LBJ Elementary hosts World Kindness Day Rally with HEB and The Kindness Campaign

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This is DRB Media Communications Digital News. LBJ Elementary to hosts World Kindness Day Rally with H-E-B and The Kindness Campaign. Danny Barrera has the story.

LBJ Elementary, H-E-B, and The Kindness Campaign joined together to host a World Kindness Day Rally, promoting compassion, generosity, and positive acts of kindness throughout the community. November 13th is recognized annually as World Kindness Day, encouraging people around the world to make kindness a part of their everyday lives.

(Jessika Gonzales, HEB Public Affairs Manager)

“LBJ campus today is one of the only campuses in the West Texas area that is the recipient of a gift from H-E-B and the Kindness Rally, where we are gifting them a two way mirror for the students to be able to receive positive affirmations of themselves, of each other with the help of the faculty here. It’s been an amazing program and we’re really excited to see it in action.”

The child-friendly goals of the campaign include teaching children to understand and recognize the feelings of others, while encouraging respect, inclusion, and friendship. The initiative also aims to reduce bullying and unkind behavior while building a positive school community where every child feels valued, welcomed, and accepted.

(Tabitha Wooldridge, School Secretary-LBJ Elementary/ECISD-Odessa, Texas)

“We are also being awarded a mirror and it’s basically like an affirmation mirror. So the kids will look in it and there’ll be things that like they can ask like, I don’t feel good today. And then the mirror will come back and tell them, no, you don’t need to feel like that. You are kind, you are helpful, you are beautiful. And so that’s a big impact to our, our school to help because not every day you don’t feel great, but sometimes you just need extra words of encouragement to make your day go on.”

The H-E-B Box, provided through The Kindness Campaign with support from H-E-B, gives schools activities, books, and classroom resources to teach children kindness, empathy, inclusion, and emotional well-being.

(Jessika Gonzales, HEB Public Affairs Manager)

(Tabatha Wooldridge, School Secretary-LBJ Elementary/ECISD-Odessa, Texas)

“It is really important that students understand the importance of stepping up to be a friend, to be a buddy, and not to be a bully, especially in today’s day and age. Hebe was kind enough to give LBJ five hundred dollars, and we’ll use that for the kids to help encourage them to complete their one hundred acts of kindness. And once they complete their one hundred acts of kindness, then we will use this, and we’ll purchase snacks and have a little party for the students.”

Children at LBJ Elementary learned that kindness has the power to make a difference in someone’s life. Through the support of H-E-B and The Kindness Campaign, children have been given tools, activities, and opportunities to practice kindness together. For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.

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VETERANS DAY PARADE 2026 DOWNTOWN ODESSA

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This is DRB Media Communications Digital News. Despite the rainy weather, the spirit of patriotism and appreciation for our nation’s heroes remained strong during the annual Veterans Day Parade.

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Democratic Blue Wave will Take Over the House and Senate

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This is DRB Media Communications Digital News. the Democratic Party will be in control of the House and Senate beginning in twenty-twenty seven. Danny Barrera has the story.

The Ector County Democratic Party celebrated election victories at the local, state, and national levels, marking successes across the United States. Hinojosa won the November 3, 2026, election, becoming Texas’ first Latina governor-elect and ending decades of Republican control of the governor’s office.

(Gina Hinojosa, Governor-Elect/State of Texas)

James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, overwhelmingly defeated Republican candidate and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a major upset in the Texas Senate race.

(Jame Talarico, U.S. Senate-Elect)

Billy Hall, who was seeking re-election as Ector County Commissioner for Precinct 4, was defeated by challenger Jesse Porras. In another local race, Crystal Rios defeated incumbent Ector County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 4, Elizabeth Baeza.

(Jesse Porras, Ector County Commissioner, Pct.4-Elect)

(Crystal Riso, Ector County Justice of the Peace, Pct.4-Elect)

The sweeping Blue Wave is being viewed as a referendum on President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies, particularly those concerning immigration. The election results reflect voter dissatisfaction with the administration’s direction and signal growing political momentum for Democrats across local, state, and national races.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Socrority & Delta Sigma Theta Bring Breast Cancer Awareness to Southside Odessa

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This is DRB Media Communications Digital News. A special event was held at Woodson Park for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Natalie Gonzales has the story.

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Two national sororities came together to bring Breast Cancer Awareness to the residents of southside Odessa

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. recently joined forces to celebrate breast cancer survivors and raise awareness about the importance of early detection. The event also provided valuable information to attendees about breast cancer screening, prevention, and the importance of recognizing the disease early.

(Dawn Miller, President-Odessa Alumnae Chapter/Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.)

“So, it’s important for us that we come into our community to tell our people, as well as all of the general community, to be aware, get detected early, go for your regular exams. The, the, the fact my mom died back in the eighties from breast cancer because there wasn’t a great deal of information, but now there are so many people that are surviving. And as Angela said, winning this fight because of early detection. So we want to make sure we get that word out.”

The breast cancer awareness featured testimonials from families of survivors, dancing and entertainment and the annual breast cancer awareness walk at Woodson Park.

(Registered Nurse-ECISD Ector Collegiate Middle School/Odessa, Texas)

“I do recommend trying to like search out health care providers seeking out financial programs, screening programs, things of that sort. You can ask your local health health departments, um, seeing if they have any information, just anybody who can give you any information regarding screening programs, financial assistance. That should be like a big help.”

Women, children, and men participated in the annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk to honor those who have lost their lives to the disease and celebrate the survivors who continue to inspire others.

(Angela Love-Jackson, President-Rho Iota Omega Chapter/Alpha Kapa Alpha Sorority, Inc.)

“We have had people in our chapter, and I know they’ve had some in their chapter and most definitely in this community. And we just still, sadly have people who are not aware that don’t go get checked out. It’s something you should do every year. So, we decided to come together, share the news, share the information, make sure there was an awareness. But we’re also celebrating those who are fighting and those who have won, and also those who, as we both believe, have gone on to be with the Lord. But because of breast cancer, we’re celebrating and honor them in their lives as well.”

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If you have questions regarding breast cancer you can reach out to the American Cancer Society or your primary medical provider. Breast Cancer Awareness month ends on October 31st

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Ector County Juvenile Justice Center Topping Off Ceremony

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This is DRB Media Communications Digital News. Ector County recently held their topping off ceremony for the new Juvenile Justice Center. Danny Barrera has the story.

Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett along with Ector County Commissioners Billy Hall and Mike Gardner joined with Sheriff Mike Griffis and representatives with Butler-Cohen held the signing of the final steel beam during the recent topping off ceremony.

(Dustin Fawcett, Ector County Judge)

At this time, the new Juvenile Justice Center is the only one of its kind in the state of Texas and will use state of the art technology and educational pathways for juvenile detainees. The facility was constructed from the ground up and employed several hundred workers on this facility.

(John Henderson, II-Supervisor/Butler Cohen Design + Build)

The New Juvenile Justice Center will be completed sometime in late twenty twenty-seven and under budget saving Ector County large amount of money. For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.

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Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin Annual Fall Community Cleanup

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This is DRB Media Communications Digital News. The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin held its annual Fall Community Cleanup. Danny Barrera has the story.

On Saturday, October 17th, volunteers, nonprofit organizations and religious institutions joined the Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin along with Keep Odessa Beautiful began the cleanup around the Martin Luther King Street area and south Dixie.

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

This is one of the entries into our city. And when people come in through to Odessa, through the interstate south of South Grant is what the first entrance that they see. And we like to try to make that. We want to beautify that and can have it to look as as spacious as we possibly can. “That way, when someone comes in, that’s the impression that they get is how well and how clean our city is.”

Students from Odessa High School and other ECISD schools and with the University of Texas Permian Basin as well as young church members of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church helped with the cleanup.

(Liylah Willis, Black Student Union on Campus-UT Permian Basin )

Volunteers, members of the Black Chamber of Commerce and students enjoyed pizza and drinks and cookies after the cleanup. Follow the Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin on Facebook and other social media for upcoming community events and membership opportunities. For DRB Media Communications Digital News. Danny Barrera.

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