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YMCA Learning Center Breakfast with the Grinch Fundraising Event for Pre-K School

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Odessa, Texas/December 3, 2022-The Odessa Family YMCA will be hosting “Breakfast with the Grinch” at the MCM Elegante Hotel on Saturday, December 10th. This fun-family breakfast event starts at 9am and ends at 12 noon. 

(Desirea Brito, Community Relations Director-Odessa Family YMCA-Odessa, Texas) 

Odessa YMCA Learning Center in partnership with Ector County ISD is having this Christmas Season fundraising event to help the Pre-K school with much needed supplies and to expand and grow the facility. 

(D esirea Brito, Community Relations Director-Odessa Family YMCA-Odessa, Texas) 

All funds raised from “Breakfast with the Grinch” benefit the YMCA Learning Center. This fun-family event is scheduled for Saturday, December 10th from 9am to 12noon at the MCM Elegante Hotel. Tickets are $25 dollars per-person. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.  

Holiday Happening and Santa kick off the season at Odessa College-DRB Media Communications Digital News

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Odessa, Texas/November 30, 2022-Odessa College kicked Off the Christmas holiday season with HOLIDAY HAPPENING a family-friendly event for OC Staff, students and the community. Visitors to the free event enjoyed ice skating on the artificial ice rink, hot chocolate, popcorn, tacos provided by the culinary department at Odessa College, a food truck, and pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. 

(Cheri Dalton, Director of Media Relations-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

The featured event at the HOLIDAY HAPPENING was the lighting of the OC Campus Christmas Tree. 

(Cheri Dalton, Director of Media Relations-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

Odessa College merchandise was available to visitors, Kids got their face painted, kids and families roasted marsh-mellows and other fun activities 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Holiday Happening and Santa kick off the season at Odessa College-DRB Media Communications Digital News

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Odessa, Texas/November 30, 2022-Odessa College kicked Off the Christmas holiday season with HOLIDAY HAPPENING a family-friendly event for OC Staff, students and the community. Visitors to the free event enjoyed ice skating on the artificial ice rink, hot chocolate, popcorn, tacos provided by the culinary department at Odessa College, a food truck, and pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. 

(Cheri Dalton, Director of Media Relations-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

The featured event at the HOLIDAY HAPPENING was the lighting of the OC Campus Christmas Tree. 

(Cheri Dalton, Director of Media Relations-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

Odessa College merchandise was available to visitors, Kids got their face painted, kids and families roasted marsh-mellows and other fun activities 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

2nd Annual Turkey Leg Tussle Domino Tournament-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin

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Odessa, Texas/November 26, 2022-The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin, hosted the 2nd Annual Turkey Leg Tussle Domino Tournament at the Woodson Boys & Girls Club. 14 teams a total of 28 players participated in the in this competitive event, that is scheduled on the Saturday after Thanksgiving Day. 

(Ed Price, Chairman-Turkey Leg Tussle/Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin) 

The Turkey Leg Tussle is a community event and invites domino players from the Odessa community to just come out and register to play. 

(Ed Price, Chairman-Turkey Leg Tussle/Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin) 

The 2nd Annual Turkey Leg Tussle and the Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin is a meet & greet event to reach out to new African-American business that are making a positive impact in southside Odessa. 

(Ed Price, Chairman-Turkey Leg Tussle Domino Tournament) 

1st Place, 2nd Place and 3rd Place trophies were award to the teams as well as participant trophies given to the players. 

Follow the Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin on Facebook and other social media for upcoming community events. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

36th Annual Midland Soup Kitchen Ministry Thanksgiving Community Lunch-DRB Media Communications Digital News

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Midland, Texas/November 24, 2022-The Midland Soup Kitchen Ministry along with the Midland County Sheriff’s Office and volunteers celebrated the soup kitchen’s 36th Annual Community Thanksgiving Lunch. This year, an increase of residents and families made it out to the annual Thanksgiving lunch. 

(Nancy Ivy, Executive Director/Midland Soup Kitchen Ministry-Midland, Texas) 

Midland County Sheriff, David Criner, Officers and Staff of the Midland County Sheriff’s Office held the NO SHAVE NOVEMBER fundraising event and raised over $1300 dollars benefiting the Midland Soup Kitchen Ministry. 

(David Criner, Midland County Sheriff, Midland County Sheriff’s Office-MIdland, Texas) 

Individuals and residents of Midland, wait anxiously the whole year for the tasty Thanksgiving Lunch. 

(Nancy Ivy, Executive Director/Midland Soup Kitchen Ministry-Midland, Texas) 

The Midland Soup Kitchen Ministry embraces the community of Midland with the message of hope through the teachings of Jesus.  

(Courtney Ramirez, Midland Resident-Attended the Thanksgiving Lunch-Midland, Texas) 

The Midland Soup Kitchen Ministry Christmas Lunch is scheduled for December 22nd. Follow them on Facebook and other social media for updates 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

New Odessa City Council Vote for Sanctuary City for the Unborn Ordinance-DRB Media Communications Digital News

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Odessa, Texas/November 23, 2022-During the regularly scheduled meeting of the Odessa City Council the new council was sworn into office. Gilbert Vasquez, District 3; Greg Connell, District 4, and Chris Hanie, District 5. The Oath of Office was administered by the Honorable Judge Bill McCoy. 

The new City Council addressed and considered the ordinance outlawing abortion, and declaring Odessa a Sanctuary City for The Unborn. Councilman District 5, Chris Hanie read biblical scriptures during the public meeting of the city council as a way to voice his support and approval of the Sanctuary City for the Unborn Ordinance. 

(Chris Hanie, District 5-Odessa City Council, Odessa, Texas) 

During a city council work session in January 5th, 2021, a discussion was held with the previous council regarding the Sacturary City for the Unborn ordinance. That council did not want to consider this ordinance. The newly sworn-in members of the Odessa Council approved the ordinance 5 to 1. 

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

City Councilman, District 2, Steve Thompson voted against the ordinance two years ago and voted against the ordinance at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting.

(Steve Thompson, Councilman, District 2-City of Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera