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Medical Center Health System Holds Active Shooter Drill

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Odessa, Texas/November 16, 2023-On Tuesday, November 14th, Medical Center Health System along with several local law enforcement agencies and selected volunteers portraying victims, held an Active Shooter Drill. That began at the Wheatley Stewart Medical Pavillion and concluded inside Medical Center Hospital. 

(Amanda Everett, Director of Emergency Management and Safety-Medical Center Health System/Odessa, Texas) 

Scenarios change every year, including tornadoes, mass casualties, and active shooter drills. This is a requirement for accreditation for the Medical Center Health System. 

(Amanda Everett, Director of Emergency Management and Safety-Medical Center Health System/Odessa, Texas) 

MCH Emergency Management, Ector County Hospital District Police and other officials associated with Active Shooter Drill, determined in the debriefing portion of the training found weak spots in certain areas of the hospital. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

UT Permian Basin Hosts Its 50-Year Anniversary Kickoff Pep Rally Celebration

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Odessa, Texas/October 24, 2023-The University of Texas of the Permian Basin held its 50-year anniversary kick-off pep rally celebration. Officials with UTPB are excited to host several upcoming events and invite the community to participate in the celebration. 

(Sandra Woodley, University President-UT Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin started as an upper division University in 1973 and only had portable buildings for classrooms 

(Sandra Woodley, University President-UT Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

In celebrations of UT Permian Basin’s 50 years, UTPB will be hosting the Scholarship Ball, Thursday night, October 26th.  

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.  

 

Odessa City Council Vote in Favor of Not Enforcing Imposed National or State of Texas Covid Mandates

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The Kent Companies Celebrate the 89th Convenience Store with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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Odessa, Texas/August 29, 2023-The Kent Companies celebrated their 89th Kent Kwik convenience store located at West 8th Street and West Loop 338 in Odessa with a ribbon-cutting ceremony presented by the Odessa Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors. The West 8th Street convenience store is the new model for future Kent Kwik stores. 

(Meredith Bright, Director of Corporate Communications-The Kent Companies/Midland, Texas) 

During the ribbon-cutting ceremony, The Kent Companies presented a check in the amount of 85 thousand dollars to Buckner, an international ministry that protects vulnerable children, strengthening families, transforming lives for generations, and serving senior adults through Christ-centered values. 

(Patricia Acosta, Executive Director-BUCKNER-Midland, Texas) 

The Kent Companies have a goal of bringing restaurant quality food to all Kent locations. The plan is to be consistent by developing a dining experience for the 

Customer when they come into a Kent Kwik convenience store. 

(Mike Scafuri, Senior Field Coach/Oversees Food Service Division-The Kent Companies/Midland, Texas) 

The Kent Companies supports local merchandisers by providing space for their products and promotional items. 

  (Bill Kent, Chairman/CEO-The Kent Companies/Midland, Texas) 

Al Escamilla of RIG-ID located in Midland is growing his business at many of the Kent Kwik convenience stores by providing a wide variety of caps for sale. 

(Al Escamilla, Owner/President-RIG-ID Workwear/Midland, Texas)  

The new Kent Kwik convenience store at West 8th and West Loop 338 is a one-stop convenience store providing a mini truck stop and diesel fuel for all types of large commercial vehicles and a large self-service gas station. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Odessa City Council Introduces New City Manager

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Odessa, Texas/August 17, 2023-Mayor Javier Joven and members of the Odessa City Council formally introduced in council chambers, John Beckmeyer as the new City Manager. 

(John Beckmeyer, New City Manager, Odessa, Texas) 

Mr. Beckmeyer has been working as city manager for a little over a week and has been visiting the city of Odessa departments and department heads and employees. The new city manager refers to all staff as “Team Members” 

(John Beckmeyer, New City Manager, Odessa, Texas) 

Odessa City Councilman, District 1, Mark Matta is very pleased with the selection of John Beckmeyer as the new city manager. 

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

This past March the Odessa City Council and T2 Consulting held Benchmarks meetings to come up with requirements and expectations the council wanted in a city manager. A couple of the requirements: A bachelor’s degree in a related area or 3 to 5 years of experience as a department head or city manager. 

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

John Beckmeyer, the new City Manager will be introduced to the public at the next scheduled Odessa City Council meeting. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Ector County ISD Holds School Bond Proposal Town Hall Meeting at Travis Elementary

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Odessa, Texas/August 4, 2023-Ector County ISD held a Town Hall meeting at Jordan Elementary in North Odessa and at Travis Elementary in South Odessa.  Residents heard a presentation by Scott Muri Superintend of Schools at ECISD on a $427 million dollar plus bond proposal. Chris Stanley, President of the Board of Trustees, Delma Abalos and other school officials also provided information on the needs of the school district. 

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

Scott Muri has heard from residents of Odessa and Ector County who are in favor of the bond proposal. The Permian Basin Strategic Partnership has agreed to add more funding if the bond proposal is passed. 

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

An issue that was brought up during the town hall meeting was the increase in property taxes. 

(Natividad Armendariz, Odessa Resident-Supports School Bond Proposal) 

Natividad Armendariz added that if the School Bond Proposal does not pass, residents will pay more in taxes on any future school bond proposals. 

(Natividad Armendariz, Odessa Resident-Supports School Bond Proposal) 

The more than $427 million dollar school bond proposal includes a new middle school, maintenance and repairs, transportation, fine arts, athletics, transition learning Center, Technology Department and Agriculture. The next town hall will be on August 7th at 6:00pm at West Elementary and Permian High School. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.