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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(081022)-BACK TO SCHOOL BONHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL

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Odessa, Texas/August 10, 2022-The first day of school began for Pre-K through 5th grade as-well as for 6th and 9th graders. Ector County ISD is phasing in grade levels at different days throughout the week to help students adjust to the new school environment. 

(Scott Muri, Superintended of School at Ector County ISD) 

Officers with Ector County ISD Police have been preparing for the new school year, making sure that students are safe. 

(Todd Hiner, Ector County ISD Police Chief) 

New students at Bonham began the new school day learning core values to help them grow during their academic school year. 

(Juan Dominguez, Bonham Middle School, Principal-ECISD) 

Students at ECISD will have the opportunity to engage with teachers from 16 different countries as part of the teaching staff. Ector County ISD started the new school year with pay increases for teacher as well as for hourly employees. 

(Scott Muri, Superintended of School at Ector County ISD) 

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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(080422)PERMIAN BASIN HEALTHCARE VISION CAUSING CONCERN WITH ODESSA RESIDENTS

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Odessa, Texas/August 4, 2022-A healthcare vision plan for the Permian Basin spearheaded by the Permian Strategic Partnership is causing concern with Odessa residents. The plan calls for dissolving the Medical Center Health System and repurpose Medical Center Hospital.  

(A. Garcia, Raised in Odessa, Texas, since 1960) 

On Monday, June 27th, 2022 a coordinating meeting was held at the Wagnor Noel Performing Arts Center that listed Russell Meyers, CEO of Midland Health and Russell Tippin, CEO of Medical Center Hospital as participants. The agenda included a discuss of the various components of the Permian Basin Healthcare Vision, that includes: A PREPARATION FOR SEPTEMBER 2022-23 LEGISLATIVE SESSION PROPOSALS-to promote potential public and private partnerships. 

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

The Permian Basin Healthcare Vision plan also involves bringing in Texas Tech Health Science Center into the fold. Any attempt to centralized healthcare would have a negative economic impact in Odessa and Ector County.  

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

Residents in West Odessa in Ector County would have to travel approximately thirty miles if Medical Center Hospital was repurposed as an emergency facility. 

(A. Garcia, Odessa Resident, since 1960) 

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

Midland Memorial Hospital would possibly close as a hospital and repurposed as an emergency medical facility. The Permian Basin Healthcare Vision also includes the UTPB MASTER PLAN, that shows drawings of an expansion and development, possibly on property east of 1788 near the UTPB ENGINEERING BUILDING and The Wagnor Noel Performing Arts Center in Midland County. 

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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(080322)-U S REP AUGUST PFLUGAR ODESSA TOWN HALL

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Odessa, Texas/July 3, 2022-U.S. Congressman, 11th District of Texas, August Pfluger held a Town Hall meeting at the Texas Tech University Health Science Center Academic Classroom Building, Tuesday evening. Residents, County and City officials and local law enforcement were in attendance at the town hall. 

(Rep. August Pfluger, 11th District of Texas) 

Chinese companies are buying up properties and farmland near military bases. U.S. Representative Pfluger is worried of the security risks these purchases are causingRE.  

(Rep. August Pfluger, 11th District of Texas) 

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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(073122A)-MIDESSANIME FESTIVAL AT THE ODESSA MARRIOTT HOTEL

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Odessa, Texas/July 31, 2022-The 2nd Annual MIDESSANIME returned to the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Fans enjoyed Japanese art, music, merchandise, fashion and culture. 

(Josh Wilson, Owner-MIDESSANIME) 

A wide variety of musical entertainment from Anime Raves to Anime Karaoke, as well as Japanese Rock Star, Kuzhu performed Saturday night. Visitors interested in being part of the Anime community as a professional attended panel discussions with celebrity panelists. 

(Josh Wilson, Owner-MIDESSANIME) 

With the success of the 2nd annual MISESSANIME, plans for year three are now in progress promising more fun, more shopping opportunities and lots more entertainment. 

(Josh Wilson, Owner-MIDESSANIME) 

Follow MIDESSANIME at midessanime.com and watch Kazha’s official music video-”DAYBREAK” on youtube. 

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(84) Kazha – Daybreak (Official Music Video) – YouTube 

 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(073122)-ODESSA POLICE DEPARTMENT’S BACK TO SCHOOL BLOCK PARTY

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Odessa, Texas/July 31, 2022-The Odessa Police Department and 0dessa Fire Rescue held a Back-to-School Block Party at the Southside Baseball field next to the Margarita Fair Grounds. The event featured games, jumpers and give-a-ways. 

(Darryl Smith, Captain of Patrol-Odessa Police Department)
Odessa First Responder Agencies have block parties in the Spring and Summer to entertain children and families by showing off various assault vehicles and hardware used in fighting crime, fighting fires and saving lives. These events help bring local law enforcement agencies and First Responders, and the community together in a positive environment.
(Darryl Smith, Captain of Patrol-Odessa Police Department)
The United Way of Odessa and other non-profits agencies along with The WEST TEXAS WARBIRDS were at the BLOCK party handing out goodie bags and information to families. 

(Joseph Nuttall, Defensive Back-West Texas Warbirds)
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