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BUYERS 2 ARENA Purchase the Pan American Ballroom

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Odessa, Texas/March 30, 2024-The iconic Pan American Ballroom constructed in the mid-to late 60’s has been sold to a Mexico based sports/entertainment company with offices in Dallas. The now BUYER’S TO ARENA Sports Event Center will feature a variety of contact sports competitions as well as cultural events slated for late Spring and Summer. 

(Christian Montes, Representative-BUYERS 2 ARENA/Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Javier Joven and City Councilman Mark Matta, District 1 along with of GORILLA HEAVY HITTERS held a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the new sports venue in the southside of Odessa. 

(Mark Matta, Odessa City Councilman, District 1-City of Odessa/Texas) 

The chandelier at the former Pan American Ballroom was part of the mystique of an era gone by. 

(Javier Joven, Mayor-City of Odessa/Texas) 

If anyone is interested in acquiring the iconic Pan American Ballroom chandelier you can reach out to Buyers 2 Arena or the City of Odessa. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

United Way and AT&T Deliver 50 Laptops to Students

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Odessa, Texas/March 30, 2024-The United Way of Odessa recently hosted AT&T, Texas Senator Kevin Sparks and community partner agencies celebrating the distribution of refurbished laptops to students that do not have the resources to the much-needed laptops. 

(Katie Gambrel, Community Impact Director-United Way of Odessa/Odessa, Texas) 

(Christina Escobar, Executive Director-United Way of Odessa/Odessa, Texas) 

The State Legislature has budgeted funding for broadband and to allow nonprofit agencies to partner with companies like AT&T to provide technology and broadband services to students and the elderly. 

(Kevin Sparks, State Senator-District 31/Texas) 

AT&T provided the 50 refurbished laptops to several nonprofit agencies including the Boys and Girls Club, Catholic Charity Services as well as Odessa College. 

(Krista Guzman, Associate Director of Retail Sales/AT&T) 

Representatives with the United Way of Odessa are hopeful to continue this type of service in the near future to help with students and their academic careers. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

City of Odessa Holds Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Sherwood Park

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Odessa, Texas/March 30, 2024-The City of Odessa hosted the Annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday morning at Sherwood Park. Families visited vendors, food trucks and local Hispanic radio stations, getting candy and other goodies, while enjoying the spring weather. 

(Max Reyes, Director-Parks and Recreation /Odessa, Texas) 

Kids enjoyed coloring inside the big tent and took pictures with several mascots; Mom’s and Dad’s waited in line to take a picture with the Easter Bunny. 

(Max Reyes, Director-Parks and Recreation /Odessa, Texas) 

The City of Odessa passed an ordinance a while back, enforcing Sherwood Park as an open space and available to everyone. Parents and kids were flying kites and cooking out.  

(Max Reyes, Director-Parks and Recreation /Odessa, Texas) 

The city of Odessa hopes to add more games, fun events and other entertainment at next year’s Easter Egg Hunt. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

Jersey Mike’s Subs in Midland & Odessa Supporting Meals on Wheels- Odessa and Senior Life-Midland

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Odessa, Texas/March 29, 2024-Jersey Mike’s across the U.S. recently celebrated its 14th Annual Day of Giving. This year, Jersey Mike’s in Midland and Odessa have chosen to support Meals on Wheels of Odessa and Senior Life in Midland. 

(Craig Stoker, Executive Director-Meals on Wheels of Odessa/Odessa, Texas) 

Meals on Wheels of Odessa and Senior Life of Midland will receive 100 percent of the Wednesday, March 27th Jersey Mike’s Day of Giving sales. 

(Craig Stoker, Executive Director-Meals on Wheels of Odessa/Odessa, Texas) 

 Jersey Mike’s Day of Giving event in the Midland-Odessa market have broken all kinds of records beating out Lubbock by several thousands of dollars.  

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Pink The Basin Gives Large Donation for Uninsured Cancer Patients

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Odessa, Texas/March 27, 2024-Pink the Basin held a check presentation at Medical Center Hospital and awarded MCH $150 Thousand dollars to assist women and men who do not have insurance, who are underinsured or have a high copy or a high deductible that need a mammogram, Diagonostic mammogram or biopsy. 

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

Pink the Basin held their annual luncheon last October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The organization raised approximately $665 Thousand dollars this year and gave out several thousands of dollars to area hospitals. 

(Carolina Keith, Executive Director-Pink the Basin/Permian Basin-Texas) 

If you suspect you have cancer, contact your primary healthcare provider or Medical Center Hospital to help you navigate through treatment financial assistance. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Giggles and Give YMCA Comedy Fundraiser Featuring Comedian Lucas Bohn

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Odessa, Texas/March 24, 2024-The Odessa Family YMCA presents “Giggle & Give” Comedy Fundraiser featuring comedian Lucas Bohn at the Ector Theatre on Thursday, April 4th. 

(Tara Crouch, Community Relations Director-Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

The funds raised will go towards Odessa Family YMCA community-based programs that includes the YMCA-ECISD Pre-K Early Learning School. 

(Tara Crouch, Community Relations Director-Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

The Giggles and Give Comedy Fundraiser will also feature a silent auction and other great prizes. 

(Tara Crouch, Community Relations Director-Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.