Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program at Medical Center Hospital

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Odessa, Texas/March 21, 2025-Medical Center Hospital is one of the few Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner programs also known as SANE in the area. A Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner is a registered nurse with specialized training and certification to provide medical care and conduct forensic examinations for patients who have experienced sexual assault, abuse or incest. 

(Nicole Hays, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)-Medical Center Hospital/Odessa, Texas) 

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners are important to the healthcare system by making sure that survivors receive the appropriate medical treatment, and that evidence is gathered properly for legal purposes. 

 (Lisa Montoya, SANE Coordinator/RN-Medical Center Hospital/Odessa, Texas) 

SANE Nurses improve sexual assault patient outcomes by building relationships, practicing patient empathy without compromising emotional support. 

(Nicole Hays, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)-Medical Center Hospital/Odessa, Texas) 

A Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner at Medical Center Hospital is on call 24/7. SANE Nurses work with Law Enforcement to help bring justice to victims of sexual assault. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

 

 

 

Zhachery Dewain Hunt Arrested for Stabbing Resulting in a Death

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Ector County, Texas/March 18, 2025-On Tuesday, March 18h at approximately 9:08 am Ector County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2500 Block of West 87th Street, after receiving a call from a distraught female reporting a stabbing and possible shooting at a residence in the West 87th location. 

When Deputies arrived, they discovered a 29-year-old male deceased from apparent stab wounds and a 59-year-old female injured from stab wounds as well. 

The investigation revealed that an altercation occurred between Zhachery Dewain Hunt, 30 years of age and the deceased male. Hunt was taken into custody and will be charged First Degree Murder. Additional charges are pending. 

The injured female was transported to Medical Center Hospital by Odessa Fire Rescue and is in stable condition. 

The investigation is ongoing. 

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Sylvia Rodriguez Sanchez Running for ECHD Board, District 3

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Odessa, Texas/March 12, 2025-Sylvia Rodriguez-Sanchez recently announced, she is running for Ector County Hospital District 3, currently occupied by Richard Herrera. 

(Sylvia Rodriguez-Sanchez, Candidate-Hospital Board, District 3/Ector County Hospital District/Odessa, Texas) 

Sylvia Rodriguez-Sanchez, a retired administrator emphasized her 40 years of experience in home healthcare and Hospice, and sees a need in her community to be better informed of programs available to them. 

(Sylvia Rodriguez-Sanchez, Candidate-Hospital Board, District 3/Ector County Hospital District/Odessa, Texas) 

For more information follow Sylvia Rodriguez-Sanchez at electsylvia.com. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Village Day, A Community Celebration in the Heart of Southside Odessa

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The Woodson Boys and Girls Club in the heart of southside Odessa hosted Village Day on Sunday, March 9th. A new nonprofit organization from Midland called VILLAGE, celebrates families and children with free toys and give aways from several businesses, free food, music and games and lots of fun. 

(Tony Reed, Co-Founder-Village, Nonprofit Organization/Midland, Texas) 

The purpose of this event is to connect the community with businesses and nonprofit organization within Odessa and Ector County and the surrounding area. 

(Dedrick Thompson, CEO/Founder-The Village, Nonprofit Organization/Midland, Texas) 

A local business owner that participated in Village Day believes that giving back to the community is very important to those that are in need. 

(Johnny SanMiguel, Business Owner-SanMiguel Contruction/Frank’s Fence Restoration & Replacement) 

Visitors to Village Day enjoyed free tacos from Mi Cocinita foodtrailer and Catering and delicious BBQ from Cloud 9 as well as free haircuts that were available for all ages. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Odessa Chamber of Commerce 4th Annual SHECAN Event

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Odessa, Texas/March 10, 2025-The Odessa Chamber of Commerce recently held their 4th Annual SHECAN event at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Every year this event brings in guest speakers from within the community and outside the community to lift up and empower women. 

(Renee Earls, President/CEO-Odessa Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

The SHECAN event kicked off with various speaker including the CEO of Texas Mutual and the CEO of Taxi Care as well as women in business. The special event featured discussions with spouses of some of the local political leaders. 

(Savanah Morales, President/CEO-Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce/Midland, Texas) 

Several vendors were at the SHECAN event selling clothes, candles and other items. New this year GRAND CAMPIONS. 

(Leslie McElroy, Community Outreach Coordinator-Grand Companions/Midland & Ft. Davis Texas) 

The Odessa Chamber of Commerce held a tribute to honoree Sandra Eoff during the SHECAN annual event. 

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Odessa College Holds Pizza With The President

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Odessa, Texas/March 6, 2025-Odessa College held Pizza with the President event for OC students and athletes. This special event was to update students on classes and programs available to them and to also thank them for choosing Odessa College. 

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

Dr. Gregory Williams presented information on the revised million-dollar bond and showed images of the new buildings if the bond passes. 

(Dr. Gregory Williams, OC 

President-Odessa College-Idessa, Texas) 

The Pizza with the President ended with a Q&A session between Dr. Williams and OC Students. For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.