Chick Fil A Awards 15 Team Members over $27,000 in Scholarships

Odessa, Texas/April 16, 2025-Odessa Family YMCA hosted Chick-Fil-A Restaurant’s scholarship award ceremony for 15 team members. Chick Fil-A restaurants in Odessa awarded scholarship award totaling 37, 500 dollars. 

(Nate Saxton, Owner/Operator-Chick-Fil-A/East 42nd Street and West University Blvd./Odessa, Texas) 

Many of the Odessa Chick-Fil-A team members are students that attend Permian High School, Odessa High and other ECISD High Schools. 

(Nate Saxton, Owner/Operator-Chick-Fil-A/East 42nd Street and West University Blvd./Odessa, Texas) 

Students that received the scholarships are very grateful to Chick-Fil-A for investing in their higher learning. 

(Julietta Lozano/Flor Lozano-Certified Team Members/Chick-Fil-A/Odessa, Texas) 

For the last 30 years Chick-Fil-A Corporation has awarded over 20 million dollars in scholarships to its team members. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Odessa Family YMCA’s 2nd Annual “Pulling For Our Cause” Clay Shoot Fundraiser

Odessa, Texas/August 24, 2024-The Odessa Family YMCA is holding its 2nd Annual Pulling for Our Cause. The Glay Shoot Fundraiser is set for Friday, August 30th from 8am to 2pm at Jake’s Clays in Midland. 

(Tara Crouch, Community Relations Director-Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

 The Odessa Family YMCA Glay Shoot Fundraiser will provide much needed funds for youth program scholarships and other program scholarships like child daycare. 

(Tara Crouch, Community Relations Director-Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

There is still time to sign up to participate in the Odessa Family YMCA’s Clay Shoot Fundraiser. 

(Tara Crouch, Community Relations Director-Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

(Odessa Family YMCA 3001 E. University Blvd./Odessa, Texas-www.odessaymca.org/ (432) 362-4301) 

The Odessa Family YMCA’s 2nd Annual Pulling for Our Cause Glay Shoot Fundraiser Friday, August 30th from 8am to 2pm at Jake’s Clays in Midland. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

 

 

Five Students Receive a $1,200 Scholarship from the Panamerican Golf Association-Odessa Chapter

Odessa, Texas/August 8, 2023-The Panamerican Golf Association, Odessa Chapter held a scholarship awards presentation on Monday, August 7th.  

Irish Manlucot , a Nursing Student at Odessa College-Received a $1,200 scholarship from the Panamerican Golf Association-Odessa Chapter and Nathaniel Sims, who recently graduated from the Richard Milburn Academy in Odessa also received a $1,200 from the PAGA-Odessa Chapter. 

(Irish Manlucot, $1,200 Scholarship Recipient-Panamerican Golf Association-Odessa Chapter) 

(Nathaniel Sims, $1,200 Scholarship Recipient-Panamerican Golf Association-Odessa Chapter) 

The scholarship money that was raised came from a golf tournament the Panamerican Golf Association-Odessa Chapter recently held in Monahans. 

(Gabriel Fierro, Chapter President -Panamerican Golf Association-Odessa Chapter) 

Other Panamerican Golf Association-Odessa Chapter, $1,200-dollar Scholarship recipients include Lizette Ruiz, Fabian Escontrias, and Isaac Arellano. 

(Gabriel Fierro, Chapter President -Panamerican Golf Association-Odessa Chapter) 

Follow the Panamerican Golf Association-Odessa Chapter on Facebook at PAGA-Odessa Chapter for upcoming golf and community events. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

 

14th Annual Robert E Williams Golf Tournament Hosted by the Black Chamber of Commerce Permian Basin

Odessa, Texas/July 16, 2023-The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin held its 14th annual Robert E. Williams Golf Tournament at the Sunset Golf Course. The purpose of the golf tournament is to raise funds to provide scholarships to qualified High School Seniors graduating in 2024. 

(Darleen Mays, Member-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

This year, the Robert E. Williams Golf Tournament had 22 teams of 4 players, that included business owners, City of Odessa representatives, Ector County Commissioner, Pct. 2 Greg Simmons and other VIP’S. Some of the funds raised come from sponsorships and banner sponsors. 

(Darleen Mays, Member-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin is very grateful and blessed for the continued support from sponsors and donors for making the Robert E. Williams Sr. Golf Tournament so successful for 14 years. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Midland College Holiday Evening A Free Community Event

Midland, Texas/December 6, 2022-Midland College recently hosted a free Holiday Evening at the Allison Fine Arts Building. Families and their children had the opportunity to take a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus.  

(Santa Claus) 

Families and guests were able to purchase a chili dinner, with proceeds benefiting the Alumni scholarships. 

(Erin Casey-Richardson, Director of Scholarships & Alumni Relations-Midland College/Midland, Texas) 

The Midland College Alumni Association presented this free Holiday event to celebrate the Midland community. 

(Troy Ward, President-Alumni Association/Midland College-Midland, Texas) 

Midland College is celebrating 50 years and is considered the Jewel of Midland. MC reaches out to all persons, that wish to attend and enjoys giving back to the community. 

(Adrian Carrasco, Board of Trustees, Seat 7, Midland College-Midland, Texas) 

During the Holiday Evening community event, various types of artworks were available for sale to the visitors at the event. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(071622B)-13TH ANNUAL ROBERT E WILLIAMS SR MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT

Odessa, Texas/July 16, 2022-The Black Chamber of Commerce Permian Basin held the 13th Annual ROBERT E. WILLIAMS SR. MEMORIAL TORNAMENT 2022 hosted by Sunset Golf and Country Club. Golfers from across the Permian Basin area including representatives from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin participated in the scholarship fundraising event. 

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

In 2021 The ROBERT E. WILLIAMS SR. MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT raised close to $20 thousand dollars for scholarships. Graduating 2023 High School Seniors can apply for The Black Chamber of Commerce Permian Basin scholarship during the 2022-2023 school year. 

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

Golfers attempted the HOLE IN ONE-NEW CAR at the 17th hole. Awards were be given to the 1st 2nd and the new last place award for HONESTY on the scorecard. 

 For DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, Danny Barrera