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Posted on: December 28, 2021

Chief's Youth Basketball Throwdown

Youth Basketball Tournament

The Chief's 3-on-3 Youth Basketball Thrown is tomorrow, December 29th at 9 am.

The event will take place at the OHS Gym.  Registration is at 7 am, Games start at 9 am.


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OPD Statement on Privately Conducted Sting Operations

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2021 Odessa Police Memorial Service

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2021 Bustin for Badges Clay Shoot

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