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Donuts with a Deputy Ector County Sheriff’s Office Community Event In Gardendale-DRB Media Communications Digital News

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Ector County/Gardendale, Texas-The Ector County Sheriff’s Office held their October “Donuts with a Deputy” Community Event at the Gardendale Community Center on Tuesday morning, October 18th. Officers had the opportunity to visit with residents of Gardendale enjoying coffee and donuts. 

(Eddie Mancha, Chief Deputy-Ector County Sheriff’s Office-Odessa, Texas) 

Ector County Commissioner Precinct 2, Greg Simmons attended the “Donuts with a Deputy” supporting the efforts of The Ector County Sheriff’s Office in bridging the gap between local law enforcement and the communities of Ector County. 

(Greg Simmons, Ector County Commissioner, Pct. 2-Odessa, Texas) 

The population of Gardendale has increased significantly over several years, and with that growth, crime has increased as well. 

(Mike Griffis, Ector County Sheriff-Ector County Sheriff’s Office-Odessa, Texas) 

Follow the Ector County Sheriff’s Office on social media for upcoming community events. 

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Texas Chamber of Commerce Week-Odessa Chamber Trivia on Facebook/DRB Media Communications Digital News

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Odessa, Texas/October 17, 2022-The Odessa chamber of Commerce is celebrating Texas Chamber Week from October 17th through October 21st. The Chamber will be giving away $500 dollars in prizes donated by Chamber Members. 

(Renee Earls, President/CEO-Odessa Chamber of Commerce-Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1934 in an effort of bringing small and large business together, and representing member interests. 

(Renee Earls, President/CEO-Odessa Chamber of Commerce-Odessa, Texas) 

The goal of the Odessa Chamber of Commerce is to inform the community of the many business opportunities the City of Odessa offers, and the relationships the Chamber has with businesses and non-profits in an effort to make Odessa a better place for its residents. 

(Renee Earls, President/CEO-Odessa Chamber of Commerce-Odessa, Texas) 

Follow the Odessa Chamber of Commerce for a fun-filled week of Chamber Trivia on Facebook. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Odessa City Council-Classification & Compensation Study Update From Evergreen Solutions LLC-DRB Media Communications Digital News

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Odessa, Texas/October 12, 2022-During the regular scheduled meeting of the Odessa City Council, the council heard a project update by Evergreen Solutions LLC regarding the public safety classification and compensation study. The Odessa City Council had voted in an earlier City Council meeting to hire a consultant to do a compensation study. The Study includes the Odessa Police Department, and Public Safety Communications, but focuses on Odessa Fire Rescue. 

(John Alvarez, Fire Chief-Odessa Fire Rescue-Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Fire Department has lost around 32 firefighters within this year to higher paying oil and gas jobs. 

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

Denise Swanner, Odessa City Council Member At-Large said the council believes there is money available for the much-needed raises to Odessa Fire Rescue. 

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

Evergreen Consultants LLC informed the Odessa City Council answers regarding the study would be available within 2 to three weeks. 

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Texas Scholars Program Hosted by the Odessa Chamber of Commerce-DRB Media Communications Digital News

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Odessa, Texas/October 10, 2022-The Texas Scholar Program is a program of the Odessa Chamber of Commerce for students, 9th thru 12th grade. The Texas Scholar Program encourages students to volunteer and be move involved in the community. 

(Renee Earls, President/CEO-Odessa Chamber of Commerce-Odessa, Texas) 

Approximately 150 non-profit agencies have been approved by the Odessa Chamber of Commerce to receive Texas Scholar hours. Twenty agencies participated in the Texas Scholars Program event at the Dick and Amelia Saulsbury Conference Center at Odessa College. 

(Renee Earls, President/CEO -Odessa Chamber of Commerce-Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Chamber of Commerce began the Texas Scholar Program in 1997 and the program usually starts at the beginning of the school year. 

(Renee Earls, President/CEO -Odessa Chamber of Commerce-Odessa, Texas) 

The Texas Scholar Program is not a requirement for students however, a large number of students are already volunteering at approved agencies. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.

6th Annual Knights of Columbus Council 3203 Golf Tournament-DRB Media Communications Digital News

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Odessa, Texas/October 8, 2022-The Knights of Columbus Council 3203 held their 6th Annual Golf Tournament at the Sunset Country Club in Odessa, Texas. 31 teams and title sponsors participated in the tournament. This tourney is scheduled during the weekend before Columbus Day. 

(Kevin Fikes, Grand Knight-Council 3203/Odessa, Texas) 

In an effort to bring back golfers and sponsors for next year, event organizers make the tournament an exciting and fun event for the participants. Several of the title sponsors provided food stands in various locations around the golf course with a wide variety of grilled meats and beverages as well as assorted candies to golfers throughout the tournament. The funds raised benefit the Knights of Columbers, Council 3203 for projects and donations to non-profit organizations. 

(Willie Balerio, Knights of Columbus, Council 3203-St. Mary’s Catholic Church) 

The Knights of Columbus Golf Tournament concluded with an awards ceremony. 

(Kevin Fikes, Grand Knight-Council 3203/Odessa, Texas) 

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Odessa College 30 For 30 Fitness Challenge Finale-DRB Media Communications Digital News

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Odessa, Texas/October 7, 2022-Odessa College held its 15th Anniversary 30 For 30 FITNESS CHALLENGE finale. Over 2700 participants from across Texas took part in the fitness challenge. 

(Christine Williams, Community Recreation Director-Odessa College Sports Center-Odessa, Texas) 

The 30 FOR 30 FITNESS CHALLENGE was introduced to OC staff and employees then later open to the community by Dr. Gregory Williams, President of Odessa College. The fitness challenge is now nationwide and has spread to other countries. 

(Christine Williams, Community Recreation Director-Odessa College Sports Center-Odessa, Texas) 

Follow Odessa College and the 30 FOR 30 FITNESS CHALLENGE on social media and the OC website for next year’s fitness challenge and upcoming community events. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera