Author: Danny Barrera

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Permian Basin Welcomes New Class of Medical Professionals

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Odessa, Texas/June 28, 2024-Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Permian Basin recently hosted a welcome event for the new class of Medical Professional. The new medical staff were fitted with their new lab coats and prepared for orientation. 

(Dr. Don Garnsey, PGY 1-First Year Resident and Family Medicine-Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

Dr. Don Garnsey, a first-year medical residency professional moved to Odessa from Harvey Michigan in 2011 to work in the oil and gas industry. He was later inspired by his mother a nurse partitioner, to go into the medical profession. 

(Dr. Don Garnsey, PGY 1-First Year Resident and Family Medicine-Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

Dr. Garnsey hopes to stay in Odessa and practice in a rural community, hoping for West Odessa to help residents in that area become healthier. 

(Dr. Don Garnsey, PGY 1-First Year Resident and Family Medicine-Texas Tech University Health Sciences 

 Center Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

The new class of Medical Professional will soon begin their hands-on training and visiting with patients, while being supervised by medical doctors at the hospital. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Midland Animal Shelter Plagued by Capacity Issues

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Midland, Texas/June 24, 2024-The Midland Animal Shelter is informing residents of an over capacity of pets at the shelter. 

(Melissa Griffin-Hobson, Manager-Midland Animal Services/Midland, Texas) 

The Midland Animal Services is asking for compassionate Midlanders to help save the lives of nearly 250 animals, who need loving homes. 

(Melissa Griffin-Hobson, Manager-Midland Animal Services/Midland, Texas) 

Midland Animal Services says that residents need to spay and or neuter their pets to help reduce the overpopulation of cats and dogs. 

(Melissa Griffin-Hobson, Manager-Midland Animal Services/Midland, Texas) 

Midland Animal Services encourages anyone who want to love on a pet to consider adoption or you can apply to foster a pet by filling out the application on line at Animal Services at www.midlandtexas.gov. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

New Ector County Republican Party Leadership Holds an Open House and Meet & Greet Event

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Odessa, Texas/June 21, 2024-The Ector County Republican Party recently held an Open House-Meet & Greet event at the Party Headquarters. Donna Kelm, the newly elected Party Chair as well as the newly elected precinct chairs met with supporters and guests. 

(Donna Kelm, Party Chair-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

The new ECRP leadership plan to have a swearing –in ceremony in next couple of weeks and meetings to discuss strategies and logistics. 

(Donna Kelm, Party Chair-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

Ronnie Lewis, the newly elected Precinct Chair 203, a volunteer position is excited for the new leadership and moving the Party forward. 

(Ronnie Lewis, ECRP Pct. Chair 203- Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

Donna Kelm, the new Ector County Republican Chair plans to do and outreach program to educate local High School students that will be eligible to vote on the importance of going to the polls and voting. 

(Donna Kelm, Party Chair-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

FREE CAR SEAT & BOOSTER SEAT INSPECTIONS

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Odessa, Texas/June 2024, 20The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, TxDot and Odessa Fire Rescue held the annual Free Car Seat and Booster Seat inspections. State statistic show that there is about 98.8% misuse of child safety seats. 

(Gina Rodriguez, Manager-Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Passenger Safety/Kid’s Safe Initiative Program) 

Families with an outdated car seat or a child safety seat with missing parts are eligible to receive a free car seat through a distribution program provided by the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension and TxDot. 

(Gina Rodriguez, Manager-Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Passenger Safety/Kid’s Safe Initiative Program) 

The Free Car Seat and Booster Seat Inspections are held throughout the State of Texas hosted by various agencies. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Vendor Market and Car Show Benefiting VFW Post 4372

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Odessa, Texas/June 17, 2024-On Saturday, June 16th Daizy Guerrero along with her mother Janey Guerrero organized a Vendor Market and Car Show to increase public awareness of the various merchant at the Mini Mall on Andrews Hwy. 

(Daizy Guerrero, Vendor-Mini Mall & Flea Market/Odessa, Texas) 

Around 30 vendors at the event paid a $20 fee to be part of the vendor market and car show. The funds raised will benefit the Paul G. Mahoney, Veterans of Foreign Wars-Post 4372 located at on Andrews Hwy., in north Ector County. 

(Mark Ramos, Property Manager- Mini Mall & Flea Market/Odessa, Texas) 

There are plans in the works for the next Vendor Market and Car Show sometime in late summer or in the fall. 

(Daizy Guerrero, Vendor-Mini Mall & Flea Market/Odessa, Texas) 

For information on the Mini Mall and Flea Market or upcoming events call 432-366-5881 or 915-321-0567 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

The Salvation Army in Odessa Officially Reopens Mabee Red Shield Lodge

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Odessa, Texas/June 14, 2024-The Salvation Army in Odessa held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the official reopening of the Shelter. The Salvation Army Shelter has been open and operating since December 2023. 

(Capt. Robert Coriston, Commanding Officer-Salvation Army/Odessa-Midland, Texas) 

In years past the Salvation Army required those seeking shelter during dangerous summer and winter weather to provide identification. Now, the Salvation Army welcomes anyone needing help without an ID. 

(Capt. Robert Coriston, Commanding Officer-Salvation Army/Odessa-Midland, Texas) 

The Salvation Army shelter in Odessa has 54 beds and can provide cots for overflow, and partners with other nonprofit agencies to provide shelter for families. 

(Capt. Robert Coriston, Commanding Officer-Salvation Army/Odessa-Midland, Texas) 

The City of Odessa has made a commitment to help the Salvation Army with the growing homeless population by providing funding through Community Development Block Grants. 

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

The reopening of the Salvation Army shelter in Odessa also kicked off programs to help the homeless towards self-sufficiency. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.