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Ribbon Cutting & Dedication Ceremony of the Reagan Elementary Outdoor Green Classrooms Honoring Loretta Walker and Robin Gutierrez

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Odessa, Texas/April 22, 2023-The Reagan Elementary Green Team created an outdoor learning space for students to experience other options of learning. The green space was made possible by a grant from the Education Foundation of Odessa, Ector County ISD and community support. 

(Anese Forsyth, First Grade Bilingual Teacher-Reagan Elementary-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

At the completion of the outdoor learning space, Reagan school administration and teaching staff agreed to dedicate the learning space to Loretta Walker and Robin Gutierrez who both passed away from cancer. 

(Anese Forsyth, First Grade Bilingual Teacher-Reagan Elementary-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

Loretta Diane Walker taught at Reagan Elementary for 39 years; she was a poet and a musician. Her inspiration for her poetry was her love of life and her students. Loretta passed away from breast cancer on Tuesday, July 5th, 2022, at the age of 63, 

(Loretta Diane Walker, Archive-February 3, 2020(September 5, 1958-July 5, 2022)-Reagan Elementary/Odessa, Texas) 

(Kimberley Price-Shiff, Sister of the late Loretta Walker-Reagan Elementary School Teacher-Reagan Elementary/Odessa, Texas) 

Robin Nanette Gutierrez taught at Reagan Elementary for 25 years. She encouraged her students to develop a lifelong love of learning and to find their true purpose in life. Robin passed away from breast cancer on June 4th, 2021.  

(Rudy Gutierrez, Husband of the late Robin Gutierrez-Reagan Elementary School Teacher-Reagan Elementary/Odessa, Texas) 

Robin Gutierrez enjoyed the outdoors, working in the yard and taking care of her plants. 

(Rudy Gutierrez, Husband of the late Robin Gutierrez-Reagan Elementary School Teacher-Reagan Elementary/Odessa, Texas) 

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at both locations of the outdoor learning center in honor of Loretta Walker and Robin Gutierrez. Reagan Elementary planted trees and will be opening the school’s greenhouse soon. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Ector County Will Issue Debit Cards for Jury Duty Beginning Late May or Early June

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Odessa, Texas/April 14, 2023-During the Ector County Commissioners meeting on April 11th, the court approved the use of debit cards for payment instead of mailing out paper checks to those individuals who were summoned for jury duty. The debit cards will be issued towards the end of May or beginning of June. 

(Clarissa Webster, Ector County Clerk, Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

The cost of processing a payment with a paper check is between $1.30 and $1.40. The cost to Ector County for issuing a debit card for jury duty will be .99 cents. 

(Clarissa Webster, Ector County Clerk, Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

Recently, certain people have tried to pass fraudulent checks through the Ector County’s bank account. The debit card is a better way for the county to prevent fraud. 

(Clarissa Webster, Ector County Clerk, Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

When jurors sign in, they still have the option to donate their payment from jury duty to any of the approved charities that have been selected by Ector County. 

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 

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.  

 

Longtime Odessa Resident Elva Cisneros Celebrates 90th Birthday with City Proclamation

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Odessa, Texas/April 1, 2023-Family and friends gathered at San Jacinto Park to celebrate longtime Odessan Elva Cisneros 90th birthday. Mark Matta, Odessa City Councilman, District 1 read a city Proclamation honoring Elva Cisneros. 

(Mark Matta, City Councilman, District 1-Odessa City Council/Odessa, Texas) 

Elva Cisneros is an inspiration to many. She maintains her health by exercising and walking around the San Jacinto Park, while beautifying the park by picking up trash.  

(Elva Cisnero’s, Celebrating her 90th Birthday) 

(Sylvia Cisneros-Murray, Daughter) 

Elva Cisneros’ son-in-law and her grandchildren gathered around her showing off her dancing skills. 

(Gary Duesler, Son-In Law) 

(Chris Deusler 

Elva Cisneros and her husband the late Ignacio Cisneros inspire their grandchildren through a rich history of humble beginnings, coming from Mexico and establishing themselves in business and being part of non-profit organizations in Odessa. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera

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