Ector County ISD Teacher Incentive Allotment Programs at Wilson & Young Medal of Honor MIddle School

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Odessa, Texas/May 15, 2023-Superintendent of Schools Dr. Scott Muri presented checks to 11 teachers at Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle school on Friday, May 12th, in recognition of the district’s most effective teachers. Two-hundred fifty-eight ECISD teachers earned more than $2.5 million dollars in incentives, who represent 38 Ector County ISD schools. 

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

The Teacher Allotment Program is designed to reward the most effective teacher, through increased academic growth of students in English, Math, Science and other core subjects.

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

There are three levels of distinction in the Teacher Incentive Allotment Program: The Recognized Teacher; The Exemplary Teacher and The Master’s Level Teacher. Sara Cox, a 6th Grade Teacher reached the level of Master’s Teacher and was awarded a check for 15 thousand dollars. 

(Sara Cox, 6th Grade Math Teacher-Wilson and Young Medal of Honor Middle School/ECISD-Odessa, Texas) 

Funding for the Teacher Incentive Allotment Program comes from the State of Texas, and was approved by the State Legislature several years ago. 

There is pending legislation to add another category to the Teacher Incentive Allotment Program and increased funding. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

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Odessa Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New 3rd Year Texas Tech Medical Students

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Odessa, Texas/May 13, 2023-The Odessa Chamber of Commerce and Medical Center Health System hosted a reception for Year 3 Texas Tech Health Science Center medical students. Approximately 30 medical students were welcomed by representatives of the Odessa Chamber of Commerce, MCH, and Mayor Javier Joven. 

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

The Odessa Chamber is the only non-political organization to host new medical students and welcome them to the Odessa community. With a growing population It is hoped that these medical students will one day return and practice medicine in Odessa. 

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

In 2018, Texas had about 54 primary care physicians per 100,000 people. Many Texans live in underserved counties and end up traveling hours for medical care. 

(Austin Rodgers, 3rd Year Texas Tech Medical Student/President-Class of 2025-Texas Tech Health Science Center/Odessa, Texas) 

Each 3rd years medical student received a backpack loaded with information on banking and other businesses, as well as assorted gift cards. 

For DRB Media Communcations Digital News, Danny Barrera 

 

Odessa Police Respond to West Walmart Threat

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Odessa, Texas/May 11, 2023-On Thursday, May 11th, at approximately 8:30am, Odessa Police responded to the West Walmart located at 2450 NW Loop 338 after an unknown male subject called Dispatch and said he was at Walmart with a gun. When Odessa Police arrived officers quickly evacuated the store. A source close to the investigation said that the subject was inside a restroom, and eventually exited the restroom, complied with officers’ commands and was taken into custody. There was never an active shooter. There are no reports of any injuries, and the investigation is ongoing. 

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PBRCADA -National Fentanyl Awareness Day 2023

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Midland, Texas/May 10, 2023-The Permian Basin Regional Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse held a Fentanyl Awareness meeting to present information to the community on the dangers of Fentanyl. 

(Mellessa Brenem, Prevention Program Director, Permian Basin Regional Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse/Odessa, Texas) 

Young students can use social media like Instagram and Tik Tok to acquire drugs in matter of minutes by using certain types of emojis. 

(Mellessa Brenem, Prevention Program Director, Permian Basin Regional Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse/Odessa, Texas) 

Local Law Enforcement agencies are responding calls where children as young as 13, have overdosed from drugs obtained either by a drug dealer or from parents. 

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

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

Many school-age children express frustrations and feel stressed out from problems at home and at school. They seek relief through drug and alcohol use. 

(Mellessa Brenem, Prevention Program Director, Permian Basin Regional Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse/Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Mayor Javier Joven 2nd Annual 5 Prayers for Odessa Hosted by MCM Elegante Hotel and Conference Center

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Odessa, Texas/May 9, 2023-Mayor Javier Joven recently held the 2nd annual 5 prayers for Odessa, hosted by MCM Elegante Hotel and Conference Center. Odessa City Council Members, Greg Connell, District 3 and Denise Swanner, City Councilwoman, City at Large and Mark Matt, District 1 along with multi-church members attended the praise and worship event. 

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

First Priority of America Ministry with a chapter in the Permian Basin. Unite church and church leaders and city leaders to make a positive difference in the community.  

 (Marty Mendez, Participant-Inner Court Worship/Midland, Texas) 

Ministry members of Inner Court Worship and First Priority Ministries visit Permian High School from time to time, offering ministry opportunities to students. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Midland County Drug Court Celebrate 19 Graduates

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Midland, Texas/May 9, 2023-Midland County Drug Court celebrated another round of drug court graduations. 19 graduates successfully completed the programs from the three courts. 

(Elizabeth Rainey, Judge-Midland Drug Court/Midland, Texas) 

The evening’s event featured several graduates speaking on being treated as a human being despite the fact they have an addiction, their road to sobriety and spiritual inspiration that helped them through their most difficulty moments.  

(Elizabeth Rainey, Judge-Midland Drug Court/Midland, Texas) 

Midland Drug Court will hold the next graduation ceremony sometime in October. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera