DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(022822)-BLACK HISTORY MONTH AT TRAVIS ELEMENTARY IN ODESSA

Odessa, Texas/February 28, 2022-Travis Elementary held a special Black History Month presentation for the 4th grade classes. Students learned of historical African-American icons from decade past. Representatives from the Odessa community were invited to participate at Travis Elementary for the final days of Black History Month. 

(Amy Russell, Principal-Travis Elementary-Ector County ISD) 

Former school administrator, Sheila Stevenson encouraged students to achieve goals in academics and in personal lives, she also read a poem that was translated in a dance performance by a student attending U.T.P.B.  

(Shelia Stevenson, Former School Administrator-Ector County ISD) 

Albert Hall, the youth and music minister at First Baptist Church in Stanton, Texas performed the piano and played musical games with the students during the afternoon session. 

(Albert Hall, Youth and Music Minister-First Baptist Church-Stanton, Texas) 

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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(022722)-ANNUAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FAIR

Odessa, Texas/February 27, 2022-The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints hosted the annual Emergency Preparedness Fair on Saturday, February 26th. Visitors to the event were able to talk to local law enforcement agencies and first responders on how to prepare for emergencies. 

(April Bushman, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints/Area Communications) 

Visitors were able to participate in a Q & A during a presentation on an active shooter situation. Various non-profit organizations like the Red Cross handed out information on various programs available to the community. 

(Chris Vore-President/Odessa Stack of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) 

The Emergency Preparedness Fair featured a wide variety of seminars from life-saving techniques to growing produce. 

(Cpl. Steve LeSueur, Community Relations/Odessa Police Department-Odessa, Texas) 

The Emergency Preparedness Fair is usually scheduled during the month of September, but due to the Covid-19 pandemic was postponed. The next Emergency Preparedness Fair is scheduled for September of 2023. 

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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(022422)-PORRAS PRODUCTIONS HOSTS LOCAL CANDIDATES MEET & GREET

Odessa,Texas/February 24, 2022-Porras Productions recently held a meet and greet political rally at the Margarita Fairgrounds in south Odessa, where approximately 25 visitors came to the event to meet candidates who are running for local seats in Ector County. The event featured the Ballet Folklorico of Esteban Puerrtas, jumper for the kids, music and speeches. 

(Ramon Armendariz, former resident of the City of Odessa) 

Jesse Porras, of Porras Productions and candidate for Justice of the Peace pct. 4 explaines the purpose of the political rally.  

(Jesse Porras, Porras Productions/Candidate for Justice of the Peace Pct. 4) 

The political rally was funded by vendors and community representatives. 

  (Jesse Porras, Porras Productions/Candidate for Justice of the Peace Pct. 4) 

The Texas primary election is March 1st, 2022. 

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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(022122)-BLACK CULTURAL COALITION OF ODESSA ANNUAL BANQUET 2022

 

Odessa, Texas/February 21, 2022-On Saturday, February 20th, the Black Cultural Council of Odessa hosted the annual black history program, “An Evening With The Stars”. Members of the BCCO, Educators, city and county officals and sponsors attended the black-tie event at the Odessa Marriott. 

(Jo Ann Davenport Littleton, President-BLACK CULTURAL COUNCIL OF ODESSA) 

The Black Cultural Council of Odessa has been hosting the BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM since 1999. The purpose of the annual banquet is to bring recognition to young students for their contributions to the community. 

(Jo Ann Davenport Littleton, President-BLACK CULTURAL COUNCIL OF ODESSA) 

Olympic and professional swimmer, Natalie Hind was invited by the Black Cultural Council of Odessa to be this year’s guest speaker. “Chase Your Dreams was the theme and message to the scholarship recipients. 

(Natalie Hinds, Olympian and Professional Swimmer) 

Follow the Black Cultural Council of Odessa on social media for upcoming events. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(021822A)-COCKTAILS WITH A CANDIDATE HOSTED BY THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS ODESSA

Odessa, Texas/February 18, 2022-The Young Professional of Odessa hosted “Cocktails With A Candidate” at the Copper-Roseville venue in downtown Odessa. The purpose of the mixer is to introduce young professionals to candidates running for local political offices in this election cycle. 

(Kaylie Banda, Chairman-Young Professionals of Odessa) 

“Cocktails With A Candidate” mixer was sponsored by the OEL, Odessans For Ethical Leadership, a non-partisan organization that focuses on the economic development, future progress and the wellbeing of Odessa. 

(Kaylie Banda, Chairman-Young Professionals of Odessa) 

The Young Professionals of Odessa and the Odessans for Ethical Leadership plan to continue the partnership bringing awareness to the issues that are affecting the City of Odessa and finding positive solutions by educating the public with accurate information. 

For DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, Danny Barrera. 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(021722)-MIDLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ARRESTS, NO LONGER IN CUSTODY

Midland, Texas/February 17, 2022-On Wednesday, February 16, 2022 the Midland Police Department arrested three administrators and two coaches at Midland Christian School for Failure to Report With Intent To Conceal Neglect Or Abuse. 

Matthew Counts, Bary Russell, Jared Lee, Dana Ellis and Gregory McClendon are no longer in custody at the Midland County Jail. 

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