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TXU Energy Sponsors Salvation Army Cooling Station and an Energy Aid Check

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Odessa, Texas/July 8, 2024-TXU recently announced that it is sponsoring a cooling station at the Salvation Army in Odessa and Midland. The summer months are extremely hot, and staying cool and safe is very important.   

(Kim Campbell-Senior Manager/Customer Advocacy-TXU Energy) 

There is no charge to enter the cooling station. Water, entertainment and games are provided at both Salvation Army locations. 

(Kim Campbell-Senior Manager/Customer Advocacy-TXU Energy) 

TXU Energy presented an Energy Aid check to the Salvation Army of Odessa and Midland to help TXU Energy customers in a crisis situation pay their electric bill. 

(Lt. Jacobs Gilliam, Associate Corp. Officer-Salvation Army/Odessa, Texas) 

TXU Energy reminds to also reach out to West Texas Opportunities or call 211. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Midland Animal Shelter Plagued by Capacity Issues

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Midland, Texas/June 24, 2024-The Midland Animal Shelter is informing residents of an over capacity of pets at the shelter. 

(Melissa Griffin-Hobson, Manager-Midland Animal Services/Midland, Texas) 

The Midland Animal Services is asking for compassionate Midlanders to help save the lives of nearly 250 animals, who need loving homes. 

(Melissa Griffin-Hobson, Manager-Midland Animal Services/Midland, Texas) 

Midland Animal Services says that residents need to spay and or neuter their pets to help reduce the overpopulation of cats and dogs. 

(Melissa Griffin-Hobson, Manager-Midland Animal Services/Midland, Texas) 

Midland Animal Services encourages anyone who want to love on a pet to consider adoption or you can apply to foster a pet by filling out the application on line at Animal Services at www.midlandtexas.gov. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

West Texas Food Bank Receives 4,860 Pounds of Apples from United Family of Supermarkets and Market Street

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Odessa, Texas/April 26, 2024-On Wednesday, April 24th, United Supermarkets and Market Street donated 4,860 pounds of apple to the West Texas Food Bank. The donation is part of the “Take a Bite out of Hunger” program. 

(Kris Phillips, Store Director-Market Street-Odessa, Texas) 

The United Family and Market Street provide special packages of apples that is sold to store guest that go towards the “Take a Bite Out of Hunger” program 

The United Family has partnered with FirstFruits for 14 years. The two companies have donated more than 600,000 pounds of apples and fed 167, 000 families. 

(Libby Stephens, Chief Executive Officer-West Texas Food Bank/Odessa-Midland, Texas) 

Emergency food boxes are distributed on Wednesdays at the West Texas Food Bank in Odessa, and on Thursdays at the West Texas Food Bank in Midland. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Multiple Law Enforcement Agencies Respond to Hostage Situation at Sundance Creek Apartments

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Midland, Texas/March 14, 2024-On Wednesday, March 13th, around 11pm Midland Police Department responded to a welfare check call at the Sundance Creek Apartments, located at 3700 Edwards Street off of East Wadley. When officers arrived, a male was barricaded inside an apartment with possibly two adult females and a minor child. 

(Brian Rackow, Deputy Chief/Field Operations Division-Midland Police Department/Midland, Texas) 

Sometime last night or during the early morning hours of Thursday, March 14th residents in Building 8 were asked to evacuate their apartments due to the disturbance. It is unknow how many Sundance Creek Apartment residents are currently displaced. 

(Brian Rackow, Deputy Chief-Midland Police Department/Midland, Texas) 

Several Law Enforcement Agencies that included the Odessa Police Department, the Texas Department of Public Safety and the FBI assisted the Midland Police Department in hopes of diffusing the hostage situation and bring a favorable end to the situation. 

(Brian Rackow, Deputy Chief-Midland Police Department/Midland, Texas) 

It is unknow currently the motive of the alleged hostage situation. Family members as well as co-workers of the alleged hostage suspect had been assisting law enforcement to bring an end to the hostage situation. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

35th Annual Junior Leadership Odessa Program Hosted by the Odessa Chamber of Commerce

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Odessa, Texas/January 28, 2024-Junior Leadership Odessa Program held the first day of the retreat hosted by the Odessa Chamber of Commerce. Thirty-eight high school juniors from Odessa began lessons in leadership. 

(Jude Mendez, Junior-Holy Cross Catholic High School/Midland, Texas) 

Jude Mendez’s father participated as a high school student in the Junior Leadership Odessa Program. 

(Jude Mendez, Junior-Holy Cross Catholic High School/Midland, Texas) 

Junior High School students learn to engage in various activities to learn how to work together. Students will also be participating in field trips hosted by local law enforcement, first responders and representatives of the City of Odessa. 

(Wayne Finger, Human Resources-Saulsbury Industries/Odessa, Texas) 

The Junior Leadership Odessa Program is in its 35th year and is held at Odessa Regional Medical Center. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

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

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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.