Ector County Commissioners Approve the Sale of E Cigarettes and Pizza to ECDC Inmates

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Odessa, Texas/April 12, 2023-On Tuesday, April 11th, during the regularly scheduled meeting of the Ector County Commissioners, the commissioners’ court unanimously approved the sale of e-cigarettes to inmates. 

(Mike Griffis, Ector County Sheriff, Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

The e-cigarettes are designed and manufactured exclusively for detention centers and contain a barcode for tracking. 

(Mike Griffis, Ector County Sheriff, Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

The Ector County Detention Center does not permit smoking; the sale of e-cigarettes is a privilege extended to the inmates by the Ector County Sheriff’s Office and will be used as a behavioral tool. 

(Mike Griffis, Ector County Sheriff, Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

The Ector County Commissioners Court also approved the sale of pizza to inmates at no cost to Ector County. 

(Mike Griffis, Ector County Sheriff, Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

The e-cigarette and pizza sales to inmates is a creative way the Ector County Sheriff’s Office is fundraising to help with expenditures that are not in sheriff’s office budget. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Inducts Hispanic Ambassadors

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Odessa, Texas/April 10, 2023-The Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce held a special meeting at the Melody Bakery on Clements Street in south Odessa. 17 community members including local Hispanic business owners and operators were inducted into the Ambassador program within the Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. 

(Savanah, President/CEO-Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce-Odessa, Texas)  

The Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors will have their own board of director and will join the Odessa Hispanic Chamber at ribbon cutting ceremony and special events. 

(Savanah, President/CEO-Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce-Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Odessa Chamber of Commerce 2023 Entrepreneur of the Year and Business and Hall of Fame Luncheon

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Odessa, Texas/April 10, 2023-The Odessa Chamber of Commerce recently held the 2023 Entrepreneur of the Year and Business Hall of Fame Luncheon. This luncheon recognizes business owners and leaders who promote the City of Odessa and give back to the community. 

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

Willie Balerio, Jr. Owner of the Original Dent Shop was inducted into the Business Hall of Fame along with other business leaders and a highly respected medical administrator and medical professional. 

(Grayson Hankins, 2022-2023 Chairman- Odessa Chamber of Commerce-Odessa, Texas) 

The business community, members of the Odessa City Council, City staff and guests celebrated John Landgraf the Odessa Chamber of Commerce’s Entrepreneur of the Year. 

(John Landgraf, Entrepreneur of the Year-2023 Entrepreneur of the Year-Odessa Chamber of Commerce) 

Follow the Odessa Chamber of Commerce on social media for upcoming business and community events. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

City of Odessa Hosts Easter Spring Fling at Sherwood Park

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Odessa, Texas/April 9, 2023-The City of Odessa hosted the EASTER SPRING FLING at Sherwood Park on Saturday, April 8. Over 40 thousand eggs were provided for the Easter Egg Hunt. Children and families enjoyed coloring activities at the coloring tent and various food vendors at Sherwood Park. 

(Ceann Hamilton, Odessa Resident-Brought Family to Easter Spring Fling-Odessa, Texas) 

Moms and dads and their kids stood in line to take a picture with the Easter Bunny, as well as kite flying. 

(Ceann Hamilton, Odessa Resident-Brought Family to Easter Spring Fling-Odessa, Texas) 

Follow the City of Odessa for upcoming community events on social media and the city’s website. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month Ceremony at the Ector County Courthouse

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Odessa, Texas/April 4, 2023-Harmony Home along with local law enforcement and first responders held the Child Abuse Prevention Awareness ceremony. Mayor Javier Joven read a City Proclamation acknowledging the endless effort by the Odessa Police Department, Ector County Sheriff’s Office and advocates for child safety to protect the children of the community from abusers. 

(Dustin Fawcett, Ector County Judge-Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

Odessa Police Assistant Chief and Sheriff Mike Griffs spoke at the ceremony suggesting increased penalties for those who are convicted of child abuse. 

(Dustin Fawcett, Ector County Judge-Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

If you suspect anyone of endangering a child’s life or wellbeing, contact local law enforcement. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.  

 

Ector County Courthouse Closes-Major Water Damage Due to Failure of a Hot Water Expansion Tank

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Odessa, Texas/April 3, 2023-On Monday, April 3rd, Ector County Judge, Dustin Fawcett was notified at approximately 6:40am by an Assistant DA that parts of the Ector County Courthouse were flooded causing the closure of the building. 

(Dustin Fawcett, Ector County Judge-Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

The water damaged ceiling tiles, carpeting in several courtrooms and offices.  It is unknown if any files or computers were affected or the extent of the damage or the cost. 

(Dustin Fawcett, Ector County Judge-Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

The Ector County Courthouse, in its current look, is over 60 years old. According to some longtime residents of Odessa, the grey honeycomb exterior was built over the original courthouse sometime in the late 50’s or early 60’s. 

(Dustin Fawcett, Ector County Judge-Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

Ector County Judge, Dustin Fawcett suggests that a conversation is needed with residents regarding a new courthouse. 

(Dustin Fawcett, Ector County Judge-Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

The cleanup is in progress and the Ector County Courthouse should be up and running on Tuesday, April 4th. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.