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Ector County Will Issue Debit Cards for Jury Duty Beginning Late May or Early June

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Odessa, Texas/April 14, 2023-During the Ector County Commissioners meeting on April 11th, the court approved the use of debit cards for payment instead of mailing out paper checks to those individuals who were summoned for jury duty. The debit cards will be issued towards the end of May or beginning of June. 

(Clarissa Webster, Ector County Clerk, Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

The cost of processing a payment with a paper check is between $1.30 and $1.40. The cost to Ector County for issuing a debit card for jury duty will be .99 cents. 

(Clarissa Webster, Ector County Clerk, Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

Recently, certain people have tried to pass fraudulent checks through the Ector County’s bank account. The debit card is a better way for the county to prevent fraud. 

(Clarissa Webster, Ector County Clerk, Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

When jurors sign in, they still have the option to donate their payment from jury duty to any of the approved charities that have been selected by Ector County. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Ector County Commissioners Approve the Sale of E Cigarettes and Pizza to ECDC Inmates

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Odessa, Texas/April 12, 2023-On Tuesday, April 11th, during the regularly scheduled meeting of the Ector County Commissioners, the commissioners’ court unanimously approved the sale of e-cigarettes to inmates. 

(Mike Griffis, Ector County Sheriff, Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

The e-cigarettes are designed and manufactured exclusively for detention centers and contain a barcode for tracking. 

(Mike Griffis, Ector County Sheriff, Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

The Ector County Detention Center does not permit smoking; the sale of e-cigarettes is a privilege extended to the inmates by the Ector County Sheriff’s Office and will be used as a behavioral tool. 

(Mike Griffis, Ector County Sheriff, Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

The Ector County Commissioners Court also approved the sale of pizza to inmates at no cost to Ector County. 

(Mike Griffis, Ector County Sheriff, Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

The e-cigarette and pizza sales to inmates is a creative way the Ector County Sheriff’s Office is fundraising to help with expenditures that are not in sheriff’s office budget. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Midland County Justice of the Peace Pct1 & Ector County Commissioner Pct 4 Election Returns

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Midland/Odessa,Texas/November 9, 2022-In last night’s November 8th, 2022 Election Returns, In Midland, Edelmira “Ede” Subia, a candidate for Midland County Justice of the Peace, Pct. 1, won the JP Pct. 1 position by 7, 006 votes. 

(Edelmira “Ede” Subia, Candidate-Winner/Midland County Justice of the Peace, Pct. 1 ) 

In Odessa, Savannah Morales, a South Ector County favorie lost to her bid for Ector County Commissioner Pct. 4 by 448 votes.  

(Savannah Morales, Former Candidate-Ector County Commissioner Pct. 4 ) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

Donuts with a Deputy Ector County Sheriff’s Office Community Event In Gardendale-DRB Media Communications Digital News

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Ector County/Gardendale, Texas-The Ector County Sheriff’s Office held their October “Donuts with a Deputy” Community Event at the Gardendale Community Center on Tuesday morning, October 18th. Officers had the opportunity to visit with residents of Gardendale enjoying coffee and donuts. 

(Eddie Mancha, Chief Deputy-Ector County Sheriff’s Office-Odessa, Texas) 

Ector County Commissioner Precinct 2, Greg Simmons attended the “Donuts with a Deputy” supporting the efforts of The Ector County Sheriff’s Office in bridging the gap between local law enforcement and the communities of Ector County. 

(Greg Simmons, Ector County Commissioner, Pct. 2-Odessa, Texas) 

The population of Gardendale has increased significantly over several years, and with that growth, crime has increased as well. 

(Mike Griffis, Ector County Sheriff-Ector County Sheriff’s Office-Odessa, Texas) 

Follow the Ector County Sheriff’s Office on social media for upcoming community events. 

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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(030222)-TEXAS PRIMARY ELECTIONS ECTOR COUNTY PRECINCT 4

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Odessa, Texas/March 2, 2022-The Ector County Precinct 4 races yielded a new Justice of the Peace and a new Democratic candidate for Ector County Commissioner, Precinct 4 ending the tenure of Armando Rodriguez. 

Savannah Castellon Morales received 257 votes in early voting and 204 votes in the March 1st Texas Primary Elections, bringing her total to 461 votes, Morales received 60.90% of the vote. Armando Rodriguez, the current Ector County Commissioner, Precinct 4 received 176 votes in early voting, 120 votes in the March 1st Primary Elections, bringing his total to 296 votes, receiving only 39.10% of votes. 

Democrat, Savannah Castellon Morales, one Republican and Albert Mata, an independent candidate will be running for Ector County Commissioner, Precinct 4 in November of this year.  

(Savannah Castellon Morales, Defeats Armando Rodriquez, Ector County Commissioner, Pct. 4) 

The Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 has a new judge. Elizabeth Baeza, an Ector County Sheriff’s Deputy working in the Civil Division, eliminated Jesse M. Porras and Alford Littleton. 

Jesse M. Porras received 84 votes in early voting, 60 votes in the March 1st Texas Primary, acquiring a total of 144 votes, receiving only 18.37% of the vote. 

Elizabeth Baeza received 234 votes in early voting, and 189 voting in March 1st Primary elections, a total of 423 votes, receiving 53.95% of total votes. 

Alford Littleton, received 125 votes in early voting, 92 votes in the March 1st Texas Primary, acquiring a total of 217 votes, 27.68% of the vote. 

(Elizabeth Baeza, Ector County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4-Elect) 

Cindy Weir-Nutter will be in a run-off with Lori Ruiz-Crutcher. Cindy Weir-Nutter received 45.02% of the vote and Lori Ruiz-Crutcher received 32.26% of the vote. Dennis Jones only received 22.72% of the vote. 

(Cindy Weir-Nutter) 

Brooks Landgraf was re-elected to Texas State Representative, District 81 defeating Casey Gray. This State Representative race targeted Landgraf with allegations of marital infidelity and corruption that were not officially proven. 

(Brooks Landgraf, Re-elected to Texas State Representative, District 81) 

Representative Brooks Landgraf, received 4, 110 votes in early voting and 3, 766 votes in the March 1st Texas Primary, receiving a total of 7,876 votes, acquiring 78.78% of votes. 

Casey Gray received 1,032 votes during early voting, 1,090 votes in the Texas Primary. Casy Gray received a total of 2, 122 votes, 21.22% of the total votes. 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(022422)-PORRAS PRODUCTIONS HOSTS LOCAL CANDIDATES MEET & GREET

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Odessa,Texas/February 24, 2022-Porras Productions recently held a meet and greet political rally at the Margarita Fairgrounds in south Odessa, where approximately 25 visitors came to the event to meet candidates who are running for local seats in Ector County. The event featured the Ballet Folklorico of Esteban Puerrtas, jumper for the kids, music and speeches. 

(Ramon Armendariz, former resident of the City of Odessa) 

Jesse Porras, of Porras Productions and candidate for Justice of the Peace pct. 4 explaines the purpose of the political rally.  

(Jesse Porras, Porras Productions/Candidate for Justice of the Peace Pct. 4) 

The political rally was funded by vendors and community representatives. 

  (Jesse Porras, Porras Productions/Candidate for Justice of the Peace Pct. 4) 

The Texas primary election is March 1st, 2022. 

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