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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. 

 

Midland Animal Shelter Plagued by Capacity Issues

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Midland, Texas/June 24, 2024-The Midland Animal Shelter is informing residents of an over capacity of pets at the shelter. 

(Melissa Griffin-Hobson, Manager-Midland Animal Services/Midland, Texas) 

The Midland Animal Services is asking for compassionate Midlanders to help save the lives of nearly 250 animals, who need loving homes. 

(Melissa Griffin-Hobson, Manager-Midland Animal Services/Midland, Texas) 

Midland Animal Services says that residents need to spay and or neuter their pets to help reduce the overpopulation of cats and dogs. 

(Melissa Griffin-Hobson, Manager-Midland Animal Services/Midland, Texas) 

Midland Animal Services encourages anyone who want to love on a pet to consider adoption or you can apply to foster a pet by filling out the application on line at Animal Services at www.midlandtexas.gov. 

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. 

 

The Salvation Army in Odessa Officially Reopens Mabee Red Shield Lodge

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Odessa, Texas/June 14, 2024-The Salvation Army in Odessa held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the official reopening of the Shelter. The Salvation Army Shelter has been open and operating since December 2023. 

(Capt. Robert Coriston, Commanding Officer-Salvation Army/Odessa-Midland, Texas) 

In years past the Salvation Army required those seeking shelter during dangerous summer and winter weather to provide identification. Now, the Salvation Army welcomes anyone needing help without an ID. 

(Capt. Robert Coriston, Commanding Officer-Salvation Army/Odessa-Midland, Texas) 

The Salvation Army shelter in Odessa has 54 beds and can provide cots for overflow, and partners with other nonprofit agencies to provide shelter for families. 

(Capt. Robert Coriston, Commanding Officer-Salvation Army/Odessa-Midland, Texas) 

The City of Odessa has made a commitment to help the Salvation Army with the growing homeless population by providing funding through Community Development Block Grants. 

 (Javier Joven, Mayor-City of Odessa, Texas) 

The reopening of the Salvation Army shelter in Odessa also kicked off programs to help the homeless towards self-sufficiency. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Ector County Courthouse Closes Again Due To Flooding

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Odessa, Texas/June 3, 2024-On Monday morning, June 3rd, at approximately 10am, employees, Judges and staff evacuated the Ector County Courthouse due to a major water break within the building. The water damage affected the County Clerk’s Office and the basement where an archive of records is stored. 

(Dustin Fawcett, Ector County Judge-Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

Visitors to the courthouse that had pending court appointments and other business were turned away. During the month of February 2023, the Ector County Courthouse experienced a water break that affected offices, courtrooms and other important locations within the aging building. 

(Dustin Fawcett, Ector County Judge-Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

Due to the poor infrastructure and old turn-off valves the aging water pipes  gave way to water pipe ruptures. 

(Billy Carrigan, Building Maintenance Director-Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

It is unknown what the cost of the damage is or how much money the County lost from business transactions due to the closing of the Courthouse. Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett said that the Courthouse should be open for business Tuesday morning, June 4th at 8am. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.