Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce First Annual Cinco De Mayo Kickoff Celebration

Odessa, Texas/May 1, 2023-The Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce held their first annual CINCO DE MAYO Kickoff event at La Margarita fairgrounds on Saturday evening, April 29th. Several hundred visitors enjoyed the various food trucks and vendors at the event. 

(Blanca Ramos, Owner/Operator-Sew Esquisite Boutique-Odessa, Texas) 

The CINCO DE MAYO Kickoff is the Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce first major fundraising event, that included mariachis and K-POP style dancing. Several non-profit organizations were on the fairgrounds providing information on services they provide 

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

Several small businesses supported the Kickoff event by selling merchandise and tasty food products like Salsas and other tasty treats as well as Sam’s Brittle Creations, a family-owned business. 

(Samantha Manning, Owner-Sam’s Brittle Creations-Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce CINCO DE MAYO Kickoff and fundraising event was a success. If you are a local company or small business and wish to be part of the Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, follow the chamber on Facebook for contact information. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.  

 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(072122)-STOP THE BLEED TRAINING

Odessa, Texas/July 21, 2022-Sirena Watts, the outreach trauma prevention coordinator with Medical Center Hospital held a STOP THE BLEED training for the public and law enforcement. The purpose of the training is to educate those in attendance various techniques they can use to help someone who is injured and bleeding out.
(Serina Watts, Outreach Trauma Prevention Coordinator-Medical Center Hospital )
Mikala Reznik who has family in the Uvalde area was moved to be more informed and more involved and so, she participated in the STOP THE BLEED training.
(Mikala Reznik, Participated in the STOP THE BLEED training)
14-year-old, Drake Reznik who is a volunteer at Medical Center Hospital’s Junior Volunteer program took part in the STOP THE BLEED training to be prepared in the event of a crisis.
(Drake Reznik, MCH Junior Volunteer Program)
Follow Medical Center Hospital on social media and the MCH website for the next STOP THE BLEED training in your area.
For DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, Danny Barrera

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(071722)-WTX WARBIRDS RESPOND TO FIGHT-PRESS CONFERENCE

Odessa, Texas/July 17, 2022-On Sunday, July 17th officials with the West Texas Warbirds held a press conference at the Ector County Coliseum to respond to the fight that broke out between Dallas Prime and the West Texas Warbirds, Saturday night, July 16th at the end of the game. 

It is believed that the issues began with questionable calls by the referees and unsportsmanlike conduct by Dallas Prime. 

For DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, Danny Barrera.

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(071622A)-MIDLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE POPSICLE FAMILY EVENT

Midland, Texas/July 16, 2022-The Midland Soup Kitchen Ministries hosted the Midland County Sheriff’s Office Ice Cream and Popsicle Family Event. 

Children enjoyed tasty frozen treats and played in the jumpers and cooled off sliding down the water slide. 

(Sheriff David Criner, Midland County Sheriff’s Office-MIdland, Texas) 

The Midland Police Department, The Midland Fire Department, the Midland County Sheriff’s Office and The Texas Department of Public Safety showed off protective and tactical gear, hardware and tactical vehicles. 

(Sgt. Stephen Blanco, Safety Education and Media Communications-West Texas Region) 

The Midland County Sheriff’s Office and other local law enforcement agencies are being pro-active bridging the gap, between law enforcement and the community. 

(Sheriff David Criner, Midland County Sheriff’s Office-MIdland, Texas) 

Follow the Midland County Sheriff’s Office on Facebook for upcoming community events. 

For DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, Danny Barrera 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(071322)-MCH AND OC TO ASSIST NURSING SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH TUITION

Odessa, Texas/July 13, 2022-Medical Center Health System and Odessa college announced a partnership to assist nursing school students with tuition. On June 7th, the agreement between MCH and OC was approved by the Ector County Hospital District Board of Directors. 

(Russell Tippin, CEO/President-Medical Center Health System) 

Students who are interested in nursing school can apply through Medical Center Hospital. Existing and new students that are enrolled in the OC Nursing Program are eligible to apply for the MCH Nursing Scholarship. 

(Christin Timmons, Chief Nursing Officer-Medical Center Health System) 

Upon graduation, MCH will guarantee at least two years of employment. 

(Tyler Lowrey, LV Studying to become RN-Case Management-MCH) 

Medical Center Hospital currently has 65 nursing positions open and is ready to hire qualified nurses. 

For DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, Danny Barrera 

 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(070722)-NEW MIDLAND ANIMAL SERVICES MANAGER MEET & GREET

Midland, Texas/July 7, 2022-The City of Midland, Texas held an ice cream meet and greet with Ty Coleman the new Animal Service Manager. Ty has 10 years of experience of Animal Services experience that includes kennel technician and field supervisor in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. 

(Ty Coleman, Animal Services Manager-Midland, Texas) 

The Animal Shelter offers vaccinations and chipping for pets. 

(Ty Coleman, Animal Services Manager-Midland, Texas) 

The Midland Animal Services investigates all cases of neglect, which includes puppy mills and animal hoarding. 

(Ty Coleman, Animal Services Manager-Midland, Texas) 

Midland Animal Services is planning to start up their volunteer program in August, as well as low-cost pet vaccinations. 

For DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, Danny Barrera.