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Escamilla Media Announces Proposed Tapestry Hotel Midland in Downtown Near Bush Convention Center

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Midland, Texas/March 30, 2023-Escamilla Media announced a new partnership with Tapestry Hotel Midland to promote the benefits of a locally owned boutique hotel in downtown Midland. The proposed location is at 112 S. Loraine Street near the Bush Convention Center. 

(Al Escamilla, President-Escamilla Media/Midland, Texas)  

It is estimated that Tapestry Hotel Midland would generate thousands of dollars through the hotel/motel tax benefiting Midland ISD and the Midland Hospital District. 

(Marisol Valenzuela, Sales Representative-Tapestry Hotel Midland/Midland, Texas) 

The original building was a hospital built in 1927 and was the first high rise in West Texas. The property of the proposed hotel is owned by LSBrentway LLC, a local family with 25 years of business experience in West Texas. The design of the Tapestry Hotel will keep the building’s historical elements and connection to Midland, blending with contemporary edgy, upscale designs. 

(Marisol Valenzuela, Sales Representative-Tapestry Hotel Midland/Midland, Texas) 

(Al Escamilla, President-Escamilla Media/Midland, Texas) 

 Representatives of the Tapestry Hotel Midland will go before the Midland City Council in the next several months for approval and acquiring the necessary permits to begin the transformation. 

(John Norman, City Councilman-District 2, Midland City Council/Midland, Texas) 

Tapestry Hotel Midland will hold a town Hall meeting sometime in April at the Bush Convention Center. For more information go to: www.tapestryhotelmidland.com. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.  

Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Celebrate Their 1st Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at The Hair Academy

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Odessa, Texas/March 5, 2023-The Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recently held its first ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating THA-The Hair Academy, located at 4555 East University Blvd. 

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

Brian Nuñez, Owner and instructor at The Hair Academy has had a passion for cutting hair since the age of 17. The road to opening his own business and teaching the art of cutting hair has been a long and winding road. 

(Brian Nuñez, Owner/Instructor and Gabriela Nuñez, Administration-THA/The Hair Academy-4555 E. University Blvd., Odessa, Texas) 

The Hair Academy currently has 30 students in their barber and cosmetology school and plan to enroll ten more students in April. Students at the Hair Academy can take their state exams at THA. 

(Brian Nuñez, Owner/Instructor and Gabriela Nuñez, Administration-THA/The Hair Academy-4555 E. University Blvd., Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Ector County ISD Annual State of the District Event

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Odessa, Texas/March 3, 2023-On Thursday, March 2nd, Ector County ISD hosted the annual State of the District. The presentation featured the significant progress made on multiple strategic plan initiatives presented by Dr. Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools at ECISD.  

(Dr. Adrian Vega, Executive Director-Education Partnership of the Permian Basin) 

The Ector County ISD’s school board spent more than a year working with school district employees, business leaders, and community members developing a strategic plan. In year three the plan led to several improvements like ECISD rated a “B” by the Texas Education Agency, overall academic growth and more. 

(Dr. Adrian Vega, Executive Director-Education Partnership of the Permian Basin) 

Music and entertainment were provided by the state-qualifying Broncho Mariachi, a three-time All-State Musician and an aspiring young cellist. Catering courtesy of the Culinary Arts students. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

United Supermarkets Donates 1,000 Pairs of Socks to the Salvation Army Through Pears for Pairs

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Odessa, Texas/March 3, 2023-On Wednesday, March 1st United Supermarkets donated one thousand pairs of socks to the Salvation Army, through the “Pears for Pairs” campaign. 

The United Family has helped make this donation in the Permian Basin for 4 years. 

(Ricky Holman, Produce Regional Supervisor-Midland/Odessa/Eastern New Mexico-United Family/United Supermarkets) 

During the fall months in 2022 a portion of the proceeds from the purchase of Rainier Fruits pears and apples went towards the purchase of brand news socks for the homeless community. 

(Luis Melendez, Commanding Officer-Salvation Army-Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

Throughout the four years, guests have participated in helping raise funds for socks. The United Family and Rainier Fruit are able to donate a total of 5, 000 socks to charitable organizations across the state of Texas. 

(Luis Melendez, Commanding Officer-Salvation Army-Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Ector County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Deceased Body at Kent Kwik in West Odessa

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West Odessa/Ector County/February 23, 2023-On Thursday, February 23rd at approximately 6:04am Investigators with the Ector County Sheriff’s Office responded to a deceased body found in proximity to a trash dumpster at the Kent Kwik located at West University and Roundup in West Odessa.  

A spokesperson for the Ector County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the victim was seen alive inside the Kent Kwik Convenience Store then shortly after, exited the store. It is unknown if the person was inside the dumpster or how the victim ended up with bodily injury. 

Ector County Sheriff Office officials did confirm that there was no indication of foul play. 

The Investigators processed the scene by taking measurements and taking pictures of the Republic Trash Dump truck. The West Odessa Volunteer Fire Department washed down the area where the body of the deceased person was laying. The Ector County Sheriff’s Office took possession of the Republic Trash Truck. 

It is believed that the victim was homeless. No ID was found on the deceased. 

The name of the deceased is being withheld until the next of kin is notified. 

It’s unknown if an autopsy will be requested by the Ector County Sheriff’s Office. 

The investigation is ongoing. 

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BCCPB Hosts Retirement Luncheon for Executive Assistant Wanda Clayton

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Odessa, Texas/February 19, 2023-A luncheon was held at the offices of The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin located on the 2nd floor of Bank American in downtown Odessa celebrating the retirement of executive assistant, Wanda Clayton. 

(Wanda Clayton, Executive Assistant-Retired-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

Wanda Clayton served the Black Chamber of Commerce for 24 years and saw the organization grow from a few members to a combined 300 businesses and individual memberships. 

(Wanda Clayton, Executive Assistant-Retired-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas ) 

Wanda Clayton leaves a long-lasting positive impact on The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin. The organization will take its time finding a new executive assistant.  

(Bridget Sarpong, Social Media-Chair, Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.