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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Officially Celebrating the Opening of Odessa College Downtown

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Odessa, Texas/July 28, 2023-Odessa College held the official ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Odessa College Downtown Phase 1 project. The special event began at 8am with a light breakfast followed by the ceremony. The new downtown site will be open to the public starting on Tuesday, August 1st. 

(Jaqui Gore, Vice President Advancement, Business and Governmental Relations-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

Odessa College Downtown was designed for entertainment and education and includes two stages and an amphitheater, a splash pad, seating areas, and parking for food trucks. 

(Jaqui Gore, Vice President, Business and Governmental Relations-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

Long time residents of Odessa, have always heard-” You raise your family in Midland, and you raise hell in Odessa.” Mayor Joven believes that this attitude is slowly changing due to partnerships with Odessa College, the City of Odessa, the ODC and the Medical Center Health System and other institutions changing the image of Odessa. 

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

Odessa College is experiencing 8 thousand plus in college enrollment. Odessa College Downtown will be a location that OC students can enjoy and generate more enrollment growth. 

(Gregory Williams, President-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

Phase 2 will be the Odessa College Business and Entrepreneur Center. The project is now in progress raising funds. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

West Odessa Residents Attend Town Hall Meeting

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West Odessa-Ector County/July 22, 2023-Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett and Ector County Commissioner Precinct 1, Mike Gardner held a Town Hall meeting at the Ector County Sheriff’s Office annex located at Kellus –Turner Park. The purpose of the Town Hall is to gather information from residents of West Odessa regarding the future of their community. 

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

The town hall event turned hostile, and a shouting match ensued, when the topic of West Odessa becoming its own city was brought up by Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett. 

(Resident, West Odessa/Ector County) 

 Odessa Fire Rescue and EMS are part of an interlocal agreement between the City of Odessa and Ector County. OFR is responding to calls for service in West Odessa during the day and night. One option to help West Odessa residents is to create an emergency district and fund it by some type of county tax levied on the population of West Odessa. 

(Christine Holcomb, West Odessa Resident/Ector County) 

Residents of West Odessa have issues with county roads not being properly maintained, water concerns with the Ector County Utility District, having to pay for trash pickup and other problems. Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett plans to have more Town Hall meetings regularly. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Ribbon Cutting at Kimberly Quintero Real Estate Group

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Odessa, Texas/July 16, 2023-The Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce celebrated a new Hispanic business with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Kimberly Quintero Real Estate Group located at 1807 E. 7th. 

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

The Kimberly Quintero Real Estate Group location will serve as the real estate business office as well as a multi-purpose event venue. 

(Kimberly Quintero, Real estate Agent-Fathom Realty/Team Lead-Kimberly Quintero Real Estate Group/Odessa, Texas) 

Kimberly Quintero has been doing real estate for 5 years and has a team of 8 real estate agents. The ribbon cutting ceremony was to be a small community event that became a Grand Opening celebration. 

(Kimberly Quintero, Real estate Agent-Fathom Realty/Team Lead-Kimberly Quintero Real Estate Group/Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will be hosting El Consulado de Mexico on August 25th and 26th. Follow the Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Facebook and other social media for upcoming events and event schedules 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.  

14th Annual Robert E Williams Golf Tournament Hosted by the Black Chamber of Commerce Permian Basin

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Odessa, Texas/July 16, 2023-The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin held its 14th annual Robert E. Williams Golf Tournament at the Sunset Golf Course. The purpose of the golf tournament is to raise funds to provide scholarships to qualified High School Seniors graduating in 2024. 

(Darleen Mays, Member-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

This year, the Robert E. Williams Golf Tournament had 22 teams of 4 players, that included business owners, City of Odessa representatives, Ector County Commissioner, Pct. 2 Greg Simmons and other VIP’S. Some of the funds raised come from sponsorships and banner sponsors. 

(Darleen Mays, Member-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin is very grateful and blessed for the continued support from sponsors and donors for making the Robert E. Williams Sr. Golf Tournament so successful for 14 years. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Superior Healthplan and the Odessa Family YMCA-Dancing with the Stars Prom for Active Seniors

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Odessa, Texas/July 16, 2023-Superior Healthplan and the Odessa Family YMCA held “Dancing with Superior Stars” Senior Prom. This event is for active seniors and is on every 2nd Friday of the Month from 2-4pm. 

(Wendy Hilliard, Odessa Family Group Fitness and Grant Writer-Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

Several of the Seniors that participate in “Dancing with Superior Stars” also take part in the Silver Sneakers fitness classes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  

(Wendy Hilliard, Odessa Family Group Fitness and Grant Writer-Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

The Seniors Fitness programs at the Odessa Family YMCA have yielded health benefits to Nick Peyton, who was told he would only be able to walk using a walker. 

(Jack Nichols Peyton-Active Senior/”Dancing with the Superior Stars Prom”-Odessa Family YMCA) 

No Registration Required for Dancing with the Superior Stars Prom. Free Entertainment and Refreshments  

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Odessa Police Department Holds Coffee With A Cop Event Hosted by Whataburger on 42nd & JBS Parkway

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Odessa, Texas/July 14, 2023-The Odessa Police Department held its first Coffee with a Cop event in three years. Officers met with residents and patrons at the Whataburger located at 42nd and JBS Parkway. 

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

The purpose of Coffee with a Cop is to bridge the gap between residents and law enforcement officers. 

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

The Odessa Police Department understands the importance of having support of the residents of Odessa and Ector County.  

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

The Odessa Police Department plans to have several more Coffee with a Cop events throughout the remainder of the year. Follow the Odessa Police Department on social media for upcoming events. 

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