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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(042322)-UNITED WAY ODESSA & VOLUNTEERS AT ODESSA LINKS AND ODESSA DAY NURSERY

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Odessa, Texas/April 23, 2022-The United Way of Odessa and volunteers from the community came together Saturday morning, April 23rd to provide a service to two partner agencies- Odessa Links and Odessa Day Nursery.  

(Sarina Banuelos, Campaign Associate-United Way of Odessa) 

Volunteers began painting the walls of the Odessa Links office and other tools were used at Odessa Day Nursery. Supplies and other items were provided by several sponsors. 

(Sarina Banuelos, Campaign Associate-United Way of Odessa) 

Several BEST BUY of Odessa employees volunteered at Odessa Day Nursery by raking sand boxes and helping in offices and classrooms. Other volunteers cut and trimmed tree limbs. 

(Gerardo Neri, General Manager-Best Buy/Odessa, Texas 

 

The United Way of Odessa will be hosting a golf tournament soon go to unitedwayodessa.org for more information and volunteer opportunities. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(042222)-ODESSA FAMILY YMCA TO OPEN HYGIENE CLOSET

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Odessa, Texas/April 22, 2022-The Odessa Family YMCA and Superior HealthPlan announced a partnership between both organizations in opening a HYGIENE CLOSET for the community. This closet will be open to the public on the first Friday of every month, beginning May 6th. Following the presentation, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held with representatives of the Odessa Family YMCA and Superior HealthPlan 

(Crissy Medina, CEO/President-Odessa Family YMCA) 

The $5 thousand dollar grant provides basic hygiene products for families and individuals such as: deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes and other items, as well laundry soap and cleaning supplies. These items will be stocked in the hygiene closet located inside the Odessa Family YMCA. 

(Jonathan Edwards, Chairman-Odessa Family YMCA) 

(Gerardo Arzate, Board member-Odessa Family YMCA) 

Anyone who needs assistant with hygiene or cleaning supplies come to the Odessa Family YMCA and fill out a form provided by the Y. 

(Crissy Medina, CEO/President-Odessa Family YMCA) 

For more information or if you have questions regarding this community outreach program, contact the Odessa Family YMCA at 432-362-4301. 

For DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, Danny Barrera. 

 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(042122)-ECRW MONTHLY MEETING & LUNCHEON-JEFF HUNT

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Odessa, Texas/April 21, 2022-The Ector County Republic Women Club held their monthly meeting and luncheon for members and guest. The event feature guest speaker, Jeff Hunt, Director of the Centennial institute at Colorado Christian University. 

(Jeff Hunt, Director of the Centennial Institute-Colorado Christian University/Co-Chairman-Western Conservative Summit) 

Jeff Hunt earned his bachelor of arts degree at Westmont College, master of divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary, and master of political management at George Washington University. Education was the principal topic at the ECRW meeting and luncheon. 

(Jeff Hunt, Director of the Centennial Institute-Colorado Christian University -Colorado Christian University/Co-Chairman-Western Conservative Summit) 

Family, faith and the constitution were subtopics presented during the event. 

(Jeff Hunt, Director of the Centennial Institute-Colorado Christian University -Colorado Christian University/Co-Chairman-Western Conservative Summit ) 

The Ector County Republican Women Club bring important guest speakers who speak on topics that could be affecting a community. Information presented at the ECRW events could help make changes in local government policies. 

(Mayor Javier Joven, City of Odessa, Texas) 

Follow the Ector County Republic Women Club on Facebook and other social media for more information or upcoming events. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(042122)-STRUCTURE FIRE AT VIKING POOLS IN MIDLAND COUNTY

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Midland County, Texas/April 21, 2022-On Wednesday, April 20th, at approximately 7:45 pm a fire was reported at Viking Pools after the last employee of the business locked the gate. The business is located in the area of 1788 in Midland County. 

It is undetermined what caused the fire. At this time, Investigators believe that the fire was accidental and not arson. 

Odessa Fire-Rescue, Odessa Police Department and other first responder agencies assisted the Midland Fire Department, Midland Police Department and Sheriff’s Office in an effort to contain the blaze and traffic control. 

The blaze was extinguished at approximately 1:30 am. 

The business is currently closed, and the investigation continues. 

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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(0415220-ODESSA MAYOR WANTS MORE RESTRICTIONS ON GAME ROOMS

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ODESSA, TEXAS/APRIL 15, 2022-DURING THE RECENT MEETING OF THE ODESSA CITY COUNCIL, MAYOR JAVIER JOVEN AND ATTORNEYS WITH THE CITY OF ODESSA MADE AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY ORDNANCE IN AN EFFORT TO STREAMLINE DAILY OPERATIONS OF GAME ROOMS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF ODESSA. 

(JAVIER JOVEN, MAYOR-CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS)

AFTER SIX YEARS IN LITIGATION THE SECOND COURT OF APPEALS FAVORED THE CITY OF FT. WORTH’S POSISTION ON EIGHT-LINERS. THE SECOND COURT OF APPEALS OPINED THAT GAMING DEVICES KNOW AS EIGHT-LINERS ARE UNCONSTITUTIONAL LOTTERIES. 

(JAVIER JOVEN, MAYOR-CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS)

THE REMOVAL OF GAME ROOMS FROM THE CITY OF ODESSA WOULD BRING RELIEF TO CONCERENED RESIDENTS, BUT WOULD HAVE A SOMEWHAT NEGATIVE IMPACT PROPERTY OWNERS LEASING TO GAME ROOM OPERATORS.

(JAVIER JOVEN, MAYOR-CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS)

THE ODESSA CITY COUNCIL VOTED 5 TO 1 TO TABLE THE AGENDA ITEM FOR FURTHER STUDY. GAME ROOMS WILL BE DISCUSSED AT THE NEXT ODESSA CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION ON TUESDAY, APRIL 19TH, AT 3PM. 

FOR DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, DANNY BARRERA 

 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(041422)-PRE-K ACADEMY AT MIDLAND COLLEGE EASTER EGG HUNT

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Midland,Texas/April 14, 2022-The Pre-K Academy at Midland College celebrated the last day of school before the Easter break with an egg hunt. The Easter Bunny came out to the Easter Egg hunt to meet the little ones. 

(Lori Smith, Principal/Pre-K Academy at Midland College) 

The Pre-K Academy has a total of 68 kids, 34 3-year-olds and 34 4-year-olds, each of the age groups participated in the Easter Egg Hunt and other in-classroom activities. 

(Lori Smith, Principal/Pre-K Academy at Midland College) 

Parents of the Midland College Pre-K Academy joined their children in the Easter Egg hunt activity. 

(Karla Gabaldon, Parent of children attending Pre-K Academy at Midland College) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.