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Beloved Odessa Family YMCA Personal Trainer & Her Husband Recovering from Kidney Transplant Surgery

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Odessa, Texas/February 18, 2024-Judie Porras, a personal trainer at the Odessa Family YMCA has returned home with her husband Javier Aguirre after being away for over a month for kidney transplant surgery. That was performed at the Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital in San Antonio. Judie was able to donate her kidney to her husband, being a perfect match. 

(Judie Porras, Personal Trainer-Odessa Family YMCA-Donated Her Kidney to her husband Javier) 

After returning from San Antonio Javier developed complications causing fear that Javier’s body was rejecting Judie’s Kidney. 

(Judie Porras, Personal Trainer-Odessa Family YMCA-Donated Her Kidney to her husband Javier) 

Judie’s recovery from kidney transplant surgery has been very impressive. Her top physical fitness has aided in her recovery. 

(Judie Porras, Personal Trainer-Odessa Family YMCA-Donated Her Kidney to her husband Javier) 

Judie and her husband Javier thank the Devine Power for a successful kidney transplant surgery. 

(Judie Porras, Personal Trainer-Odessa Family YMCA-Donated Her Kidney to her husband Javier) 

The Odessa Family YMCA is selling T-Shirts to help Judie and her husband Javier with medical costs. 

(Judie Porras, Personal Trainer-Odessa Family YMCA-Donated Her Kidney to her husband Javier) 

Judie’s husband Javier is no longer on dialysis but must have check-ups for the remainder of his life. 

(Judie Porras, Personal Trainer-Odessa Family YMCA-Donated Her Kidney to her husband Javier) 

Javier Aguirre is now back at work and plans to begin a fitness program designed by his wife Judie Porras. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Midland County Drug Court Celebrate 19 Graduates

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Midland, Texas/May 9, 2023-Midland County Drug Court celebrated another round of drug court graduations. 19 graduates successfully completed the programs from the three courts. 

(Elizabeth Rainey, Judge-Midland Drug Court/Midland, Texas) 

The evening’s event featured several graduates speaking on being treated as a human being despite the fact they have an addiction, their road to sobriety and spiritual inspiration that helped them through their most difficulty moments.  

(Elizabeth Rainey, Judge-Midland Drug Court/Midland, Texas) 

Midland Drug Court will hold the next graduation ceremony sometime in October. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

Jobs Not Jail Presentation at OC & Odessa College 15th Annual OC Honors Featuring Father Greg Boyle

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Odessa, Texas/November 18, 2022-Odessa College recently presented “Jobs Not Jail: The Teachings of Father Greg Boyle. This one-time presentation was held at the OC Sports Center. Father Boyle provided information on life skills, jobs and hope to former gang members and ex-felons through the Homeboy Industries. 

(Father Greg Boyle, Founder and Executive Director-Homeboy Industries, California) 

Father Boyle witnessed the devastating impact of gang violence on his community during the so-called “Decade of Death” that began in the late 1980s and peaked in 1992. Father Boyle his parish and community members adopted what was a radical approach at the time: treat gang members as human beings. 

(Jarvis Thompson, Security-Homeboy Industries, California) 

(Solomon McIntosh, Med Trainee, Homeboy Industries, California) 

Odessa College hosted the 15th annual Odessa College Honors Luncheon, celebrating those that have made a difference in education in the community. The Honors Luncheon featured speaker Father Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboys Industries. 

(Jacqui Gore-Vice President of Enhancement-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

Individuals and organizations were honored at the 15th Annual Odessa College Luncheon: 

Angie Hurt King-Outstanding individual 

XTO Energy-Outstanding Business 

The Junior League of Odessa-Outstanding Non-Profit 

(Jacqui Gore-Vice President of Enhancement-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

Buddy Hale-Outstanding Educator 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Big Texas Rally For Recovery/Thriving United-DRB Media Communications Digital News

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Midland, Texas/September 26, 2022-The month of September is National Recovery Month and is celebrated internationally on September 30th.  

Thriving United, a non-profit organization celebrating its 3rd year serving the Midland Community and helping those with various type of addictions find a road to recovery. 

(Jennifer Priddy Brown, Co-Founder-THRIVING UNITED-Midland, Texas) 

On Saturday, September 24th THRIVING UNITED along with various non-profit organizations invited the community to join the Big Texas Rally for Recovery in Midland and honor those in addiction or mental health that are on their way to recovery. 

(Jennifer Priddy Brown, Co-Founder-THRIVING UNITED-Midland, Texas) 

Representatives with Thriving United responded to the need in the community for people seeking recovery, especially single mothers needing a place stay and get resources to get them back on their feet 

(Pat Brown, President-THRIVING UNITED-Midland, Texas) 

Thriving United also has a program called TRANSFORM, an outreach faith-based program that helps bridge recovery and church. TRANSFORM meetings are every Sunday at 1:30pm at the High Grounds Coffee Shop located at 403 Andrews Highway in Midland. 

(Pat Brown, President-THRIVING UNITED-Midland, Texas) 

If you need help or need information, contact Thriving United between the hours of 10am and 8pm at 432-701-8678 or go to: thrivingunited.org. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(031022)-VFW POST 4372 PRESENTS CHECK TO THE LUIS TIJERINA FOUNDATION

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Odessa, Texas/March 10, 2022-VFW Post 4372 in Odessa, Texas presented a check to the Luis Tijerina Foundation. This foundation helps individuals and veterans in the community who are addicted to drugs and alcohol.  

(Luis Tejerina, CEO/President-The Luis Tijerina Foundation) 

The check presented was in the amount of $1 thousand 130 dollars in addition to other funds raised by the Luis Tijerina Foundation. 

(Michael Conn, Quartermaster/VFW Post 4372-Odessa, Texas) 

The Luis Tijerina Foundation was created in memory of Luis Tijerina’s son, who tragically passed away as a result of drug and alcohol related accident. 

(Luis Tejerina, CEO/President-The Luis Tijerina Foundation) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.