Mayor Javier Joven’s Drug and Crime Commission Project Graduation- Underage Drinking Operation

Odessa, Texas/May 24, 2023-Mayor Javier Joven’s Drug and Crime Commission spoke on the underage drinking operation for the upcoming graduation weekend. Representatives from all local law enforcement agencies were present at the press event. 

(Javier Joven, Mayor-City of Odessa/Texas) 

The Mayor’s Drug and Crime Commission reminds parents to be responsible and not encourage underage drinking, while hosting a graduation party.  

(Javier Joven, Mayor-City of Odessa/Texas) 

Ector County ISD Police will patrol the City of Odessa and issue any citations, which can be from a couple of hundred dollars to thousands of dollars or jail time to those that are caught underage and drinking, and parents who provide alcohol to minors. 

(Jeff Daniels, Ector County ISD Police Chief, Ector County ISD Police Department/Odessa, Texas)

The Odessa Police Department remind families to stay alcohol, drug and gun free at graduations parties celebrated at the home 

(Michael Gerke, Police Chief-Odessa Policed Department/Odessa, Texas) 

All local Law Enforcement Agencies want Graduates celebrate their achievements in a safe environment by attending Project Graduation. 

(Jeff Daniels, Ector County ISD Police Chief, Ector County ISD Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

(Sara Hinshaw, Program Director-Permian Basin Regional Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse)

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Midland ISD Presents Awards to Teachers Totaling $1 5 Million

Midland, Texas/May 23, 2022-During the final week of school, Midland ISD awarded 193 teachers at 33 MISD campuses a total of $1.5 million dollars as part of the Teacher Incentive Allotment. 

(Morgan Robertson, Principal-General Tommy Franks Elementary-MISD/Midland, Texas) 

The Teacher Incentive Allotment program has three levels: The Recognized, The Exemplary and The Master’s.  

(Morgan Robertson, Principal-General Tommy Franks Elementary-MISD/Midland, Texas ) 

Receiving this type award is a motivator for teachers to inspire their students to be better at achieving educational goals, while setting goals for themselves, the teacher as well. 

(Dakota Runnels, 3rd Grade Math/Science Teacher-General Tommy Franks Elementary/MISD-Midland, Texas) 

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Texas Memorial Service 2022 2023 Honoring Law Enforcement Officers Killed in the Line of Duty

Odessa, Texas/May 21, 2023-The Odessa Police Department and the Midland Police Department held a Memorial Service at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home, in honor of fellow officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The memorial service also honored officers who have died in the line of duty from across the entire State of Texas, and is part of the Texas Memorial Service 2022-2023. 

(Michael Gerke, Chief of Police-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

Midland Police Chief Seth Herman presented a speech describing a warrior in battle and dying with honor in battle. The speech was directed at law enforcement officers, who patrol the streets protecting the residents of the community 

(Seth Herman, Chief of Police-Midland Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

The week of May 14th – 20th, 2023, has been designated as National Police Memorial Week, and is to recognize the service and sacrifice of U.S. Law Enforcement that have been killed in the line of duty. 

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Ellen Noel Art Museum Ludie Warner Award Honoring Betty L Dale

Odessa, Texas/May 19, 2023-The Ellen Noel Art Museum Connoisseurs hosted the Ludie Warner Award celebrating and honoring Betty L. Dale, who has dedicated time and commitment to the museum for decades. 

(Sheila Perry, Executive Director-Ellen Noel Art Museum/Odessa, Texas) 

The Ellen Noel Art Museum is a culmination of many years of grass roots fundraising efforts by Permian Basin residents to build a fine arts museum for the benefit of the community. 

(Betty L. Dale, Recipient of the Ludie Warner Award-Ellen Noel Art Museum/Odessa, Texas) 

The Ellen Noel Art Museum has a Navy collection of Lithographs and Paintings of World War II by Thomas Hart Benton, as well as a World War II and Korean War collection from Betty Dale’s late husband, Chief Albert Dale. 

(Sheila Perry, Executive Director-Ellen Noel Art Museum/Odessa, Texas) 

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Ector County Republican Women Club Welcomes Sherronna Bishop “America’s Mom” and Dr. Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools-ECISD

Odessa, Texas/May 18, 2023-The Ector County Republican Women’s Club held their monthly meeting at the Odessa Country Club. Members heard a presentation and school updates from Dr. Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools at Ector County ISD. 

(Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

Dr. Muri informed the Ector County republican Women’s Club, that the State of Texas currently has a 32.5-billion-dollar surplus that school districts across the state would like to get a portion of the budget surplus. 

(Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

The Ector County Republican Womens Club featured guest speaker Sherrona Bishop, “America’s Mom,” a constitutional conservative, who defends core values of those who do not want to lose the freedoms and rights of all citizens who live in the United States of America. 

(Sherronna Bishop, “AMERICA’S MOM”) 

Sherronna Bishop is an advocate for parental rights, she brings hope and inspiration to those who feel arrested by the political correctness and false narratives. 

(Sherronna Bishop, “AMERICA’S MOM”) 

 If you’re interested in following Sherronna Bishop go to social media platforms for information and commentary. 

(Sherronna Bishop, “AMERICA’S MOM”) 

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Children’s Miracle Network Reveals Balloon Logo at MCH Center for Women and Infants

Odessa, Texas/May 16, 2023-On Tuesday, May 16th, Medical Center Health System and Children’s Miracle Network unveiled the CMN Logo on the exterior of the MCH Center for Women and Infants. The reveal has been in the making and highlights MCH being a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital since 1987. 

(Samantha Serrano, Children’s Mircale Network Program Manager-Medical Center Health System/Odessa, Texas) 

The Children’s Miracle Network, under the guidance of Medical Center Health System Foundation helps Medical Center Health System maintain a high standard for delivering outstanding care through purchasing lifesaving equipment for the NICU and pediatric unit. 

(Samantha Serrano, Children’s Mircale Network Program Manager-Medical Center Health System/Odessa, Texas) 

Children’s Miracle Network works with local and corporate partners to advocate for children’s health, and continues to bring in funds for Pediatrics and Neonatal Intensive Care. It is through CMN donations that children can be treated at Medical Center Hospital, regardless of payment. 

(Kelby Davis, Chair-Children’s Miracle Network Board/Medical Center Health System/Odessa, Texas) 

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