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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(071622B)-13TH ANNUAL ROBERT E WILLIAMS SR MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT

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Odessa, Texas/July 16, 2022-The Black Chamber of Commerce Permian Basin held the 13th Annual ROBERT E. WILLIAMS SR. MEMORIAL TORNAMENT 2022 hosted by Sunset Golf and Country Club. Golfers from across the Permian Basin area including representatives from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin participated in the scholarship fundraising event. 

(Chris E. Walker, President-Black Chamber of Commerce Permian Basin-Odessa, Texas) 

In 2021 The ROBERT E. WILLIAMS SR. MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT raised close to $20 thousand dollars for scholarships. Graduating 2023 High School Seniors can apply for The Black Chamber of Commerce Permian Basin scholarship during the 2022-2023 school year. 

(Chris E. Walker, President-Black Chamber of Commerce Permian Basin-Odessa, Texas) 

Golfers attempted the HOLE IN ONE-NEW CAR at the 17th hole. Awards were be given to the 1st 2nd and the new last place award for HONESTY on the scorecard. 

 For DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, Danny Barrera

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(111621A)-ODESSA COLLEGE FOUNDATION RECEIVES $1 MILLION

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Odessa, Texas/November 16, 2021-On Tuesday, November 16th, the Odessa College foundation received a check for the amount of $1 million dollars to establish the Bill and Jane Hext Endowed Scholarship. Students who qualify for the scholarship will be awarded an $800 dollar scholarship per semester for part time students and $1,600 dollars for full-time students enrolled in technical programs.

(Dr. Gregory D. Williams, Odessa College, President)

The Hext Family Foundation has made contributions throughout the Odessa College Foundation’s history. This new endowed scholarship will allow Odessa College to award a minimum of $30 thousand dollars per academic year.

(Jane Hext, Bill & Jane Foundation)

The available scholarship funds will be used for tuition, fees and books.

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Danny Barrera.