Tag: Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage of Odessa Celebrates the Life and Times of Salvador Guerrero

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Odessa, Texas/September 22, 2024-Hispanic Heritage of Odessa and members of the local chapter of LULAC celebrated the life and times of Salvador Guererro hosted by the Ector County Library. The library featured a display of photos and memorabilia of the once community and political leader of the southside Odessa community. 

(Maria Flores Guerrero, Widowed wife of Salvador Guerrero) 

Salvador Guerrero was a World War II veteran, who served in the 348th Amphibious Engineer Combat Battalion. He was painter and an author who wrote Memorias, A West Texas Life. 

(Rachel Pacock, Daughter of Salvador Guerrero-Odessa, Texas) 

In the mid to late 70’s Salvador Guerrero hosted the first Mex-Tex radio show on Sunday mornings from 7am to 11am on AM1410 KRIG Radio, and was a co-host of the popular Spanish variety show Mexico-Tejano from the late 70’s to the mid 90’s. 

I know this because I was there for some of Sal’s celebrity adventures. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Hispanic Heritage of Odessa Recognizing Hispanic Medical Professionals

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Several local Hispanic doctors and medical support personnel and Home Healthcare agencies were recognized. 

(Lilliana Marquez, President-Hispanic Heritage of Odessa/Odessa, Texas) 

Many young Hispanic American families are abandoning the Spanish language. Medical Professionals are realizing the importance of speaking not only Spanish but other languages. 

(Jessica Sotelo, Registered Nurse-Interim Hospice-Odessa, Texas) 

(Yazmine DeLaO, Registered Nurse-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

Benito & Teresa Ramos Ector County Library Exhibit/Hispanic Heritage Month Festivities

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Odessa, Texas/October 2, 2023-Hispanic Heritage Month is currently underway with a wide variety of activities now through October 15th. The Ector County Library hosted a sneak peek of the life of Benito and Teresa Ramos. The small display features tools used for carpentry and Teresa’s artwork. Benito and Teresa Ramos were decades-long residents of Odessa living on the south side on the infamous Magnolia Street.  

(Monica Benson, Granddaughter, Benito & Teresa Ramos Family) 

The descendants of Benito and Teresa Ramos want visitors who come to the exhibit to get a snapshot of the life and times, struggles and successes of the Ramos Family. 

(Monica Benson, Granddaughter, Benito & Teresa Ramos Family) 

Long time southside of Odessa residents were treated to a luncheon hosted by Ajuua’s Mexican Food Restaurant and several home healthcare medical companies. Residents talked about life in their early years living in Odessa. 

(Carol Uranga, Executive Director-Hispanic Heritage of Odessa/Odessa, Texas) 

The festivities continued into the night at Dos Amigos with food, drinks and with Mariachis and other entertainment. Mayor Javier Joven presented El Grito De Independencia-the beginning of Mexico Independence on September 15th. 

(Alba Estrada, Realtor-Event Organizer/Hispanic Heritage Month-” El Grito de Independencia) 

Follow Hispanic Heritage of Odessa on Facebook and other social media for upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month events. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Hispanic Heritage of Odessa Planning Meeting-DRB Media Communications Digital News

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Odessa, Texas/September 1, 2022-Hispanic Heritage of Odessa held its agenda and planning for this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations. Board members discussed the kickoff event prior to September 15th. 

(Erica Belanger, VP-Hispanic Heritage of Odessa-Odessa, Texas) 

Hispanic Heritage of Odessa recognizes Hispanics members of the Odessa community that have made a positive impact and have educated the community in the Hispanic Experience. 

(Carol Uranga, Executive Director-Hispanic Heritage of Odessa) 

Follow Hispanic Heritage of Odessa for upcoming event during Hispanic Heritage Month, beginning September 15th thru October 15th. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera