The Odessa Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual New Teacher Reception for Ector County ISD. This event, now in its 12th year, aims to welcome new teachers to the area. It was held at the MCM Grande Hotel and Fundome, where local businesses set up booths with goodies for the teachers.

Area merchants participated in the event, providing goody bags and an opportunity to introduce themselves to new faces in the Permian Basin. The reception is sponsored by Chevron, which helps the Odessa Chamber of Commerce put on the event. Further details about the New Teacher Reception can be found through the Odessa Chamber of Commerce or the original report.