Mark Matta Odessa City Councilman District 1

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Such an important issue. We all need to be better educated on just how dangerous Fentanyl is.

Neighborhood Watch Meeting

Join Odessa Police Department for the next Neighborhood Watch Meeting on Tuesday, July 23rd at 7pm. The event will be held in the OPD Training Facility. MCH will do a special presentation about the dangers of Fentanyl.

We hope to see you there!

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Be prepared!

Upcoming Project

The City of Odessa will be starting a project on 2nd Street and Crane Avenue on Monday, July 22nd. Crews will be replacing the sewer line between manholes.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our Utilities Department at 432-335-4627. We appreciate your patience.

City of Odessa Directory: https://www.odessa-tx.gov/Directory.aspx

Thank you, Dog Rescue R Us for stepping up and helping . 🙏

Historic Moment - Stronger Together

City of Odessa Leaders, Ector County Leaders and Medical Center Health System have officially partnered up with a big vision to help our citizens!

The goal is to expand and improve Fire and EMS services not only in the City of Odessa but also in Ector County. As a result, city taxes could decrease by 14 cents.

Here's some information to help you understanding what's being proposed! The hope is you'll educate yourself on important issues meant to give our community a Brighter Future!

https://www.mchodessa.com/fireemsinfo

Mayor Javier Joven
Denise Swanner Odessa City Council
Mark Matta Odessa City Councilman District 1
GREG Connell
Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett
Medical Center Health System

Last Tuesday on 7/9/24 during our council work session, we discussed allocating $25M to address much needed repairs to our aging infrastructure. We gave our city manager the directive to identify where the money could come from. The city manager assured us we had the money and would give us a presentation so we could approve it during our budget retreat, which was today. Without hesitation, the council unanimously approved spending $25M ($20M from the Pioneer fund and $5M from the water treatment plant CO fund). Repairing our old valves and pipes has been the top issue for this council and this is just the beginning. There will definitely be some inconvenient work starting soon, causing delays and increased traffic, but it will be well worth it!

Odessa City Council Approves $25 Million for Water Infrastructure Projects

Odessa leaders say there is now a CLEAR PLAN OF ACTION to fix the water infrastructure projects and it comes at NO INCREASE in debt or burden to the taxpayer.

Today at the Budget Workshop, the Odessa City Council took up an additional item that was outside the scope of the 2024 budget. At last week’s Council workshop, City Manager John Beckmeyer presented a two-part plan to begin addressing the City’s failing water infrastructure.

“We have an aging water infrastructure in Odessa that we’ve neglected for decades,” said Mayor Joven. “Not taking action simply isn’t an option.”

According to Beckmeyer, phase 1 will be a “strategic replacement” of approximately 171 valves. By strategic replacement, these are valves that have the most impact on our city. Crews have been plagued by valve failures for years.

“When a break can’t be isolated, it can turn what would be an otherwise minor repair into a City-wide failure,” he added.

Phase 2, which will start before the completion of the valve project, will be the replacement of 17,025 linear feet of 18- and 24-inch lines where some of the most impactful breaks have occurred.

The projected cost of both phases is just under the $25 million that the Council appropriated today. The funds for these projects will come from the revenue from sales of wastewater and unused bond funds purposed for water and sewer projects.

Thank God we have the best fire department in Texas! OFR has been hard at it, risking their lives for the safety of others. My prayers go out to my good friend, Jason Payne and everyone affected by this tragic fire.

Four Businesses Impacted by Fire

At 9:00 this morning, OFR responded to a structure fire at Payne’s Gym in the Town & Country Shopping Center.

Upon arrival, crews found heavy smoke coming from Payne’s Gym. The fire quickly spread to the common attic space of the strip mall and advanced to the north.

Payne’s Gym and the Town & Country Barber Shop are a total loss. Aaron’s Rent to Own Furniture & More and Town & Country Drug have severe smoke damage.

OFR is still on scene locating and putting out hot spots. OFR Investigators are also on scene, and the investigation of the cause is ongoing. Crews will continue to be on scene for a while.

Thank you to our hardworking First Responders!

🎉 First Friday ODTX 1 Year Celebration 🎉
We're excited for the 1st anniversary of First Friday ODTX on August 2nd!!

RSVP to 'First Friday ODTX - August 2024 - 1st Anniversary Party' Facebook event to be the first to know when the First Friday stops are announced! RSVP here: https://ow.ly/zK7H50SAR8I

If you would like to sign up to be a First Friday vendor, visit this link: https://ow.ly/HBSt50SAR8H

Our thoughts and prayers go out to President Trump as we witnessed an act of pure evil

More details are coming out, but it appears that this was an assasination attempt

Please pray for President Trump and his family and anyone else who may have been shot

Kudos to the heroes of law enforcement and secret service

🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟
The Cultural Celebrations Council of Odessa is thrilled to partner with the non-profit Peace Academy of West Texas to host the 2nd Annual International Soccer Camp! ⚽️
This free soccer camp for children in West Texas is organized in collaboration with UTPB, West Texas FC, and The SPOT WTX. We are excited to bring together over 360 young soccer enthusiasts, ages 7 to 18, along with 50 local coaches and 70 dedicated volunteers. This event promises to create a vibrant and inspiring atmosphere for our community.

Event Details:
* Dates: July 26 to July 28, 2024
* Time: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
* Location: Odessa, Texas

We are honored to welcome the legendary Mexican soccer star, Luis Hernández, known as “El Matador,” as our special guest this year. His presence will undoubtedly motivate and excite the participants and the local community.

This three-day camp is a wonderful opportunity to promote diversity and inclusivity in our community while investing in the future generations of West Texas. Although the camp runs for only a few hours each day, the impact on our community will be tremendous.

We invite everyone to join us in making this event a success. Whether you can assist with registration, help set up and take down equipment, or provide support during training sessions and matches, your contribution will make a significant difference.

Thank you to our Permian Basin friends and partners for your continued dedication and support. Together, we can make a significant difference in our community!

Best regards,
Celeste Canedo, President, Cultural Celebrations Council of Odessa😊

Don’t forget…bulk item drop off tomorrow from 8am-12pm at Ector Middle School

FREE Bulk Drop-Off

Solid Waste will be set up in the East parking lot. What can you bring?

Bulk
* Furniture
* Appliances
* Water Heaters
* Hot Tubs
* Above-ground pools
* Exercise Equipment
* Trampolines, etc.
Outdoor Equipment (as long as fuel, oil, and batteries are removed)
* String Trimmers
* Mowers
* Leaf Blowers
* Generators
* Edgers
* Tillers
* BBQ Pits
* Patio Furniture
Home office electronics
* Microwaves
* Cables/wires
* Televisions
* Crock Pots
* Space Heaters, etc.

Construction/demolition debris, paint, chemicals, tires and tree limbs will not be accepted. Refrigerators, compressors and freezers will not be accepted unless the freon is removed.

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‼️‼️‼️‼️Grab all your bulky items to get rid of them for free!

FREE Bulk Drop-Off

Solid Waste will be set up in the East parking lot. What can you bring?

Bulk
* Furniture
* Appliances
* Water Heaters
* Hot Tubs
* Above-ground pools
* Exercise Equipment
* Trampolines, etc.
Outdoor Equipment (as long as fuel, oil, and batteries are removed)
* String Trimmers
* Mowers
* Leaf Blowers
* Generators
* Edgers
* Tillers
* BBQ Pits
* Patio Furniture
Home office electronics
* Microwaves
* Cables/wires
* Televisions
* Crock Pots
* Space Heaters, etc.

Construction/demolition debris, paint, chemicals, tires and tree limbs will not be accepted. Refrigerators, compressors and freezers will not be accepted unless the freon is removed.

✅BrighterFuture

Exciting times for OHS football 🏈

New OHS Coach Hartman calls for community support on new facilities ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Odessa High School formally introduced new Campus Coordinator and head football coach Erik Hartman Wednesday evening at the Bronchos’ Performing Arts Center.…

At last evening’s City Council meeting, Kris Crow spoke and personally went after one of my colleagues, Councilman Vasquez.

It was a cheap shot and totally uncalled for. This sort of attack is reminiscent of the type of divisiveness we do not need in Odessa

Our community is strong and diverse, and I have a lot of respect for Councilman Vasquez.

I want to publicly apologize to Councilman Vasquez and I denounce the comments from Mr. Crow

Mark

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Come out Wednesday July 10, 6:30pm

***************UPDATE******************
One of the valves that crews are currently working on is a 1954 model…70 years old!

Hello Odessans…just wanted to give you an update. The city has began to exercise the valves as part of the Crane project. Unfortunately, the crew hit the relief valve on the 16" on Crane. They are trying to isolate the line now.

Please see my Press Release and separate post with video statement for a very important announcement. Thank you

Tonight will be one of the busiest nights for OPD and OFR because of all the illegal fireworks in the city. Let’s use common sense and common courtesy.

🇺🇸🇺🇸🧨🧨FIREWORKS SHOW TOMORROW NIGHT, JULY 5th at 10pm!🇺🇸🇺🇸🧨🧨

Hey Odessans! Due to the bad weather that rolled in, The Downtown Fandango has been shut down. No fireworks tonight, but we will do the fireworks show tomorrow night at 10pm.

We had a great time at the Lions Club 4th of July Parade! 🇺🇸🧨🇺🇸🧨🇺🇸🧨

🇺🇸 🧨 🇺🇸🧨🇺🇸🧨🇺🇸🧨🇺🇸🧨🇺🇸🧨🇺🇸🧨🇺🇸Happy Independence Day, Odessans! We are blessed to live in the best country in the world, living under the freedom brave patriots have fought for. God bless you all, today! Have a great day with friends and family!

These will DEFINITELY be the best fireworks you’ll ever get! Better stop by early cause they’ll go fast! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

If you haven’t bought your fireworks yet, will have some for sale tomorrow!! 🤣😂
*first come first serve*
What’s your favorite type of fireworks ?? 💥🧨

Good morning district 1 citizens! The city will begin working on improvements on S. Crane Ave. next week. We’ll be replacing water lines, valves and re-paving the road. Here is a detailed scope of work:

Contractor: Reece Albert, Inc.
Project Cost: $10,916,978.02
Days: 300 Working Days
Start Date: July 8, 2024
Substantial Completion Date: September 2025
City of Odessa Engineering Contact: (432) 335-3242


Project Work Information:
Crane Avenue: From W. 2nd Street to W. Pool Road.
Project will consist of full depth reconstruction of Crane Ave.
Installation of 5” Type B Base Hot Mix and 3” Type D Hot Mix.
Removal and replacement of plan specified sidewalks, valley gutters, and curb and gutters.
Removal and replacement of roughly 5,412 linear feet of water main lines.
Removal and replacement of 10 fire hydrants.
Installation of sixty-one new main line valves.
Removal and replacement of twenty manholes.

Well deserved accolades, Veronica “Gail”! You’ve been the go to for my family’s appliance needs for years. Thank you for being so giving.

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🇺🇸 🇺🇸 The parade is coming! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

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Free Family Fun!

We're gearing up for a day of family fun featuring:

✧Food Trucks
✧Vendors
✧Live Music
✧Fireworks

We can't wait to see you there!

✅BrighterFuture