Author: Danny Barrera

Odessa Police Department’s Odessa Police Academy XXVII Firearms Training

Posted on      by      Leave a Comment on Odessa Police Department’s Odessa Police Academy XXVII Firearms Training

Odessa, Texas/July 11, 2024-The Odessa Police Department held its Odessa Police Academy 27 firearms training at the OPD shooting range. Recruits along with a Fire Marshal learned the fundamentals of using various types of weapons from an automatic pistol, revolver and rifle. Recruits learned the technique of shooting performing a crawl, walk and run scenario. 

(Sgt. Sergio Spencer, Training Division, Firearms Instructor and OPD Range Operations-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

Most of the recruits have fired a weapon prior to joining the Odessa Police Academy. Firearm instructors have to corrected bad habits that new recruits have learned over time. 

(Sgt. Sergio Spencer, Training Division, Firearms Instructor and OPD Range Operations-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

Alejandro Alvarado, a OPA 27 Recruit was born and was being raised in El Paso, Texas. He came to Odessa at the age of 13 and is a graduate of Permian High School. His dream to be in law enforcement started at the age of 3. 

(Alejandro Alvarado, Recruit/Odessa Police Academy XXVII/Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

OPA 27 Recruits are now heading towards the end of this academy and soon be preparing for graduation. 

(Alejandro Alvarado, Recruit/Odessa Police Academy XXVII/Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

 

Ector County ISD Convocation for the New School Year

Posted on      by      Leave a Comment on Ector County ISD Convocation for the New School Year

Odessa, Texas/August 8, 2024-4200 Ector County ISD employees came together for the Convocation event for the new school year at the Ector County Coliseum.  

(Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools at ECISD celebrated the passing of the 424 million Dollar bond along with other goals the school districts plan to achieve. 

(Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

School begins on August 12th, for Pre-K, 6th and 9th grade. 7th, 8th graders and 10th thru 12 grade starts August 13th. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Black Chamber of the Permian Basin 1st Annual Scholarship Bowling Tournament

Posted on      by      Leave a Comment on Black Chamber of the Permian Basin 1st Annual Scholarship Bowling Tournament

The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin held their 1st Annual Scholarship Bowling Tournament at Diamond Lanes in Odessa. 

(Kaleigh McKinnie, Member-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

Twenty teams that included Medical Center Hospital, Audio Acoustics, Walker Photography, ConocoPhillips and the Odessa Chamber of Commerce participated in the event. The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin hopes to raise thousands of dollars from the bowling event. 

(Kaleigh McKinnie, Member-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

The yearly Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin Golf Tournament for scholarships normally scheduled during the month of July, maybe held sometime in the month of October. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

 

Odessa Police Department’s 5th Annual Back to School Bash and Backpack Giveaway

Posted on      by      Leave a Comment on Odessa Police Department’s 5th Annual Back to School Bash and Backpack Giveaway

Odessa, Texas/August 5, 2024-The Odessa Police Department held their 5th Annual Back to School Bash at Sherwood Park hundreds of people came to the free family event. 500 backpacks filled with school supplies were handed out as well as raffle items for school-age kids. 

(Cpl. Steve Le Sueur, Public Information Officer-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

Parents with their children were able to get free hot dogs, chips and drinks. City departments provided guests with goodie bags and giveaways. 

(Michael Gerke, Chief of Police-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Police Department is very proactive in bridging the gap between law enforcement and the community by investing in the school children’s academic journey through the yearly backpack giveaways. 

(Michael Gerke, Chief of Police-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

Follow the City of Odessa online for upcoming Odessa Police Department Community events. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Councilman, District 1 Mark Matta Holds Re-Election Campaign Kickoff

Posted on      by      Leave a Comment on Councilman, District 1 Mark Matta Holds Re-Election Campaign Kickoff

Odessa, Texas/August 4, 2024-Mark Matta, Odessa City Councilman, District 1 held his campaign kickoff and announced his re-election bid to an enthusiastic crowd of supporters, family and friends t MKA Special Occasions on south Grant Ave. If re-elected, councilman Matta’s goal is to beautify District 1 and increase economic development. 

(Mark Matta, Odessa City Councilman, District 1/Re-Election Campaign Kickoff) 

Councilman Matta hopes to win re-election to move the sports complex forward with a groundbreaking ceremony in late August. 

(Mark Matta, Odessa City Councilman, District 1/Re-Election Campaign Kickoff) 

Mark Matta voted for the dismissal of Odessa Development Chairman Kris Crow over lack of transparency and alleged unwillingness to fund the much-needed water infrastructure that includes replacing old cutoff valves 

(Mark Matta, Odessa City Councilman, District 1/Re-Election Campaign Kickoff) 

 For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

Odessa Police Department’s Annual Back to School Block Party 2024

Posted on      by      Leave a Comment on Odessa Police Department’s Annual Back to School Block Party 2024

 

The Odessa Police Department and 1st Responders are having the annual Back to School Block Party this Saturday, August 3rd, at Sherwood Park from 10am to 2pm. Visitors to the event will enjoy food, drinks and games. 

(Steve LeSueur, Public Information Officer-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

Backpacks filled with Ector County ISD approved school supplies will be available to school-age students at the Block Party. 

(Steve LeSueur, Public Information Officer-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

The annual Odessa Police Department Back to School Block Party is away for Officers interact with children and families to help bridge the gap between law enforcement and the local community. 

(Steve LeSueur, Public Information Officer-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

Make your plans to attend the Odessa Police Department’s Annual Back to School Block Party, Saturday, August 3rd, from 10am to 2pm. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.