Volleyball Highlights from the Creator of the Torque Volleyball Channel

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Midland, Texas/February 28, 2023-Midland resident Eric Sweetwater is a videographer and content creator for the Torque Volleyball Channel on Instagram, began shooting video of his daughter’s volleyball games and creating highlight reels to showcase his daughter athletic ability to help her get into college. 

(Eric Sweetwater, Videographer-Torque Volleyball Channel/Instagram) 

Eric travels throughout the State of Texas covering Volleyball Tournaments, and recently at the Sun Country Region Volleyball Association Permian Basin Region Qualifier held at the Midland County Horseshoe Arena and Pavilion. 

(Eric Sweetwater, Videographer-Torque Volleyball Channel/Instagram) 

Watch the Torque Volleyball Channel on Instagram for exciting volleyball highlights from across Texas. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Historic Work Session Meeting Between the ODC, Ector County Commissioners, Odessa City Council

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Odessa, Texas/February 24, 2022-On Tuesday, February 21st a historic work session between the Odessa Development Corporation, Ector County Commissioners Court and the Odessa City Council was held at the Saulsbury Conference Center inside the Science Technology Building at Odessa College. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss and gather information on several interlocal agreements that affect the City of Odessa and Ector County. The three governmental agencies discussed: Economic development, acquisition of property taxes and sales tax on commercial and residential development.  

(Dustin Fawcett, Ector County Judge-Ector County Commissioners Court/Odessa, Texas) 

During the last City Council Administration under Mayor David Turner, some parts of the industrial areas near I-20 in South Ector County, Pct. 4 were annexed into the city. It is reasoned, if a company in Ector County wants city services, the business entity can request to be annexed. 

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

Odessa Fire Rescue provides emergency services to Ector County. During the meeting it was revealed that the City of Odessa has not been compensated in 2021 and 2022 for those emergency services rendered. 

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

One of the interlocal agreements discussed is services provided by Odessa Fire Rescue. People that plan to move to Ector County need to be educated in the services the county can and can’t provide, as in Odessa Fire Rescue emergency services. Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett acknowledges that the City of Odessa needs to be compensated for those emergency services provided, especially in West Odessa in West Ector County. 

(Dustin Fawcett, Ector County Judge-Ector County Commissioners Court/Odessa, Texas) 

 

The work session between the ODC, Odessa City Council and the Ector County Commissioners was to acquire information in hopes of moving the City and County forward. The next work session meeting will be announced for early spring or sometime in mid-summer. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Ector County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Deceased Body at Kent Kwik in West Odessa

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West Odessa/Ector County/February 23, 2023-On Thursday, February 23rd at approximately 6:04am Investigators with the Ector County Sheriff’s Office responded to a deceased body found in proximity to a trash dumpster at the Kent Kwik located at West University and Roundup in West Odessa.  

A spokesperson for the Ector County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the victim was seen alive inside the Kent Kwik Convenience Store then shortly after, exited the store. It is unknown if the person was inside the dumpster or how the victim ended up with bodily injury. 

Ector County Sheriff Office officials did confirm that there was no indication of foul play. 

The Investigators processed the scene by taking measurements and taking pictures of the Republic Trash Dump truck. The West Odessa Volunteer Fire Department washed down the area where the body of the deceased person was laying. The Ector County Sheriff’s Office took possession of the Republic Trash Truck. 

It is believed that the victim was homeless. No ID was found on the deceased. 

The name of the deceased is being withheld until the next of kin is notified. 

It’s unknown if an autopsy will be requested by the Ector County Sheriff’s Office. 

The investigation is ongoing. 

This is DRB Media Communications Digital News. 

Odessa College Hosts Annual Praise and Fashion Show-Black History Month

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Odessa, Texas/February 21, 2023-Mary’s Fashions annual Praise and Fashion Show part of Black History Month hosted by Odessa College featured OC faculty and students as well as students from ECISD modeling hats, pant suits, African wear and fashions for going to church. 

(Mary Ellis Henson, Owner-Mary’s Fashions/Praise and Fashion Show) 

Odessa College has been hosting Praise and Fashion Show for about 15 years. This event brings together the Odessa community for a preview of the variety of clothing Mary’s Fashions offers at the store. 

Mary Ellis Henson, Owner-Mary’s Fashions/Praise and Fashion Show) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

Adinvita School of Design Thinking Hold Fundraising Event To Purchase A New Building

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Odessa, Texas/February 20, 2023-Adinvita School of Design Thinking held its 2nd Annual dueling pianos fundraising event featuring THE FLYING IVORIES. The community was invited to enjoy a fun-filled night dressed in the Roaring Twenties wardrobe. 

(Amanda Tijerina, Co-Founder/Teacher-Adinvita School of Design Thinking-Odessa, Texas) 

This fundraising event is the second in a series of fundraisers for Adinvita School of Design Thinking to acquire their own building to better serve children attending the private school. 

(Linda Subia, Co-Founder/Executive Director-Adinvita School of Design Thinking-Odessa, Texas) 

Officials with Adinvita School of Design Thinking plan hold a fundraising campaign event. 

(Linda Subia, Co-Founder/Executive Director-Adinvita School of Design Thinking-Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

BCCPB Hosts Retirement Luncheon for Executive Assistant Wanda Clayton

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Odessa, Texas/February 19, 2023-A luncheon was held at the offices of The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin located on the 2nd floor of Bank American in downtown Odessa celebrating the retirement of executive assistant, Wanda Clayton. 

(Wanda Clayton, Executive Assistant-Retired-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

Wanda Clayton served the Black Chamber of Commerce for 24 years and saw the organization grow from a few members to a combined 300 businesses and individual memberships. 

(Wanda Clayton, Executive Assistant-Retired-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas ) 

Wanda Clayton leaves a long-lasting positive impact on The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin. The organization will take its time finding a new executive assistant.  

(Bridget Sarpong, Social Media-Chair, Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.