Ector County Library Safety Solutions
Summary
Library leadership presented security updates and solutions to ensure a safe environment for patrons and staff at the public library.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 39
- Last 30 days
- 3
Impact analysis
May involve future expenditures for library security enhancements.
Library patrons and staff members.
Taxpayers might see their bills go up, and local officials are facing intense scrutiny and political fallout.
Mentions & discussions (20)
Power lines shut down Dixie near 2nd Street
Add Us On GoogleAdd as a preferred source on GoogleODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Both directions of Dixie, just south of 2nd Street, are shut down after power lines came down and are blocking the road, according to Od...
Texas freezes installation of Flock cameras along state roads
By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune At Gov. Greg Abbott’s direction, the Texas Department of Transportation has stopped issuing permits allowing Flock cameras and other automated license plate readers to be installed along state roads. The pause, con...
OPD seeks information on missing woman
The Odessa Police Department is currently searching for 49-year-old Teresa Harper, who was last seen in the 1900 block of N. County Road West. She is approximately 5’6” tall and weighs approximately 215 pounds. No clothing description was provided, a...
‘You’re never alone’: Deputies emphasize mental health support for everyone
Five deputies at the Ector County Sheriff's Office undergo specialized training to handle mental health crises and encourage law enforcement officers to seek help for their own mental health challenges.
Apply now for the OPD Citizens Police Academy
The Odessa Police Department is still accepting applications for the 32nd Session of the Citizens Police Academy. The 9-week academy begins Thursday, October 1, and is designed to give the public an inside look at the Odessa Police Department. The in...
OPD searching for missing man
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Odessa Police Department is asking for help from the community to find a missing man. 27-year-old Fabio Gonzalez was last seen in the 4300 block of Esmond. Gonzalez is described at being 5'6" tall, weighs about 165 poun...
OPD searching for missing person
The Odessa Police Department is currently searching for 27-year-old Fabio Gonzalez, who was last seen in the 4300 block of Esmond. Gonzalez is 5’6” tall, weighs 165 pounds, and has black hair and hazel eyes. Anyone with information in reference to hi...
DPS operation targets organized oilfield theft enterprise, millions of dollars in assets seized
MIDLAND On Aug. 12, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Criminal Investigations Division’s (CID) Organized Oilfield Theft Prevention Unit, in coordination with multiple local, state, and federal law enforcement partners, executed a series of ...
Registration open for National Night Out
National Night Out is scheduled from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, October 6. The deadline to register is Friday, October 2, at 5 p.m. Visit tinyurl.com/mwcdr6jn to register or email odessapd@odessa-tx.gov with any questions. National Night Out is designed to he...
OPD asking for assistance in missing juveniles
The Odessa Police Department is asking for assistance in locating two female juveniles, 15-year-old Kimberly Pando and 13-year-old Perla Pando, who were reported missing. Kimbely was last seen at Odessa High School and Perla was last seen at Bowie Ju...
Odessa Police Department invites public to 32nd Citizens Police Academy
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Odessa Police Department is officially accepting applications for its upcoming 32nd Session of the Citizens Police Academy. Officials say the program aims to build stronger community relationships and offer residents a ...
Odessa crossing guard hospitalized after truck crash
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A crossing guard was sent to the hospital this morning after being struck by a truck infront of Pease Elementary. According to the Odessa Police Department, officers responded to 22nd and Santa Rosa at 7:44 am in refrence ...
Odessa school crossing guard injured in crash at 22nd and Santa Rosa
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department responded to a crash at 22nd and Santa Rosa this morning involving a school crossing guard.According to Odessa police, at around 7:44 a.m., a Chevrolet...
Flock cameras are in the Permian Basin: Everything you need to know
Flock license plate reader cameras are operating across Midland and Odessa. Here’s how local police use them, how many are in West Texas, where to find reported camera locations and what Flock is changing after reports of misuse.
C.R.A.S.E. training at Tuesday’s Neighborhood Watch Meeting
Join the Odessa Police Department for the next Neighborhood Watch Meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 18, in the Sherwood Park Community Center, located at 4819 N. Everglade Ave. A Civilian Response to an Active Shooter Event (C.R.A.S.E.) training will...
Odessa Police hosting active shooter response training at next Neighborhood Watch meeting
The Odessa Police Department is inviting community members to learn critical safety strategies at its next Neighborhood Watch meeting, which will feature specialized active shooter response training.
OPD Chief talks Odessa crime stats
The Odessa Police Department recorded fewer serious crimes in the first half of 2026 compared to the first half of 2025. There were fewer homicides, rapes, car burglaries, car thefts, robberies and shoplifting incidents reported within the city limit...
Police: Man admits to sex with 12-year-old
An Odessa man was arrested Monday after he admitted to engaging in sexual activities with a 12-year-old. The post Police: Man admits to sex with 12-year-old appeared first on Odessa American.
MCH, city and state agencies to host Back-to-School Car Seat Safety Bash
Medical Center Health System is partnering with Odessa Fire Rescue, Odessa Police Department, the City of Odessa, Texas Department of Transportation, and Texas A&M AgriLife to host a free Back-to-School Car Seat Safety Bash from 8 a.m. to noon Saturd...
OPD searching for a missing girl
Skip to contentWatch LiveWeatherNewsSubmit Video/PhotoCommunityVoteSportsVideoStreamingAging UntoldAriyanna Stewart was last seen Monday morning.Ariyanna Stewart Missing(Odessa Police Department)Published:...
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