Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Open House 2024

Odessa, Texas/January 28, 2024-The Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recently held an Open House at their new location at the Nonprofit Management Center located at 1002 Maple Ave. The Hispanic Chamber mixer included a recap of programs and activities conducted in 2023.  

(Nataly Ortega, Treasurer-Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

Tina Leal the interim Boad Chair of the Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has a goal of better communication between board members and the membership, as well as increasing new members in 2024. 

(Tina Leal, Interim Board Chair-Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

Advanced Odessa Hospital and Clinics was the title sponsor of the Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 2024 Open House. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

“Standing In The Gap” Ector County Republican Party Candidates Fundraiser

Odessa, Texas/January 26, 2024-Candidates running for Republican Precinct Chair and Ector County Republican Chair recently held STANDING IN THE GAP Fundraiser at the Ector County Republican Party Headquarters. Candidates introduced themselves and gave brief speeches to supporters and guests. 

(Tisha Crow, Ector County Republican Chair-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

Experience in election protocols is especially important in keeping the voting process legal and monitoring any fraud during the election cycle. 

(Tisha Crow, Ector County Republican Chair-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

Locally, there has been an increase in Hispanics becoming registered Republicans. However, there is still a need for representation in the Hispanic community of Odessa and Ector County. 

(Sylvia Rodriguez-Sanchez, Candidate-Republican Precinct Chair 101- Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

Young Hispanic Republican voters, who reside in West Odessa hope that their elected officials will help with issues affecting residents in Precinct 1 in West Odessa. 

(Mayra Montoya, New Hispanic Republican Voter-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

Mayor Javier Joven declared divine power is needed in local government during his portion of the fundraiser event. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

City of Odessa and Odessa Fire Rescue Hold Johann Ramos Retirement Ceremony

Odessa, Texas/January 21, 2024-The City of Odessa and Odessa Fire Rescue held a special retirement ceremony at the Central Fire Station honoring Johann Ramos, who has served OFR for twenty-five years. 

(Johann Ramos, Retiring-25 years of service-Odessa Fire Rescue/Odessa, Texas) 

Members of Odessa Fire Rescue, Family and Friends, Mayor Javier Joven and Odessa City Councilmembers celebrated Johann Ramos’ 25 years of service. 

(Johann Ramos, Retiring-25 years of service-Odessa Fire Rescue/Odessa, Texas) 

Johann Ramos is retiring as a firefighter/EMT and will be returning to OFR in an administrative capacity. 

(Jason Cotton, Fire Chief-Odessa Fire Rescue/Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Hotel Santa Rita and Escamilla Media Host Preview of New Hotel coming to Downtown Midland

Midland, Texas/January 21, 2024-Hotel Santa Rita and Escamilla Media recently held a preview of the new 4 Star Hotel coming to downtown Midland and is locally financed by a group of investors and foundations, who love and understand the city of Midland. 

(Michael McWilliams, Hedloc Investment Company/Midland, Texas) 

The 4-star Hotel Santa Rita will have 135 rooms, a three-meal restaurant, a market cafe, and additional parking available to guests and visitors. 

(Michael McWilliams, Hedloc Investment Company/Midland, Texas) 

Hotel Santa Rita reflects the hard-working spirit of West Texas and will bring an increase of economic stability and prosperity to Midland. 

(Al Escamilla, President-Escamilla Media/Midland, Texas) 

For more information go to www.HotelSantaRitaMidland.com and @Hotelsantaritamidland on Instagram and Facebook for updates. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

H.E.B Donates Sauces to Every Meals on Wheels of Odessa Clients

Odessa, Texas/January 21, 2024-Meals on Wheels of Odessa partnered with H.E.B. to provide sauces for seniors. 

H.E.B. donated 500 bottles each of ketchup, Mayonnaise, Bar-B-Que Sause, and other condiments. 

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

H.E.B. donated time to help regular volunteers at Meals on Wheels of Odessa to get the products delivered. 

(Jessicka Gonzales, Public Affairs-H.E.B./west Texas) 

Meals on Wheels of Odessa is always needing volunteers to help with delivery of meals to the seniors, disabled and homebound clients. 

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

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Ector County Republican Precinct Chair Kickoff Hosted by Jimbo’s Garage

Odessa, Texas/January 18, 2024-Jimbo’s Garage in Odessa, Texas recently hosted the Republican Precinct Chair kick-off, where approximately 150 people came out to the meet and greet event. 

(Donna Kelm, Ector County Republican Women Club President-Candidate-Ector County Republican Chair) 

Candidates attending the event were introduced to guests. Each candidate voiced why they were running. 

(Ronnie Lewis, Republican-Candidate for Precinct Chair 203) 

 Several candidates are running unopposed, while others are running against more established precinct chairs. 

(Richard Pierce, Ector County Republican, Running for Re-Election, Precinct Chair 204) 

(Dallas Kennedy, Ector County Republican-Candidate-Ector County Precinct Chair 110) 

Follow your candidates on social media for information and upcoming events. 

 For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.