Month: May 2025

Farewell Reception in Honor of Richard Morton, Interim Odessa City Manager

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Odessa, Texas/May 30, 2025-Hispanic Heritage of Odessa held a farewell event for interim City Manager, Richard Morton at Ajuua’s Mexican Food Restuarant. City of Odessa staff including members of the city council, Eddie Mitchell, District 1, Greg Connell, District 4 and Gilbert Vasquez of District 3 attended the special event. Representatives with Hispanic Heritage of Odessa say that Richard Morton had a major impact on reshaping city government and building relationships with the Hispanic community. 

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

Richard Morton had been in Odessa for about 20 years and served as City Manager from 2002 to 2017. In early 2025 the new Odessa City Council asked for his help in finding a qualified city manager. 

(Richard Morton, Interim City Manager-City of Odessa/Texas) 

David Vela is now the new Odessa City Manager and will begin his duties on Monday, June 2nd. 

 

Memorial Day Weekend Part 1

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The Memorial Day Weekend kicked off with the annual motorcycle run headed to Monahans to escort the Traveling Memorial Wall for a special ceremony at Music City Mall. 

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The motorcycle caravan arrived at the QT truck stop in Monahans after the 45-minute trip and were greeted by Troopers with the Texas Department of Public Safety. 

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After a brief meet and greet Troopers with the Texas Department of Public Safety led the escort back to Odessa with the Traveling Memorial Wall and the bikers on I-20. 

The motorcycle caravan arrived at Music City Mall. 

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Officers with the Odessa Police Department, Troopers with the Texas Department of Public Safety and other volunteers helped bring into the mall all the work parts that would be assembled to showcase the entire Traveling Memorial Wall. 

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Ater the wall was assembled a special remembrance ceremony Remembering Our Heros was scheduled for Saturday afternoon. 

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Project Graduation 2025 & Social Host Ordinance

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Odessa, Texas/May 23, 2025-The Odessa Police Department, the Ector County Sheriff’s Office along with ECISD Police and other law enforcement agencies and Craig Stoker, Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Odessa, gathered to let the public know of Project Graduation and other non-alcohol and drug free events for 2025 Graduates. Representatives with Basin Lighthouse provided information on the importance of restraining from drinking as graduates celebrate a new chapter in their lives. 

(Sara Hinshaw, CPS, Director of Prevention Programs-Basin Lighthouse/Odessa, Texas) 

Ector County ISD Police will be part of the Task Force monitoring and gathering information of underage drinking parties that are being hosted by a parent or parents. 

(Lt. Chancey Westfall, ECISD Police-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

Odessa Mayor Cal Hendrick, presented a video congratulating the Class of 2025 

(Cal Hendrick, Odessa Mayor-City of Odessa, Texas) 

If someone is caught violating the Social Host Ordinance, fines can reach up to 2 thousand dollars. 

(Michael Gerke, Odessa Polce Chief-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

Masa Bakery in Odessa, Texas Celebrates End of the School Year with Free Hot Dogs and Drinks

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Odessa, Texas/May 22, 2025-MASA BAKERY in Odessa celebrated the end of the school year with kids and parents with free hot dogs and drinks. Children from Lamar Pre-School and other surrounding ECISD elementary schools came out to the celebration. MASA BAKERY staff and volunteers helped prepare the yummy hot dogs several hours before school let out for the summer break. 

(Daniel Morales, Owner and Operator-Masa Bakery/519 Jefferson Ave/Odessa, Texas) 

Moms and some dads were delighted to have a quick break with their school age children for the tasty hot dogs and purchasing pan dulce. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Lidera Con Propositor 2025 Hispanic Women Leadership Conference

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Midland, Texas/May 20, 2025-On Saturday, May 17th, Latina Social by Gitsy Vasquez presented a Hispanic Women’s Leadership Conference. The purpose of the conference is to bridge the gap between Hispanic Women and the mainstream. The event featured guest speakers from the Houston area and from Midland-Odessa that presented information on the fundamentals of creating a business and other leadership paradigm  

(Gitsy Vasquez, Event Coordinator/Latina Social Podcast Creator-Lidera Con Proposito 2025 Women’s Leadership Conference/Midland, Texas) 

Lucy Sisniega, a commercial realtor was one of the event presenters. She sees the need to have more women involved in a career, in a business and to have an impact in the business community. 

(Lucy Sisniega, Broker-S&S Commercial Real Estate Group/Midland, Texas) 

Many Hispanic women have endured a divorce or a tragedy that hasc aused them to derail and loose balance. An important topic that was presented at the women’s conference is the concept of reinvention. 

(Maria Paraco, Real Estate Agent-Keller Maxwell Realty-Midland/Odessa, Texas) 

Follow the podcast Latina Social presented by Gitsy Vasquez for informative content and on social media for upcoming events. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

VFW Post 4372 Car & Bike Show Benefitting Local Veterans

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Odessa, Texas/May 20, 2025-The VFW Post 4372 recently held their mega car show at the VFW Headquarters off of Andrews Hwy and VFW Lane. The car show featured vintage cars and trucks from yester-year as well as motorcycles and other attractions. The funds raised from the Car Show event benefit veterans who need assistance for bills, healthcare and other special needs like funeral costs. 

(Kory Grant, Senior Vice Commander, VFW Post 4372/Odessa, Texas) 

Vendors from across the Permian Basin showcased specialty items for sale as well as several food trucks. A motorcycle ministry provided snacks and information on resources available to visitors as well as the Honor Flight Organization giving out information and fundraising. 

(Kory Grant, Senior Vice Commander, VFW Post 4372/Odessa, Texas) 

This event was made possible by sponsors supporting local veterans. 

(Daizy DeLeon, Public Relations-VFW Post 4372/Odessa, Texas) 

Awards were handed out for the various classifications during the VFW Car Show. Follow the VFW Post 4372 on Facebook and other social media for upcoming community events. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.