Month: March 2023

Odessa College, Odessa Arts and Basin Theatre Works Bring BRIGHT STAR Musical to the Ector Theatre

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Odessa, Texas/March 31, 2023-Odessa College recently announced a partnership with Odessa Arts and Basin Theatre Works in Odessa to bring the 2016 Tony Award Nominated “Bright Star” Musical written and composed by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell to the historic Ector Theatre. 

(Josh Rapp, Director of Theater-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

The cast of “Bright Star” Musical will be comprised of local talent from Odessa College and from around the Permian Basin. 

(Josh Rapp, Director of Theater-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

“Bright Star” is an American folktale inspired by a true story of love and redemption against the backdrop of the American South in the 1920’s and 1940’s. 

(Josh Rapp, Director of Theater-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

The musical portion of the musical will feature local musicians and musicians from the Dallas area. 

(Eric Baker, Chair of Visual and Performing Arts-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

“Bright Star” Musical comes to the Ector Theatre stage April 27th, 28th and 29th. Go to: theector.com to purchase tickets. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Escamilla Media Announces Proposed Tapestry Hotel Midland in Downtown Near Bush Convention Center

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Midland, Texas/March 30, 2023-Escamilla Media announced a new partnership with Tapestry Hotel Midland to promote the benefits of a locally owned boutique hotel in downtown Midland. The proposed location is at 112 S. Loraine Street near the Bush Convention Center. 

(Al Escamilla, President-Escamilla Media/Midland, Texas)  

It is estimated that Tapestry Hotel Midland would generate thousands of dollars through the hotel/motel tax benefiting Midland ISD and the Midland Hospital District. 

(Marisol Valenzuela, Sales Representative-Tapestry Hotel Midland/Midland, Texas) 

The original building was a hospital built in 1927 and was the first high rise in West Texas. The property of the proposed hotel is owned by LSBrentway LLC, a local family with 25 years of business experience in West Texas. The design of the Tapestry Hotel will keep the building’s historical elements and connection to Midland, blending with contemporary edgy, upscale designs. 

(Marisol Valenzuela, Sales Representative-Tapestry Hotel Midland/Midland, Texas) 

(Al Escamilla, President-Escamilla Media/Midland, Texas) 

 Representatives of the Tapestry Hotel Midland will go before the Midland City Council in the next several months for approval and acquiring the necessary permits to begin the transformation. 

(John Norman, City Councilman-District 2, Midland City Council/Midland, Texas) 

Tapestry Hotel Midland will hold a town Hall meeting sometime in April at the Bush Convention Center. For more information go to: www.tapestryhotelmidland.com. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.  

Criminal Justice Advisory Council Holds Annual Meeting with Permian Basin/West Texas Law Enforcement

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Odessa, Texas/March 28, 2923-The Criminal Justice Advisory Council held their annual meeting on Monday, March 27th, hosted by UT Permian Basin. The leadership of the Permian Basin and West Texas law enforcement community including Texas DPS, Texas Rangers, Ector County ISD, UTPB Police and Texas Corrections Facilites and prison systems were invited to the meeting. 

(Dr. John Fisher, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Program Director for Graduates in Criminal Justice-UT Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

The purpose of the annual meeting is for local law enforcement to talk about issues that are affecting them and brainstorm ideas to find solutions to those issues so that Criminal Justice Students at UTPB have a better understanding during their studies. 

(Dr. John Fisher, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Program Director for Graduates in Criminal Justice-UT Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

Several issues discussed that are affecting local law enforcement are keeping officers and personnel, border problems and the increase of drug trafficking. 

(Mike Griffis, Ector County Sheriff-Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

The new high tech Training Facility at the Odessa Police Department has helped OPD with acquiring new recruits and continued training of veteran officers. The Odessa Police Training Facility has attracted officers from around the county for their continued law enforcement education and training. 

(Michael Gerke, Chief of Police, Odessa Police Department-Odessa, Texas) 

Dr. John Fisher, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at UT Permian Basin, suggested that a law enforcement officer with a degree will help with advancement within the law enforcement agency. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Texas Ranger Bicentennial Community & Recruitment Day at the Bush Convention Center

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Midland, Texas/March 24, 2023-The 2023 Texas Rangers Bicentennial event continued Thursday, March 23rd at the Bush Convention Center in downtown Midland. 

The signature event is a way to educate the public on the history of the Texas Rangers and a recruitment opportunity for those who are interested in being a part of the Texas Department of Public Safety. 

(Russell S. Molina, Chairman-Bicentennial Texas Rangers-Texas) 

Thursday’s Community and recruitment Day included a blood drive, several community organizations and non-profits a lecture series presented by Dr. Jody Edward Ginn. The event also featured living historians representing clothing worn by the newly formed Texas Rangers throughout several eras, as well as vintage tools and weapons. 

(Russell S. Molina, Chairman-Bicentennial Texas Rangers-Texas) 

On Friday, March 24th, the 2023 Company E Region 4 Department of Public Safety Texas Ranger Bicentennial concluded with the Sporting Clay Shoot Competition at Windwalker Farms in Martin County. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

March 22nd – 24th 2023 Company E Region IV Texas Ranger Bicentennial Week – Midland, Texas

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Midland, Texas/March 22, 2023-Company E Region IV is celebrating Texas Ranger Bicentennial Week beginning March 22nd through March 24th in Midland. 

The Texas Rangers and The Texas Department of Public Safety invited the public to the Haley Museum to showcase the assets of the Rangers and DPS. 

(Sgt. Steven Blanco, Safety Education and Media Communications-Texas DPS-West Texas Region-Midland, Texas ) 

The Texas Rangers Bicentennial Year 1823 to 2023 kicked off the signature event in Midland and offers recruitment opportunities. 

(Russell S. Molina, Chairman-Texas Ranger Bicentennial-Texas)   

(Dr. Jody Edward Ginn, Director of Development-Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum-Waco, Texas) 

Funding for a traveling museum is in the works as well as a memorial to be built and placed on the grounds at Texas DPS in Austin. 

(Dr. Jody Edward Ginn, Director of Development-Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum-Waco, Texas) 

Thursday, March 23rd from 10am to 2pm is a public event at the Bush Convention Center in downtown Midland. The event will include a blood drive, living historians, a lecture series and more. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce-2nd Ribbon Cutting Ceremony- Casa Campo Azul Mexican Grill & Bar

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Odessa, Texas/March 20, 2023-The Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recently held their second ribbon cutting ceremony. Members of the Hispanic chamber gathered at Casa Campo Azul Mexican Grill & Bar to celebrate a new Hispanic owned business in the Odessa community. 

(Savanah Morales, CEO-Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

The building located on West County Road where Casa Campo Azul is now operating has an interesting history. During the early 90’s, several celebrities visited the location, when it was owned by the Mendoza family: the late Dusty Hill of ZZ Top, singer/songwriter, Adalberto Gallegos of Latin Breed, Tejano Accordion great, Joel Guzman and others. A new history is beginning with Casa Campo Azul Mexican Grill & Bar.  

(Gerardo Aguilar, Manager-901 N. County Rd. West-Location-Casa Campo Azul Mexican Grill & Bar/Odessa, Texas)  

Casa Campo Azul Mexican Grill & Bar also located at University and Grandview, offers the Sunday morning favorites. 

(Gerardo Aguilar, Manager-901 N. County Rd. West-Location-Casa Campo Azul Mexican Grill & Bar/Odessa, Texas) 

Follow the Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Facebook and other social media for upcoming events. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.