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Odessa College Celebrates Record Enrollment with $10,000 Giveaway

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Odessa, Texas/October 8, 2024-Odessa College recently announced that the fall enrollment is approaching the milestone of 10 thousand students. Odessa College, in partnership with the Sewell Family of Companies, will be giving away $10,000 to one lucky enrolled student. 

(Gregory Williams, College President-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

The Fall 2 term begins October 16th, and as part of this celebration, on October 24th, OC will select 10 finalists from the pool of 10 thousand students. 

(Gregory Williams, College President-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

Sewell Ford Family of Companies has been in a long-time partnership with 

 Odessa College to advance educational and workforce opportunities. 

(Gregory Williams, College President-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Mary Ellis Receives an Air & Heating System from the Lennox Foundation-Feel the Love Program

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Odessa, Texas/October 8, 2024-Mega Care Solutions Air Conditioning and Heating Services in partnership with the Lennox Foundation-FEEL THE LOVE Program provides a cooling and heating system to a household in need. 

(Toby Franco, Owner-Operator-Mega Care Solutions/Odessa, Texas) 

Mary Ellis, also known as ‘Miss Mary’ was selected to receive an air conditioning and heating system from the Lennox Foundation’s FEEL THE LOVE program. Mary Ellis organized yearly fashion shows hosted by Odessa College to raise funds for nonprofit organizations to help with breast cancer awareness. 

(Mary Ellis Henderson, Homeowner-Recipient of the Lennox Foundations “FEEL THE LOVE” Program) 

Mary Ellis went through heart surgery; she experienced other health issues that caused her to lose her fashion store Mary’s Fashions and her income. 

(Mary Ellis Henderson, Homeowner-Recipient of the Lennox Foundations “FEEL THE LOVE” Program) 

The Lennox Foundation “FEEL THE LOVE” Program provided the new high-efficiency Lennox air conditioning and heating system at no cost to the recipient. Mega Care Solutions Air Conditioning & Heating Services provided the labor and installation of the equipment. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

 

 

 

Nayely Urias, Candidate for Odessa City Council District 2 Holds Meet & Greet Event

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Odessa, Texas/October 7, 2025-Nayely Urias, a candidate for Odessa City Council, District 2 held a meet and greet and fundraising event hosted by Jack Jordan’s Bar-B-Que. Members of the local Republican Party and guests came out to support the District 2 Candidate. 

(Nayely Urias, Candidate For Odessa City Council, District 2) 

Critics have pointed out the Ms. Urias has never voted in any local election or participated in any political campaign. Candidate Nayely Urias explains why she never participated in the election process. 

(Nayely Urias, Candidate for Odessa City Council, District 2) 

Nayely Urias is running against Steve Thompson, the incumbent for Odessa City Council, District 2. 

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Ector County Republican Party Holds First Responder Pancake Breakfas

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The Ector County Republican Party under the leadership of Party Chair, Donna Kelm held a pancake breakfast at the ECRP Headquarters for 1st Responders that included the Ector County Sheriff’s Office, Texas Department of Public Safety and other local law enforcement agencies. 

(Donna Kelm, Party Chair-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

Candidates and incumbents running for Odessa City Council were at the 1st Responder Breakfast helping with cooking and serving duties and meeting guests. 

(Donna Kelm, Party Chair-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

Local law enforcement relies on the support and help from citizens and residents of West Texas and the Permian Basin. 

(Mike Griffis, Ector County Sheriff-Ector County Sheriff’s Office/Odessa, Texas) 

Follow the Ector County Republican Party on Facebook and other social media platforms for upcoming political or social events. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

TROOPER KEVIN RAMIREZ-VASQUEZ TRIBUTE CEREMONY

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Midland, Texas/October 3, 2024-On Tuesday, October 1st, a special ceremony was held at the Midland Army Airfield Museum Hanger located near Midland International Air & Space Port. Jose Sanchez, Regional Director of the Texas Department Public Safety, West Texas Region presented remarks to officers with the Texas Department of Public Safety and other Law Enforcement Officers, in honor of Trooper Kevin Ramirez-Vasquez. 

(Jose Sanchez, Regional Director-Texas Department of Public Safety West Texas Region) 

Law Enforcements agencies included from the Odessa Police Department, Ector County Sheriff’s Office, Ector County ISD Police, UTPB Police, U.S. Border Patrol Midland Police Department, Midland County Sheriff’s Office, as well as law enforcement agencies from Lubbock attended the tribute ceremony. 

(Sgt. Steven Blanco, Communications Officer-Texas Department of Public Safety) 

Trooper Kevin Ramirez-Vasquez passed away from injuries he sustained during a crash on Highway 302 in Ector County. Trooper Ramirez-Vasques was investigating a car crash along with an Ector County Sheriff’s Deputy. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Odessa Chamber of Commerce 90 Year Anniversary Annual Banquet & Awards Dinner

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Odessa, Texas/September 30, 2024-The Odessa Chamber of Commerce held the annual banquet and awards dinner hosted by the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. The Odessa Chamber also celebrated its 90th anniversary. 

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

The Odessa Chamber of Commerce held Special Recognitions celebrating Charles “Dick” Sivalls who started his professional career in the oil and gas industry, circa 1959. 

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

The Odessa Chamber celebrated and honored Dr. Scott Muri former superintendent of schools at ECISD, now Superintendent Emeritus and his leadership moving education forward, by setting high standards for teachers and students. 

(Scott Muri, Superintendent Emeritus-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Chamber of Commerce inducted new officers and introduced Shem Culpepper the incoming 2024-2025 Chair. Mr. Culpepper’s goal is to bring Odessa’s education and the business community together. 

(Shem Culpepper, Chair-Elect-Odessa Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.