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Odessa City Council Terminates City Manager and City Attorney-Overview
Odessa, Texas/December 15, 2022-On Tuesday evening, December 12th, the Odessa City Council held its regular scheduled meeting. After the Proclamations, Presentations and the Awards section of the agenda, Mayor Javier Joven and the council addressed and discussed the terminations of the City Attorney and the City Manager. The Odessa City Council voted 5 to 2 for the termination of the City Manager, Michael Marrero and 5 to 2 on the termination of City Attorney Natasha Brooks.
(Video Provided by: City of Odessa, Texas)
After the termination of the City Attorney and City Manager a dispute and shouting exchange erupted between Mayor Javier Joven and attorney Gavin Norris.
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Former Odessa City Council members Filiberto Gonzales and Deitra White, Hispanic Heritage of Odessa director, Carol Uranga, as well as Gene Collins addressed Mayor Joven and the City Council and voiced their opposition to the termination of employment of Michael Marrero and Natasha Brooks.
(Gene Collins, Pastor/Leader-NAACP-Odessa, Texas)
Gavin Norris addressed the City Council and declared a federal law suit against the city and each member of the City Council. Norris, then called out Councilman, District 1 Mark Matta of not representing properly District 1 which is in the southside of Odessa.
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(Gaven Norris, Attorney/The Gaven Norris Law Firm-Odessa, Texas)
Casey Hallmark, Executive Director of Downtown Odessa, Inc made accusations of alleged bullying by Mayor Javier Joven and by Odessa City Councilman, District 5 Chris Hanie against her as well as other accusations.
(Casey Hallmark, Executive Director-Downtown Odessa, Inc. – Odessa, Texas)
At the end of the Odessa City Council meeting Mayor Joven did not take any questions, but made a statement to media.
(Javier Joven, Mayor-Odessa City Council/Odessa, Texas)
For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.
Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Hosts 2nd Annual Jingle Mixer
Midland, Texas/December 13, 2022-The Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recently hosted their 2nd Annual Jingle Mixer. The entry fee for large and small businesses and guests was a toy or warm blanket. Toys were donated to TOYS FOR TOTS, and the blankets were donated to the seniors at SeniorLife.
(Samantha Hughes, Vice Chair of Marketing-Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce)
The Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce currently has over 100 members. The Jingle Mixer was also a membership drive for individuals and businesses.
(Samantha Hughes, Vice Chair of Marketing-Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce)
Members of the Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce got to hold and pet an exotic creature, which is the venue’s mascot.
For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.
Odessa Chamber of Commerce Host Annual Holiday Open House-DRB Media Communications Digital News
Odessa, Texas/December 12, 2022-The Odessa Chamber of Commerce held their annual Holiday Open House, at the Chamber of Commerce offices at the Bank of America building located in downtown Odessa. Local business representatives, City of Odessa and Ector County officials and guests enjoyed a variety of finger foods and drinks.
(Renee Earls, CEO/President-Odessa Chamber of Commerce-Odessa, Texas)
The Odessa Chamber of Commerce plans to bring in smaller energy related businesses into the membership as well as “mom & pop” businesses in 2023.
(Grayson Hankins, 2022-2023 Chairman-Odessa Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas)
The Odessa Chamber of Commerce is looking towards a prosperous local economy in the new year.
(Renee Earls, CEO/President-Odessa Chamber of Commerce-Odessa, Texas)
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Midland Victims Coalition Angel Memorial Tree Ceremony-DRB Media Communications Digital News
Midland, Texas/December 12, 2022-The Midland Victims Coalition recently held the annual “Angel Memorial Tree” ceremony at the Midland Centennial Public Library. This ceremony honors the victims of homicide and celebrate their families.
(Ariel Sanchez, Media Spokesperson, Midland Victims Coalition, Midland Texas)
The Midland Victims Coalition helps families of victims of homicide with referrals to agencies that can provide resources and other services.
(Ariel Sanchez, Media Spokesperson, Midland Victims Coalition, Midland Texas)
Tony Frescas, brother of Angela Frescas, a homicide victim, read a profound and haunting short story to those at the “Angel Memorial Tree” ceremony.
(Tony Frescaz, Brother of Angela Frescas, Victim of a homicide)
The ceremony concluded with a poem read in honor of Angela Frescaz by her mother, Lydia Frescaz
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Annual YMCA Leaning Center Breakfast with the Grinch Fundraising Event
Odessa, Texas/December 10, 2022-The YMCA Learning Center in Odessa held its annual Breakfast with the Grinch fundraising event. The YMCA Learning Center has a Pre-K program, and is in partnership with Ector County ISD, focusing on early childhood and kindergarten readiness.
(Crissy Medina, CEO-Odessa Family YMCA-Odessa, Texas)
Families enjoyed a breakfast buffet that included pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage and much more. MCM Elegant hosted the fundraising event that featured beautiful Christmas decorations.
(Crissy Medina, CEO-Odessa Family YMCA-Odessa, Texas)
The YMCA Learning Center is responsible for administration staff and teachers. The learning Center operates independently of ECISD.
(Crissy Medina, CEO-Odessa Family YMCA-Odessa, Texas)
Children and Families were treated to the most anticipated moment of the event. The arrival of the Grinch.
For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.
