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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 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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Press Cafe Inside Sewell Ford Lincoln Hosts U.S. Congressman August Pfluger

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Odessa, Texas/June 29, 2023-The Press Café located inside Sewell Ford Lincoln located in Parks Legado hosted Coffee with Congressman August Pfluger, who met with residents to talk about issues that are affecting the nation. 

Representatives from the Ector County Commissioners Court, Ector County Sheriff Mike Griffis, several members of the Odessa City Council and Medical Center Health System board members were at the event. 

(August Pfluger, U.S. Congressman, Texas District 11) 

U.S. Representative Pfluger discussed with supporters, issues that are plaguing the southern border, human trafficking and the increase of drugs especially fentanyl smuggled into the U.S. by the cartels. 

(August Pfluger, U.S. Congressman, Texas District 11) 

Oil and gas was another topic Congressman Pfluger talked about and the economic importance it has on the Permian Basin and West Texas. 

(August Pfluger, U.S. Congressman, Texas District 11) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera) 

Professional Women’s Relaxation Conference 2023

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Odessa, Texas/June 25, 2023-The Professional Women’s Relaxation Conference hosted by the Odessa Marriott invited Professional women from across the Permian Basin. The purpose of the conference is to educate women deal with stress in the workplace. 

(Dr. Deitrick Gorman, Physician-Family Medicine/Stress Reduction Expert-Professional Women’s Relaxation Conference) 

Various vendors and exhibitors like message therapy, skin and hair products and care were participating in the event. Guest speakers presented topics on how to elevate stress. Other topics included exercise and nutrition. 

(Dr. Deitrick Gorman, Physician-Family Medicine/Stress Reduction Expert-Professional Women’s Relaxation Conference) 

The Professional Women’s Relaxation Conference held several breakout sessions that included art. Lilliana Marquez, a local professional artist, guided those that attended the painting session on a step-by-step process of painting a flower. 

(Dr. Deitrick Gorman, Physician-Family Medicine/Stress Reduction Expert-Professional Women’s Relaxation Conference) 

Organizers with the Professional Women’s Relaxation Conference have begun planning the 2nd annual PWRC event scheduled sometime in 2024. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Odessa City Council and the City of Odessa Re open the Odessa Recycling Center

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Odessa, Texas/June 21, 2023-The City of Odessa and the City Council have re-opened the Time Machine Recycling Center located on West 42nd Street. Residents can now drive into the facility and drop off cardboard and plastic into the marked containers. 

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

The City of Odessa had 373 containers for recyclables throughout the community. Approximately 80% of the recyclables that reached the containers ended up in the landfill. 

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

The City of Odessa may be close to an external partner in collecting recyclables and other contaminants, which would decrease costs and save the city money.  

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

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.