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Odessa Chamber of Commerce Host 3rd Annual Civics Bee at Odessa College

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Danny Barrera Leave a Comment

Odessa, Texas/April 7, 2025-On Saturday, April 5th, the Odessa Chamber of Commerce hosted the Third Annual National Civics Bee. 6th, 7th as well as 8th grade students from Odessa and Midland and from the Permian Basin participated in the event. 93 students submitted an essay to identify problems facing the community.

(Shem Culpepper, Chairman-Odessa Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas)

The National Civic’s Bee is aimed at encouraging young students to engage in civics and contribute to their communities.

(Shem Culpepper, Chairman-Odessa Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas)

The Odessa Chamber of Commerce was chosen out of 150 Chamber of Commerce organizations across the nation by the U.S. Chamber to host the annual National Civics Bee.

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest and Medical Center Health System Celebrate 19 years

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Danny Barrera Leave a Comment

Odessa, Texas/April 2, 2025-The Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest and the Medical Center Health System celebrated 19 years of the Ronald McDonald Family Room at MCH. The Family Room hosted an open house for MCH staff that also included a donation drive among the staff benefitting the Ronald McDonald House Charities Family Room.

(Emmanuel Ramirez, President/CEO-Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest)

The Ronald McDonald Family Room located inside the hospital, provides families with a place to rest and take a break while remaining close by as their child is undergoing medical treatment.

(Emmanuel Ramirez, President/CEO-Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest)

The Family Room offer many of the comforts of home: living room, kitchen, a private shower, laundry facilities and four sleep rooms available to families without charge.

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

The Ronald McDonald Family Room is located on the 2nd Floor of the Center for Women and Infants at Medical Center Hospital.

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.

Midland College Hosts Science Extravaganza 2025

Posted on March 30, 2025 by Danny Barrera Leave a Comment

Midland, Texas/March 31, 2025-Midland College hosted the annual Science Extravaganza 2025. Around 1,300 sixth grade students from MISD engaged in an exciting, interactive and hands-on science experience.

(Michael Dixon, Provost-Midland College/Midland, Texas)

This year, MC’s Science Extravaganza features activities that include explosive chemistry experiments, an obstacle course, fingerprinting and other fun activities.

(Lori Halpon, Executive Director-College and Career Connections-C3/Midland, Texas)

Midland College faculty also interacted with the 6th Graders giving the students a glimpse into college life and the importance of STEM Education.

(Tasha Melcher, C3 Coach-Midland College/Midland, Texas)

The morning and the afternoon sessions concluded with a Grand Finale and an interactive demonstration designed to leave students with a desire to learn more about science.

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.

Black Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Mixer Hosted by the Woodson Boys & Girls Club

Posted on March 30, 2025 by Danny Barrera Leave a Comment

Odessa, Texas/March 30, 2025-Small Business owners and local nonprofits joined The Black Chambre of Commerce of the Permian Basin and its membership for the annual Business Mixer held at the Woodson Boys Club in the heart of southside Odessa. The goal of the business mixer is to bring together small business owners and entrepreneurs to showcase products and services.

(Chris E. Walker, President/CEO-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas)

Roy Nelson Insurance, a member of the Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin provided information to visitors of the importance of having insurance for all situations.

(Roy Nelson, Business Owner/Agent-Roy Nelson Insurance-State Farm Insurance/Midland, Texas)

Various business that included photography, health and nutrition, advertising and product promotion, and other small businesses were featured at the business mixer.

(Daniela Pittman, Employee/Engraver-Got TO Specialties/Odessa, Texas)

The next Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin event is the annual Spring Cleanup on April 26th from 9am to 1pm at the Woodson Boys and Girls Club for DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.

Raza Style Motorcycle Ministries Prayer and Blessing Over Riders and Bikes

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Danny Barrera Leave a Comment

Odessa, Texas/March 27, 2025-Raza Style Motorcycle Ministries recently held a special event at Floyd Gwin Park. With an increase of distracted drivers, as well as an increase of vehicle crashes, Raza Style Ministries prayed over the various stylized bikes and over riders and drivers.

(Robert Ceniseros, President-Raza Style Motorcycle Ministries/Odessa, Texas)

Several vendors sold various items, as well as food trucks providing eats and treats for visitors. Motorcycle clubs from across the area participated in the special event.

(Robert Ceniseros, President-Raza Style Motorcycle Ministries/Odessa, Texas)

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.

Jersey Mike’s Subs 15th Annual March Month of Giving

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Danny Barrera Leave a Comment

Odessa, Texas/March 27, 2025-Meals on Wheels of Odessa and Senior Life in Midland joined up with Jersey Mike’s Subs for the 15th Annual March Month of Giving campaign to support the local non-profit charities to help Wipe Out Senior Hunger.

(Blake James, District Manager-Jersey Mike’s Subs/Odessa and Midland, Texas)

March 26th was the Day of Giving where Jersey Mike’s Subs donated 100 percent of the day’s sales to Meals on Wheels of Odessa and Senior Life in Midland.

(Craig Stoker, Executive Director-Meals on Wheels of Odessa/Odessa, Texas)

Since the Month of Giving began in 2011, Jersey Mike’s Subs with around 4 thousand store locations has raised more than $113 million for local charities.

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.