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BRIGHT STAR MEMORIAL DEDICATION CEREMONY

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Odessa, Texas/September 2, 2024-On Thursday, August 29th, a special dedication ceremony of the Bright Star Memborial was held at the UTPB Sports Fields on the UT Permian Basin Campus in honor of the August 31st, 2019 shooting victims. 

(Mike Gerke, Chief of Police-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

Earlier in the week, The Odessa Parks and Recreation Department placed the Yellow Flags with the names of the victims of the August 31st 2019 shooting and the Odessa Strong banner at Memorial Gardens. 

(Mike Griffis, Ector County Sheriff-Ector County Sheriff’s Office/Odessa, Texas) 

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(Renee Earls, President/CEO-Odessa Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

Over 100 artists from across the United States applied for the Bright Star Memorial commission. A select committee that included City of Odessa staff, Odessa Arts, community members, surviving victims and victim’s families selected artist Jim Sanborn. 

(Voice of: Randy Ham, Executive Director-Odessa Arts/Odessa, Texas) 

(Randy Ham, Executive Director-Odessa Arts/Odessa, Texas) 

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Mayor Javier Joven Speaks at Parker Heights Christian Church

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Odessa, Texas/September 2, 2024-Mayor Javier Joven recently held a Pastoral Luncheon at Parker Heights Christian Church, where Mayor Joven discussed several topics that are affecting the children, parents, the church and the City of Odessa. 

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

The City of Odessa, like other town and cities is experiencing an increase of homelessness as well as other issues that includes Fentanyl use by adolescents 

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

Mayor Javier Joven plans to have various pastoral events to give updates on issues affecting the City of Odessa as well as successes and positive improvements is experiences. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

Eddie Mitchell, Candidate for Odessa City Council, District 1 Holds Kickoff Campaign

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Odessa, Texas/August 29, 2024-Eddie Mitchell, a candidate for Odessa City Council, District 1 held his kickoff campaign at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Members of LULAC, Hispanic Heritage of Odessa the Black Cultural Council of Odessa along with residents of the southside came to support Eddie Mitchell 

(Eddie Mitchell, Candidate-Odessa City Council, District 1/Odessa, Texas) 

Eddie Michell wants to see an increase in economic development in the southside of Odessa that includes a high-end steakhouse, restaurants and grocery stores. Candidate Eddie Mitchell would like to see affordable housing development as well. 

(Eddie Mitchell, Candidate-Odessa City Council, District 1/Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Supporters for Cal Hendrick Candidate For Odessa Mayor Hold Fundraising Event

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Odessa, Texas/August 28, 202n 4-Cal Hendrick for Mayor supporters recently held a fundraising event for the candidate at a private residence in northeast Odessa. Cal Hendrick engaged in conversations with supporters and guests regarding issues plaguing the City of Odessa. 

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

The City of Odessa has been experiencing a shortage of trained personnel in Police and in Fire and Rescue as well as city workers. Cal Hendrick, candidate for Mayor for the City of Odessa presented his ideas of how to increase city personnel. 

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

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Odessa Chamber Welcomes Back 46 Years of Leadership Odessa Alumni

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Odessa, Texas/August 28, 2024-The Odessa Chamber of Commerce celebrated the return of LEADERSHIP ODESSA ALUMNI. The Alumni program welcomed all former graduates at a special reception held at the chamber office. The Odessa Chamber of Commerce was one of the first chambers to establish the Leadership program in the late 70’s. 

(Renee Earls, President/CEO-Odessa Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program educates chamber members who participate in the program on how local government and local institution work. How to interact with non-profits and other institutions and networking with members and other businesses. 

(Nidia Soriano, Resource Development Director-Boys and Girls Glub/Permian Basin) 

For information on how to become a member of the Odessa Chamber of Commerce and the Leadership program visit www.odessachamber.com or call (432)332-9111. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Voter Registration Event-Meet & Greet Mayra Flores and Betty Cardenas

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Odessa, Texas/August 26, 2024-La Margarita Mexican Food Restaurant recently hosted a voter registration drive. Representatives from the Ector County Elections Office welcomed new voters to the event. Mayra Flores who represented Texas’ 34th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives and Betty Cardenas, who is the Chair for Latina’s For Trump/Vance were on hand to visit with new voters. 

(Mayra Flores-Mayra Flores For Congress/Texas 34th Congressional District-United States House of Representatives. 

Betty Cardenas, an advisor for Latinas For Trump spoke to voters on several topics:  from the Economy, support of President Donald Trump’s policies and Latino small businesses. 

(Betty Cardenas, Advisor-Latina For Trump/Vance-President, Bienvenido (Action PAC) 

Mayra Flores is running for re-election for US Congress in Texas’ 34th Congressional District and has enjoyed several fundraising events. 

(Mayra Flores-Mayra Flores For Congress/Texas 34th Congressional District-United States House of Representatives. 

For information on Voter Registration visit the Ector County Elections Office or the ECRP Headquarters call 432-335-8443. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.