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Hispanic Heritage of Odessa and L U L A C Present Señoritas Hispanas 2024 at Odessa College

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Odessa, Texas/April 13, 2024-Odessa College recently hosted Senoritas Hispanas 2024 an event sponsored by Hispanic Heritage of Odessa and L.U.L.A.C. Female students from secondary schools from Ector County ISD participated in the empowerment workshop that covered topics that included: personal finances, art, self-forgiveness. 

(Liliana Marquez, President-Hispanic Heritage of Odessa/Odessa, Texas) 

Odessa College Wrangle Promise Director and the Financial Aid Director introduced to the workshop participants the Wrangler Promise and what financial aid is and the importance of having a plan as students prepare for college. 

(Jessica Gomez, Director of Financial Aid-Odessa College, Odessa/Texas) 

Scholarships are available to eligible graduating students on any career path as well as focusing on careers that will contribute to the workforce in the Permian Basin and West Texas. 

(Roxanne Mitchell, Director of Wrangle Promise-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

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Hispanic Heritage of Odessa & LULAC Kickoff “Breakfast with a Champion” a New Monthly Event

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Odessa, Texas/January 21, 2024-Hispanic Heritage of Odessa part of L.U.L.A.C. of Odessa kicked off a new monthly event called Breakfast with a Champion. This monthly event recognizes Educators, business leaders and those who have made an impact in the communities of Odessa and Ector County. 

(Carol Uranga, Executive Director-Hispanic Heritage of Odessa/Odessa, Texas) 

The month of February, Hispanic Heritage of Odessa and L.U.L.A.C. recognized Dr. Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools at Ector County ISD for his continued leadership in educating the children of Ector County ISD. 

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

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Hispanic Heritage of Odessa Recognizing Hispanic Medical Professionals

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Several local Hispanic doctors and medical support personnel and Home Healthcare agencies were recognized. 

(Lilliana Marquez, President-Hispanic Heritage of Odessa/Odessa, Texas) 

Many young Hispanic American families are abandoning the Spanish language. Medical Professionals are realizing the importance of speaking not only Spanish but other languages. 

(Jessica Sotelo, Registered Nurse-Interim Hospice-Odessa, Texas) 

(Yazmine DeLaO, Registered Nurse-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

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Benito & Teresa Ramos Ector County Library Exhibit/Hispanic Heritage Month Festivities

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Odessa, Texas/October 2, 2023-Hispanic Heritage Month is currently underway with a wide variety of activities now through October 15th. The Ector County Library hosted a sneak peek of the life of Benito and Teresa Ramos. The small display features tools used for carpentry and Teresa’s artwork. Benito and Teresa Ramos were decades-long residents of Odessa living on the south side on the infamous Magnolia Street.  

(Monica Benson, Granddaughter, Benito & Teresa Ramos Family) 

The descendants of Benito and Teresa Ramos want visitors who come to the exhibit to get a snapshot of the life and times, struggles and successes of the Ramos Family. 

(Monica Benson, Granddaughter, Benito & Teresa Ramos Family) 

Long time southside of Odessa residents were treated to a luncheon hosted by Ajuua’s Mexican Food Restaurant and several home healthcare medical companies. Residents talked about life in their early years living in Odessa. 

(Carol Uranga, Executive Director-Hispanic Heritage of Odessa/Odessa, Texas) 

The festivities continued into the night at Dos Amigos with food, drinks and with Mariachis and other entertainment. Mayor Javier Joven presented El Grito De Independencia-the beginning of Mexico Independence on September 15th. 

(Alba Estrada, Realtor-Event Organizer/Hispanic Heritage Month-” El Grito de Independencia) 

Follow Hispanic Heritage of Odessa on Facebook and other social media for upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month events. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce & Hispanic Heritage of Odessa Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at XOXO Liquor

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Odessa, Texas/May 6, 2023-The Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce along with Hispanic Heritage of Odessa and Ambassadors from the Odessa Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony at XOXO Liquors located at 5000 NE Loop 338 in Northeast Odessa. 

(Savanah Morales, CEO-Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

Commercial properties are being developed in northeast Odessa along East Loop 338 near the Yukon Road construction project. Workers on the way home may stop at XOXO Liquors to pick up alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and other items. 

(Keesha Franco, Owner/Operator-XOXO Liquors/5000 NE Loop 338, Suite 100-Odessa, Texas) 

Hispanic Heritage of Odessa has teamed up with the Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to recognize and celebrate new Hispanic businesses especially those that are owned and operated by Hispanic women. 

(Lilliana Marquez, President-Hispanic Heritage of Odessa/Odessa, Texas) 

The Latina Entrepreneur Academy, a part of the League of United Latin American Citizens Women’s Empowerment initiative and designed to train and motivate and inspire Hispanic women to build their own businesses and contribute to the economic developed of the community. 

(Theresa Servin, Latina Entrepreneur Academy/Treasurer-Hispanic Heritage of Odessa/Latina Charlas-Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has increased their presence in the Odessa community, signing new members and through fundraising events. 

(Savanah Morales, CEO-Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

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Hispanic Heritage of Odessa Planning Meeting-DRB Media Communications Digital News

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Odessa, Texas/September 1, 2022-Hispanic Heritage of Odessa held its agenda and planning for this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations. Board members discussed the kickoff event prior to September 15th. 

(Erica Belanger, VP-Hispanic Heritage of Odessa-Odessa, Texas) 

Hispanic Heritage of Odessa recognizes Hispanics members of the Odessa community that have made a positive impact and have educated the community in the Hispanic Experience. 

(Carol Uranga, Executive Director-Hispanic Heritage of Odessa) 

Follow Hispanic Heritage of Odessa for upcoming event during Hispanic Heritage Month, beginning September 15th thru October 15th. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera