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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(041322)-YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF ODESSA HOST LUNCHEON

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Odessa, Texas/April 13, 2022-The Young Professionals of Odessa hosted the school bond PAC presentation at the Complex Community Credit Union Training Center. Odessa residents were invited to the luncheon to hear Dr. Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools at Ector County ISD and Loraine Perryman present facts on the school bond proposal and upcoming school bond election in May 2022. 

(Kaylie Banda, Chairwoman-Young Professionals of Odessa) 

The Young Professionals of Odessa is reaching out to those professionals that have children going to or entering 

ECISD, by providing information on the proposed new high school.  

(Kaylie Banda, Chairwoman-Young Professionals of Odessa) 

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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(041122)-Legacy High BBQ Team Fired Up for Warm up Competition

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Midland, Texas/April 11, 2022-The Midland Legacy High School Bar-B-Que team is getting ready to compete in Waco in the latter part of April. On Monday, April 11th, the LHS AG Team members had a warn-up competition on campus. 

(Katt Irvine, Midland Legacy/Agriculture Science Teacher/FAA Advisor/BBQ Coach) 

Students prepared and fired up their Bar-B-Que pits around 7:00am for practice. Meat categories include: steaks, burgers, chicken and ribs, as well as desserts. 

(Breanna Catano, Legacy High School Senior/LHS BBQ Team Member) 

 (Calvin Clark, Legacy High School Senior/LHS BBQ Team Member) 

The Midland Legacy High School Bar-B-Que Team is hoping to make it to state competition and compete at Sullivan University this summer. 

(Katt Irvine, Midland Legacy/Agriculture Science Teacher/FAA Advisor/BBQ Coach) 

At this time, the Midland Legacy Booster Club is funding the LHS BAR-B-QUE Team by providing the BBQ Pits and entry fees for completions.  

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(040922)-CRAWFISH FOR EMMA FUNDRAISING EVENT APRIL 10, 2022

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Odessa, Texas/April 9, 2022-Heather and Patrick Chadwick are reaching out to the Odessa community and inviting residents to a fundraising event on Sunday, April 10th, from 4pm to 7pm. The fundraiser called CRAWFISH FOR EMMA will help raise funds their 3-year-old daughter who has a rare form of epilepsy. 

(Heather and Patrick Chadwick, Emma Chadwick’s Mom and Dad) 

Patrick Chadwick is a Sergeant with the Odessa Police Department, and is assigned to a rotating shift. While out on patrol he is waiting for the one call from his family or Emma’s nurse that Emma is having a problem and needs help. 

(Heather and Patrick Chadwick, Emma Chadwick’s Mom and Dad) 

KCNT1-related epilepsy is an ultra-rare, infant-onset seizure disorder caused by mutations in the KCNT1 gene. Some cases lead to severe seizures, and is unresponsive to medications. 

(Heather and Patrick Chadwick, Emma Chadwick’s Mom and Dad) 

Please go by 7 Toro Court in Odessa on Sunday, April 10th, from 4pm to 7pm, for CRAWFISH FOR EMMA, and help raise funds for 3-year-old Emma Chadwick. $25 per plate. Call 432-634-7952 for orders. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(040822)-ODESSA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NAME ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

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Odessa, Texas/April 8, 2022-The Odessa Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2022 Entrepreneur of the Year and Business Hall of Fame Luncheon at the Odessa Marriott. Prior to the presentation of the Business Entrepreneur of the Year, Four Odessa Business owners were inducted into the Business Hall of Fame. 

(Liz Shelton, Business Hall of Fame 2022-Owner/Operator-Smith Commercial Properties) 

Liz Shelton explains the concept of creating and maintaining a business. 

(Liz Shelton, Business Hall of Fame 2022- Owner/Operator-Smith Commercial Properties) 

Robert M. Chavez was introduced to the members of the Odessa Chamber of Commerce, Representatives and elected officials of the City of Odessa and Ector County and guest as the 2022 Entrepreneur of the Year. 

(Robert M. Chavez, Entrepreneur of the Year 2022-President/Permian Machinery Movers) 

Robert M. Chavez served in the US Airforce from 1973 to 1977. He attended Eastern New Mexico University, Odessa College and UT Permian Basin. Mr. Chavez started Permian Machinery Movers with his father, Ramon Sr. In 1981 and is a current member of the Odessa Chamber of Commerce for over 25 years. 

(Robert M. Chavez, Entrepreneur of the Year 2022-President/Permian Machinery Movers) 

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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(040722)-ECSO, ATF AND FBI OFFICIALS INVESTIGATE BOMB THREAT

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Odessa, Texas/April 7, 2022-At approximately 7:45am, an employee with the Ector County Sheriff’s Office discovered a devise that resembled a pipe bomb, somewhere near the west entrance of the Ector County Courthouse. The employee advised courthouse security of the discovery of the devise and possible threat. 

(Sheriff Mike Griffis, Ector County Sheriff’s Office) 

Several rumors surfaced that a cartel was responsible for the bomb threat. There are criminal trials currently scheduled at the Ector County Courthouse. 

(Sheriff Mike Griffis, Ector County Sheriff’s Office) 

The ATF, FBI and Texas Rangers are on the ground working with the Ector County Sheriff’s Office reviewing video from cameras located at the Ector County Courthouse and possibly from business near the courthouse, as well as other evidence collected at the scene. 

(Sheriff Mike Griffis, Ector County Sheriff’s Office) 

At about 10:45am, the Ector County Sheriff’s office allowed employees and the public doing business at the courthouse to enter through the east entrance. 

(Sheriff Mike Griffis, Ector County Sheriff’s Office) 

Officers and investigators also checked the Ector County Annex Building for any possible threat. 

(Sheriff Mike Griffis, Ector County Sheriff’s Office) 

This is an ongoing Local, State, and Federal investigation. There were no injuries during the bomb threat investigation. If you have information regarding a person or persons involved in this incident contact Odessa Crime Stoppers at 432-333-TIPS or the Ector County Sheriff’s Office at 432-335-3050 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(040622)-ECTOR COUNTY LIBRARY COMMITTEE HOLDS COMMUNITY FORUM

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Odessa, Texas/April 6, 2022-The Ector County library committee held an English and Spanish community forum to discuss a new library and modernize library content. The current 3 story library is several decades old and outdated, and difficult to staff. 

(Randy Ham, Ector County Library Committee/Executive Director-Odessa Arts) 

The Ector County Library Committee discussed with residents a public library that would provide the needs of the community with programs and services for the next 30 years. 

(Randy Ham, Ector County Library Committee /Executive Director-Odessa Arts) 

Ector County Commissioner, Precinct 4, Armando Rogriguez, would like to see the new library as a multi-purpose facility. Providing visitors with restaurants and retail stores within or around the new library. 

(Armando Rodriguez, Ector County Commissioner, Pct. 4) 

The estimated population of Latino residents in Ector County is at or above 60%. The Ector County Library only provides 5% of Spanish language books and literature. 

(Randy Ham, Ector County Library Committee /Executive Director-Odessa Arts) 

The Ector County Library Committee visited the Midland Centennial Library to gather information regarding staff, applications for library cards, programs and other services. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.