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. 

Work for a Cause Not Applause Community Event-Praise and Worship Christmas Concert

Odessa, Texas/December 23, 2023-Mayor Javier Joven and the City of Odessa recently held an event called WORK FOR A CAUSE, NOT APPLAUSE. Residents came out to the former Hollywood Theatre location inside Music City Mall to meet Officers with the Odessa Police Department and Odessa Fire Rescue. Several non-profit and faith-based non-profit organizations were part of the event, providing information of community services offered. 

(Javier Joven, Mayor-City of Odessa, Texas) 

A praise and worship Christmas concert was also held near the Carousel area of Music City Mall. 

(Jake Sanchez, Musician-Event Organizer/Work for a Cause, Not Applause Event-Music City Mall/Odessa, Texas) 

Kids and families enjoyed hot coco and received freebees and goodies in celebration of the Christmas Season. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Donna Kelm ECRW Club President Running for Ector County Republican Chair

Odessa, Texas/December17,2023-Donna Kelm, President of the Ector County Republican Womens Club announced her candidacy for Ector County Republican Chair now that she has acquired the needed 10% of the precinct chairs signatures to be eligible to run. 

(Donna Kelm, Ector County Republic Women Club-President/Candidate for Ector County Republican Chair-Odessa, Texas) 

If elected as the new Ector County Republican Chair, Donna Kelm will be responsible for 38 precincts, which is all of Ector County. 

(Donna Kelm, Ector County Republic Women Club-President/ Candidate for Ector County Republican Chair-Odessa, Texas) 

When elected Donna Kelm plans to reach out to the Secretary of State of Texas to make sure that all information regarding Precinct Chairs in Ector County is updated. 

(Donna Kelm, Ector County Republic Women Club-President/ Candidate for Ector County Republican Chair-Odessa, Texas) 

Donna Kelm hopes to remain as Ector County Republican Women Club president, if she is elected as Ector County Republican Chair. 

(Donna Kelm, Ector County Republic Women Club-President/ Candidate for Ector County Republican Chair-Odessa, Texas) 

When elected as Ector County Precinct Chair, her first order of business is to close the chasm that exists within the local Republican Party. 

(Donna Kelm, Ector County Republic Women Club-President/ Candidate for Ector County Republican Chair-Odessa, Texas) 

Donna Kelm will be on the March 5th Ballot, and she will begin campaigning early in 2024, and plans to visit residents, send out mailers and call voters. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Feast of Sharing 21st Annual H-E-B Event at the Ector County Coliseum in Odessa

Odessa, Texas/December 12. 2023-H-E-B in Odessa Recently held their 21st Annual Feast of Sharing event. Residents from Odessa and Ector County and surrounding communities came out and enjoyed BAR-B-QUE with potato salad and pinto beans and apple pie. 

(Stephen Gonzalez, Store Operations Leadership/H-E-B, 3801 E. 42nd St./Odessa, Texas) 

Several business and non-profit agencies were providing information on community services they provide, and Kids enjoyed the jumpers, games and seeing Santa at the 21st Annual Feast of Sharing event at the Ector County Coliseum. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

H-E-B Partners and Community Volunteers Distribute More Than 700 Meals/Annual Feast of Sharing

Odessa, Texas/December 7, 2023-H-E-B in partnership with Meals on Wheels of Odessa celebrated the holiday season by distributing more than 700 special holiday meals to the elderly, homebound and disabled clients of Odessa and Ector County as part of the annual Feast of Sharing celebration. 

(Stephen Gonzalez, Store Operations Leader/H-E-B, 3801 E. 42nd 

Street-Odessa, Texas) 

On Thursday, December 7th, H-E-B Partnered with community volunteers and delivered meals to the Meals on Wheels of Odessa clients. 

(Stephen Gonzalez, Store Operations Leader/H-E-B, 3801 E. 42nd 

Street-Odessa, Texas) 

H-E-B invites everyone to the 21st Annual Feast of Sharing at the Ector County Coliseum, Barn D on Friday, December 8th starting at 4pm. The annual event will feature Holiday Season music and entertainment. 

(Aaron Bird, Top Store Leader/H-E-B Odessa 2- 2501 W. University Blvd./Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Medical Center Health System Holds Active Shooter Drill

 

Odessa, Texas/November 16, 2023-On Tuesday, November 14th, Medical Center Health System along with several local law enforcement agencies and selected volunteers portraying victims, held an Active Shooter Drill. That began at the Wheatley Stewart Medical Pavillion and concluded inside Medical Center Hospital. 

(Amanda Everett, Director of Emergency Management and Safety-Medical Center Health System/Odessa, Texas) 

Scenarios change every year, including tornadoes, mass casualties, and active shooter drills. This is a requirement for accreditation for the Medical Center Health System. 

(Amanda Everett, Director of Emergency Management and Safety-Medical Center Health System/Odessa, Texas) 

MCH Emergency Management, Ector County Hospital District Police and other officials associated with Active Shooter Drill, determined in the debriefing portion of the training found weak spots in certain areas of the hospital. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera