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

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

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. 

 

27th Annual July 4th Fandango 2024 (Firecracker Fandango)

Odessa, Texas/July 7, 2024-The July 4th celebrations kick-off with the Independence Day Parade hosted by the Odessa Downtown Lions Club. Families and Kids lined the streets to see the various floats, vintage military vehicles and cars and motorcycles and other attractions. 

Mayor Javier Joven held a special parade that originated from North Sam Houston and 5th street and traveled to the July 4th Fandango Event downtown Odessa. 

(Luz Amparo, Executive Director-Una Mano Amiga Para Todos-Odessa Chapter/Odessa, Texas) 

Hispanic Heritage of Odessa participated as a vendor offering visitors to the event Aguas Frescas, eats and treats and other goodies. 

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

The July 4th Fandango featured a Car Show, a Kids Zone, Food Trucks with a wide selection of cuisine and music and other entertainment. It was estimated that around 15 thousand people attended the 27th annual July 4th Fandango event. 

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

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

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

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. 

 

Raza Style Ministry Holds Water Baptism and Bike Blessing at Floyd Gwin Park

Odessa, Texas/July 2, 2024-Raza Style Ministry recently held its first annual Water Baptism and Bike Blessing at Floyd Gwin Park. Several food vendors and arts and crafts booths participated in the special event. 

(Robert Ceniseros, Raza Style Ministry-Odessa, Texas) 

Several Men and Women, boys and girls were water baptized at the public park event. 

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(Robert Ceniseros, Raza Style Ministry-Odessa, Texas) 

Follow Raza Style Ministry on social media for upcoming events. 

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