March 22nd – 24th 2023 Company E Region IV Texas Ranger Bicentennial Week – Midland, Texas

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Midland, Texas/March 22, 2023-Company E Region IV is celebrating Texas Ranger Bicentennial Week beginning March 22nd through March 24th in Midland. 

The Texas Rangers and The Texas Department of Public Safety invited the public to the Haley Museum to showcase the assets of the Rangers and DPS. 

(Sgt. Steven Blanco, Safety Education and Media Communications-Texas DPS-West Texas Region-Midland, Texas ) 

The Texas Rangers Bicentennial Year 1823 to 2023 kicked off the signature event in Midland and offers recruitment opportunities. 

(Russell S. Molina, Chairman-Texas Ranger Bicentennial-Texas)   

(Dr. Jody Edward Ginn, Director of Development-Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum-Waco, Texas) 

Funding for a traveling museum is in the works as well as a memorial to be built and placed on the grounds at Texas DPS in Austin. 

(Dr. Jody Edward Ginn, Director of Development-Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum-Waco, Texas) 

Thursday, March 23rd from 10am to 2pm is a public event at the Bush Convention Center in downtown Midland. The event will include a blood drive, living historians, a lecture series and more. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce-2nd Ribbon Cutting Ceremony- Casa Campo Azul Mexican Grill & Bar

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Odessa, Texas/March 20, 2023-The Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recently held their second ribbon cutting ceremony. Members of the Hispanic chamber gathered at Casa Campo Azul Mexican Grill & Bar to celebrate a new Hispanic owned business in the Odessa community. 

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

The building located on West County Road where Casa Campo Azul is now operating has an interesting history. During the early 90’s, several celebrities visited the location, when it was owned by the Mendoza family: the late Dusty Hill of ZZ Top, singer/songwriter, Adalberto Gallegos of Latin Breed, Tejano Accordion great, Joel Guzman and others. A new history is beginning with Casa Campo Azul Mexican Grill & Bar.  

(Gerardo Aguilar, Manager-901 N. County Rd. West-Location-Casa Campo Azul Mexican Grill & Bar/Odessa, Texas)  

Casa Campo Azul Mexican Grill & Bar also located at University and Grandview, offers the Sunday morning favorites. 

(Gerardo Aguilar, Manager-901 N. County Rd. West-Location-Casa Campo Azul Mexican Grill & Bar/Odessa, Texas) 

Follow the Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Facebook and other social media for upcoming events. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

United Way of Odessa Meeting and Awards Ceremony 2023

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The United Way of Odessa recently hld their annual meeting and awards ceremony and luncheon. Organizations, local institutions and individuals who participated in fundraising through payroll deductions and fundraising

events raised several millions of dollars benefitting 16 non-profit agencies that will impact over 70 thousand lives.

(Christina Escobar, Executive Director, United Way of Odessa/Odessa, Texas)

Odessa College, Ector County ISD, Salsbury, HEB and Sivalls received the Dick and Amelia Salisbury Award for Sustained Excellence.

(Christina Escobar, Executive Director, United Way of Odessa/Odessa, Texas)

Toby and Sandra Eoff were honored for their continued support to the City of Odessa and Ector County, through donations to the United Way of Odessa.

(Christina Escobar, Executive Director, United Way of Odessa/Odessa, Texas)

Visit the United Way of Odessa online at: www.unitedwayodessa.org/donate-now to find out more about donation opportunities.

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.

 

Odessa City Council and T2 Professional Consulting Held 1st Benchmark Meeting for New City Manage

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Odessa, Texas/March 16, 2023-On Tuesday, March 14th, the Odessa City Council held their first Benchmark meeting with Mica Lunt representing T2 Professional Consulting LLC, brainstorming and formatting the requirements, qualifications and responsibilities of the office of the Odessa City Manager. 

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

The council came up with a list of concepts they want to see in a city manager. Some of those ideas are integrity, communication, Leadership, knowing how to develop budgets and understanding finance. 

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

City Councilman, District 2 Steve Thompson emphasized the importance that the city manager follows the City Charter. Other discussions included what type of degree should the City Manager have, either a Master’s Degree in Public Administration or a Bachelor’s Degree or just experience working within the city organization. 

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

The City Council wants to be somewhat broad in the qualifications of the City Manager position in attracting applicants. Currently, the City Council plans to focus on applicants statewide only. The final Benchmark meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 21st at 3pm at the Council chambers. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Grammy Award Winner Larry Gatlin Guest Educator at UTPB Inspires Students in Music, Art & Poetry

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Odessa, Texas/March 24, 2023-UT Permian Basin recently hosted Grammy Award winner Larry Gatlin and his students. Students participated in a 5-week, three-hour class sessions with instruction by Larry Gatlin creating music, art and poetry. The finale of the 5-week classes featured a recital at the Student Activity Center. 

(Larry Gatlin, Grammy Award Winner-The Gatlin Brothers, Singer Songwriter/Guest Educator-UT Permian Basin) 

There is a possibility that Larry Gatlin will return to UT Permian Basin to teach another session, with concepts inspired by writers like Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitsgerald and other classic authors. 

(Larry Gatlin, Grammy Award Winner-The Gatlin Brothers, Singer Songwriter/Guest Educator-UT Permian Basin) 

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Odessa City Council Held Special Meeting along with T2 Professional Consultants

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Odessa, Texas/March 10, 2023-On Tuesday, March 7th the Odessa City Council held a special meeting presenting an update on a study done by T2 Professional Consulting. During the power point presentation several terms were introduced to the council: Silos- situations where employees, teams, or departments don’t share information, resources, or ideas with others in the organization. 

Definition of other terms used during the T2 Professional Consulting presentation: Grey Rhinos-is highly probable and has high impact, yet it’s neglected as a threat. and Black Swans-is an event that comes as a surprise, has a major effect, and is often inappropriately rationalized after the fact with the benefit of hindsight. 

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

During the special meeting it was revealed that the City of Odessa Policy, Procedures and Practices manual had not been updated since 2008. The failure from other city council administrations to update the policy, could potentially trigger lawsuits from employees and/or staff regarding sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and racial and other types of discrimination. 

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

T2 Professional Consulting suggested to the Odessa City Council to form a Benchmark committee comprised of two members of the council, business leaders and two citizens of Odessa to find a new City Manager. Odessa City Council, by unanimous vote will be the Benchmark Committee, eliminating community engagement. 

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

The City of Odessa Mayor, Javier Joven, is hopeful that the City Council will wrap up all business with T2 Professional Consulting sometime in July.  

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.