Month: August 2023

Odessa City Council Introduces New City Manager

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Odessa, Texas/August 17, 2023-Mayor Javier Joven and members of the Odessa City Council formally introduced in council chambers, John Beckmeyer as the new City Manager. 

(John Beckmeyer, New City Manager, Odessa, Texas) 

Mr. Beckmeyer has been working as city manager for a little over a week and has been visiting the city of Odessa departments and department heads and employees. The new city manager refers to all staff as “Team Members” 

(John Beckmeyer, New City Manager, Odessa, Texas) 

Odessa City Councilman, District 1, Mark Matta is very pleased with the selection of John Beckmeyer as the new city manager. 

(Mark Matta, City Councilman, District 1-City of Odessa/Texas) 

This past March the Odessa City Council and T2 Consulting held Benchmarks meetings to come up with requirements and expectations the council wanted in a city manager. A couple of the requirements: A bachelor’s degree in a related area or 3 to 5 years of experience as a department head or city manager. 

(Mark Matta, City Councilman, District 1-City of Odessa/Texas) 

John Beckmeyer, the new City Manager will be introduced to the public at the next scheduled Odessa City Council meeting. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Celebrate a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Brizy’s Barbershop

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Odessa, Texas/August 10, 2023-The Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony at Brizy’s Barbershop located at 1005 Maple Ave.  

Members of the Hispanic Chamber and its Ambassadors celebrated with Brianna Lopez, her family, friends, staff and her pastors during the special ribbon cutting ceremony. 

(Nataly Ortega, Treasurer, Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas ) 

The barbershop has had a long history since it opened several decades ago in what used to be part of the Rock Hill Shopping Center. 

(Brianna Lopez, Owner/Operator-Brizy’s Barbershop/1005 Maple Ave.-Odessa, Texas) 

Brianna Lopez wants all her customers to have an enjoyable experience at Brizy’s vv barbershop. 

(Brianna Lopez, Owner/Operator-Brizy’s Barbershop/1005 Maple Ave.-Odessa, Texas) 

Follow the Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Facebook for upcoming events or if you or your business want to become a member. 

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Ector County ISD Welcomes Students Back to School

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West Odessa-Ector County/Odessa, Texas/August 9, 2023-Ector County ISD welcomed students to the first day of school at several elementary schools across the district: Jordan Elementary, Burleson Elementary and Carver. 

(Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools-Ector County ISD/Odessa) 

Students at Buddy West Elementary in West Odessa were excited to see old friends and making new friends as well as meeting the new first year teacher. 

(Lesslie Ronquillo, First Year 5 Grade Math Teacher-G.E. Buddy West Elementary School/Ector County ISD-Odessa, Texas) 

Ector County ISD estimates about 33,500 students will be attending school during the 2023-2024 school year. 

(Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools-Ector County ISD/Odessa) 

Ector County ISD reminds motorists to be aware that school has started, and students are walking to and from school, and buses are on the road. 

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Five Students Receive a $1,200 Scholarship from the Panamerican Golf Association-Odessa Chapter

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Odessa, Texas/August 8, 2023-The Panamerican Golf Association, Odessa Chapter held a scholarship awards presentation on Monday, August 7th.  

Irish Manlucot , a Nursing Student at Odessa College-Received a $1,200 scholarship from the Panamerican Golf Association-Odessa Chapter and Nathaniel Sims, who recently graduated from the Richard Milburn Academy in Odessa also received a $1,200 from the PAGA-Odessa Chapter. 

(Irish Manlucot, $1,200 Scholarship Recipient-Panamerican Golf Association-Odessa Chapter) 

(Nathaniel Sims, $1,200 Scholarship Recipient-Panamerican Golf Association-Odessa Chapter) 

The scholarship money that was raised came from a golf tournament the Panamerican Golf Association-Odessa Chapter recently held in Monahans. 

(Gabriel Fierro, Chapter President -Panamerican Golf Association-Odessa Chapter) 

Other Panamerican Golf Association-Odessa Chapter, $1,200-dollar Scholarship recipients include Lizette Ruiz, Fabian Escontrias, and Isaac Arellano. 

(Gabriel Fierro, Chapter President -Panamerican Golf Association-Odessa Chapter) 

Follow the Panamerican Golf Association-Odessa Chapter on Facebook at PAGA-Odessa Chapter for upcoming golf and community events. 

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Odessa Police Department Block Party at Floyd Gwin Park-Back to School Themed Event

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Odessa, Texas/August 6, 2023-On Saturday, August 5th, the Odessa Police Department held their annual Block Party at Floyd Gwin Park located at 10th and County Rd. West. Over 200 people came out to the fun family event. Backpacks were handed out to students on a first come first serve basis for the first day of school. 

(Cpl. Steve LeSueur, Public Information Officer-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

Visitors to Odessa Police Department’s Block Party enjoyed games, Jumpers, Hot Dogs, Chips and drinks, popcorn and other treats, and were able to participate in fun give a-ways. 

(Cpl. Steve LeSueur, Public Information Officer-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

Several non-profit agencies were at the OPD Block Party in the PAL Gym handing out candy and information. Kids, Moms and Dads got to see the OPD SWAT armored vehicles, personal protective hardware and tactical gear. 

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Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Networking Event at CYCLES 28

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Odessa, Texas/August 6, 2023-The Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony at Cycle 28 located within the Copper Rose Building at 415 N. Grant Ave. In downtown Odessa. 

(Savanah Morales, CEO-Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

The ribbon cutting ceremony at Cycle 28 also included a women’s networking event with FABULOUS WOMEN OF ODESSA NETWORKING GROUP and with women who attended the event along with the Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. 

(Megan Powell, Leader-Fabulous Women of Odessa Networking Group/Odessa, Texas) 

The goal of Jessica Urias and Cycle 28 is to educate women of all ages on health issues brought on by name brand female products and offer alternative products that are safer during the 28-day cycle. 

(Jessica Urias, Owner & Operator-Cycle 28-Located in the Copper Rose Building, 415 N. Grant Ave./Odessa, Texas) 

Follow the Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Facebook for upcoming events or if you or your business would like to become a member 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.