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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the 2nd Annual Odessa Dia De Los Muertos 2025

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Odess, Texas/September 20, 2025-This is DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS. the second annual Odessa Dia De Los Muertos was officially announced at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Jennifer Smith has the story.  

The Odessa Chamber of Commerce, along with the Odessa and Midland Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Odessa Marriott and Conference Center to announce the 2nd Annual Odessa Día de los Muertos Festival and Parade 2025. 

(Celeste Canedo, Board Member-Odessa Dia De Los Muertos 2025-Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Dia De Los Muertos Festival and Parade is set for Saturday, October 18th, bringing an evening full of fun, culture, and entertainment for the whole family. 

(Celeste Canedo, Board Member-Odessa Dia De Los Muertos 2025-Odessa, Texas) 

While the traditional Día de los Muertos holiday is observed from October 31st to November 2nd, Odessa’s celebration 

 will kick off a little earlier, giving the community an opportunity to come together and honor the tradition in a festive way. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, I’m Jennifer Smith. 

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Hispanic Heritage of Odessa Celebrates 16th of September with Music and Pan Dulce at City Hall in Odessa

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Odessa, Texas/September 16, 2025- This is DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS. Hispanic Heritage of Odessa held a special 16th of September event at City Hall in Odessa. Danny Barrera has the story. 

In celebration of the 16th of September and Hispanic Heritage Month, LULAC and Hispanic Heritage of Odessa provided entertainment for the City of Odessa employees and staff along with guest. The event featured a performance by Juana Jaquez and Mariachi Aguila singing well-known popular and traditional Mexican songs. 

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

Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration and recognition of the rich Mexican Culture and traditions. Visitors to the Odessa City Hall enjoyed a wide selection of Mexican sweet breads and juices.  

(David A. Vela, City Manager-City of Odessa, Texas) 

Hispanic Heritage of Odessa also had a special event for the older residents of Odessa at Ajuua’s Mexican Restaurant. For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

2nd Annual First Responder Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Ector County Republican Party

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Odessa, Texas/September 14, 2025-The Ector County Republican Party held the 2nd Annual First Responder Breakfast at the ECRP Headquarters. Local Republican representatives volunteered their time to cook, serve and bus tables. Odessa Fire Rescue, the Ector County Sheriff’s Office and the Odessa Police Department along with other law enforcement agencies enjoyed pancakes and bacon, fruit and pan dulce provided by MASA BAKERY. 

(Donna Kelm, Republican Party Chair-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

Bob Evans-Bridge: 

State Senator, District 31 Kevin Sparks, Odessa Mayor Cal Hendrick, Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett along with former local Republican Leadership attended the pancake breakfast. 

(Kevin Sparks, State Senator, District 31/State of Texas) 

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

Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett along with his wife and children visited with first responders and guests. 

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

Bob Evans-Standup 

The Ector County Republican Party plan to host more community events so follow the ECRP on Facebook and other social media. Visit www.ectorcountygop.com 

Reporting for DRB Media Communications Digital News, I’m Bob Evans. 

Annual 911 and First Responder Remembrance Ceremony at Memorial Garden Park

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Odessa, Texas/September 11, 2025-A special ceremony was held at Memorial Garden Park to honor and remember the first responders and victims who lost their lives during the September 11, 2001, attacks on the Twin Towers.” 

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

Chief of Police Michael Gerke, Ector County Sheriff Mike Griffis, and Odessa Fire Chief Jason Cotton took part in the solemn ceremony, paying tribute to the first responders who gave their lives in the line of duty. 

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

Community members who attended the ceremony placed American flags around the pond and throughout Memorial Garden Park.” 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

In Remembrance Cpl Arlie Jones & Cpl Michael Scott Gardner Odessa Police Department

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Odessa Police Department-“In Remembrance” Cpl. Arlie Jones and Cpl. Michael “Scott” Gardner. End of Watch Saturday, September 8th, 2007.

Running in the Dark 5K Run Benefiting the Recording Library of West Texas

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Odessa, Texas/September 8, 2025- This is DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, I’m David Gomez. A non-profit organization is having a 5K Run this Saturday, September 13th at Midland College. Danny Barrera has the story.  

The Recording Library of West Texas will be hosting a 5K Run at Midland College on Saturday, September 13th beginning at 6pm. All proceeds benefit the various programs that the Recording Library of West Texas offers. 

(Megan Powell, Marketing Director-Recording Library of West Texas/Midland, Texas) 

This year marks the First Annual Running in the Dark, an event that evolved from the former ‘Dining in the Dark,’ a three-course meal with wine pairings. The run takes place this Saturday, aligning with the 16th of September Celebration. 

(Megan Powell, Marketing Director-Recording Library of West Texas/Midland, Texas) 

To register for the Running In The Dark 5K Run event go to recordinglibrary.org. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

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