

APPROXIMATELY 39 HUNDRED DOSES OF THE PFIZER VACCINE HAS BEEN MADE AVAILABLE TO MEDICAL CENTER FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS.

(RUSSELL TIPTON, PRESIDENT/CEO- ECTOR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT-ODESSA, TEXAS)

SAFETY IS TOP PRIORITY. ODESSA FIRE RESCUE AND MCH MEDICAL OFFICALS ADVISE NOT TO BRING PETS TO VACCINATION CENTER AT RATLIFF STADIUM, HAVE A FULL TANK OF GAS, AND GO TO THE BATHROOM BEFORE COMING TO THE SITE.

(RODD HUBER, EMS CHIEF-ODESSA FIRE RESCUE)

(RUSSELL TIPTON, PRESIDENT/CEO-ECTOR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT-ODESSA, TEXAS)

MARIA TERCERO OF ODESSA IS THANKFUL AND GRATEFUL FOR BEING ABLE TO GET THE PFIZER VACCINE, AND SHE’S HOPEFUL THAT THE SIDE EFFECTS WILL BE MINIMAL.

(MARIA TERCERO, ODESSA RESIDENT)

THE VACCINATIONS WILL CONTINUE AT RATLIFF STADIUM FROM 9AM TO 3PM, MONDAY THRU FRIDAY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. IF YOU OR YOUR ORGANIZATION WOULD LIKE TO VOLUTEER GO TO VOLUNTEERS@ODESSA-TX.GOV.

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