Author: Danny Barrera

Village Day, A Community Celebration in the Heart of Southside Odessa

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The Woodson Boys and Girls Club in the heart of southside Odessa hosted Village Day on Sunday, March 9th. A new nonprofit organization from Midland called VILLAGE, celebrates families and children with free toys and give aways from several businesses, free food, music and games and lots of fun. 

(Tony Reed, Co-Founder-Village, Nonprofit Organization/Midland, Texas) 

The purpose of this event is to connect the community with businesses and nonprofit organization within Odessa and Ector County and the surrounding area. 

(Dedrick Thompson, CEO/Founder-The Village, Nonprofit Organization/Midland, Texas) 

A local business owner that participated in Village Day believes that giving back to the community is very important to those that are in need. 

(Johnny SanMiguel, Business Owner-SanMiguel Contruction/Frank’s Fence Restoration & Replacement) 

Visitors to Village Day enjoyed free tacos from Mi Cocinita foodtrailer and Catering and delicious BBQ from Cloud 9 as well as free haircuts that were available for all ages. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Odessa Chamber of Commerce 4th Annual SHECAN Event

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Odessa, Texas/March 10, 2025-The Odessa Chamber of Commerce recently held their 4th Annual SHECAN event at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Every year this event brings in guest speakers from within the community and outside the community to lift up and empower women. 

(Renee Earls, President/CEO-Odessa Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

The SHECAN event kicked off with various speaker including the CEO of Texas Mutual and the CEO of Taxi Care as well as women in business. The special event featured discussions with spouses of some of the local political leaders. 

(Savanah Morales, President/CEO-Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce/Midland, Texas) 

Several vendors were at the SHECAN event selling clothes, candles and other items. New this year GRAND CAMPIONS. 

(Leslie McElroy, Community Outreach Coordinator-Grand Companions/Midland & Ft. Davis Texas) 

The Odessa Chamber of Commerce held a tribute to honoree Sandra Eoff during the SHECAN annual event. 

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Odessa College Holds Pizza With The President

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Odessa, Texas/March 6, 2025-Odessa College held Pizza with the President event for OC students and athletes. This special event was to update students on classes and programs available to them and to also thank them for choosing Odessa College. 

(Dr. Gregory Williams, OC President-Odessa College-Idessa, Texas) 

Dr. Gregory Williams presented information on the revised million-dollar bond and showed images of the new buildings if the bond passes. 

(Dr. Gregory Williams, OC 

President-Odessa College-Idessa, Texas) 

The Pizza with the President ended with a Q&A session between Dr. Williams and OC Students. For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

City of Midland Provides Midlanders with Bottled Water

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Midland, Texas/March 4, 2025-The City of Midland has been providing bottle water to Midland residents and will continue distributing water starting at 4pm on Tuesday, March 4th, at the east side of Astound Broadband Stadium at the Scharbauer Sports Complex. Officials with the City of Midland ask for the cooperation with reduction of water usage by the community as repairs continue. 

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Ector County ISD and Odessa YMCA Host the TAASPYC Symposium Tour

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Odessa, Texas/March 3, 2025-Ector County ISD in partnership with the Odessa Family YMCA recently hosted the Texas Association of Administrators and Supervisors of Programs for Young Children Symposium Tour. Around 150 educators from across the State visited Lamar and the Odessa YMCA Early Learning centers. 

(Beatris Mata, Director of Early Childhood-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

Educators associated with the TAASPYC Symposium Tour went inside ECISD’s Inspiration Station to view the various activates students can engage in. 

(Beatris Mata, Director of Early Childhood-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Y Learning Center is a half-day for Pre-K 3 and has resources to provide care for the Pre-K 3 student for the full day to help further the child’s learning. 

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

 

 

 

BCCO Evening With The Stars With Guest Speaker Michael Irvin

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Odessa, Texas/March 2, 2025-The Black Cultural Council of Odessa recently held their annual Evening with the Stars Scholarship and Banquet. Featuring guest speaker former Dallas Cowboy, Hall of Fame Michael Irvin. The event started with a private meet & greet event and a special presentation with scholarship recipients. 

(Gaven Norris, Lawyer-Owner and Manager-The Gaven Norris Law Office/Odessa, Texas) 

Odessa City Councilman, District 1 Eddie Mitchell encourages higher learning and believes in the importance of scholarship opportunities for school age children in the Black Community. 

(Eddie Mitchell, Councilman, District1-City of Odessa, Texas) 

Mayor Cal Hendrick and members of the Odessa City Council supports clubs and organizations that promote the city of Odessa through education and scholarships. 

(Cal Hendrick, Mayor-City of Odessa, Texas) 

Follow the Black Cultural Council of Odessa at odessabcc.org and on social media. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.