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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. 

 

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.