Author: Danny Barrera

MIDLAND, TEXAS/JANUARY 5, 2021-ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 5^TH REPRESENTATIVES WITH MIDLAND COUNTY AND THE CITY OF MIDLAND GATHERED AT THE MIDLAND FARMERS CO-OP TO UNVEIL THE NEW AND MUCH IMPROVED FAIRGROUNDS ROAD.

THE RE-BUILD OF FAIRGROUNDS ROAD BEGAN AT GARDEN CITY HIGHWAY TO THE RAILROAD TRACKS AT FAIRGROUNDS ROAD AND FRONT STREET. THE 1.65 MILE ROAD PROJECT COST TO THE CITY OF MIDLAND AND MIDLAND COUNTY 2.6 MILLION DOLLARS AND TOOK 9 TO 10 MONTHS TO COMPLETE.

(LUIS SANCHEZ, MIDLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONER, PCT 3-MIDLAND, TEXAS)

ONE OF THE CHALLENGES IN THE RE-CONSTRUCTION OF FAIRGROUNDS ROAD IS THAT THE ROAD IS OWNED BY THE CITY COUNTY AND STATE.

(LUIS SANCHEZ, MIDLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONER, PCT 3-MIDLAND, TEXAS)

MIDLAND COUNTY JUDGE TERRY JOHNSON SAID THAT PRIOR TO THE REBUILD OF FAIRGROUNDS ROAD LOOK LIKE A “WAR ZONE”

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

THE COOPERATION BETWEEN MIDLAND COUNTY AND THE CITY OF MIDLAND HELPS THE OIL AND GAS ECONOMY AND OTHER BUSINESSES BY INVESTING TAX DOLLARS IN REBUILDING  BETTER AND A SAFER ROADS.

(PATRICK PAYTON, MAYOR-CITY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS)

THE NEXT ROAD PROJECT THAT THE CITY OF MIDLAND AND MIDLAND COUNTY WILL BE COLLABRATING ON IS AT INDSTRIAL AVENUE IN THE AREA OF MIDKIFF AND GARFIELD NEAR LOOP 250

FOR DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, DANNY BARRERA.

Odessa, Texas/January 4, 2020-On Monday, January 4, 2021, at approximately 10:49 am, Odessa Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire located in the 7000 block of W. Silver in Pleasant Farms. Upon arrival, firefighters found a mobile home on fire and began working to put out the fire. The home was unoccupied, and firefighters were informed of a pet inside the home. Crews found the dog and carried it safely outside where it was treated for smoke inhalation. No other injuries were reported. The home is a total loss.

The cause of the fire still under investigation.

This is DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS.

Midland, Texas/January 4, 2021-During the early morning hours of Monday, January 4, 2021 at approximately 2:00 a.m. the Midland Police Department and Midland Fire Department responded to a one-vehicle crash located in the 2800 block of W. IH-20. The crash involved a blue 1997 Chevrolet Suburban. The driver, identified as 42-year-old, Juan Martin Antonio Cortez of Midland who was the only occupant of the vehicle was found to have been ejected and was deceased.

The Midland Police Department Traffic Unit responded to scene and conducted the accident investigation. The preliminary investigation found that the Suburban had been traveling eastbound on the south service road of IH-20 and had attempted to enter the main lanes of IH-20 via the on ramp. The driver lost control of the vehicle and left the roadway with the vehicle rolling multiple times, at which point the driver was ejected. The investigation is on-going. Next of kin HAS been notified.

This is DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS.

ODESSA, TEXAS/JANUARY 2, 2021-On January 2, 2021 at approximately 6:17pm, Odessa Police responded to CVS located at 100 East University in reference to a male subject that left behind a suspicious object inside the store. Precautionary measures were taken by evacuating all persons inside the business. A member of the OPD Bomb Squad Unit responded and the suspicious object was found to be a flip-top lighter with wires placed inside. This device was cleared and found to not be an explosive device.  All person’s involved were evacuated in a safe manner. There was never an immediate threat to the area. 

The Odessa Police Department takes all claims of suspicious items serious, and should be reported when observed.

This is DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS.

The Albuquerque Police Departments Missing Persons Unit is asking for your help in locating 14
year old Marit G. Kercheval-Clifford. Marit was believed to have left her residence at 6132 Rosetree
Pl NE at approximately 0230 on December 27, 2020. She was last seen on December 26, 2020 at
approximately 2100 hours. Marit is diagnosed with severe depression and is currently on prescribed
medication that she did not take with her. The Investigation has revealed Marit was enticed to go to
Odessa, Texas by a male known to the family only as Danny, photo attached. Marit was taken to
Odessa, Texas and dropped off at an unknown location. Police have been able to confirm Marit is
now in Odessa Texas.
If anyone has seen or has any information on the whereabouts of Marit Kercheval please notify the Albuquerque Police Department at 505-242-COPS.

DATE: DECEMBER 27, 2020

CASE # APD 20-103140