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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. 

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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. 

SKILLSUSA Texas District 2 Competition Hosted by Odessa College

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Odessa, Texas/February 18, 2023-Odessa College hosted the SKILLSUSA District 2 Competition on Friday, February 17th. This year brings area culinary students together to compete in the Culinary, Commercial Baking, and Restaurant Services. 

(Dwight Bowman, Culinary Director-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

Approximately 130 Students from Ector County Advanced Technical Education Center Abilene, Presidio, Grand Falls Royalty, Kermit and Big Spring participated in the competition 

(Raymond Bannert SKILLSUSA Texas District 2 Coordinator) 

Welding students competed in four welding competitions for the opportunity to compete in the State SKILLSUSA Competition and on to the Nationals. 

(Syed Mohammed Naqvi, Department Chair-Industrial Technology-Odessa College, Odessa, Texas) 

The SKILLSUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to secure a skilled workforce in Texas and the entire U.S. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.

2nd Annual Maker Show Closing Reception at Odessa College-DRB Media Communications Digital News

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Odessa, Texas/February 16, 2023-Odessa College recently held the 2nd Annual Maker Show at the Phillips-Goff Gallery in Sedate Hall, presented by the Fab Lab Permian Basin located at OC. The exhibit showcased users and items of the Fab Lab. 

(Adriana Moreno, Fab Lab Director-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

27 individuals and one student from the University of North Texas submitted their work in several categories that included: engineering, art, mixed media, kids and best machine use. 

(Adriana Moreno, Fab Lab Director-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

Those that attended the 2nd Annual Maker Show were able to vote in the People’s Choice by placing a blue sticker on their favorite art piece. The winner of the People’s Choice was “Connecting the Past to Now” created by Nathaniel Jordan. 

(Adriana Moreno, Fab Lab Director-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

Odessa College invites the Odessa community and the surrounding communities to come out to the college and visit the Fab Lab. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

 

Former U.S. Congresswoman Texas District 34, Mayra Flores Speaks at ECRW Club Luncheon

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Odessa, Texas/February 15, 2023-The Ector County Republican Women held its February meeting at the Odessa Country Club. This month’s featured speaker was Mayra Flores, former U.S. Congresswoman, Texas District 34.  

(Mayra Flores, Former U.S. Congresswoman-Texas District 34) 

Mayra Flores immigrated from Mexico with her family at the age of 6. Ms. Flores says she understands why people from other countries want to come to the United States. 

(Mayra Flores, Former U.S. Congresswoman-Texas District 34) 

According to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, Mexico and China are the primary source countries trafficking fentanyl to the youth in the United States. 

(Mayra Flores, Former U.S. Congresswoman-Texas District 34) 

Follow the Ector County Republican Women Club on social media and their website at www.ecrwodessa.com. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.