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Recording Library of West Texas “Brews and Blindfolds” Fundraising Event Hosted by The Blue Door

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Midland, Texas/March 9, 2024-The Recording Library of Midland recently held “Brews and Blindfolds” fundraiser hosted by the BLUE DOOR. Guests purchased drinks to raise funds to help blind and low vision adults in West Texas. 

(Bailee Hennis, Executive Director-Recording Library of West Texas/Midland, Texas) 

The fundraising event featured live music, permanent jewelry, cigar rolling, including House of Havana and “Guess the Beer” challenge. 

(Bailee Hennis, Executive Director-Recording Library of West Texas/Midland, Texas) 

Follow the Recording Library of West Texas on Facebook and at www.recordinglibrary.org for donation opportunities and upcoming fundraising events. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Dr. Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools at Ector County ISD Hosts 4th Annual State of the District

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Odessa, Texas/March 8, 2024-Ector County ISD held the 4th annual State of the District hosted by Dr. Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Muri updated parents, educators and members of the community on several academic topics from 2019 up to 2024. 

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

Prior to the State of the District presentation attendees enjoyed various treats created and presented by students of the culinary Arts program at Ector County ISD and entertainment provided by the Permian High School Jazz Band. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

Donna Kelm Elected as the New Ector County Republican Chair

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Odessa, Texas/March 7, 2024-Supporters and invited guests attended the Election Watch Party during the Republican and Democratic Primary elections on Tuesday, March 5th. The watch party featured Donna Kelm, Ronnie Lewis and Ector County Republican Precinct Chairs that were running for re-election. And those running for the first time. 

(Ronnie Lewis, Newly Elected Precinct Chair 203-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

Donna Kelm, a Republican candidate running for Ector County Republican Party Chair won the Party position that was held for a time by Tisha Crow. 

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

Richard Pierce was re-elected to Ector County Republican Precinct Chair 204, defeating Mayor Javier Joven who also ran for same position. 

(Richard Pierce, Re-Elected Ector County Precinct Chair 204) 

Traci Gregston, a first-time candidate, ran for Ector County Republican Precinct Chair 202 was elected to Precinct Chair position. 

(Traci Gregston, Newly Elected Ector County Republican Precinct Chair 202/ Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

As the new Ector County Republican Party Chair, Donna Kelm promises to be more transparent and keep the Party Precinct Chairs informed of ECRP activities. 

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

The newly elected candidates are hopeful to unite the local Republican Party, and bring change to local government that will benefit the citizens of Odessa and Ector County. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

 

NMC Chef Showdown Culinary Event-Battle for the Golden Skillet Award

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Odessa, Texas/March 3, 2024-The Nonprofit Management Center held the NMC Chef Showdown, a new and unique culinary event that brought together local chefs that competed for the BATTLE FOR THE GOLDEN SKILLET Award. 

(Evan Thomas, Co-Chair-NMC Chef Showdown/Odessa, Texas) 

Guests at the Chef Showdown enjoyed live entertainment, interactive cooking demonstrations, and sampled a variety of dishes. 

(Yvette Hernandez, Chef Competitor-Mi Cocinita Food Truck and Catering/Odessa, Texas) 

Chef John Vanbergrift of Midland Meat Company Half Acre won the NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT CENTER GOLDEN SKILLET Award. 

(John Vanbergrift, Chef-NMC Golden Skillet Winner/Midland Meat Company Half Acre) 

The Nonprofit Management Center Chef Showdown-Golden Skillet Award was a success. There are plans for the 2nd Annual NMC Chef Showdown coming next year. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

United Way of Odessa 2023 2024 Report Luncheon and Awards Ceremony

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Odessa, Texas/March 2, 2024-The United Way of Odessa recently held their Annual Report 2023 and Luncheon at the MCM Grande Fundome. Several Nonprofit agencies along with the City of Odessa, Ector County ISD and Odessa College participated in the event. 

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

The United Way recognized and awarded oil and gas businesses, individuals and educational institutions for their financial support of the United Way of Odessa. 

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

The United Way of Odessa supports 16 agencies that provide services in either health, education and self-sustainability.  

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Odessa Sports Complex Soft Groundbreaking Ceremony

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Odessa, Texas/March 1, 2024-Recently the City of Odessa held a soft groundbreaking ceremony at the new site of the Odessa Sports Complex. City Officials and Dignitaries attended the special ceremony. This project has been in the works for several decades. 

(Denise Swanner, City Council Member At-Large-Odessa City Council/Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Sports Complex will include up to 20 volleyball courts, 10 basketball courts, baseball and soccer fields. 

(Mark Mata, City Councilman, District 1-Odessa City Council/Odessa, Texas) 

The approximately 100-thousand square foot Sports Complex will be a Public-Private Partnership with an estimated cost of about 70 million dollars. It is estimated that the complex will generate millions of dollars through sporting events 

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

Larry Bell and his family donated 100 acres of land within the Parks Bell Ranch Master Development to begin the Odessa Sports Complex. 

(Larry Bell, President-Legacy Partners/Bell Family Charities-Amy Bell Foundation ) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.