Superior Healthplan and the Odessa Family YMCA-Dancing with the Stars Prom for Active Seniors

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Odessa, Texas/July 16, 2023-Superior Healthplan and the Odessa Family YMCA held “Dancing with Superior Stars” Senior Prom. This event is for active seniors and is on every 2nd Friday of the Month from 2-4pm. 

(Wendy Hilliard, Odessa Family Group Fitness and Grant Writer-Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

Several of the Seniors that participate in “Dancing with Superior Stars” also take part in the Silver Sneakers fitness classes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  

(Wendy Hilliard, Odessa Family Group Fitness and Grant Writer-Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

The Seniors Fitness programs at the Odessa Family YMCA have yielded health benefits to Nick Peyton, who was told he would only be able to walk using a walker. 

(Jack Nichols Peyton-Active Senior/”Dancing with the Superior Stars Prom”-Odessa Family YMCA) 

No Registration Required for Dancing with the Superior Stars Prom. Free Entertainment and Refreshments  

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Odessa Police Department Holds Coffee With A Cop Event Hosted by Whataburger on 42nd & JBS Parkway

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Odessa, Texas/July 14, 2023-The Odessa Police Department held its first Coffee with a Cop event in three years. Officers met with residents and patrons at the Whataburger located at 42nd and JBS Parkway. 

(Michael Gereke, Police Chief-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

The purpose of Coffee with a Cop is to bridge the gap between residents and law enforcement officers. 

(Michael Gerke, Police Chief-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Police Department understands the importance of having support of the residents of Odessa and Ector County.  

(Michael Gerke, Police Chief-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Police Department plans to have several more Coffee with a Cop events throughout the remainder of the year. Follow the Odessa Police Department on social media for upcoming events. 

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The One Eleven Project Holds Car Wash Fundraiser Event to Bring Fentanyl Awareness Issue

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Odessa, Texas/July 9, 2023-The One-Eleven Project is a nonprofit organization founded by Michelle Watson, that brings awareness to the fentanyl problem affecting the community. The organization held a car wash fundraiser event on Saturday, July 8th at La Playa and Tequilas parking lot. Proceeds raised from the car wash will go towards rehabilitation costs, in-school presentations, print costs and educational materials. 

(Michelle Watson, Founder-The One-Eleven Project/Odessa, Texas) 

According to The One-Eleven Project 1 person dies from fentanyl every 11 minutes. Michelle Watson lost her 20-year-old son, Malichai to fentanyl and is on a quest to keep his memory alive by educating the public about the dangers of fentanyl. 

(Michelle Watson, Founder-The One-Eleven Project/Odessa, Texas) 

Several vendors came to support the One-Eleven Project car wash event, selling a wide range of juices, food, collectibles and sporty apparel. 

(Heather Lopez, Owner/Operator-Liquid Latino/Odessa, Texas) 

(Jay Lopez, Owner/Operator-Liquid Latino/Odessa, Texas) 

For more information on The One-Eleven Project go online to www.1elevenproject.org. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Press Cafe Inside Sewell Ford Lincoln Hosts U.S. Congressman August Pfluger

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Odessa, Texas/June 29, 2023-The Press Café located inside Sewell Ford Lincoln located in Parks Legado hosted Coffee with Congressman August Pfluger, who met with residents to talk about issues that are affecting the nation. 

Representatives from the Ector County Commissioners Court, Ector County Sheriff Mike Griffis, several members of the Odessa City Council and Medical Center Health System board members were at the event. 

(August Pfluger, U.S. Congressman, Texas District 11) 

U.S. Representative Pfluger discussed with supporters, issues that are plaguing the southern border, human trafficking and the increase of drugs especially fentanyl smuggled into the U.S. by the cartels. 

(August Pfluger, U.S. Congressman, Texas District 11) 

Oil and gas was another topic Congressman Pfluger talked about and the economic importance it has on the Permian Basin and West Texas. 

(August Pfluger, U.S. Congressman, Texas District 11) 

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Midland Independent School District Introduces Carlos Ortiz as the New MISD Chief of Police

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Midland, Texas/June 26, 2023-Stephanie Howard, Superintendent of Schools at Midland ISD introduced Carlos Ortiz, the district’s new Chief of Police. Chief Ortis has 27 years of law enforcement experience and is a recent retiree for the U.S. Border Patrol. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp. during Operation Desert Storm and Desert Sheild. 

(Stephanie Howard, Superintendent of Schools-Midland ISD/Midland, Texas) 

MISD Chief of Police Carlos Ortiz plans to increase training and to acquire better equipment to be well prepared in the event of school shooting or emergency. 

(Carlos Ortiz, Chief of Police-Midland Independent School District/Midland, Texas) 

Chief Carlos Ortiz was chosen by a committee from MISD, Midland law enforcement and from the Midland Fire Department. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.