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Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin 32nd Annual Ebony Bar Awards-DRB Media Communications Digital News

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Odessa, Texas/November 8, 2022-The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin held their 32nd Annual Ebony Bar Awards at the MCM Grande Hotel and Fundome. This year, Southside Clergy were recognized for their contributions to the spiritual growth of church members in the southside community. 

(Chris E. Walker, President-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin) 

The Ebony Bar Awards recognized: Pastor Windsor Archie of the Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church, Brother Gene O. Collins of the Highland and Bunche Church of Christ, Bishop G.T. Garnett of King Solomon Missionary Baptist Chruch, Pastor E.J. Miller Sr. Of the Greater Saint John Baptist Church, Pastor Michael K. Shelton, of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Reverend Charles E. Sims of Shiloh Baptist Chruch, Pastor Robert Templeton of Mount Olive Baptist Chruch and Pastor Darren Willis of Bethlehem Baptist Church. 

(Chris E. Walker, President-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin) 

The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin Ebony Bar Awards featured guest speaker, Miller Bargeron, Jr. From Savanah, Georgia. Mr. Bargeron is a filmmaker, Mindset Intergration Specialist, Motivational Speaker and Author. His current film “Stubborn as a Mule” is an award-winning documentary available on YouTube. Earlier this year he began production on Odessa’s own internationally known doo wop group “The Velvets” documentary. 

(Miller Bargeron, Jr., M.Th, D.CLM, Filmmaker, Mindset Integration Specialist, Speaker, Author) 

Seven students received college scholarships from the Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin. Follow the Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin on social media for upcoming community events. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

Odessa Police Department Seeking Information On The Whereabouts Of Zechariah Landa-DRB Media Communications Digital News

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Odessa, Texas/November 6, 2022-Odessa Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing child. Zechariah Landa, 13 years of age, was last seen on November 4, 2022 at approximately 6pm at Music City Mall. Landa was last seen wearing a white shirt and khaki uniform from the Alternative Center. Landa is possibly with a Hispanic male who is described as being approximately 40-50 years of age, approximately 6’2” tall, weighing approximately 250 pounds, and has short hair and a long beard, wearing a button-down shirt, black jeans, and cowboy boots. Anyone with information in reference to the whereabouts of Landa contact the Odessa Police Department at 432-333-3641 or Odessa Crime Stoppers at 432-333-TIPS. 

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Odessa Police and Detectives Searching For William Earl Crayton Jr.-DRB Media Communications Digital News

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Odessa, Texas/November 4, 2022-On November 04, 2022, the Odessa Police Department and Odessa Fire Rescue responded to a Major Crash at 1025 W Monahans. Officers found a man suffering from severe injuries. During the investigation, officers determined that this was not a traffic crash and is being investigated as an intentional criminal act. The officers determined that a known suspect intentionally used a vehicle to commit an assault against the injured person and multiple people inside of the residence. The apartment was severely damaged during this incident. Following this assault, the suspect fled the scene and abandoned the vehicle. 

Officers and Detectives are currently searching for the suspect and the investigation is still very active. The Odessa Police Department has obtained several felony warrants for William Earl Crayton Jr.,31 years of age. If anyone has information regarding the whereabouts of Crayton, please contact the Odessa Police Department or Crime Stoppers. 

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Grand Open and Ribbion Cutting Ceremony of The Ronald McDonald Family Room at MMH

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Midland, Texas/November 3, 2022-Midland Memorial Hospital and Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest held the Grand Opening of the Ronald McDonald Family Room at MMH. Ronald McDonald House Charities have partnered with Midland Memorial Hospital to expand the outreach to Midland to serve more families and children. 

(Emmanuel Ramirez, President & CEO-Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest) 

The Ronald McDonald Family Room provides a short period of rest and relief for families of children undergoing medical treatment. 

(Jaine Perez, Mother of Noah-Utilized the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Midland Memorial Hospital) 

The Ronald McDonald Family room offers many of the comforts of home to help alleviate the anxiety of being in a hospital environment for families while remaining only a heartbeat away from their child. 

(Russell Meyers, Chief Executive Officer-Midland Health-Midland, Texas) 

Any Family who has a hospitalized child is welcome without charge. The Ronald McDonald Family Room is located on the 4th floor of Midland Memorial Hospital, off the main lobby. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

UTPB First Annual STEAMFEST 2022-DRB Media Communications Digital News

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Odessa, Texas/November 2, 2022-UT Permian Basin recently hosted the first annual STEAMFEST Event. STEAM is Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. Event organizers hope to get local students excited about the STEAM Program at an early age. 

(Milka Montes, Associate Professor/Chair-Chemistry, University of Texas of the Permian Basin) 

The Science Technology Building at UTPB was filled various display tables that included Chemistry, Biology and Geo-Sciences that attracted kids and parents. 

(Jessica Raymond, Administrative Assistant-University of Texas of the Permian Basin) 

Kids and parents to STEAMFEST were able to participate in various demonstrations during the Chemistry Show part of the STEAMFEST event. 

(Milka Montes, Associate Professor/Chair-Chemistry, University of Texas of the Permian Basin) 

(Sarah Zoba, Student-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

The Co-Chairs of the Permian Basin STEAM Coalition are informing and preparing students for the Science and Engineering Fair coming in February 2023. 

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UTPB 2022 Fifth Annual Halloween Conference Children of the Moon-DRB Media Communications Digital News

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Odessa, Texas/November 1, 2022-UT Permian Basin held its Fith Annual Halloween Conference called Children of the Moon: Werewolves, Shape Shifter in Global Lore and Literature. The Halloween Conference featured discussion from presenters from across the globe. 

(Rebecca Day Babcock, William and Ordell Watts Professor-UTPB) 

Several countries participating in the Halloween Conference featured Werewolves and Shape Shifter in film and in music. 

(Rebecca Day Babcock, William and Ordell Watts Professor-UTPB) 

The UTPB Annual Halloween Conference is a fun activity for Professors and students, but is serious work for scholarship. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera