DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(040722)-ECSO, ATF AND FBI OFFICIALS INVESTIGATE BOMB THREAT

Odessa, Texas/April 7, 2022-At approximately 7:45am, an employee with the Ector County Sheriff’s Office discovered a devise that resembled a pipe bomb, somewhere near the west entrance of the Ector County Courthouse. The employee advised courthouse security of the discovery of the devise and possible threat. 

(Sheriff Mike Griffis, Ector County Sheriff’s Office) 

Several rumors surfaced that a cartel was responsible for the bomb threat. There are criminal trials currently scheduled at the Ector County Courthouse. 

(Sheriff Mike Griffis, Ector County Sheriff’s Office) 

The ATF, FBI and Texas Rangers are on the ground working with the Ector County Sheriff’s Office reviewing video from cameras located at the Ector County Courthouse and possibly from business near the courthouse, as well as other evidence collected at the scene. 

(Sheriff Mike Griffis, Ector County Sheriff’s Office) 

At about 10:45am, the Ector County Sheriff’s office allowed employees and the public doing business at the courthouse to enter through the east entrance. 

(Sheriff Mike Griffis, Ector County Sheriff’s Office) 

Officers and investigators also checked the Ector County Annex Building for any possible threat. 

(Sheriff Mike Griffis, Ector County Sheriff’s Office) 

This is an ongoing Local, State, and Federal investigation. There were no injuries during the bomb threat investigation. If you have information regarding a person or persons involved in this incident contact Odessa Crime Stoppers at 432-333-TIPS or the Ector County Sheriff’s Office at 432-335-3050 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(040622)-ECTOR COUNTY LIBRARY COMMITTEE HOLDS COMMUNITY FORUM

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Odessa, Texas/April 6, 2022-The Ector County library committee held an English and Spanish community forum to discuss a new library and modernize library content. The current 3 story library is several decades old and outdated, and difficult to staff. 

(Randy Ham, Ector County Library Committee/Executive Director-Odessa Arts) 

The Ector County Library Committee discussed with residents a public library that would provide the needs of the community with programs and services for the next 30 years. 

(Randy Ham, Ector County Library Committee /Executive Director-Odessa Arts) 

Ector County Commissioner, Precinct 4, Armando Rogriguez, would like to see the new library as a multi-purpose facility. Providing visitors with restaurants and retail stores within or around the new library. 

(Armando Rodriguez, Ector County Commissioner, Pct. 4) 

The estimated population of Latino residents in Ector County is at or above 60%. The Ector County Library only provides 5% of Spanish language books and literature. 

(Randy Ham, Ector County Library Committee /Executive Director-Odessa Arts) 

The Ector County Library Committee visited the Midland Centennial Library to gather information regarding staff, applications for library cards, programs and other services. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(040522)-LOOP 250 OVERPASS AT CR 1140 RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY

Midland, Texas/April 5, 2022-The Texas Department of Transportation held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, April 5th, to celebrate the opening of the Loop 250 overpass at County Road 1140. The project also extended the main lanes of Loop 250 from County 1150 to BI-20. 

(Gene Powell, Public Information Officer-TxDot) 

The Permian Basin Metropolitan Planning Organization identified the need for an overpass and made the location a priority. The Midland Development Corporation helped secure the remaining $19.5 million dollars need to cover the bid price from the Texas Transportation Commission. 

(Gene Powell, Public Information Officer-TxDot) 

The completion of the Loop 250 overpass will have an economic benefit the city of Midland and also improve safety with motorists. 

(Gene Powell, Public Information Officer-TxDot) 

There are plans in pre-development for the construction of an overpass on Todd Drive in the near future, and the Loop 250 overpass at County Road 1140 will open to traffic within the next couple of weeks. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(040122A)-MEDICAL CENTER HEALTH SYSTEM HOST REGIONAL BOARD WORKSHOP

Odessa, Texas/April 1, 2022-Medical Center Health Systems hosted the annual hospital board workshop. Hospital boards from surrounding counties participated in board training. 

(Bryn Dodd, President-Ector County Hospital District Board of Directors) 

The purpose of the training gives insight of what elected board officials need to know when representing a hospital. 

(Bryn Dodd, President-Ector County Hospital District Board of Directors) 

Due to COVID, many hospital training opportunities were cancelled or training was done via virtual 

(Wallace Dunn, Vice-President-Ector County Hospital District Board of Directors) 

Several important topics related to hospital revenue were planned for discussion at the hospital board training. 

(Russell Tippin, President and Chief Executive Officer-Medical Center Health System) 

For DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, Danny Barrera

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(O40122)-ODESSA PD INVESTIGATING MAJOR CRASH-IH20 & LOOP 1936

Odessa, Texas/April 1, 2022-Odessa police are investigating a crash that occurred early Friday morning, April 1st, on IH-20 and Loop 1936 near west 2nd street. A witness described the scene as an 18-wheeler and a motorcycle with Debree field covering a wide area, possibly on both sides of the highway. It is unknow if there are any injuries.  

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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(032822)-OPD & ECISD POLICE INVESTIGATING ALLEGED SHOOTING CLAIM

Odessa, Texas/March 28, 2022-At approximately 4:20 pm, students and school personnel witnessed a male and female, possibly middle school or high school age students run into Ector College Prep leaving a gray car that they were traveling in the school parking lot. An unnamed source connived that the juveniles were in fear of their lives,when an alleged shooter was taking shots at them from another vehicle while traveling towards south Odessa. 

It is unknow what make or model the alleged shooter’s vehicle is at this time. 

Odessa Fire Rescue responded to the scene, Odessa Police, ECISD Police are investigating the incident. 

It is unknow if there are any injuries. More information as it becomes available. 

 

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