QUICK hits Town Hall to discuss county sales tax
Ector County Judge Ron Eckert and Sheriff Mike Griffis will host a town hall at Kellys Turner Park at 30 p.m. Thursday to hear public comments on community goals and needs and potential funding sources including the Ector County Assistance District. Attendees can contact Eckert or Griffis with questions.
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Mockingbird
Ector County Assistance District
Ron Eckert
Mike Griffis
23rd Annual Family of the Year Celebration Luncheon
The Samaritan Counseling Center schedules the 23rd Annual Family of the Year Luncheon for 11 30 a m Oct 17 at Green Tree Country Club Midland honoring Midland family Rita and Dale Brown and Odessa family Kamal and Nalin Tolia. Cisco Equipment Minka and Scott Sibert receive the Samaritan Award. Kim and Krickitt Carpenter headline as speakers. Proceeds support Samaritan services in the Permian Basin for 45 years.
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Samaritan Counseling Center
Odessa and Midland
Green Tree Country Club
Midland
Rita
Dale Brown
Kamal
Nalin Tolia
Odessa
Cisco Equipment
Minka
Scott Sibert
Board Rejects Retiree Health Benefit Restoration At Hospital District
Retirees filled the Ector County Hospital District board room as lawmakers debated restoring health benefits. District 5's Don Hallmark and District 1's Bryn Dodd urged integrity in reinstating benefits, while other members warned on financial impact. Mary Thompson called the decision gut wrenching, balancing retiree needs with the hospital’s viability. Quiroz argued against cuts, stressing mutual obligations, but retirees left disappointed after the meeting. The issue ties to Fitch Bond Rating concerns.
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Ector County Hospital
District 5
Don Hallmark
District 1
Bryn Dodd
District 6
Mary Thompson
Quiroz
Ector County Hospital District
Adela Vasquez
Medical Center Hospital
MCH
Odessa awards over 14 million in CDBG grants aid blight
Odessa disbursed more than 14 million dollars in federal CDBG and HOME funds to address blight and aid seniors, veterans, disabled, and the homeless. All agencies requesting money were funded, including Salvation Army, Meals on Wheels, and Odessa Affordable Housing, while Parks and Recreation received partial funding for lighting projects.
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Salvation Army
Lth
Meals On Wheels
Margaret Burton
Ector County
Odessa
Timeless meals as Filippo Berio marks 150 years
Timeless meals: Filippo Berio Olive Oil marks 150 years in business and invites readers to explore Italian recipes that blend traditional ingredients with modern cuisine on the Food page.
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