20th Annual H E B ‘s Feast of Sharing in Odessa-DRB Media Communications Digital News

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Odessa, Texas/December 10, 2022-H.E.B. celebrated the 20th Annual Feast of Sharing at the Ector County Coliseum in Barn D and E. Several thousands of people came out to the feast and enjoyed Bar-B-Que brisket, potato salad, beans and apple pie. The event featured a kid’s section, where kids played in the jumpers, played video games and took pictures with Santa Claus. 

(Donavan Davis, Unit Director-West H.E.B., Odessa, Texas) 

Around 100 volunteers from several non-profit organization, that included athletes from Odessa High and Permian High School, Keep Odessa Beautiful and their volunteers helped with the event by serving the meals and bussing tables and throwing trash. 

(Claudia Ortega, Executive Director-Keep Odessa Beautiful, Odessa, Texas) 

Children of all ages came out to H.E.B.’s Feast of Sharing event for the kid fun and a tasty Bar-B-Que dinner. 

(Zech Nathaniel Landa, Student-H.E.B. Feast of Sharing-Odessa, Texas) 

Representatives with H.E.B. are looking forward to the Feast of Sharing event in 2023.  

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

H E B Sponsors the Special Holiday Meal ahead of the Annual Feast of Sharing Event

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Odessa, Texas/December 8, 2022-Meals on Wheels has partnered with H-E-B to provide a special holiday meal to the homebound seniors and disabled clients Meals on Wheels Serves. 

(Manuela Mondragon, Perishables/Leader, West H.E.B.-Odessa, Texas) 

H-E-B has included Meals on Wheels of Odessa Clients that cannot participate in person at the 20th Annual Feast of Sharing event. 

(Manuela Modragon, Persiables/Leader, West H.E.B.-Odessa, Texas) 

Odessa Regional Medical Center prepare and cook the nutritious meals for distribution for Meals on Wheels of Odessa clients. Volunteers with the nonprofit organization assisted with the labeling of H-E-B logo on the special holiday meals. 

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

This year’s Feast of Sharing Event will be Friday, December 9th from 4 to 8pm. This year’s meal will not be the traditional turkey and dressing with all the fixins’. 

(Jenni Aragon, Curbside Manager-H.E.B.-Odessa, Texas) 

Meals on Wheels of Odessa always need volunteers. Go to: www.mowo.org to sign up. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

No Quorum No Odessa City Council Work Session

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Odessa, Texas/December 7, 2022-The Odessa City Council had scheduled a work session for 3pm on Tuesday, December 6th. 15 items were on the agenda. Then this happened. 

(Nat Snd) 

The first item on the agenda: Discussion and consider the reports and recommendations from Evergreen Solutions LLC. Representatives from Evergreen Solutions were at the Odessa City Council Chambers, when the announcement of the work session was canceled by City Councilman, District 2, Steve Thompson. 

(Steve Thompson, Odessa City Councilman, District 2-Odessa, Texas) 

Rumors had been circulating on social media that Mayor Javier Joven and the new City Council were considering the termination of the Odessa City Manager, Michael Marrero. 

(Steve Thompson, Odessa City Councilman, District 2-Odessa, Texas) 

During a phone interview with the Odessa City Secretary, Norma Grimaldo, confirmed that Mayor Javier Joven, Odessa City Councilmember-At Large, Denise Swanner and City Councilman, District 4 Greg Connell informed the City Secretary that they would make the work session. City Councilman, District 1 Mark Matta was not sure if would attend the scheduled meeting. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News Danny Barrera 

Midland College Holiday Evening A Free Community Event

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Midland, Texas/December 6, 2022-Midland College recently hosted a free Holiday Evening at the Allison Fine Arts Building. Families and their children had the opportunity to take a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus.  

(Santa Claus) 

Families and guests were able to purchase a chili dinner, with proceeds benefiting the Alumni scholarships. 

(Erin Casey-Richardson, Director of Scholarships & Alumni Relations-Midland College/Midland, Texas) 

The Midland College Alumni Association presented this free Holiday event to celebrate the Midland community. 

(Troy Ward, President-Alumni Association/Midland College-Midland, Texas) 

Midland College is celebrating 50 years and is considered the Jewel of Midland. MC reaches out to all persons, that wish to attend and enjoys giving back to the community. 

(Adrian Carrasco, Board of Trustees, Seat 7, Midland College-Midland, Texas) 

During the Holiday Evening community event, various types of artworks were available for sale to the visitors at the event. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Downtown Odessa Hosted Letters to Santa & 27th Annual Parade of Lights

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Odessa, Texas/December 5, 2022-Downtown Odessa, Inc. hosted LETTERS TO SANTA a free event this past Saturday. Families with their children came to the Copper-Rose Building for this free event. 

(Casey Hallmark, Executive Director, Downtown Odessa-Odessa, Texas) 

Owners of the Copper-Rose Building celebrated their second year being part of the Odessa community by making available a historic venue for events this Christmas season.  

(Beverly Hearn, Owner-Copper-Rose Building, Downtown Odessa) 

Downtown Odessa, Inc. Celebrated the 27th annual Parade of lights on Saturday, December 3rd. Over 126 organizations registered for the parade with over 300 vehicle interties. 

Awards were given out in several categories: individual Family, school, nonprofit/community Organizations and commercial business for creative floats.  

Individual Family 

1st – Old Guy’s Car Club  

School  

1st – OHS Football  

2nd – OHS Baseball  

3rd – OHS Cheer  

Nonprofit/Community Organization  

1st – Odessa Lightning  

2nd – City of Odessa  

3rd – OCTech Spirit Club  

Commercial Business  

1st – American Eagle  

2nd – Diamond Mobile Homes  

3rd – Uno Hot Shot Services Corporation 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

Annual SEWELL SERVES Helps Seniors at Meals on Wheels of Odessa

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Odessa, Texas/December 3, 2022-On Sunday, December 3rd, members from the Sewell Family of Companies team helped Meals on Wheels of Odessa deliver Senior Boxes, from the Commodity Supplemental Food Program. 

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

Meals on Wheels serves a nutritious meal to homebound seniors and the disabled Monday thru Friday in partnership with Odessa Regional Medical Center which prepares the meals. 

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

Meals on Wheels is always seeking volunteers to help deliver the daily meals. 

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

If you or a family member is interested in receiving service for Meals on Wheels of Odessa call 432-332-6451. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera