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Midland Animal Shelter Plagued by Capacity Issues

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Midland, Texas/June 24, 2024-The Midland Animal Shelter is informing residents of an over capacity of pets at the shelter. 

(Melissa Griffin-Hobson, Manager-Midland Animal Services/Midland, Texas) 

The Midland Animal Services is asking for compassionate Midlanders to help save the lives of nearly 250 animals, who need loving homes. 

(Melissa Griffin-Hobson, Manager-Midland Animal Services/Midland, Texas) 

Midland Animal Services says that residents need to spay and or neuter their pets to help reduce the overpopulation of cats and dogs. 

(Melissa Griffin-Hobson, Manager-Midland Animal Services/Midland, Texas) 

Midland Animal Services encourages anyone who want to love on a pet to consider adoption or you can apply to foster a pet by filling out the application on line at Animal Services at www.midlandtexas.gov. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

New Ector County Republican Party Leadership Holds an Open House and Meet & Greet Event

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Odessa, Texas/June 21, 2024-The Ector County Republican Party recently held an Open House-Meet & Greet event at the Party Headquarters. Donna Kelm, the newly elected Party Chair as well as the newly elected precinct chairs met with supporters and guests. 

(Donna Kelm, Party Chair-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

The new ECRP leadership plan to have a swearing –in ceremony in next couple of weeks and meetings to discuss strategies and logistics. 

(Donna Kelm, Party Chair-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

Ronnie Lewis, the newly elected Precinct Chair 203, a volunteer position is excited for the new leadership and moving the Party forward. 

(Ronnie Lewis, ECRP Pct. Chair 203- Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

Donna Kelm, the new Ector County Republican Chair plans to do and outreach program to educate local High School students that will be eligible to vote on the importance of going to the polls and voting. 

(Donna Kelm, Party Chair-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

The Salvation Army in Odessa Officially Reopens Mabee Red Shield Lodge

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Odessa, Texas/June 14, 2024-The Salvation Army in Odessa held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the official reopening of the Shelter. The Salvation Army Shelter has been open and operating since December 2023. 

(Capt. Robert Coriston, Commanding Officer-Salvation Army/Odessa-Midland, Texas) 

In years past the Salvation Army required those seeking shelter during dangerous summer and winter weather to provide identification. Now, the Salvation Army welcomes anyone needing help without an ID. 

(Capt. Robert Coriston, Commanding Officer-Salvation Army/Odessa-Midland, Texas) 

The Salvation Army shelter in Odessa has 54 beds and can provide cots for overflow, and partners with other nonprofit agencies to provide shelter for families. 

(Capt. Robert Coriston, Commanding Officer-Salvation Army/Odessa-Midland, Texas) 

The City of Odessa has made a commitment to help the Salvation Army with the growing homeless population by providing funding through Community Development Block Grants. 

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

The reopening of the Salvation Army shelter in Odessa also kicked off programs to help the homeless towards self-sufficiency. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Ector County Courthouse Closes Again Due To Flooding

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Odessa, Texas/June 3, 2024-On Monday morning, June 3rd, at approximately 10am, employees, Judges and staff evacuated the Ector County Courthouse due to a major water break within the building. The water damage affected the County Clerk’s Office and the basement where an archive of records is stored. 

(Dustin Fawcett, Ector County Judge-Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

Visitors to the courthouse that had pending court appointments and other business were turned away. During the month of February 2023, the Ector County Courthouse experienced a water break that affected offices, courtrooms and other important locations within the aging building. 

(Dustin Fawcett, Ector County Judge-Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

Due to the poor infrastructure and old turn-off valves the aging water pipes  gave way to water pipe ruptures. 

(Billy Carrigan, Building Maintenance Director-Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

It is unknown what the cost of the damage is or how much money the County lost from business transactions due to the closing of the Courthouse. Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett said that the Courthouse should be open for business Tuesday morning, June 4th at 8am. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

  

West Texas Food Bank Receives 4,860 Pounds of Apples from United Family of Supermarkets and Market Street

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Odessa, Texas/April 26, 2024-On Wednesday, April 24th, United Supermarkets and Market Street donated 4,860 pounds of apple to the West Texas Food Bank. The donation is part of the “Take a Bite out of Hunger” program. 

(Kris Phillips, Store Director-Market Street-Odessa, Texas) 

The United Family and Market Street provide special packages of apples that is sold to store guest that go towards the “Take a Bite Out of Hunger” program 

The United Family has partnered with FirstFruits for 14 years. The two companies have donated more than 600,000 pounds of apples and fed 167, 000 families. 

(Libby Stephens, Chief Executive Officer-West Texas Food Bank/Odessa-Midland, Texas) 

Emergency food boxes are distributed on Wednesdays at the West Texas Food Bank in Odessa, and on Thursdays at the West Texas Food Bank in Midland. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

City of Midland Celebrates the Return of Delta Airlines to Midland International Air & Space Port

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Midland, Texas/April 25, 2024-On Monday, April 22nd, the City of Midland celebrated the return of Delta Airlines to Midland International Air & Space Port. Delta will operate three times daily on a dual-class regional jet equipped with First Class and Delta Comfort. 

(Robin Poole, City Council-At Large-Midland City Council/Midland, Texas) Delta has seen a 12% increase in operations across Texas. Travelers from Midland to Austin will have access to up to 50 peak-day nonstop flights to 14 US airports including all delta hubs. 

(Robin Poole, City Council-At Large-Midland City Council/Midland, Texas) 

Since the end of Covid and other restrictions, Midland International Air & Space Port has seen a significant increase in passenger traffic. 

(Justine Ruff, Director of Airport Operations-Midland International Air & Space Port/Midland, Texas)  

Tag: Delta’s partnerships extend its global reach with nonstop service to Mexico City and Amsterdam and starting April 28th to Calgary. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.