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Cal Hendrick Announces His Candidacy for Mayor for the City of Odessa

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Odessa, Texas/July 10, 2024-Cal Hendrick announced on Wednesday, July 10th to a full house of supporters at City Council Chambers his candidacy for Mayor for the City of Odessa. Mr. Hendrick gave a brief outline of issues affecting the city and its residents. 

(Cal Hendrick, Candidate for Mayor for the City of Odessa, Texas) 

Many entrepreneurs and small business owners are finding it difficult to set up business in Odessa due to impact fees, permitting and over regulation. Cal Hendrick believes that Odessa has to be competitive and will look at city ordinances that hinder new business growth. 

(Cal Hendrick, Candidate for Mayor for the City of Odessa, Texas) 

Cal Hendrick believes that being a lawyer and having well-developed critical thinking skills will help him as Mayor look at issues and find practical solutions to those issues. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

TXU Energy Sponsors Salvation Army Cooling Station and an Energy Aid Check

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Odessa, Texas/July 8, 2024-TXU recently announced that it is sponsoring a cooling station at the Salvation Army in Odessa and Midland. The summer months are extremely hot, and staying cool and safe is very important.   

(Kim Campbell-Senior Manager/Customer Advocacy-TXU Energy) 

There is no charge to enter the cooling station. Water, entertainment and games are provided at both Salvation Army locations. 

(Kim Campbell-Senior Manager/Customer Advocacy-TXU Energy) 

TXU Energy presented an Energy Aid check to the Salvation Army of Odessa and Midland to help TXU Energy customers in a crisis situation pay their electric bill. 

(Lt. Jacobs Gilliam, Associate Corp. Officer-Salvation Army/Odessa, Texas) 

TXU Energy reminds to also reach out to West Texas Opportunities or call 211. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

VFW Post 4372 July 4th Independence Day Vendors Market & Family Picnic Celebration

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Odessa, Texas/July 6, 2024-The VFW Post 4372 located at 208 E. 63rd St. Held an Independance Day Celebration vendors market and picnic. Vendors sold a wide variety of items from fashion, woodworking, arts and crafts and all types of eats and treats. 

(Janey Guerrero, Realtor/Business Owner and Vendor-VFW Post 4372/Odessa, Texas) 

Kids of all ages enjoyed fun water activities, and families were treated to free Hamburgers Hotdogs and drinks. 

(Rick Mitchell, Post Commander-VFW Post 4372/Odessa, Texas) 

Over 200 people visited the VFW July 4th Vendor’s Market and picnic that included fireworks provided by Truckload Fireworks. VFW Post 4372 plan to add more attractions to next year’s July 4th‘s Independence Day celebration. 

(Rick Mitchell, Post Commander-VFW Post 4372/Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Westminster Presbyterian Church Holds Monthly Food Box Distribution Event for Needy Residents

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Odessa, Texas/June 29, 2024-The Westminster Presbyterian Church located at the corner of Maple and JBS Parkway in Odessa held their end of the month food box distribution event. Church volunteers along with staff and members of the Odessa Family YMCA help with the food distribution project. 

(John Wamsley, Pastor-Westminster Presbyterian Church/Odessa, Texas) 

The food was provided by the West Texas Food Bank and monetary donations from the public. Westminster Presbyterian Church has food pantry budget to purchase additional food. 

(John Wamsley, Pastor-Westminster Presbyterian Church/Odessa, Texas) 

There is an increase of newcomers to Odessa, especially within the Cuban community and due to a language and dialect barrier, it is at times difficult for Church volunteers to understand their food needs. 

(John Wamsley, Pastor-Westminster Presbyterian Church/Odessa, Texas) 

If you would like to volunteer your time or donate to the Westminster Presbyterian Church’s Food Pantry visit www.wpcodessa.com 

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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Permian Basin Welcomes New Class of Medical Professionals

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Odessa, Texas/June 28, 2024-Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Permian Basin recently hosted a welcome event for the new class of Medical Professional. The new medical staff were fitted with their new lab coats and prepared for orientation. 

(Dr. Don Garnsey, PGY 1-First Year Resident and Family Medicine-Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

Dr. Don Garnsey, a first-year medical residency professional moved to Odessa from Harvey Michigan in 2011 to work in the oil and gas industry. He was later inspired by his mother a nurse partitioner, to go into the medical profession. 

(Dr. Don Garnsey, PGY 1-First Year Resident and Family Medicine-Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

Dr. Garnsey hopes to stay in Odessa and practice in a rural community, hoping for West Odessa to help residents in that area become healthier. 

(Dr. Don Garnsey, PGY 1-First Year Resident and Family Medicine-Texas Tech University Health Sciences 

 Center Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

The new class of Medical Professional will soon begin their hands-on training and visiting with patients, while being supervised by medical doctors at the hospital. 

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.