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ECISD Teachers Earn $3 1 Million In Incentives

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Odessa, Texas/May 11, 2024-Teachers in Ector County made a big impact on students during the 2023-2024 school year and were recognized and financially rewarded through the Teacher Incentive Allotment program, now in its third year. 

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

On Friday morning, May 10th Dr. Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools visited Ross Elementary where 9 teachers were recognized, 6 of them having earned “Master” level. 

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

Audrey Carrasco has been teaching for 18 years and is currently a teacher at Goliad Elementary. Ms. Carrasco was awarded a check for over 21 thousand dollars, the largest check awarded. 

(Audrey Carrasco, Teacher, Goliad Elementary/Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

The Teacher Incentive Allotment program was created by the Texas Legislature in 2019, as part of House Bill 3. The allotment amount per teacher is based on the level of academic growth their students attained. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

 

American Heart Association 20th Annual Go Red For Women

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Odessa, Texas/May, 2024-The local chapter of the American Heart Association held their annual Go Red for Women Luncheon event. The purpose of the luncheon is to bring awareness about heart health among women. The Go Red For Women event featured a panel of medical experts offering tips on prevention and lifestyle changes. 

(Sydney Gore, Chair-” Go Red for Women” Luncheon/Odessa, Texas) 

The Go Red for Women featured survivors of cardiovascular disease, the number 1 killer of women. 

(Sydney Gore, Chair-” Go Red for Women” Luncheon/Odessa, Texas) 

Medical Center Health System and several of their departments, as well as other nonprofits were providing information of services and other resources that are available for women.  

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.  

Medical Center Health System Kickoff National Nurses Week 2024

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Odessa, Texas/May 6, 2024-Medical Center Health System is celebrating National Nurses Week 2024, that begins on May 6th and runs through May 12th. Medical Center Hospital kicked off the event with a Nursing Flagpole Dedication in honor of the start of Nurses Weeks. 

(Roxanne Mata, Nurse Residency Coordinator at Medical Center Hospital/Medical Center Health System/Odessa, Texas) 

With the increase of international newcomers to West Texas and the Permian Basin, MCH nurses use various translation tools to help non-English speaking patients with information regarding their healthcare. 

(Shelby Zamora, Accreditation and Licensure Specialist- Medical Center Health System/Odessa, Texas) 

Food trucks will be at the Medical Center Hospital campus offering a wide selection of meals and treats for nurses and staff.  

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.  

Odessa Downtown Lions Club’s First Annual Cultural Heritage Festival

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Odessa, Texas/May 5, 2024-The Downtown Lions Club held its 1st Annual Cultural Heritage Festival at Odessa College Downtown. Several countries were represented at the event offering unique cuisine to visitors. 

(Javier Morales, Spokesperson-Downtown Lions Club/Odessa, Texas) 

The Downtown Lions Club Cultural Heritage Festival was presented to the public and was endorsed and supported by Odessa Mayor Javier Joven and the Odessa City Council. 

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

12 Countries were represented at the Cultural Festival that included: Egypt, Turkey, India, Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia and the Phillipines and others. 

(Celeste Canedo, President-Cultural Celebrations Council of Odessa) 

(Sylvia Rodriguez-Sanchez, Visitor to the Event-Downtown Cultural Heritage Festival/Odessa, Texas) 

The Downtown Lions Club was thrilled that the Cultural Heritage Festival fell on 5 de Mayo weekend to offer the residents of Odessa other options to various multi-cultural events. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

  

Midland College holds Science Extravaganzaa for Midland ISD Elementary Students

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Midland, Texas/April 29, 2024-Midland College recently hosted “Science Extravaganza” for Midland ISD Elementary students. The purpose of the science event is to get them involved, not only in math and science, but other life sciences. 

(Michael Dixon, Vice President of Instruction-Midland College/Midland, Texas) 

Midland College is always reaching out to school-age children through various events to inform students of the many opportunities the college offers for post-graduation. 

(Michael Dixon, Vice President of Instruction-Midland College/Midland, Texas) 

STEM education is a priority for Midland College and know that the Oil and Gas industry is dependent on employees knowing math, science and technology. 

(Michael Dixon, Vice President of Instruction-Midland College/Midland, Texas) 

Midland College will have a taskforce in the fall that will investigate Artificial Intelligence, how it will affect academia and how to teach it to the next generation of students and how to use it in a proper and ethical way. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

  

 

Special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Officially Open the Yukon Road & Loop 338 Interchange

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Odessa, Texas/April 28, 2024-On Friday April 26th, representatives with the Texas Department of Transportation, Odessa District and State Representative, District 81, Brooks Landgraf, along with Odessa Mayor Javier Joven, Odessa City Councilman, District 1 Mark Matta, Councilwoman At-Large Denise Swanner and Councilman, District 2 Steve Thompson joined the Odessa Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors for a special ribbon cutting ceremony to official open Yukon and East Loop 338 Overpass. Yukon and East Loop 338 will allow for motorists and commercial traffic to travel safely.  

(Brooks Landgraf, State Representative, District 81-Texas) 

The City of Odessa invested funds through the Odessa Development Corporation towards the Yukon/East Loop 338 project for future economic development in Northeast Odessa and key areas along the Loop. 

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

TxDot in partnership with Odessa, Ector County the City of Midland and Midland County, through the Permian Basin Metropolitan Planning Organization recognized that Yukon and East Loop 338 was a major priority area. 

(Eric Lykins, District Engineer-Texas Department of Transportation, Odessa District/Odessa, Texas) 

The total cost of the Yukon/Loop 338 interchange was 20 million dollars. TxDot will clean up and touchups and remove safety signs. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.