United Way of Odessa 2023 2024 Report Luncheon and Awards Ceremony

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Odessa, Texas/March 2, 2024-The United Way of Odessa recently held their Annual Report 2023 and Luncheon at the MCM Grande Fundome. Several Nonprofit agencies along with the City of Odessa, Ector County ISD and Odessa College participated in the event. 

(Christina Escobar, Executive Director-United Way of Odessa/Odessa, Texas) 

The United Way recognized and awarded oil and gas businesses, individuals and educational institutions for their financial support of the United Way of Odessa. 

(Christina Escobar, Executive Director-United Way of Odessa/Odessa, Texas) 

The United Way of Odessa supports 16 agencies that provide services in either health, education and self-sustainability.  

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Odessa Sports Complex Soft Groundbreaking Ceremony

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Odessa, Texas/March 1, 2024-Recently the City of Odessa held a soft groundbreaking ceremony at the new site of the Odessa Sports Complex. City Officials and Dignitaries attended the special ceremony. This project has been in the works for several decades. 

(Denise Swanner, City Council Member At-Large-Odessa City Council/Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Sports Complex will include up to 20 volleyball courts, 10 basketball courts, baseball and soccer fields. 

(Mark Mata, City Councilman, District 1-Odessa City Council/Odessa, Texas) 

The approximately 100-thousand square foot Sports Complex will be a Public-Private Partnership with an estimated cost of about 70 million dollars. It is estimated that the complex will generate millions of dollars through sporting events 

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

Larry Bell and his family donated 100 acres of land within the Parks Bell Ranch Master Development to begin the Odessa Sports Complex. 

(Larry Bell, President-Legacy Partners/Bell Family Charities-Amy Bell Foundation ) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Osaka Japanese Steakhouse in Odessa and Midland Celebrate 20-Years in Business

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Odessa, Texas/February 27, 2024-Osaka Japanese Steakhouse located in Midland and Odessa celebrated their 20-year anniversary. The Odessa Chamber of Commerce, The Midland Hispanic chamber of Commerce and the Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce along with Odessa Mayor Javier Joven and guests celebrated the momentous occasion. 

(Irma Ogle, Business Owner-Osaka Japanese Steakhouse/Midland, Texas) 

“It’s very important, because we have a lot of employees that benefit from being here. We have employees that have always helped us in one way or another. And we have helped contribute in one way or another to the local economy.” 

Osaka Japanese Steakhouse is a representation of the Hispanic Entrepreneural spirit adding to the economic growth and development of the City of Odessa and the city of Midland. 

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

Owners of Osaka Japanese Steakhouse are looking towards the future by implementing a new Mission Statement, growing the menu and providing a memorable dining experience. 

(Rigo Manriquez, Business Owner-Osaka Japanese Steakhouse/Odessa, Texas) 

“We hope that Osaka will become a franchise, and that someone will, and with the proof of 20 years, that they will take value and open a business-like Osaka as a franchise.” 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

Odessa High School Goes Into Lockdown-Shots Fired In A OHS Parking Lot- One Injured

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Odessa, Texas/February 26, 2024-On Monday morning, February 26th, Odessa High School was put into lockdown after a report of a student shot in the parking lot. 

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

One person, believed to be a female student was shot with non-life-threatening injuries. Several ECISD students were taken into custody. 

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

At approximately 11:30am ECISD Police determined Odessa High School was safe and began releasing students. ECISD has announced that a 15-year-old male was charged with 2 counts of aggravated assault, Felony 2, Unlawful Carry Weapons, Class A Misdemeanor, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Feleony2  

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

Local and State Officials Hold Press Conference After an Alleged Assault by Two Candidates On Each Other

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Odessa, Texas/February 25, 2024-Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett, State Representative Brooks Landgraf and Sheriff Mike Griffis recently held a press conference to address a physical assault between two candidates currently running for positions within the Ector County Republican Party that occurred on Thursday, February 22nd at the parking lot of the Ector County Courthouse Administration Building on East 8th Street. 

(Dustin Fawcett, Ector County Judge, Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

State Representative Brooks Landgraf spoke on the need for peace and harmony from candidates and those helping them, as voters are going to the Early Voting locations to cast their vote. 

(Brooks Landgraf, Republican- State Representative, District 81, Texas) 

Judge Fawcett and Sheriff Griffis plan to have off duty officers at the various voting locations with the approval of the Ector County Commissioners. 

(Mike Griffis, Sheriff-Ector County Sheriff’s Office/Odessa, Texas) 

The alleged assault between Carmen Wilhite and Donna Kelm is considered a Class C Misdemeanor. According to a spokesperson for Donna Kelm, Kelm was taken to a local hospital after the alleged assault and treated for neck, arm and back pain. 

(Mike Griffis, Sheriff-Ector County Sheriff’s Office/Odessa, Texas) 

There have been charges filed with the Odessa Police Department by a candidate running for Precinct Chair against a Precinct Chair seeking re-election for allegedly attempting to bribe a voter during Early Voting at the Ector County Annex Building. 

(Charles Pierce, Republican Candidate-Ector County Precinct Chair 205-Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

Carmen Wilhite and Donna Kelm have filled alleged assault charges on each other with the Odessa Police Department, who took the original report at the Ector County Annex Building. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Hispanic Heritage of Odessa & LULAC Kickoff “Breakfast with a Champion” a New Monthly Event

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Odessa, Texas/January 21, 2024-Hispanic Heritage of Odessa part of L.U.L.A.C. of Odessa kicked off a new monthly event called Breakfast with a Champion. This monthly event recognizes Educators, business leaders and those who have made an impact in the communities of Odessa and Ector County. 

(Carol Uranga, Executive Director-Hispanic Heritage of Odessa/Odessa, Texas) 

The month of February, Hispanic Heritage of Odessa and L.U.L.A.C. recognized Dr. Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools at Ector County ISD for his continued leadership in educating the children of Ector County ISD. 

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

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.