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Grand Opening of the James Segrest Stadium and Fitness Court

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Odessa, Texas/February 6, 2024-Odessa College recently celebrated the Grand Opening of the James Segrest Stadium and Fitness Court. College Staff, Administration and students along with State Representative Brooks Landgraf, the Odessa Chamber of Commerce and councilmembers from the City of Odessa were at the special grand opening event. 

(Dr. Gregory Williams, President-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

First Basin Credit Union was recognized at the Grand Opening of the James Segrest Stadium for contributions of 1 million dollars to start the project a couple of years ago. Several areas at the stadium represent the First Basin Credit Union logo. 

(Dr. Gregory Williams, President-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

Cindi Segrest-Williams, daughter of James Segrest, Odessa College Track and Field Coach from 1973 to 1988 participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony and the inaugural walk. 

(Cindi Segrest-Williams, Daughter-James Segrest, Odessa College Track and Field Coach From 1973 to 1988) 

Odessa College in partnership with the National Fitness Council and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas built a new outdoor fitness court. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Medical Center Health System Diabetes Clinic for Sub Low Income Residents

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Odessa, Texas/January 5, 2024-Medical Center Health System, The City of Odessa and Texas Tech Health Science Center Permian Basin recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the MCH Center for Primary Care located on East 42nd Street in Odessa. The Clinic will provide Diabetes information and treatment for sub low-income residents within the 19 counties Medical Center Hospital serves. 

(Russell Tippin, CEO/President-Medical Center Health System/Odessa, Texas) 

Mayor Javier Joven and the Odessa City Council provided $500,000 dollars in funding from ARPA Funds and challenges the business community and other entities help fund the Medical Center Hospital Foundation 

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

Medical Center Hospital will provide the staffing, meds and clinic infrastructure. Texas Tech Health Science Center will provide the medical staff. 

(Rama Chemitidanti-Regional Chair, Internal Medicine-Director of Center of Excellence Diabetes and Endocrinology-Texas Tech Health Science Center/Permian Basin) 

The Diabetes MCH Clinic is scheduled to open towards the end of February, sooner if possible. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.  

16th Anniversary Spring Drive to Success Kick-off Celebration

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Odessa College held the spring Drive to Success student incentive program kick off. OC students, faculty and staff gathered at the Saulsbury Campus Center for the celebration. 

(Urisonya Flunder, Executive Director of Student Life-Odessa College/Odessa College) 

OC Students will have the opportunity to earn a new Ford Mustang at the end of the Spring Semester. 

(Urisonya Flunder, Executive Director of Student Life-Odessa College/Odessa College) 

Prizes were awarded during the Spring Drive to Success student incentive program kick-off celebration, which is in its 16th year. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Ector County Republican Women Club 2024 Featuring Sheriff Mike Griffis & Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland

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Odessa, Texas/January 29, 2024-The Ector County Republican Womens Club held their first luncheon and meeting of the new 2024 year at the Odessa Country Club. The event guests featured Ector County Sheriff Mike Griffis and Terrell County Sheriff Thaddeus C. Cleveland. Both law enforcement officials spoke on the border issues affecting residents across Texas. 

(Mike Griffis, Ector County Sheriff-Ector County Sheriff’s Office/Odessa, Texas) 

Terell County Sheriff Thaddeus C. Cleveland Served in the United States Air Force and was Border Patrol Agent in Charge at the Sanderson Border Station along the Southwest Border. 

(Thaddeus C. Cleveland, Terrell County Sheriff, Terrell County Sheriff’s Office/Sanderson, Texas) 

Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland says that a solution to the border problems is an increase in technology, infrastructure and manpower. The small Terrell County Sheriff’s Office also benefited from Governor Greg Abbott’s Operation Lonestar. 

(Thaddeus C. Cleveland, Terrell County Sheriff, Terrell County Sheriff’s Office/Sanderson, Texas) 

Follow the Ector County Republican Womens club on Facebook for upcoming events. 

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. 

City of Odessa and Odessa Fire Rescue Hold Johann Ramos Retirement Ceremony

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Odessa, Texas/January 21, 2024-The City of Odessa and Odessa Fire Rescue held a special retirement ceremony at the Central Fire Station honoring Johann Ramos, who has served OFR for twenty-five years. 

(Johann Ramos, Retiring-25 years of service-Odessa Fire Rescue/Odessa, Texas) 

Members of Odessa Fire Rescue, Family and Friends, Mayor Javier Joven and Odessa City Councilmembers celebrated Johann Ramos’ 25 years of service. 

(Johann Ramos, Retiring-25 years of service-Odessa Fire Rescue/Odessa, Texas) 

Johann Ramos is retiring as a firefighter/EMT and will be returning to OFR in an administrative capacity. 

(Jason Cotton, Fire Chief-Odessa Fire Rescue/Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.