Month: February 2025

Ector County Republican Women February 2025 Meeting and Luncheon

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Odessa, Texas/February 26, 2025-The Ector County Republican Women recently held their February 2025 meeting and luncheon featuring presentations from the medical field, oil and gas and new multi-million-dollar projects being considered in Odessa and Ector County. 

(Debi Hays, President- Ector County Republican Women/Odessa, Texas)    

The medical institutions are embracing Ai to gather data needed to provide patients with effective health care. 

(Sara Amiri, MD-Chief Medical 

Officer-Odessa Regional Medical Center/Scenic Moutain Medical Center) 

Kirk Edwards, president and CEO with Latigo Petroleum, LLC provided information to the ECRW membership and guests on President Donald Trump’s executive orders focusing on domestic oil and gas production. 

(Kirk Edwards, President/CEO-Latigo, LLC/ Permian Basin) 

Tom Manskey, the Economic Development Director with the Odessa Chamber of Commerce presented upcoming projects 

that included Data Centers and Carbon Capture. 

(Tom Manskey, Economic Development Director, Odessa Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

Towards the end of the Ector County Republican luncheon, a recap of president Donald Trump’s inaugural and activities was presented to the membership. For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Ellen Noel Art Museum Shrimpfest 2025-Monday, February 24, 2025

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Odessa, Texas/February 23, 2025-On Monday, February 24th the Ellen Noel Art Museum will be hosting the annual Shrimpfest Fundraiser event at Barn G at the Ector County Coliseum at 7pm. Guests will enjoy an evening of unlimited Cajun items. 

(Betty Harrold, Shrimpfest Chairman, Ellen Noel Art Museum-Shrimpfest 2025 Fundraiser) 

The Shrimpfest recipe is based on the recipe used by Pascal’s Manale Restaurant in New Orleans. 

(Gabe Grewell, Shrimpfest Head Chef, Ellen Noel Art Museum-Shrimpfest 2025 Fundraiser) 

The Ellen Noel Art Museum is celebrating its 40th year anniversary providing the Permian Basin with art, education and outreach. 

The Ellen Noel Art Museum relies on fundraiser like SHRIMPFEST to help supplement the funding it receives from donations, grants and memberships. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Ted Hogan Honored as Odessa Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year 2025

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Odessa, Texas/February 18, 2025-On Tuesday, February 18th, The Odessa Chamber of Commerce held its annual Citizen of the Year Award 2025 honoring Businessman and Community Advocate Ted Hogan. Officials from the City of Odessa, Ector County, Odessa College and UT Permian Basin as well as invited guests attended the ceremony. 

(Ted Hogan, Businessman/Philanthropist, Odessa Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

For over 60 years the Odessa Chamber of Commerce has selected and honored the Citizen of the Year based on significant contributions to work and to the Odessa community. 

(Renee Earls, President/CEO-Odessa Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

(Shem Culpepper, Chairman-Odessa Chamber of Commerce/Odessa) 

The City of Odessa is working in conjunction with the Odessa Chamber of Commerce to promote economic growth and prosperity to the city. 

(Cal Hendrick, Odessa Mayor-City of Odessa/Texas) 

Follow the Odessa Chamber of Commerce on line and on social media for upcoming events. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Odessa Family YMCA Silver Sneekers & Community Valentines Day Party

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Odessa, Texas/February 16, 2025-The Odessa Family YMCA held the Silver Sneekers and Community Valentines Day event. Guest enjoyed finger foods, fruit and danced to music provided by Djay Theresa Servin. The Odessa Family YMCA presents these events to generate health, fitness and social time. 

(Wendy Hilliard, Fitness Instructor/Grant Writer-Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

Marty Stephens, participates in the Silver Sneekers Fitness program, and enjoyed being with friends, dancing and having a good time at the Valentines Day Party at the Y. 

(Marty Stephens, Guest-Odessa Family YMCA Valentines Day Party) 

For more information on the Silver Sneekers Fitness Program or other programs contact the Odessa Family YMCA or on social media. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Ector County Republican Party Brings Valentines Day Joy to Sienna Nursing Residents

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Odessa, Texas/February 16, 2025-Sienna Nursing and Rehabilitation held their special Valentines Party for its residents. The event featured food and drinks, music and the crowning of the Valentines King and Queen. 

(Rosie Garcia, Activity Director-Sienna Nursing and Rehabilitation/Odessa, Texas) 

Nurses and staff enjoyed this special time with residents. Some staffers get to hear living history and stories from its residents. 

(Abel Zuniga, Social Worker- Sienna Nursing and Rehabilitation/Odessa, Texas) 

Precinct Chairs along with the Party Chair and other officials of the Ector County Republican Party delivered Valentine Gift Bags that contained all types of goodies to the residents. 

(Ronnie Lewis, Precinct Chair 203-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

Sienna Nursing and Rehabilitation would like to have more community involvement. If your organization or business would like to help call 432-333-4511 and ask for Rosie Garcia. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.  

Odessa Fire Rescue Pinning Ceremony

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Odessa, Texas/February 9, 2025-Odessa Fire Rescue under the leadership of Fire Chief Jason Cotton, held a pinning ceremony on Friday, February 7th. New Inspectors with the Fire Marshal’s Office along with new cadets and new certified members of Odessa Fire Rescue were recognized. 

(Jason Cotton, Fire Chief-Odessa Fire Rescue/Odessa, Texas) 

Students who are enrolled in firefighting classes at Odessa High School and at Permian High School and at the fire academies at Odessa College and Midland College are eligible for hire at Odessa Fire Rescue. 

(Jason Cotton, Fire Chief-Odessa Fire Rescue/Odessa, Texas) 

Retired OFR firefighters that were present at the pinning ceremony were also recognized. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.