Author: Danny Barrera

Odessa, Texas/July 22, 2021-The Odessa Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating these missing persons. Tammy Johnson, 50 years of age, was last seen several months ago in the 3000 block of East Highway 80. Johnson is 5’2” tall and weighs approximately 260 pounds

The Odessa Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Kayla Mitchell, 30 years of age, she was last seen on July 11^th, 2021 in the 4200 block of Angus. Mitchell is 5’3” tall and weighs approximately 115 pounds. Anyone with information in reference to the whereabouts of KAYLA MITCHELL and TAMMY JOHNSON contact the Odessa Police Department at 432-333-3641 or Odessa Crime Stoppers at 432-333-TIPS.

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MIDLAND, TEXAS/JULY 21, 2021-DUSTIN JOHNSON, IS ONE OF SEVERAL CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR MIDLAND CITY COUNCIL AT LARGE. DUSTIN JOHNSON DECIDED TO RUN FOR THE “AT-LARGE” POSITION AFTER HEARING THAT THE CITY OF MIDLAND COULD BE SPENDING 55 MILLION DOLLARS ON HOGAN PARK.

(DUSTIN JOHNSON, CANDIDATE FOR MIDLAND CITY COUNCIL, AT-LARGE)

ON MONDAY, JULY 19^TH DUSTIN JOHNSON ANNOUNCED HIS CANDIDACY FOR MIDLAND CITY COUNCIL AT LARGE AT THE WILLIAM-SAM MEMORIAL SKATE PARK. HE ALSO HAS PLANS FOR  TOWN-HALL MEETINGS, ONE SCHEDULDED FOR SATURDAY, JULY 24^TH

(DUSTIN JOHNSON, CANDIDATE FOR MIDLAND CITY COUNCIL, AT-LARGE)

DUSTIN JOHNSON BELIEVES THAT THE CURRENT CITY COUNCIL IS OUT-OF-TOUCH WITH THE YOUNGER GENERATION OF RESIDENTS OF MIDLAND.

(DUSTIN JOHNSON, CANDIDATE FOR MIDLAND CITY COUNCIL, AT-LARGE)

DUSTIN JOHNSON, CANDIDATE FOR MIDLAND CITY COUNCIL, AT-LARGE IS CONCERNED WITH THE SPENDING GOING TOWARDS STREET CONSTRUCTION.

(DUSTIN JOHNSON, CANDIDATE FOR MIDLAND CITY COUNCIL, AT-LARGE)

DUSTIN JOHNSON IS A FORMER NEWS PHOTOGRAPHER FOR A LOCAL NEWS OUTLET AND IS A PROFESSIONAL STILL PHOTOGRAPHER

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MIDLAND, TEXAS/JULY 20, 2021-MICHAEL TROST, MIDLAND CITY COUNCIL MEMBER AT LARGE RECENTLY ANNOUNCED HIS RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN AT THE DOUBLE TREE HOTEL. DURING THE CAMPAGIN ANNONCEMET ISSUES SUCH AS RASING LOCAL TAXES WAS TOPIC OF IMPORTANCE.

(MICHAEL TROST, MIDLAND CITY COUNCIL MEMBER-AT LARGE)

ONE OF THE ISSUES THAT THE MIDLAND CITY COUNCIL WILL DECIDE ON IS THE CLOSURE OF MIDLAND AIRPARK.

(MICHAEL TROST, MIDLAND CITY COUNCIL MEMBER-AT LARGE)

MAINTAINING A GOOD INFRUSTRUCTURE IS IMPORTANT TO THE RESIDENTS OF MIDLAND. A BIG PROBLEM IS THE CONSTANT STREET REPAIRS AND RE-CONSTRUCTION.

(MICHAEL TROST, MIDLAND CITY COUNCIL MEMBER-AT LARGE)

A CERTAIN SEGMENT OF MIDLAND RESIDENTS HAVE ISSUE WITH THE RENEWING OF HOGAN PARK AND NOT OTHER PARKS SUCH AS THE SAM WILLIAM SKATE PARK.

(MICHAEL TROST, MIDLAND CITY COUNCIL MEMBER-AT LARGE)

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ODESSA, TEXAS/JULY 19, 2021-THE BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERICE OF THE PERMIAN BASIN HELD THEIR 12TH ANNUAL ROBERT E. WILLIAMS SR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT, SATURDAY, JULY 17^TH AT SUNSET COUNTRY CLUB. THIS TOURNMENT PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THOSE QUALIFIED STUDENTS HEADING TO COLLEGE.

(CHRIS E. WALKER, CEO/PRESIDENT-BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE PERMIAN BASIN)

HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS, WHO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A SCHOLARSHIP, BUT ARE NOT REQUIRED TO ATTENED COLLEGE LOCALLY.

(CHRIS E. WALKER, CEO/PRESIDENT-BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE PERMIAN BASIN)

25 TEAMS OF APPROXIMATELY 100 GOLFERS, AS WELL AS COMPANIES AND SPONSORS PARTICIPATED IN THE FUNDRAISING EVENT.

THE BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE PERMIAN BASIN HELD A SPECIAL CEREMONY HONORING DAVID DOWD, HEB UNIT DIRECTOR ON 42^ND AND GRANDVIEW IN ODESSA, WHO WILL RETIRE AFTER 25 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE ODESSA COMMUNITY.

(CHRIS E. WALKER, CEO/PRESIDENT-BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE PERMIAN BASIN)

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ODESSA, TEXAS/JULY 17, 2021-THE ODESSA POLICE DEPARTMENT HELD THEIR 2^ND COFFEE WITH A COP EVENT AT THE COPPER KETTLE CAFE LOCATED ON NORTH GRANDVIEW & EAST UNIVERSITY BLVD. THE PURPOSE OF THE EVENT IS TO MEET AND GREET RESIDENTS IN A SOCIAL ENVIROMENT.

(CPL. STEVE LeSEUER, PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER-ODESSA POLICE DEPARTMENT)

VISITORS TO THE EVENT ENJOYED COFFEE AND PASTERIES AND GOOD CONVERSATION.

(CPL. STEVE LeSEUER, PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER-ODESSA POLICE DEPARTMENT)

FOLLOW THE ODESSA POLICE DEPARTMENT ON FACEBOOK FOR THE NEXT COFFEE WITH A COP AND OTHER EVENTS.

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ODESSA, TEXAS/JULY 14, 2021-ECTOR COUNTY ISD HAS OFFICIALLY APPROVED A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ODESSA FAMILY YMCA TO PROVIDE PRE-K TO 3-YEAR-OLDS. BOTH ORGANIZATION ARE COMMITED IN PREPARING 150 PRE-K 3-YEAR-OLDS FOR KINDERGARTEN.

(SCOTT MURI, SUPERINDENTENT-ECTOR COUNTY ISD)

THE ODESSA Y LEARNING CENTER WILL OFFER A FROG STREET 3 CURICULUM DESIGNED FOR PRE-K TO 3 YEAR OLDS THIS FALL. THE FUNDING FOR THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED BY THE LOCAL TAXPAYER AND THE STATE.

(SCOTT MURI, SUPERINDENTENT-ECTOR COUNTY ISD)

THE ODESSA Y LEARNING CENTER LOCATED AT 1111 PAGEWOOD, WAS ORIGINAL COMPASS ACADEMY SCHOOL. THIS FACILITY HAS ADEQUATE SPACE FOR GROWTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE LEARNING CENTER.

(CRISSY MEDINA, CEO-ODESSA FAMILY Y-ODESSA, TEXAS)

IF ANY RESIDENT OR BUSINESS WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT THE ODESSA FAMILY Y LEARNING CENTER AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, LEGO STYLE BLOCKS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SALE.

(CRISSY MEDINA, CEO-ODESSA FAMILY Y-ODESSA, TEXAS)

CONTACT THE ODESSA FAMILY Y FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO REGISTER YOUR 3-YEAR-OLD FOR A SLOT AT THE ECISD-ODESSA FAMILY Y LEARNING CENTER.

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