Author: Danny Barrera

Local Businessman Celebrates Rebranding and 16 Years in the Insurance Business

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Odessa, Texas/December 17, 2023-Filiberto Gonzales, an insurance agent with State Farm held a special rebranding and 16-year anniversary celebration with family employees and with representatives of LULAC and Hispanic Heritage of Odessa. 

(Filiberto Gonzales, Businessman and Insurance Agent with State Farm-600 e. 42nd Street/Odessa, Texas) 

A proclamation was read by Odessa Mayor Cal Hendrick honoring Filiberto Gonzales for his continued work in the insurance business and helping the Hispanic Community of Odessa. Councilman, District 1 Eddie Mitchell and Councilman, District 3 Gilbert Vasquez contributed to the special ceremony. 

(Filiberto Gonzales, Businessman and Insurance Agent with State Farm-600 e. 42nd Street/Odessa, Texas) 

Clients and visitors that came to the special ceremony enjoyed Hamburgers and Hot Dogs and other goodies. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News Danny Barrera. 

Salinas Family Celebrates Matriarch’s 100th Birthday

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Odessa, Texas/December 16, 2024-The Salinas Family recently celebrated the 100th birthday of Luisa Salinas the families’ matriarch. Sons, daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren celebrated her special day. 

(Luisa Salinas- Family Celebrating Her 100th Birthday) 

Early in life, Luisa Salinas and her late husband worked as migrant farm workers working from South Texas, then migrating to California to the State of Idaho continuing working as migrant farm workers. 

(Mike Salinas, Family Celebrating Luisa Salinas’ 100th Birthday) 

Despite Luisa Salinas’ age and frailty, the Salinas Family gathered around herand held a special birthday Mass and reception in her honor. 

Odessa YMCA’s Annual Breakfast With The Grinch

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Odessa, Texas/December 15, 2024-The Odessa Family YMCA held its annual Breakfast with the Grinch fundraising event at the MCM Elegante Hotel and Conference Center. Families enjoyed a wide selection of breakfast menu items and other goodies. 

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

The funds raised through the Odessa Family YMCA Breakfast with the Grinch goes towards the Pre-K 3 program. 

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

The Annual Breakfast with the Grinch is supported by ticket sales and by sponsors. 

(Tara Crouch, Community Relations Director- Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

Moms and Dads and children waited in line to take a picture with the Grinch, while enjoying the Christmas Spirit and music. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Hulk Hogan Brings REAL AMERICAN BEER to United Supermarkets in Odessa, Texas

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Odessa, Texas/December 14, 2024-On Wednesday, December 11th, United Supermarkets in Midland and Odessa hosted Westling great, actor and businessman HULK HOGAN. Fans stood in line for several hours at the United Supermarkets located on East 8th street.  

(Derek Matthes, Store Director-United Supermarkets-1350 E. 8th Street/Odessa, Texas) 

The line wrapped around the 8th street supermarket down and close to 7th street. Fans were required to purchase HULK HOGAN’s REAL AMERICAN BEER and CAP. 

(Jimmy Hart, WWE-LEGENDS- American Professional Wrestling Executive Composer & Musician) 

(Derek Matthes, Store Director-United Supermarkets-1350 E. 8th Street/Odessa, Texas) 

Fans were excited to see the Wrestling Great and being able to purchase the 12 pack of HULK HOGAN’s REAL AMERICAN BEER, distributed in Texas by Glazer’s Beer and Beverage. 

(Ree Ree, HULK HOGAN Fan- Came to See “HULK HOGAN” & Purchased REAL AMERICAN BEER” & Cap) 

(Sam Logan, HULK HOGAN Fan- Came to See “HULK HOGAN” & Purchased REAL AMERICAN BEER” & Cap) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Odessa Chamber of Commerce Annual Christmas Open House 2024

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Odessa, Texas/December 13, 2024-The Odessa Chamber of Commerce held their annual Christmas Open House. Members of the chamber and guests took time out from busy schedules to enjoy the festive event. 

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

The Christmas Open House featured a wide variety of food cuisines from various local restaurants, Christmas music and other treats. 

(Shem Culpepper, Chairman-Odessa Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

Odessa Mayor Cal Hendrick and City of Odessa Councilman At-Large Craig Stoker attended the Odessa Chamber of Commerce Christmas Open House that was filled with Christmas Spirit and hope for a better and prosperous Odessa. 

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

 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Meals on Wheels of Odessa Partners with H-E-B to Help Spread Holiday Cheer!

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Odessa, Texas/December 4, 2024-Meals on Wheels of Odessa along with HEB are celebrating the FEAST OF SHARING by including homebound clients that Meals on Wheels serve. H-E-B staff helped deliver meals to over 800 clients throughout Odessa and Ector County. 

(Craig Stoker, Executive Director-Meals on Wheels/Odessa, Texas) 

H-E-B is celebrating its 22nd Annual Feast of Sharing by partnering with Meals on Wheels of Odessa to deliver a holiday meal to those that cannot attend the Feast of Sharing Christmas event on Friday, December 6th. 

(Alex Ramos, Title Arms Leader-HEB/EAST 42ND Street-Odessa, Texas) 

Community outreach is a part of H-E-B’s bold promise and is something that the company has dedicated time to in every community it serves.