Multiple Law Enforcement Agencies Respond to Hostage Situation at Sundance Creek Apartments

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Midland, Texas/March 14, 2024-On Wednesday, March 13th, around 11pm Midland Police Department responded to a welfare check call at the Sundance Creek Apartments, located at 3700 Edwards Street off of East Wadley. When officers arrived, a male was barricaded inside an apartment with possibly two adult females and a minor child. 

(Brian Rackow, Deputy Chief/Field Operations Division-Midland Police Department/Midland, Texas) 

Sometime last night or during the early morning hours of Thursday, March 14th residents in Building 8 were asked to evacuate their apartments due to the disturbance. It is unknow how many Sundance Creek Apartment residents are currently displaced. 

(Brian Rackow, Deputy Chief-Midland Police Department/Midland, Texas) 

Several Law Enforcement Agencies that included the Odessa Police Department, the Texas Department of Public Safety and the FBI assisted the Midland Police Department in hopes of diffusing the hostage situation and bring a favorable end to the situation. 

(Brian Rackow, Deputy Chief-Midland Police Department/Midland, Texas) 

It is unknow currently the motive of the alleged hostage situation. Family members as well as co-workers of the alleged hostage suspect had been assisting law enforcement to bring an end to the hostage situation. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Lucky Gal’s Night-Out Saint Patrick’s Day Inspired Art Class by Lilianna Marquez

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Odessa, Texas/March 10, 2024-Local artist Liliana Marquez held her special art class inspired by Saint Patrick’s Day that falls on Sunday, March 17th. The art class was sponsored by the Malhotra Law Firm and hosted by Home Made Wines located at Texas and 4th Street in downtown Odessa. The special art class is a way for women entrepreneurs to network with each other and enjoy an evening of painting, food and wine. 

(Lilian, Local Artist-Entrepreneur/Odessa, Texas) 

Liliana has created some new art, and one piece called I AM AN ARTIST will be available for sale at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center gift shop. 

(Liliana, Local Artist-Entrepreneur/Odessa, Texas) 

Sophia Renteria, a local entrepreneur, in concert with the special Saint Patrick’s Day inspired art class, provided a display of various fashions, candles and creative arts. 

(Sophia Renteria, Entrepreneur/Odessa, Texas) 

Follow Liliana Marquez on Facebook and other social media upcoming events, and for Canvas Parties call Liliana at (432)894-8128. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Recording Library of West Texas “Brews and Blindfolds” Fundraising Event Hosted by The Blue Door

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Midland, Texas/March 9, 2024-The Recording Library of Midland recently held “Brews and Blindfolds” fundraiser hosted by the BLUE DOOR. Guests purchased drinks to raise funds to help blind and low vision adults in West Texas. 

(Bailee Hennis, Executive Director-Recording Library of West Texas/Midland, Texas) 

The fundraising event featured live music, permanent jewelry, cigar rolling, including House of Havana and “Guess the Beer” challenge. 

(Bailee Hennis, Executive Director-Recording Library of West Texas/Midland, Texas) 

Follow the Recording Library of West Texas on Facebook and at www.recordinglibrary.org for donation opportunities and upcoming fundraising events. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Dr. Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools at Ector County ISD Hosts 4th Annual State of the District

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Odessa, Texas/March 8, 2024-Ector County ISD held the 4th annual State of the District hosted by Dr. Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Muri updated parents, educators and members of the community on several academic topics from 2019 up to 2024. 

(Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

Prior to the State of the District presentation attendees enjoyed various treats created and presented by students of the culinary Arts program at Ector County ISD and entertainment provided by the Permian High School Jazz Band. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

Donna Kelm Elected as the New Ector County Republican Chair

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Odessa, Texas/March 7, 2024-Supporters and invited guests attended the Election Watch Party during the Republican and Democratic Primary elections on Tuesday, March 5th. The watch party featured Donna Kelm, Ronnie Lewis and Ector County Republican Precinct Chairs that were running for re-election. And those running for the first time. 

(Ronnie Lewis, Newly Elected Precinct Chair 203-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

Donna Kelm, a Republican candidate running for Ector County Republican Party Chair won the Party position that was held for a time by Tisha Crow. 

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

Richard Pierce was re-elected to Ector County Republican Precinct Chair 204, defeating Mayor Javier Joven who also ran for same position. 

(Richard Pierce, Re-Elected Ector County Precinct Chair 204) 

Traci Gregston, a first-time candidate, ran for Ector County Republican Precinct Chair 202 was elected to Precinct Chair position. 

(Traci Gregston, Newly Elected Ector County Republican Precinct Chair 202/ Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

As the new Ector County Republican Party Chair, Donna Kelm promises to be more transparent and keep the Party Precinct Chairs informed of ECRP activities. 

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

The newly elected candidates are hopeful to unite the local Republican Party, and bring change to local government that will benefit the citizens of Odessa and Ector County. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

 

NMC Chef Showdown Culinary Event-Battle for the Golden Skillet Award

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Odessa, Texas/March 3, 2024-The Nonprofit Management Center held the NMC Chef Showdown, a new and unique culinary event that brought together local chefs that competed for the BATTLE FOR THE GOLDEN SKILLET Award. 

(Evan Thomas, Co-Chair-NMC Chef Showdown/Odessa, Texas) 

Guests at the Chef Showdown enjoyed live entertainment, interactive cooking demonstrations, and sampled a variety of dishes. 

(Yvette Hernandez, Chef Competitor-Mi Cocinita Food Truck and Catering/Odessa, Texas) 

Chef John Vanbergrift of Midland Meat Company Half Acre won the NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT CENTER GOLDEN SKILLET Award. 

(John Vanbergrift, Chef-NMC Golden Skillet Winner/Midland Meat Company Half Acre) 

The Nonprofit Management Center Chef Showdown-Golden Skillet Award was a success. There are plans for the 2nd Annual NMC Chef Showdown coming next year. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.