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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(011322)-ODESSA CITY COUNCIL VOTES 4 TO 3 TO REMOVE JEFF RUSSELL FROM ODC BOARD

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Odessa, Texas/January 13, 2022-On Tuesday, January 11th the Odessa City Council during its regularly scheduled meeting addressed item 7 to consider the removeal of Jeff Russell from the ODC Board. The Odessa City Council heared from supporters of Jeff Russell, their opposition to the city council’s decision to vote for or against the removal. 

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Odessa City Councilman, District 2-Steve Thompson read from a transcript of an ODC meeting where Jeff Russell advised the ODC board that he may have a conflict of interest regarding a construction company that may or may not be associated with RHOADS USA.
(Denise Swanner, Odessa City Council, At-Large) 

(Jeff Russell, Former ODC Board Member) 

The Odessa City Council voted 4 to 3 to remove Jeff Russell from the ODC Board. 

(Jeff Russell, Former ODC Board Member) 

Denise Swanner, Odessa City Council Membr-At Large said that given the opportunity she would re-appoint Jeff Russell. 

(Denise Swanner, Odessa City Council, At-Large) 

Council Members who voted to remove Jeff Russell from the ODC Board were not available for comment. 

For DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, Danny Barrera 

 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(010822)-LULAC HOST COMMUNITY DISCUSSION ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

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Odessa, Texas/January 8, 2022-The Odessa chapter of the League of United Latin American Citizens hosted a community discussion on domestic violence in the Odessa City Council chambers at city hall. The meeting was to be focused on the violent death of Heather Leann Rodriguez by a former boyfirend, and why the system of laws to protect domestic violence victims failed Heather Rodriguez. 

(Monica Franco, Heather Leann Rodriguez Cousin) 

State Represenative Brooks Landgraff who authored Monica’s Law explained what this law provides to victims of domestic violence. 

(Brooks Landgraff, Texas State Representative-District 81) 

 It was revealed that Heather’s former boyfriend was harassing her at her job. Monica Franco said that, Heather was told by Heather’s employer, a business located in Midland that she needed to file a protective order before she could return to work. 

(Monica Franco, Heather Leann Rodriguez Cousin) 

(Deputy Chief Robert Doporto of the Odessa Police Department) 

Deputy Chief Robert Doporto said that after information is gathered during a domestic or family violence case it is presented to the district attorney or county attorney.  

(Deputy Chief Robert Doporto of the Odessa Police Department) 

Jeanette Fierro, a domestic violence victim and survivor tells her story of abuse by her partner and her journey of becoming financially independent and survival. 

(Jeanette Fierro, Domestic Violence Victim and Survivor) 

If you or someone you know is fleeing domestic and sexual violence, contact the Crisis Center of West Texas at 1-866-627-4747. 

For DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, Danny Barrera 

 

 

 

 

 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(121821)-OPD INVESTIGATING LOWE’S HOME IMPROVEMENT THEFT

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Odessa, Texas/December 18, 2021-On December 3, 2021 at approximately 9:12 am, a theft occurred at Lowe’s Home Improvement located at 4101 East 42nd Street. Investigation revealed that a male subject concealed over $600 worth of merchandise and left without making any attempt to pay. Anyone who recognizes this suspect is encouraged to contact Cpl. J. Beatty at 432-335-3333. If you wish to remain anonymous and seek a reward, you must contact Odessa Crime Stoppers at 432-333-TIPS and reference Case #21-9000518.

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