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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(050722)-SOUTHSIDE ODESSA CELEBRATES CINCO DE MAYO WITH PARADE

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Odessa, Texas/May 7, 2022-Southside Odessa celebrated its’s annual Cinco De Mayo Parade along with several organizations participated in the parade. Political candidates took the opportunity to campaign during the Cinco De Mayo Parade event. 

(Savannah Morales, Candidate for Ector County Commissioner, Pct. 4) 

The parade started at South Grant Avenue and E. Murphy down to Clements to the MCH Clinic across from Ector Middle School. The parade featured a youth dance team, low riders, motorcycle clubs, exotic cars and horses with their riders carring the United States flag and Mexico flag. 

(Mark Matta, Odessa City Council Member, District 1) 

Cinco De Mayo commemorates the anniversary of Mexico’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. 

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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(042122)-STRUCTURE FIRE AT VIKING POOLS IN MIDLAND COUNTY

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Midland County, Texas/April 21, 2022-On Wednesday, April 20th, at approximately 7:45 pm a fire was reported at Viking Pools after the last employee of the business locked the gate. The business is located in the area of 1788 in Midland County. 

It is undetermined what caused the fire. At this time, Investigators believe that the fire was accidental and not arson. 

Odessa Fire-Rescue, Odessa Police Department and other first responder agencies assisted the Midland Fire Department, Midland Police Department and Sheriff’s Office in an effort to contain the blaze and traffic control. 

The blaze was extinguished at approximately 1:30 am. 

The business is currently closed, and the investigation continues. 

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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(031622)-NEW TUITION PROGRAM CALLED FALCON FREE AT UTPB

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Odessa, Texas/March 16, 2021-The UT System Board of Regents approved the creation of a new $300 million dollar endowment to reduce the cost of higher education for undergraduate students and their families of seven UT academic institutions, that includes UTPB. The UT System, leaders and faculty of UTPB joined with elected officials and community leaders and students to hear details of the Promise Plus program.  

(Kevin Eltife, Chairman of the Board/UT Board of Regents) 

This $300 million dollar endowment is an important investment in the expansion of educational opportunities by making it possible for more students to earn a degree at a low cost. 

(D.B. Milliken, Chancellor/Univeristy of Texas System ) 

The new Falcon Free program can raise its family income threshold to $100,000 and make it possible for 700 additional students to have their entire tuition covered. 

(Sandra Woodley, President-University of Texas of the Permian Basin) 

The Ballet Folklorico, the Mariachis and the dance group of the University of Texas performed during the announcement of the Falcon Free Program. Brandon Lippert, a student at UTPB will be benefiting from the Promise program. 

(Brandon Lippert, Student/Student Body Vice-President/Drum Major-UTPB Marching Band) 

For more information on the Falcon Free progaram visit the UTPB website.  

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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) 

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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(022422)-PORRAS PRODUCTIONS HOSTS LOCAL CANDIDATES MEET & GREET

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Odessa,Texas/February 24, 2022-Porras Productions recently held a meet and greet political rally at the Margarita Fairgrounds in south Odessa, where approximately 25 visitors came to the event to meet candidates who are running for local seats in Ector County. The event featured the Ballet Folklorico of Esteban Puerrtas, jumper for the kids, music and speeches. 

(Ramon Armendariz, former resident of the City of Odessa) 

Jesse Porras, of Porras Productions and candidate for Justice of the Peace pct. 4 explaines the purpose of the political rally.  

(Jesse Porras, Porras Productions/Candidate for Justice of the Peace Pct. 4) 

The political rally was funded by vendors and community representatives. 

  (Jesse Porras, Porras Productions/Candidate for Justice of the Peace Pct. 4) 

The Texas primary election is March 1st, 2022. 

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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(013022)-OESSA POLICE ACADEMY 23 GRADUATION CEREMONY

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Odessa, Texas/January 30, 2022-The Odessa Police Department hosted the Odessa Police Academy 23 graduation ceremony at the Odessa Marriott. Seven OPA 23 graduating recruits and 2 Odessa Fire-Rescue officers with the Fire Marshals department completed required training. 

(Michael Gerke, Police Chief-Odessa Police Department) 

(Michelle Cervantes, Odessa Fire-Rescue/Fire Marshals Division) 

Lorenzo Rivas is following in his father’s footsteps when he joined Odessa Fire Rescue in May of 2020. Lorenzo Rivas, Jr., was with the Odessa Fire Department for 25 years until his retirement. 

(Lorenzo Rivas, OPA 23 Graduate-Odessa Fire Rescue/Fire Marshals Department) 

The newly sworn-in Odessa Police Officers will immediately begin their field training. It is hoped that these new officers will be able help enforce the city ordinance regarding game rooms 

(Lt. Caleb Lacey, Odessa Police Department) 

During the pining of the badge portion of the ceremony Odessa Police Academy 23 graduate Cameron Limon proposed to his girlfriend of four years. 

(Cameron Limon, OPA 23 Graduate/Odessa Police Department Officer) 

(Mariah Lujan, OPD Officer Cameron LImon’s Fiance) 

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