Tag: Ector County

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. 

 

VFW Post 4372 July 4th Independence Day Vendors Market & Family Picnic Celebration

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Odessa, Texas/July 6, 2024-The VFW Post 4372 located at 208 E. 63rd St. Held an Independance Day Celebration vendors market and picnic. Vendors sold a wide variety of items from fashion, woodworking, arts and crafts and all types of eats and treats. 

(Janey Guerrero, Realtor/Business Owner and Vendor-VFW Post 4372/Odessa, Texas) 

Kids of all ages enjoyed fun water activities, and families were treated to free Hamburgers Hotdogs and drinks. 

(Rick Mitchell, Post Commander-VFW Post 4372/Odessa, Texas) 

Over 200 people visited the VFW July 4th Vendor’s Market and picnic that included fireworks provided by Truckload Fireworks. VFW Post 4372 plan to add more attractions to next year’s July 4th‘s Independence Day celebration. 

(Rick Mitchell, Post Commander-VFW Post 4372/Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Ector County Courthouse Closes Again Due To Flooding

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Odessa, Texas/June 3, 2024-On Monday morning, June 3rd, at approximately 10am, employees, Judges and staff evacuated the Ector County Courthouse due to a major water break within the building. The water damage affected the County Clerk’s Office and the basement where an archive of records is stored. 

(Dustin Fawcett, Ector County Judge-Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

Visitors to the courthouse that had pending court appointments and other business were turned away. During the month of February 2023, the Ector County Courthouse experienced a water break that affected offices, courtrooms and other important locations within the aging building. 

(Dustin Fawcett, Ector County Judge-Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

Due to the poor infrastructure and old turn-off valves the aging water pipes  gave way to water pipe ruptures. 

(Billy Carrigan, Building Maintenance Director-Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

It is unknown what the cost of the damage is or how much money the County lost from business transactions due to the closing of the Courthouse. Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett said that the Courthouse should be open for business Tuesday morning, June 4th at 8am. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

  

“Standing In The Gap” Ector County Republican Party Candidates Fundraiser

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Odessa, Texas/January 26, 2024-Candidates running for Republican Precinct Chair and Ector County Republican Chair recently held STANDING IN THE GAP Fundraiser at the Ector County Republican Party Headquarters. Candidates introduced themselves and gave brief speeches to supporters and guests. 

(Tisha Crow, Ector County Republican Chair-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

Experience in election protocols is especially important in keeping the voting process legal and monitoring any fraud during the election cycle. 

(Tisha Crow, Ector County Republican Chair-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

Locally, there has been an increase in Hispanics becoming registered Republicans. However, there is still a need for representation in the Hispanic community of Odessa and Ector County. 

(Sylvia Rodriguez-Sanchez, Candidate-Republican Precinct Chair 101- Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

Young Hispanic Republican voters, who reside in West Odessa hope that their elected officials will help with issues affecting residents in Precinct 1 in West Odessa. 

(Mayra Montoya, New Hispanic Republican Voter-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

Mayor Javier Joven declared divine power is needed in local government during his portion of the fundraiser event. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

Ector County Republican Precinct Chair Kickoff Hosted by Jimbo’s Garage

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Odessa, Texas/January 18, 2024-Jimbo’s Garage in Odessa, Texas recently hosted the Republican Precinct Chair kick-off, where approximately 150 people came out to the meet and greet event. 

(Donna Kelm, Ector County Republican Women Club President-Candidate-Ector County Republican Chair) 

Candidates attending the event were introduced to guests. Each candidate voiced why they were running. 

(Ronnie Lewis, Republican-Candidate for Precinct Chair 203) 

 Several candidates are running unopposed, while others are running against more established precinct chairs. 

(Richard Pierce, Ector County Republican, Running for Re-Election, Precinct Chair 204) 

(Dallas Kennedy, Ector County Republican-Candidate-Ector County Precinct Chair 110) 

Follow your candidates on social media for information and upcoming events. 

 For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.