Author: Danny Barrera

ODESSA, TEXAS/JULY 28, 2021-DURING THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ODESSA CITY COUNCIL, REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY OF ODESSA ANNOUNCED THAT THERE WERE ENOUGH SIGNITURES ON A PETITION TO ALLOW THE 95 MILLION DOLLAR WATER TREATMENT PLANT PROJECT TO BE SENT TO THE ELECTIONS OFFICE TO VALIDATE THE SIGNITURES. IF THE SIGNITURES ARE VALEDATED THE WATER TREATMENT PROJECT WILL BE PUT ON THE NEXT BALLOT FOR THE PUBLIC TO VOTE ON. THE VALIDATION PROCESS IS EXPECTED BE COMPLETED AND CONFIRMED BY JULY 31^ST OR BY AUGUST 2^ND, 2021.

PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING ODESSA CITY COUNCIL MEMBER STEVEN THOMPSON, DISTRICT 2 AND MARI WILLIS, DISTRICT 5 RAISED CONSERNS TO THE INTEGRATY OF THE WAY THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT PETITION WAS PRESENTED TO THE PUBLIC.

(MARI WILLIS, ODESSA CITY COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT 5)

(STEVEN THOMPSON, ODESSA CITY COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT 2)

ONE ODESSA RESIDENT SAID THAT SHE WAS IN THE DRIVE-THRU LANE AT THE DAIRY QUEEEN ON NORTH GRANDVIEW AND BRENTWOOD DRIVE WHEN SHE WAS APPROACHED BY A MALE BETWEEN THE AGE OF 19 AND 21 TO HAVE HER SIGN A PETITION.

(GLORIA RAMON, ODESSA RESIDENT)

GLORIA RAMON SAID THE ONLY PAGE THAT WAS VISIBLE WAS THE PAGE WITH SIGNITURES ON IT.

(GLORIA RAMON, ODESSA RESIDENT)

MS RAMON BELIEVES THAT THE PETITION WAS MIS-LEADING AND WAS MISREPRESENTED.

(GLORIA RAMON, ODESSA RESIDENT)

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MIDLAND, TEXAS/JULY 25, 2021-MIDLAND ISD RECENTLY HELD A REIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY AT ENCORE ACADEMY LOCATED AT 2910 WEST MICHIGAN. THIS FACILITY IS LOCATED IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA AND WILL TEACH GRADUATING SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS FROM THE AGES OF 18 TO 22 WITH LIFE SKILLS AND INDEPENDENCE.

(ANGELICA RAMSEY, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS AT MIDLAND ISD)

ENCORE ACADEMY IS A HOME WITH A KITCHEN BEDROOMS, A WALKIN BATHROOM AND CLASSROOMS, AS WELL AS A LIVINGROOM AREA. THIS HOME WILL ENABLE THE STUDENTS TO LEARN AND PRACTICE LIFE SKILLS AND CONCEPTS.

(ANGELICA RAMSEY, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS AT MIDLAND ISD)

EDUCATORS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION AT MIDLAND ISD HAVE DEVELOPED SEVERAL PROGRAMS TO HELP EDUCATE SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS MAKE THE TRANSITION TO REAL WORLD LIVING.

(JENNIFER WARREN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL SERVICES – MIDLAND ISD)

CONTACT MIDLAND ISD FOR INFORMATION ON HOWR TO REGISTER AT ENCORE ACADEMY

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ODESSA, TEXAS/JULY 25, 2021-THE CITY OF ODESSA AND THE CITY OF ODESSA CODE ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT HELD “A PARTY IN THE PARK”.  FAMILIES WITH THEIR CHILDREN, CAME OUT TO MCKINNEY PARK ON FRIDAY, JULY 23^RD AND JULY 24^TH, TO GET FREE BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO GET THEM READY FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR.

(DARLENE MAYS, CITY OF ODESSA CODE ENFORCEMENT EDUCATION ADMINISTRATOR)

THE “PARTY IN THE PARK” HAD GAMES, FOOD, JUMPERS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SERVICES AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES OF THE ODESSA COMMUNITY FROM NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND THE CITY OF ODESSA.

(MAYOR JAVIER JOVEN, CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS)

APPROXIMATELY 32 VENDORS CAME OUT IN SUPPORT OF THE “PARTY IN THE PARK”. FIRST RESPONDERS, THE ODESSA POLICE DEPARTMENT AND SWAT SHOWED OFF HARDWARE FOR THE KIDS AND PARENTS.

(MAYOR JAVIER JOVEN, CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS)

KIDS ENJOYED THE “TITANIUM ROBOTS, HOT DOGS AND GIVE-AWAYS. THE NEXT CITY OF ODESSA EVENT AT MCKINNEY PARK IS THE FALL FESTIVAL IN OCTOBER.

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ODESSA, TEXAS/JULY 24, 2021-THE ODESSA POLICE DEPARTMENT HOSTED TH ODESSA POLICE ACADEMY 22 GRADUATION AT THE ODESSA MARRIOTT. THE CEREMONY GRADUATED 6 RECRUITS THAT ARE NOW ODESSA POLICE OFFICERS.

(POLICE CHIEF MICHAEL GERKE, ODESSA POLICE DEPARTMENT-ODESSA, TEXAS)

ODESSA POLICE CHIEF MICHAEL GERKE DELIVERED A SPEECH TO THE NEW OFFICERS ENGCOURAGING THEM OF TAKING THEIR NEW JOBS AS LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WITH HONOR AND INTERGRITY.

(POLICE CHIEF MICHAEL GERKE, ODESSA POLICE DEPARTMENT-ODESSA, TEXAS)

OFFICER TAYLOR MARTIN HAS BEEN PART OF THE ODESSA POLICE DEPARTMENT FAMILY. HIS FATHER IS OPD SGT. RUSTY MARTIN.

(SGT. RUSTY MARTIN, ODESSA POLICE DEPARTMENT)

OFFICER TAYLOR MARTIN BEGAN AS AN INTERN/EXPLORER SCOUT AT OPD, AND A MEMBER OF THE CITIZENS ON PATROL, HE WAS ALSO FEATURED IN SEVERAL ODESSA POLICE DEPARTMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS.

(OFFICER TAYLOR MARTIN, ODESSA POLICE DEPARTMENT/GRADUATE-OPA 22)

(MASON MARTIN, SON OF SGT. RUSTY MARTIN/YOUNGER BROTHER OF OFFICER TAYLOR MARTIN)

APPROXIMATELY 10 RECRUITS ARE PART OF ODESSA POLICE ACADEMY 23 NOW IN PROGRESS.

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ODESSA, TEXAS/JULY 24, 2021-THE CITY OF ODESSA HELD A GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR THE NEW STATE OF THE ART ANIMAL SHELTER THAT WILL REPLACE THE CURRENT SHELTER THAT WAS BUILT IN THE MID 70’S.

(MICHAEL GERKE, POLICE CHIEF-ODESSA POLICE DEPARTMENT-ODESSA, TEXAS)

THE PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL BEGAN TALKS ABOUT 5 YEARS AGO FOR A NEW AND MUCH NEEDED ANIMAL SHELTER. THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW ANIMAL SHELTER AND PARTIAL TEAR DOWN OF THE CURRENT SHELTER SHOULD TAKE APPROXIMATELY 1 YEAR TO COMPLETE.

(MARK MATTA, ODESSA CITY COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT 1-ODESSA, TEXAS)

THE CITY OF ODESSA WILL ALSO PARTNER WITH LOCAL ANIMAL ADOVACY GROUPS TO PROMOTE EDUCATION ON THE PROPER CARE OF FAMILY PETS.

(MARK MATTA, ODESSA CITY COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT 1-ODESSA, TEXAS)

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Odessa, Texas/July 23, 2021-On July 18^th, 2021 at approximately 2:05pm, OPD responded to Sonic located at 2636 North JBS Parkway in reference to subject with a gun. Investigation revealed that an unknown male and female assaulted two employees. The male suspect later threatened the employees with a rifle. Both suspects then fled the scene in a white Chevrolet Tahoe before police arrived. Anyone who recognizes the suspects or vehicle shown in the surveillance photos contact Detective J. Santana at 432-335-3347 or Odessa Crime Stoppers at 432-333-TIPS and reference Case #21-0011711.

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