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The New Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Introduces New Board of Directors

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Odessa, Texas/February 13, 2023-The Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recently held a “meet and greet” of the new OHCC board members at La Margarita Mexican Food Restaurant. The board outlined goals for 2023. 

(Erica Belanger, Vice-Chair-Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

Paul Garza, the former President of the Hispanic Chamber was arrested in 2022 for allegedly misappropriating Chamber funds, causing a mistrust of the OHCC. The Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is re-organizing and building its membership under the leadership of Entrepreneur and business owner Savanah Morales. 

(Savanah Morales, CEO-Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce-Odessa, Texas) 

Former Ector County Commissioner, Pct. 4 Armando Rodriguez and the Odessa Chamber of Commerce attended the event to celebrate the new Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. 

(Renee Earls-President/CEO-Odessa Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

Zavala Elementary/Keep Odessa Beautiful/Permian Basin Master Gardners Plan Veggie Garden

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Odessa, Texas/February 12, 2023-Ector County ISD’s Zavala Elementary has an educational choice program called Careers and Communities, where students learn about different career paths. A career path that was discussed was in the field of nutrition. 

(Erin Reddell, Assistant Principal-Zavala Elementary-ECISD/Odessa, Texas) 

Zavala Elementary has selected two areas on campus to create the garden. The issue is the amount of sunlight in these two shaded locations. 

(Shirley Davenport-President-Permian Basin Master Gardners) 

The goal is to educate students on planting a garden.  

Potatos, carrots, squash, tomatos herbs and other vegetables are being considered for the garden. 

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

Keep Odessa Beautiful has been working on this project with Zavala Elementary for two years. The goal is to educate children on conservation and repurposing materials in the creation of the garden. 

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

Cavazos Elementary is the next school Keep Odessa Beautiful and the Master Gardeners will be partnering up with in the beautification of the campus with a garden. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Odessa Police Academy Session 25 Firearms Training-DRB Media Communications Digital News

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The Odessa Police Academy 25 held firearms training on Thursday, February 9th at the OPD-OFR Training Center in South Odessa. Recruits learned the operation of firearms and firearm safety. During the weeklong training, recruits including recruits from the Midland County Sheriff’s Office trained with pistol, long rifle and AR-15 exercises. 

(Sgt. Carlos Chavez-Range Master-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

In previous OPA Academies some recruits had experience shooting guns, and forming bad habits. Other recruits never handled or fired a weapon. 

(Sgt. Carlos Chavez-Range Master-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

(Alan Avila, Recruit-Odessa Police Academy 25-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

During the week of firearms training, recruits trained on various drills that included using vehicles as cover while shooting at targets. 

(Francisco Olvera, Recruit-Odessa Police Academy 25-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

Veteran Odessa Police Officers and the Range Master training the recruits instruct on the importance of firearm safety as they go through the drills. 

(Cpl. Michael Hamilton, Community Relations-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

City of Midland Holds Job Fair-DRB Media Communications Digital News

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Midland, Texas/February 8, 2023-The City of Midland held a job fair on Tuesday, February 7th at the Midland Water Plant. Interested persons came to the fair to apply for entry positions in the Utilities Department. 

(Raymond Saddler, Superintendent, Water Purification and Production-City of Midland, Texas) 

The City of Midland offers training and will assist the new employee in obtaining licensing and certifications to operate equipment utilized in water distributions and other city uses. 

(Raymond Saddler, Superintendent, Water Purification and Production-City of Midland, Texas) 

 The City of Midland offers a wide variety of benefits in an effort to retain employees. 

(Raymond Saddler, Superintendent, Water Purification and Production-City of Midland, Texas) 

Visit the City of Midland’s website at www.midlandtexas.gov for job listings. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

  

2023 SHRIMPFEST Media Day and Preview-DRB Media Communications Digital News

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Odessa, Texas/February 7, 2023-The Ellen Noel Art Museum of the Permian Basin hosted Media Day featuring a sneak peek of the decorations and menu planned for the 37th Annual SHRIMPFEST Extravaganza. 

The SHRIMPFEST is the Art Museum’s biggest fundraising event. 

(Betty Harrold-2023 SHRIMPFEST Chair-Odessa, Texas) 

SHRIMPFEST is a Cajun –style shrimp feast will all-you-can eat shrimp with all the fixings. An exclusive sponsor-only cocktail and appetizers reception will be held prior to general admission entry. 

(Betty Harrold-2023 SHRIMPFEST Chair-Odessa, Texas) 

Sponsorships are still available for the 37th Annual Shrimpfest scheduled for Monday, February 27th at the Ector County Coliseum-Barn G. 

(Betty Harrold-2023 SHRIMPFEST Chair-Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.