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Friends & Supporters Held a Fundraising Event for Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett

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Odessa, Texas/August 24, 2025-Friends and supporters of Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett recently held an invitation-only pre-re-election campaign fundraising event. Guests, including representatives from the City of Odessa and Ector County, enjoyed live music, hamburgers, and non-alcoholic drinks provided by The Block Meat Company.
(Dustin Fawcett, Ector County Judge-Ector County, Texas)
Ector County has several projects slated for construction and demolition. Maintaining continuity and consistency within the current County Commissioners Court is essential to ensure these projects stay on track.
(Dustin Fawcett, Ector County Judge-Ector County, Texas)
Ector County is experiencing rapid growth, particularly in West Odessa, Precinct 1, and across the county. To keep residents informed, an educational campaign will be launched to explain how taxpayer dollars are being invested in the community.
(Dustin Fawcett, Ector County Judge-Ector County, Texas)
Fundraising events in support of Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett are scheduled to take place in the coming months.
For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.

Bustin 4 Badges Check Presentation to Odessa, Ector County and Midland Law Enforcement

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Midland, Texas/June11, 2025-Law enforcement Officers with the City and County of Midland, the Odessa Police Department and the Ector County Sheriff’s Office along with the Bustin 4 Badges Board handed out checks to all four-law enforcement agencies. 

The Bustin 4 Badges Clay Shoot event sponsored by Exxon Mobil was held during the month of April in Martin County. Over 600 shooters attended and participated in the fundraiser. 

(Jimmy Young, Executive Vice President-Bustin4Badges/Midland-Odessa, Texas) 

All four of the local law enforcement agencies received one thousand and fifty thousand dollars. These funds help supplement the needs each department has. 

(Leith Hall, Lt. Over Administration-Midland County Sheriff’s Office-Midland, Texas) 

(Greg Snow, Chief of Police-Midland Police Department-Midland, Texas) 

Each local law enforcement agency uses its acquired funds from the Bustin for Badges fundraiser. This includes bullet proof vests and tactical gear. 

(Micheal Gerke, Chief of Police-Odessa Police Department-Odessa, Texas) 

Midland Mayor Lori Blong explains the importance of the Bustin for Badges fundraising program and how it benefits the citizens of Midland and the Police Department. 

(Lori Blong, Mayor-City of Midland, Texas) 

The Bustin for Badges program has raised 4 to 5 million dollars over last 12 years. For DRB Media Communications Digital News, I’m Daniel Franco. 

Zhachery Dewain Hunt Arrested for Stabbing Resulting in a Death

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Ector County, Texas/March 18, 2025-On Tuesday, March 18h at approximately 9:08 am Ector County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2500 Block of West 87th Street, after receiving a call from a distraught female reporting a stabbing and possible shooting at a residence in the West 87th location. 

When Deputies arrived, they discovered a 29-year-old male deceased from apparent stab wounds and a 59-year-old female injured from stab wounds as well. 

The investigation revealed that an altercation occurred between Zhachery Dewain Hunt, 30 years of age and the deceased male. Hunt was taken into custody and will be charged First Degree Murder. Additional charges are pending. 

The injured female was transported to Medical Center Hospital by Odessa Fire Rescue and is in stable condition. 

The investigation is ongoing. 

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Major Fire Erupts at a Container Business, Investigation Ongoing

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Odessa, Texas/July 24, 2024-On Tuesday, July 23rd, a major broke out at a container business located at 83rd and West Co. Rd. in northwest Odessa. Odessa Fire Rescue, West Odessa Volunteer Fire Department along with Goldsmith Fire Department responded to the major fire. A resident that lives close to the container business said that the fire may have started between 3am and 4am. 

(Mark Rodriguez, Resident-Lives Near the Business-North West Co. Road/North Odessa, Texas) 

Mark Rodruguez said, that his son had seen container ejected in the air as the intense flames caused various pops and explosions. 

Segments of water hoses that resembled a yellow serpent winding across several neighborhood streets connected to a water hydrant located at the corner of 83rd and Perry Street. Drones were used by Odessa Fire Rescue to help fire fighter locate hot spots that kept igniting. 

(Javier Joven, Odessa Mayor-City of Odessa/Odessa, Texas) 

Due to the intensity of the container fire and the number of firetrucks and response teams needed to put out this fire, City of Odessa officials reached out to the Midland Fire Department for help in case of multiple emergencies in Odessa. 

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

The investigation as to the cause of the fire is ongoing.  

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Cal Hendrick Announces His Candidacy for Mayor for the City of Odessa

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Odessa, Texas/July 10, 2024-Cal Hendrick announced on Wednesday, July 10th to a full house of supporters at City Council Chambers his candidacy for Mayor for the City of Odessa. Mr. Hendrick gave a brief outline of issues affecting the city and its residents. 

(Cal Hendrick, Candidate for Mayor for the City of Odessa, Texas) 

Many entrepreneurs and small business owners are finding it difficult to set up business in Odessa due to impact fees, permitting and over regulation. Cal Hendrick believes that Odessa has to be competitive and will look at city ordinances that hinder new business growth. 

(Cal Hendrick, Candidate for Mayor for the City of Odessa, Texas) 

Cal Hendrick believes that being a lawyer and having well-developed critical thinking skills will help him as Mayor look at issues and find practical solutions to those issues. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.