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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(071122)-PRO CHOICE RALLY AND PROTEST MARCH IN ODESSA, TEXAS

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Odessa, Texas/July 11, 2022-On Saturday evening, July 9th, residents of Odessa and Midland gathered to protest the decision to overturn ROE v. WADE by the Supreme Court. Some that attended the protest are concern that couples will not be able to decide on the number of children in their families. 

(Cathy Broadrick, Democratic Party Chair-Midland, Texas) 

A majority of people that attended the protest rally is a younger demographic that are concerned where their future is headed in regards to access to abortion. Speakers at the event encouraged those young people to register to vote.  

(JoAnna Marie Keese, Former Ector County Democratic Chair-Odessa, Texas) 

Restricting women’s access to safe and legal abortions will have negative health implications. 

(Gayle Buchanan-Event Organizer) 

Planned Parenthood at one time was located in the southside of Odessa, and provided a wide variety of health services to women. 

(Gayle Buchanan-Event Organizer) 

The legislation of abortion in the United States by the Supreme Court in 1973, bypassing the political process in a majority of the states, became a controversy to religious and the new Right’s agenda. 

(Hannah Horick, Ector County Democratic Party Chair-Odessa, Texas) 

The Supreme Court decision to overturn ROE v. WADE, other rights of privacy, including gay sex, same-sex marriage, interracial marriage and contraception are now under question. 

(Isaac Montano, Speaker/Poet) 

Approximately 130 people attended the Pro-Choice Rally and Protest March that began at 7th & North Grant to Odessa City Hall. 

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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(070722)-NEW MIDLAND ANIMAL SERVICES MANAGER MEET & GREET

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Midland, Texas/July 7, 2022-The City of Midland, Texas held an ice cream meet and greet with Ty Coleman the new Animal Service Manager. Ty has 10 years of experience of Animal Services experience that includes kennel technician and field supervisor in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. 

(Ty Coleman, Animal Services Manager-Midland, Texas) 

The Animal Shelter offers vaccinations and chipping for pets. 

(Ty Coleman, Animal Services Manager-Midland, Texas) 

The Midland Animal Services investigates all cases of neglect, which includes puppy mills and animal hoarding. 

(Ty Coleman, Animal Services Manager-Midland, Texas) 

Midland Animal Services is planning to start up their volunteer program in August, as well as low-cost pet vaccinations. 

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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(070422)-FIRECRACKER FANDANGO & INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE 2022

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Odessa, Texas/July 4, 2022-The 4th of July Weekend kicked off with the much-awaited FIRECRACKER FANDANGO 2022. Vendors of all types offered a wide selection of items and foods, kids enjoyed events that included jumpers and games, and a petting zoo, as well as a car show and car show competition. 

(Javier Joven, Mayor-City of Odessa) 

A large crowd gathered at the main stage as Tommy Tarango entertained visitors during the early evening hours followed by Texas Music Artist Rick Trevino.  

(Nat Snd) 

The popular SIDE BAR & GRILL located in downtown Odessa, provided entertainment for guests and attendees at the Fandango. 

(Nat Snd) 

(Beverly Hearn, Owner-Side Bar & Grill) 

The Odessa Southside Brotherhood, Motorcycle Club participated at the FIRECRACKER FANDANGO in support of a local business in downtown Odessa. 

(Selena Madero-The Odessa Southside Brotherhood, Motorcycle Club) 

FIRECRACKER FANDANGO 2022 closed out the festivities with fireworks display for the entire family. 

(SHARA SHAW-Odessa Resident) 

On Monday morning, July 4th, residents came out watch the Independence Day Parade hosted by the Lion’s Club. 

For DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, Danny Barrera.

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(070322)-MIDLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ASKING FOR PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING MISSING CHILD

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The Midland County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing person.

Faith Ann Morgan, 16, was last seen on May 22, 2022, wearing a black spaghetti strap dress with a black and green swimsuit. Faith has green eyes, brown hair, and weighs approximately 150 lbs. to 160lbs., and is approximately 4’9″ to 5’2″ tall.

Anyone with information about where Faith may be can call the Midland County Sheriff’s Office at 432-688-4620.

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(063022)-UTPB ENGINEERING UNITE/XTO ENERGY SUMMER CAMP

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Midland, Texas/June 30, 2022-UTPB’s College of Engineering is currently hosting the annual Engineering Camps. The camp is a way to get young students interested in engineering at an early age. 

(George Nnanna, Dean of the College of Engineering/Professor of Mechanical Engineering-UT Permian Basin) 

Engineering camp participants will take part in several hands-on experiments, throughout the week. 

(George Nnanna, Dean of the College of Engineering/Professor of Mechanical Engineering-UT Permian Basin) 

There are two engineering summer camps in progress, the UNITE engineering summer camp funded by the U.S. ARMY and the XTO summer camp funded by XTO ENERGY. The purpose of the both summer camps is to expose middle and high school students to the many facets of engineering. 

(George Nnanna, Dean of the College of Engineering/Professor of Mechanical Engineering-UT Permian Basin) 

Campers will receive a certificate of completion after fulfilling the require program, as well as creating a secondary pipeline called BRIDGE TO ENGINEERING. 

 

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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(062922)-ODESSA COLLEGE DOWNTOWN GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY

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Odessa, Texas/June 29, 2022-Odessa College held a special groundbreaking ceremony that began at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center featuring commentary from college representatives, and Mayor Javier Joven. Odessa College will a major presence in downtown area beginning with Phase One with the development of a green space and an educational facility. 

(Toby Eoff, Owner-Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center-Odessa, Texas) 

Plans to revitalize the Odessa Downtown area started about 20 years ago. The Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center became the center piece and the start of the revitalization of downtown. 

(Toby Eoff, Owner-Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center-Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa College Phase One downtown development may be completed within 8th months. Additional fundraising is now underway. 

(Gregory Williams-President of Odessa, College-Odessa, Texas) 

The future site of the Odessa College green space and multi-facility buildings was the original location of the old Odessa American newspaper, which was purchased by the last city council administration, under Mayor David Turner. 

(Javier Jover, Mayor-City of Odessa, Texas) 

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