Odessa Police to send officers to Dallas in wake of protest deaths
The Odessa Police Department plans to send officers to Dallas later this week or early next to pay respects to five officers killed and several wounded during the July 7 protest. Cpl. Steve LeSueur said travel details are being finalized as to how many officers will go and when. Sgt. Gary Duesler of the Ector County Sheriff's Office noted deputies had not decided Monday on their participation.
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ECISD officer inducted into Special Olympics Hall of Fame
Ector County Independent School District Police Officer Freddy Naylon was inducted into the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Hall of Fame in a May 26 ceremony at UT Arlington during SOTX's 47th Summer Games. Naylon served over 20 years as a SETR member and key volunteer in the Permian Basin area, helping raise funds and awareness through events like the Ragin Cajun Golf Tournament and the Polar Plunge in Midland and Odessa.
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Awards to be presented at TTUHSC faculty banquet
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center will recognize more than 100 faculty and community physicians at the annual faculty awards banquet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Odessa Country Club. Honorees include Dr. Ikemefuna Okwuwa, Dean's Clinical Teaching Award. Dr. Valerie Bauer, Dean's Educational Innovation Award. Dr. Sandeep Dhindsa, Douglas M. Stocco Scholarship/Research Award. and Dr. William Davis, Dean's Distinguished Service Award, with awards presented by TTUHSC leaders Dr. Steven Berk and Dr. Gary Ventolini.
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Ikemefuna Okwuwa
Valerie Bauer
Sandeep Dhindsa
Douglas M. Stocco
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Steven Berk
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Gary Ventolini
Permian Basin
Chief defends use of robot in Dallas gunman case
The Dallas gunman Micah Johnson, once an extrovert, became a hermit after military service. His mother Delphine Johnson recalled his Army Reserve years and Afghanistan tour, while a military lawyer said he faced a sexual harassment accusation during deployment. His father James Johnson spoke through tears about the impact and surprise of the events.
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Helping the Homeless Luncheon Offers Free Services
Artemisa Leyva volunteers at the Hope for the Homeless luncheon at the Sherwood Community Center. Scott Fryer receives a free haircut as part of a monthly Odessa event by the Odessa Tabernacle Family Life Center offering lunch, haircuts, clothing, job leads and agency assistance.
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County approves park lease and cleanup plan in Gardendale action
Ector County commissioners approved a lease with Gardendale in Action for a park in Gardendale and discussed a county jail budget amendment. The group plans maintenance upgrades and community service projects with Precinct 2, coordinating cleanups with Keep Odessa and Keep Midland Beautiful. Gardendale in Action succeeds Gardendale Community Association, aiming to reengage neighborhood watch and elderly lawn care. Also discussed was allocating 600000 for contract services at the Ector County Detention Center to cover inmate housing in other counties if needed.
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Woman mauled by two pit bulls recovering after surgery
A 67-year-old Odessa woman, Juanita Rodriguez, remained in good spirits at Medical Center Hospital following a skin graft after a dog attack that ripped flesh from her neck and chest. Her son, Sam Rodriguez, described her as conscious and optimistic while police arrested nearby residents Aurelio Hernandez-Leyva and Maria Quintero-Leyva, charged with third degree felony Attack by Dog.
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