Murder and Mayhem in West Texas Book Signing Event at the University of Texas Permian Basin

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Odessa, Texas/December 6, 2023-John Fisher, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Texas Permian Basin along with his research students collaborated on a writing project that turned into a book called MURDER AND MAYEM IN WEST TEXAS. 

(John Fisher, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice-University of Texas Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas)  

The Criminal Justice students reached out to local and area Law Enforcement Agencies and looked at case records and reports and conducted interviews with some of the Police Officers that were involved in investigating these crimes. 

(John Fisher, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice-University of Texas Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

Every year the Criminal Justice research class picks a subject to write about in effort to get published. 

(Angelina Cruse, Criminal Justice Student/Author-” Murder and Mayhem In West Texas”/UTPB-Odessa, Texas) 

Shaeloy Castro Puertas researched Monica Carrasco, 16 years of age, who went missing from Balmorhea, Texas in 2003 and is still missing. 

(Shaeloy Castro Puertas, Criminal Justice Student/Author-” Murder and Mayhem In West Texas”/UTPB-Odessa, Texas) 

Sandra Barrera, a student at the University of Texas Permian Basin bought “Murder and Mayhem in West Texas” to support her author friend and classmate 

(Sandra Barrera, Part Time Grad Student- University of Texas Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

Murder and Mayem in West Texas is available at linuslearning.com/product/murder-and-mayhem-in-west-texas and through John Fisher at the University of Texas Permian Basin. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Una Mano Amigo Para Todos Hosts Annual Cultural Unity Event and Christmas Season Kickoff

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On Sunday, December 3rd, Una Mano Amiga Para Todos, hosted an event to unify the Hispanic community of Odessa. Nonprofit organizations at the event answered question and offered information of the services they provide to low-income families and to newcomers form other Latin American Countries. 

(Tersa Jimenez, Representative-La Caliente 101.3/Tejano 105.9-Odessa, Texas) 

(Theresa Servin, Healthcare Navigator-South Plains Community Action/Odessa- Midland, Texas) 

City of Odessa Mayor Javier Joven welcomed those in attendance at the cultural event. 

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

Una Mano Amiga Para Todos cultural event featured a Baile folklorico an indigenous Latin American Dance group with colorful costumes, a wide selection of cuisine and deserts. This event was a kickoff to the Christmas Season. 

(Luz Amparo, Executive Director-Una Mano Amiga Para Todos/Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Odessa College Safety Training Approved for OSHA Alliance Program

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Odessa, Texas/December 2, 2023-Odessa College recently hosted an OSHA Alliance signing and Safety Training Open House at the OC Training Center to celebrate its approval into the OSHA Alliance Program. 

The OSHA Area Director and members of the OSHA Regional and National Offices joined Odessa College faculty, staff and administration for the formal signing ceremony. 

(Dean McCann, Lead Health and Safety Instructor-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

The OSHA Alliance will provide an opportunity for students to earn the OSHA credential while enhancing the curriculum for both safety training as well as the Occupational Safety and Environmental Technology programs. 

(Dean McCann, Lead Health and Safety Instructor-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

Through the Alliance Program, OSHA establishes formal relationships with groups committed to worker safety and health and to prevent workplace fatalities, injuries and illnesses. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

UTPB Hosts Randy Rattlesnake Written by Tara Wilson Book Signing Event

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Odessa, Texas/December 1, 2023-University of Texas Permian Basin hosted a book signing event featuring Randy Rattlesnake, a children’s book written by UTPB College of Education faculty member Tara Wilson. 

(Tara Wilson, UTPB College of Education Faculty Member/Author-University of Texas Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas ) 

Randy Rattlesnake is an educational and entertaining story that follows the journey of Randy, a landowner faced with a big decision when an oil company expresses interest in drilling on his land. 

(Tara Wilson, UTPB College of Education Faculty Member/Author-University of Texas Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

Jennifer Salazar worked with Tara Wilson in Education and wanted to support the author by bringing her daughter Jianna and her son Yuriah to the book signing. 

(Jennifer Salazar, Jianna and Yuriah-Randy Rattlesnake Book Signing Event/University Texas Permian Basin. 

(Jianna Salazar Randy Rattlesnake Book Signing Event/University Texas Permian Basin) 

The children’s book Randy Rattlesnake is available by contacting Tara Wilson and coming soon to Amazon. Com and Barns and Noble. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Meals on Wheels and Copper Key Realty Kick Off GIVING TUESDAY

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Odessa, Texas/November 29, 2023-Meals on Wheels Odessa held the Giving Tuesday Kick off the end-of-the-year giving campaign. 

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

Earlier in the year, John Herriage, owner of Copper Key Realty discussed with Craig Stoker, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels on contributing to the program. 

(John Herriage, owner-Copper Key Realty/Odessa, Texas) 

Meals on Wheels of Odessa challenges Odessa and Ector County residents and other local businesses to help contribute to match the 50 thousand dollars that Copper Realty has donated. 

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

Follow Meals on Wheels of Odessa on Facebook and at www.mowo.org. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Ector County Republican Women’s Club November 2023 Luncheon

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Odessa, Texas/November 22, 2023-The Ector County Republican Women’s Club recently held their regular monthly luncheon at the Odessa Country Club. The event featured: Dr. Dana Myers, Vice-Chairman of the Texas Republican Party, Kit Whitehill, President of the Texas Federation of Republican Women and David Luther, President of the Texas Republican County Chairs Association. The ECRW presented Leonor Burton, practicing Messianic Judaism, and representative of THE HOUSE OF THE WAY, began the November luncheon with a prayer in English and in Hebrew in solidarity with Israel. 

(Leonor Burton, Messianic Jew-Beit Hadaerekh House Of The Way/13370 Highway 191, Midland, Texas) 

Kit Whitehill, President of the Texas Federation of Republican Women represents over 100 Republican Women Clubs across the State of Texas, with over 11 thousand members. 

(Kit Whitehill, President of the Texas Federation of Republican Women) 

Dr. Dana Myers, Vice-Chairman of the Texas Republican Party presented to the membership and guests the failed policies of the Biden Administration, that includes oil and gas and the southern border issues. 

(Dr. Dana Myers, Vice-Chairman of the Texas Republican Party) 

Federation of Republican Women) 

David Luther, President of the Texas Republican County Chairs Association talked about unity and working together within the Party to win political races. 

(David Luther, President of the Texas Republican County Chairs Association) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.