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Education Partnership of the Permian Basin Launches the Permian Basin Innovation Zone

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Midland, Texas/October 19, 2023-The Education Partnership of the Permian Basin launched the Permian Basin Innovation Zone also known as PBIZ. This ground-breaking collaborative is designed to expand opportunities to Rual students in the Permian Basin. 

(Dr. Adrian Vega, Executive Director-Education Partnership of the Permian Basin/Odessa-Midland, Texas) 

McCamey ISD, Buena Vista ISD, Grandfalls-Royality ISD, and Crane ISD in partnership with Odessa College and Midland College will create pathways to provide high-level, high-quality education opportunities for rural students. 

(Kevin Sparks, State Senator District 31, Texas) 

Two Freshman students from Buena Vista ISD described the benefits and disadvantages of being a student in a small school. 

(Berkley Meadows, Freshman-Buena Vista ISD/Imperial, Texas) 

(Eli Schoenfeldt, Freshman-Buena Vista ISD/Imperial, Texas) 

The goal of the Permian Basin Innovation Zone is to partner with rural school districts that are near each other, and by obtaining resources to provide a central location that rural students can get to for high quality education. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Annular Solar Eclipse 2023 Viewing Party at Odessa College Downtown

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Odessa, Texas/October 15, 2023-On Saturday, October 14th, Mayor Javier Joven, residents of Odessa and surrounding communities came out to the various Annular Solar Eclipse 2023 viewing parties around the city. OC staff, educators and Dr. Gregory Williams president of Odessa College along with families set up lawn chairs at Odessa College Downtown to watch the solar eclipse. 

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

The path of the Annular Solar Eclipse began in Oregon, then passed over West Texas and passed over the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. 

(Joshua Hardt, Geology Instructor-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

The excitement of seeing the celestial event reminds those who came to view the solar eclipse how connected we are to the universe. 

(Joshua Hardt, Geology Instructor-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

The downtown Sports Bar Patrick Clays invited residents to stop by the pub for eats and drinks in celebration of the once-in-a-lifetime event of the Annular Solar Eclipse 2023. 

(Bradley Marquez, Co-Owner-Patrick Clays/Odessa, Texas) 

After the “Ring of Fire” the moon began its path away from the Sun. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Hispanic Heritage of Odessa Recognizing Hispanic Medical Professionals

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Several local Hispanic doctors and medical support personnel and Home Healthcare agencies were recognized. 

(Lilliana Marquez, President-Hispanic Heritage of Odessa/Odessa, Texas) 

Many young Hispanic American families are abandoning the Spanish language. Medical Professionals are realizing the importance of speaking not only Spanish but other languages. 

(Jessica Sotelo, Registered Nurse-Interim Hospice-Odessa, Texas) 

(Yazmine DeLaO, Registered Nurse-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

City of Odessa Held Special Memorial Wall Ceremony

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Odessa, Texas/October 13, 2023-The City of Odessa held a special ceremony in the east parking lot of City Hall to honor those employees who have served the City of Odessa. A past Mayor and City Council administration that included then Councilman Javier Joven came up with the idea to create a memorial wall to honor those city employees that have since passed away. 

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

Families of employees that served the City of Odessa came to the ceremony as far as Houston. Mayor Javier Joven plans to continue the tradition of a remembrance ceremony.  

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

Odessa Fire Rescue Chief Jason Cotton has a personal connection to the Memorial Wall. 

(Jason Cotton, Fire Chief-Odessa Fire Rescue/Odessa, Texas) 

The City of Odessa Memorial Wall is located on the front east corner of City Hall near the main entrance. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

National Night Out 2023-First Presbyterian Church/Iglesia De Amor Church

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Odessa, Texas/September 5, 2023-Several churches, neighborhoods, apartment complexes and organizations celebrated the 2023 National Night Out on Tuesday, September 3rd despite the early afternoon stormy weather. 

The Odessa Police Department and Odessa Fire Rescue visited with residents at The First Presbyterian Church located at 1401 N. Sam Houston Ave. 

(Cambri Allison, Youth and Childrens Director-First Presbyterian Church/Odessa, Texas) 

Residents who live around or near the Church enjoyed Hot Dogs, Chips and Drinks. Kids got to see the first responder vehicles up-close. 

(Cambri Allison, Youth and Childrens Director-First Presbyterian Church/Odessa, Texas) 

Iglesia de Amor Church on 1609 W. 10th, hosted National Night at the storefront church location. Hispanic residents who live near the church came out to see the Crime Scene Mobile Lab, OPD Units and the Odessa Fire Rescue Fire Trucks and Ambulance. 

(Lizbeth Bonilla-Garcia, Pastor-Iglesia De Amor Church/Odessa, Texas) 

Iglesia De Amor Church pastors believe in the importance of having a good relationship with local law enforcement and first responders to bring the community together. 

(Guadalupe Garcia Arriaga, Pastor-Iglesia De Amor Church/Odessa, Texas) 

Several National Night Out block parties were held throughout the City of Odessa featuring a wide selection of Eats and Treats. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Benito & Teresa Ramos Ector County Library Exhibit/Hispanic Heritage Month Festivities

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Odessa, Texas/October 2, 2023-Hispanic Heritage Month is currently underway with a wide variety of activities now through October 15th. The Ector County Library hosted a sneak peek of the life of Benito and Teresa Ramos. The small display features tools used for carpentry and Teresa’s artwork. Benito and Teresa Ramos were decades-long residents of Odessa living on the south side on the infamous Magnolia Street.  

(Monica Benson, Granddaughter, Benito & Teresa Ramos Family) 

The descendants of Benito and Teresa Ramos want visitors who come to the exhibit to get a snapshot of the life and times, struggles and successes of the Ramos Family. 

(Monica Benson, Granddaughter, Benito & Teresa Ramos Family) 

Long time southside of Odessa residents were treated to a luncheon hosted by Ajuua’s Mexican Food Restaurant and several home healthcare medical companies. Residents talked about life in their early years living in Odessa. 

(Carol Uranga, Executive Director-Hispanic Heritage of Odessa/Odessa, Texas) 

The festivities continued into the night at Dos Amigos with food, drinks and with Mariachis and other entertainment. Mayor Javier Joven presented El Grito De Independencia-the beginning of Mexico Independence on September 15th. 

(Alba Estrada, Realtor-Event Organizer/Hispanic Heritage Month-” El Grito de Independencia) 

Follow Hispanic Heritage of Odessa on Facebook and other social media for upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month events. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.