“NO REFUSAL” Multi-Law Enforcement Labor Day Weekend Operation

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Odessa, Texas/September 2, 2023-The Texas Department of Public Safety and the Odessa Police Department remind residents of The No Refusal operation going on now this Labor Day Weekend. 

(Sgt. Steven Blanco, Texas Department of Public Safety-West Texas Region/Miland, Texas) 

The Odessa Police Department encourages residents to have a plan, before going out drinking 

(Cpl. Steve LeSeuer , Public Information Officer, Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas 

Other law enforcement agencies include Ector County Sheriff’s Office, UTPB Police, ECISD Police and Medical Center Hospital District Police. 

(Reyes Nunez, Medical Hospital District Police-Odessa, Texas 

The No Refusal Multi-Law Enforcement Agency Operation is in progress. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

  

The Kent Companies Celebrate the 89th Convenience Store with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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Odessa, Texas/August 29, 2023-The Kent Companies celebrated their 89th Kent Kwik convenience store located at West 8th Street and West Loop 338 in Odessa with a ribbon-cutting ceremony presented by the Odessa Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors. The West 8th Street convenience store is the new model for future Kent Kwik stores. 

(Meredith Bright, Director of Corporate Communications-The Kent Companies/Midland, Texas) 

During the ribbon-cutting ceremony, The Kent Companies presented a check in the amount of 85 thousand dollars to Buckner, an international ministry that protects vulnerable children, strengthening families, transforming lives for generations, and serving senior adults through Christ-centered values. 

(Patricia Acosta, Executive Director-BUCKNER-Midland, Texas) 

The Kent Companies have a goal of bringing restaurant quality food to all Kent locations. The plan is to be consistent by developing a dining experience for the 

Customer when they come into a Kent Kwik convenience store. 

(Mike Scafuri, Senior Field Coach/Oversees Food Service Division-The Kent Companies/Midland, Texas) 

The Kent Companies supports local merchandisers by providing space for their products and promotional items. 

  (Bill Kent, Chairman/CEO-The Kent Companies/Midland, Texas) 

Al Escamilla of RIG-ID located in Midland is growing his business at many of the Kent Kwik convenience stores by providing a wide variety of caps for sale. 

(Al Escamilla, Owner/President-RIG-ID Workwear/Midland, Texas)  

The new Kent Kwik convenience store at West 8th and West Loop 338 is a one-stop convenience store providing a mini truck stop and diesel fuel for all types of large commercial vehicles and a large self-service gas station. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Odessa Police Department Holds Testing Day

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Odessa, Texas/August 27, 2023-On Saturday, August 26th, the Odessa Police Department held a “Testing Day” for people interested in becoming an officer with the OPD. About 20 people registered for the event and a couple of walk-ins came in on the day of the testing. 

(Cpl. Marshall Williams, Background Investigator/Recruiter-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Police Department Testing Day is a new recruiting method that allows the applicant to get a preview of the process of going through the Odessa Police Academy. 

(Cpl. Marshall Williams, Background Investigator/Recruiter-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

If any of the OPD Testing Day applicants did not pass an interview or agility test Odessa Police Department recruiters encourages them to come back and re-apply. 

(Cpl. Marshall Williams, Background Investigator/Recruiter-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

11th Annual Angel Driven Golf Tournament Benefit St Joseph and St Anthony Catholic Churches

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Odessa, Texas/August 26, 2023-Golfers from around the Permian Basin came out Saturday morning, August 26th to support the 11th annual Angel Driven Golf Tournament. Funds raised from the tournament will go towards St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in south Odessa. 

 (Juan Luna, Tournament Director-”Angel Driven” Golf Tournament/Odessa, Texas) 

Approximately 35 teams and around 128 players took part in the Angel Driven Golf Tournament 

(Juan Luna, Tournament Director-”Angel Driven” Golf Tournament/Odessa, Texas)) 

This year the Angel Driven Golf Tournament has increased its sponsorship and hopes to also increase funds needed to help both south Odessa Catholic Church’s. 

(Juan Luna, Tournament Director-”Angel Driven” Golf Tournament/Odessa, Texas) 

Organizers of the Angel Driven Golf Tournament feel very blessed for the continued support and success of the annual event. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Ector County Republican Women’s Club Presents Landgraf, Sparks and Pfluger at August Luncheon

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Odessa, Texas/August 26, 2023-The Ector County Republican Women’s Club recently held their August luncheon at the Odessa Country Club. The ECRW was excited to present to its membership and guests State Representative, District 81 Brooks Landgraf, State Senator, District 31 Kevin Sparks and U.S. Congressman of the Texas 11th District August Pfluger. 

Topics covered were issues with the EPA regarding emissions, the continued illegal migration and the southern border and property taxes. 

(Kevin Sparks, Texas State Senator, District 31) 

Representative Brooks Landgraf addressed the handicap parking issues that people with disabilities are experiencing, and the lack of issuing citations and fines by local law enforcement 

(Brooks Landgraf, Texas State Representative, District 81) 

US Congressman August Pfluger presented to membership and guests of the Ector County Republican Women’s Club the boarder crisis that continues to plague the southern regions of United States. 

(August Pfluger, U.S. Congressman, Texas 11th District) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

 

Odessa Chamber of Commerce Hosts Welcome Mixer Event for New Odessa City Manager

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Odessa, Texas/August 25, 2023-The Odessa Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a Welcome mixer for John Beckmeyer, the new Odessa City Manager. 

Dr. Gregory Williams, president of Odessa College, representatives of UTPB, business leaders, Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett, and representatives of City of Odessa were present at the event. 

(John Beckmeyer, New City Manager-City of Odessa, Texas) 

 The Odessa Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to working with the new city manager on projects that will help move Odessa forward. 

(Rene Earls, President/CEO- Odessa Chamber of Commerce-Odessa, Texas) 

 The special welcome event was catered by La Margarita Mexican Food Restaurant. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News Danny Barrera.