Beloved Odessa Family YMCA Personal Trainer & Her Husband Recovering from Kidney Transplant Surgery

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Odessa, Texas/February 18, 2024-Judie Porras, a personal trainer at the Odessa Family YMCA has returned home with her husband Javier Aguirre after being away for over a month for kidney transplant surgery. That was performed at the Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital in San Antonio. Judie was able to donate her kidney to her husband, being a perfect match. 

(Judie Porras, Personal Trainer-Odessa Family YMCA-Donated Her Kidney to her husband Javier) 

After returning from San Antonio Javier developed complications causing fear that Javier’s body was rejecting Judie’s Kidney. 

(Judie Porras, Personal Trainer-Odessa Family YMCA-Donated Her Kidney to her husband Javier) 

Judie’s recovery from kidney transplant surgery has been very impressive. Her top physical fitness has aided in her recovery. 

(Judie Porras, Personal Trainer-Odessa Family YMCA-Donated Her Kidney to her husband Javier) 

Judie and her husband Javier thank the Devine Power for a successful kidney transplant surgery. 

(Judie Porras, Personal Trainer-Odessa Family YMCA-Donated Her Kidney to her husband Javier) 

The Odessa Family YMCA is selling T-Shirts to help Judie and her husband Javier with medical costs. 

(Judie Porras, Personal Trainer-Odessa Family YMCA-Donated Her Kidney to her husband Javier) 

Judie’s husband Javier is no longer on dialysis but must have check-ups for the remainder of his life. 

(Judie Porras, Personal Trainer-Odessa Family YMCA-Donated Her Kidney to her husband Javier) 

Javier Aguirre is now back at work and plans to begin a fitness program designed by his wife Judie Porras. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Provides First Micro Grant

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Midland, Texas/February 7, 2024-Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, through an Economic Development Program grant presented a check of $1,000 to Crystal Rodriguez Photography. 

(Crystal Rodriguez, Owner/Operator-Crystal Rodriguez Photography/Midland, Texas) 

Crystal Rodriguez Photography provides photos for Family, Newborn, First Year Memories, Maternity and other services. 

(Crystal Rodriguez, Owner/Operator-Crystal Rodriguez Photography/Midland, Texas) 

Cesar Ornelas Injury Law of West Texas was the first business that provided the $1,000. 

(Veronica Reyes, Executive Director of Marketing-Cesar Ornelas Injury Law/West Texas) 

Grant applications are now online at the Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce website. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

 

Grand Opening of the James Segrest Stadium and Fitness Court

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Odessa, Texas/February 6, 2024-Odessa College recently celebrated the Grand Opening of the James Segrest Stadium and Fitness Court. College Staff, Administration and students along with State Representative Brooks Landgraf, the Odessa Chamber of Commerce and councilmembers from the City of Odessa were at the special grand opening event. 

(Dr. Gregory Williams, President-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

First Basin Credit Union was recognized at the Grand Opening of the James Segrest Stadium for contributions of 1 million dollars to start the project a couple of years ago. Several areas at the stadium represent the First Basin Credit Union logo. 

(Dr. Gregory Williams, President-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

Cindi Segrest-Williams, daughter of James Segrest, Odessa College Track and Field Coach from 1973 to 1988 participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony and the inaugural walk. 

(Cindi Segrest-Williams, Daughter-James Segrest, Odessa College Track and Field Coach From 1973 to 1988) 

Odessa College in partnership with the National Fitness Council and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas built a new outdoor fitness court. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Medical Center Health System Diabetes Clinic for Sub Low Income Residents

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Odessa, Texas/January 5, 2024-Medical Center Health System, The City of Odessa and Texas Tech Health Science Center Permian Basin recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the MCH Center for Primary Care located on East 42nd Street in Odessa. The Clinic will provide Diabetes information and treatment for sub low-income residents within the 19 counties Medical Center Hospital serves. 

(Russell Tippin, CEO/President-Medical Center Health System/Odessa, Texas) 

Mayor Javier Joven and the Odessa City Council provided $500,000 dollars in funding from ARPA Funds and challenges the business community and other entities help fund the Medical Center Hospital Foundation 

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

Medical Center Hospital will provide the staffing, meds and clinic infrastructure. Texas Tech Health Science Center will provide the medical staff. 

(Rama Chemitidanti-Regional Chair, Internal Medicine-Director of Center of Excellence Diabetes and Endocrinology-Texas Tech Health Science Center/Permian Basin) 

The Diabetes MCH Clinic is scheduled to open towards the end of February, sooner if possible. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.  

Texas State Senator Roland Gutierrez Candidate for U S Senate Visits Odessa

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On Sunday, February 4th, Texas State Senator, Roland Gutierrez, held a campaign stop in Odessa at Ajuua’s Mexican Restaurant. The Texas State Senator spoke on several topics that he feels are important to voters, including education and healthcare. 

(Roland Gutierrez, Texas State Senator-Candidate for U.S. Senator) 

The Permian Basin is the epicenter of the oil and gas industry, Texas Senator Gutierrez would like to see more revenue come into this area for infrastructure. 

(Roland Gutierrez, Texas State Senator-Candidate for U.S. Senator) 

Elderly voters who have paid into the Social Security program from the time they were eligible to work are concerned with the future of Social Security. 

(Roland Gutierrez, Texas State Senator-Candidate for U.S. Senator) 

Texas State Senator Roland Gutierrez campaign will be making stops throughout West Texas and rural Texas. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera  

16th Anniversary Spring Drive to Success Kick-off Celebration

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Odessa College held the spring Drive to Success student incentive program kick off. OC students, faculty and staff gathered at the Saulsbury Campus Center for the celebration. 

(Urisonya Flunder, Executive Director of Student Life-Odessa College/Odessa College) 

OC Students will have the opportunity to earn a new Ford Mustang at the end of the Spring Semester. 

(Urisonya Flunder, Executive Director of Student Life-Odessa College/Odessa College) 

Prizes were awarded during the Spring Drive to Success student incentive program kick-off celebration, which is in its 16th year. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.