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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(050922)ODESSA CITY COUNCIL 2ND PUBLIC HEARING ON REDISTRICTING

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Odessa, Texas/May 9, 2022-The Odessa City Council held the 2nd  and final public hearing on redistricting at Monday’s work session. The City Council’s demographer presented a demographics report on the summary of the 2020 census, and also presented redistricting maps for Plan A and Plan D adopted by the Odessa City Council. 

(Denise Swanner, Odessa City Council-At Large) 

Redistricting is the revision or replacement of existing electoral districts, resulting in new districts with different geographical boundaries. The basic purpose of redistricting is to equalize population among districts. 

(Denise Swanner, Odessa City Council-At Large) 

During the public hearing on redistricting, Gene Collins and JoAnn Davenport-Littleton and other members of the African-American voiced their opposition to the redistricting maps of Plan A & D 

(Joann Littleton, Community Activist) 

Joann Littleton and other African American residents believe that the demographer skewed the district numbers in favor of the city council leaving out input from minority residents of Odessa. 

(Joann Littleton, Community Activist) 

The Odessa City Council will soon vote on which plan to adopt, either at the next work session or upcoming city council meeting. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(050722)-FORD ASSET GRADUATION CEREMONY/OC SEWELL AUTO TECH

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Odessa, Texas/May 7, 2022-The Ford Automotive Student Service Education Training also known as ASSET celebrated the first class of graduates to complete this two-year specialized training. 

(Colin Sewell, The Sewell Family of Companies) 

Odessa College Automotive Technology students began their training in August of 2020 during the COVID pandemic, graduated Friday evening, May 6, 2022 at the OC Sewell Auto Tech located at 2425 East 8th Street. 

(Colin Sewell, The Sewell Family of Companies) 

The students alternate between learning in the classroom and gaining hands on experience at a Ford or Lincoln Dealership over a 24-month period. 

(Colin Sewell, The Sewell Family of Companies) 

Students who successfully complete the two years in the program, will have earned an Associate’s Degree, valuable in-dealer experience and Ford certifications. 

(Dylan Balerio, Ford ASSET 2022 Graduate-OC Sewell Auto Tech) 

For DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, Danny Barrera 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(050722)-SOUTHSIDE ODESSA CELEBRATES CINCO DE MAYO WITH PARADE

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Odessa, Texas/May 7, 2022-Southside Odessa celebrated its’s annual Cinco De Mayo Parade along with several organizations participated in the parade. Political candidates took the opportunity to campaign during the Cinco De Mayo Parade event. 

(Savannah Morales, Candidate for Ector County Commissioner, Pct. 4) 

The parade started at South Grant Avenue and E. Murphy down to Clements to the MCH Clinic across from Ector Middle School. The parade featured a youth dance team, low riders, motorcycle clubs, exotic cars and horses with their riders carring the United States flag and Mexico flag. 

(Mark Matta, Odessa City Council Member, District 1) 

Cinco De Mayo commemorates the anniversary of Mexico’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. 

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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(050622)-BOXING SHOWCASE/GORILLA HEAVY HITTERS MAY 14TH FIGHTS

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Odessa, Texas/May 6, 2022-The Boxing Showcase and Gorilla Heavy Hitters held their next fight press conference at Twin Peaks in Odessa. The boxing showcase will feature several local boxers and boxers from Mexico. 

(Christian Montes, The Boxing Showcase) 

Several of the local boxers featured on the card revealed how they are preparing for the upcoming fight on Saturday, May 14th at La Hacienda Event Center.  

(Christian Montes, The Boxing Showcase) 

The fight will be available on several pay per view services domestically and internationally. At this time there is no scheduled local market black out or embargo on the Boxing Showcase event. 

(Christian Montes, The Boxing Showcase) 

The Boxing Showcase is Saturday, May 14th, at La Hacienda Event Center. Tickets are available at Gorilla Heavy Hitters and at boxingshowcase.com 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

 

 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(050522)-THE TIKI DAVIS FACTOR SPEAKES TO THE W.T. WARBIRDS

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Odessa, Texas/May 5, 2022-The West Texas WARBIRDS hosted motivational speaker, Tiki Davis at the Ector County Coliseum. Davis spoke to the team on maintaining a positive attitude throughout the week before game day. 

(Tiki Davis, Motivational Speaker-The Tiki Davis Factor) 

Tiki Davis emphasized to the players with the West Texas Warbirds the importance of higher learning, while still having the opportunity to play professional football. 

(Tiki Davis, Motivational Speaker -The Tiki Davis Factor) 

Davis reflected on his personal experiences playing college football, and his decision to work in the oil and gas industry. 

(Tiki Davis, Motivational Speaker -The Tiki Davis Factor) 

If you would like more information or would like schedule Tiki Davis for your even go to: tikidavis.com 

For DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, Danny Barrera. 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(050422)-ODESSA POLICE ACADEMY 24 TRAFFIC CONTROL TRAINING

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Odessa, Texas/May 4, 2022-Odessa Police Academy 24 held traffic control training at the intersection of Grant Street and 3rd Street. Recruits took turns directing traffic under the supervision of veteran Odessa Police officers. 

(Recruits-Odessa Police Academy 24) 

Recruits practiced eye and hand coordination during heavy traffic. The recruits of OPA 24 will soon engage in professional driving and firearm training. 

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