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National Night Out 2025

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Odessa, Texas/October 9, 2025-On Tuesday, October 7th, the Odessa Police Department, Odessa Fire Rescue, and the Ector County Sheriff’s Office visited more than a dozen locations across the City of Odessa — including a downtown nonprofit and several places of worship — as part of the annual National Night Out event. 

(Clara Pride, Community Relations Director-Basin Lighthouse/Odessa, Texas) 

Families attending Iglesia De Amor were excited to celebrate the church’s third year participating in National Night Out. The pastors say the annual event is a meaningful way to bring the neighborhood together for fellowship while helping to build stronger connections between residents, law enforcement, and first responders. 

(Lizbeth García Bonilla, Pastor-Iglesia De Amor-Odessa, Texas) 

(Guadalupe García, Pastor-Iglesia De Amor-Odessa, Texas) 

Visitors at National Night Out locations had the chance to sample a wide variety of eats and treats, support local vendors, and get an up-close look at first responder vehicles. 

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. 

Ector County Republican Party Holds First Responder Pancake Breakfas

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The Ector County Republican Party under the leadership of Party Chair, Donna Kelm held a pancake breakfast at the ECRP Headquarters for 1st Responders that included the Ector County Sheriff’s Office, Texas Department of Public Safety and other local law enforcement agencies. 

(Donna Kelm, Party Chair-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

Candidates and incumbents running for Odessa City Council were at the 1st Responder Breakfast helping with cooking and serving duties and meeting guests. 

(Donna Kelm, Party Chair-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

Local law enforcement relies on the support and help from citizens and residents of West Texas and the Permian Basin. 

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

Follow the Ector County Republican Party on Facebook and other social media platforms for upcoming political or social events. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

National Night Out 2023-First Presbyterian Church/Iglesia De Amor Church

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Odessa, Texas/September 5, 2023-Several churches, neighborhoods, apartment complexes and organizations celebrated the 2023 National Night Out on Tuesday, September 3rd despite the early afternoon stormy weather. 

The Odessa Police Department and Odessa Fire Rescue visited with residents at The First Presbyterian Church located at 1401 N. Sam Houston Ave. 

(Cambri Allison, Youth and Childrens Director-First Presbyterian Church/Odessa, Texas) 

Residents who live around or near the Church enjoyed Hot Dogs, Chips and Drinks. Kids got to see the first responder vehicles up-close. 

(Cambri Allison, Youth and Childrens Director-First Presbyterian Church/Odessa, Texas) 

Iglesia de Amor Church on 1609 W. 10th, hosted National Night at the storefront church location. Hispanic residents who live near the church came out to see the Crime Scene Mobile Lab, OPD Units and the Odessa Fire Rescue Fire Trucks and Ambulance. 

(Lizbeth Bonilla-Garcia, Pastor-Iglesia De Amor Church/Odessa, Texas) 

Iglesia De Amor Church pastors believe in the importance of having a good relationship with local law enforcement and first responders to bring the community together. 

(Guadalupe Garcia Arriaga, Pastor-Iglesia De Amor Church/Odessa, Texas) 

Several National Night Out block parties were held throughout the City of Odessa featuring a wide selection of Eats and Treats. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Texas Memorial Service 2022 2023 Honoring Law Enforcement Officers Killed in the Line of Duty

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Odessa, Texas/May 21, 2023-The Odessa Police Department and the Midland Police Department held a Memorial Service at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home, in honor of fellow officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The memorial service also honored officers who have died in the line of duty from across the entire State of Texas, and is part of the Texas Memorial Service 2022-2023. 

(Michael Gerke, Chief of Police-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

Midland Police Chief Seth Herman presented a speech describing a warrior in battle and dying with honor in battle. The speech was directed at law enforcement officers, who patrol the streets protecting the residents of the community 

(Seth Herman, Chief of Police-Midland Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

The week of May 14th – 20th, 2023, has been designated as National Police Memorial Week, and is to recognize the service and sacrifice of U.S. Law Enforcement that have been killed in the line of duty. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center Groundbreaking Ceremony at the Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center

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Midland, Texas/April 30, 2023-On Friday, April 28th, The Texas Facilities Commission, Midland Health and Medical Center Health System along with Texas State Senator Kevin Sparks, District 31, Shelby Landgraf representing the office of State Representative Brooks Landgraf, District 81 and former State House Speaker-current State Representative Tom Craddick, District 82 joined members of the law enforcement community and invited guests to the groundbreaking ceremony of the Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center. Due to poor weather conditions the special event was moved to the recital hall inside the Wagner-Noel Performing Arts Center. 

(Tom Craddick, Republican Texas State House of Representatives, District 82/Former Speaker of the Texas State House of Representatives) 

Project representatives appropriated $40 million in funding during a special State Legislative session in 2020. The additional funding will be raised from private donations from Midland and Odessa. Land for the project was donated by Diamondback Energy but will retain the mineral rights. The original cost of the project was more than $80 million due to rising construction costs. 

(Tom Craddick, Republican Texas State House of Representatives, District 82/Former Speaker of the Texas State House of Representatives) 

The Midland County Sheriff’s Office and the Ector County Sheriff’s Office are the only agencies that provide mental health care to inmates. The Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center will be a much-needed facility to help law enforcement ease the burden on the costs of travel time and the safety of law enforcement officers having to transport inmate/patients out of the county to a mental health facility. 

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

The Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center is a mental health facility located between Midland and Odessa. The Center will provide inpatient and outpatient mental health services to individuals of all ages. 

(Russell Tippin, CEO/President-Medical Center Health System-Medical Center Hospital/Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.