Odessa Family YMCA Annual Breakfast with the Grinch Coming Soon to the Odessa Marriott Hotel

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Odessa, Texas/November 14, 2025-This is DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS. The Odessa Family YMCA will soon be kicking off the Christmas Spirit with the Annual Breakfast with the Grinch. Danny Barrera has the story. -The Odessa Family YMCA is getting ready to kick off the Christmas Spirit with the annual Breakfast with the Grinch fundraising event this year at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in the heart of Downtown Odessa. 

(Tara Crouch, Community Relations Director- Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

Moms and dads and their children will enjoy a wide selection of breakfast, games and other fun activities as well as pictures with the Grinch.  

(Tara Crouch, Community Relations Director- Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

The funds raised through the Odessa Family YMCA Breakfast with the Grinch goes towards the Pre-K 3 program. 

(Tara Crouch, Community Relations Director- Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

The Annual Breakfast with the Grinch is supported by ticket sales and by sponsors.  

(Tara Crouch, Community Relations Director- Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas)  

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Young Entrepreneur Showcases Organic Candles and Soaps at November’s First Friday Event

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Odessa, Texas/November 10, 2025-A young entrepreneur named Victoria Boyer creates organic candles, soaps, and other natural products. She was inspired by her mother, Milka Montes-Boyer, a Professor of Chemistry at UT Permian Basin, who educated her on the potentially harmful chemicals found in many store-bought candles, soaps, air fresheners, and similar products. 

(Milka Montes-Boyer, Professor of Chemistry at UTPB/Victoria’s Mom) 

Victoria uses many of the same natural ingredients in her candles and soaps that her mom, Milka, uses in the kitchen. 

(Victoria Boyer, Young Entrepreneur-”Creations By VB” Soaps That Make Skin Soft and Healthy) 

(Milka Montes-Boyer, Professor of Chemistry at UTPB/Victoria’s Mom) 

Each of Victoria’s handmade products goes through a long, detailed process before it’s finished. 

(Victoria Boyer, Young Entrepreneur-”Creations By VB” Soaps That Make Skin Soft and Healthy) 

Professor Milka Montes-Boyer takes great pride in her daughter Victoria’s commitment to health, the environment, and her growing business sense. 

(Milka Montes-Boyer, Professor of Chemistry at UTPB/Victoria’s Mom) 

(Victoria Boyer, Young Entrepreneur-”Creations By VB” Soaps That Make Skin Soft and Healthy) 

To find out more visit Creations by VB on Facebook at vb.s. creations2025 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

 

 

Ector County ISD 2026 2027 Choice Schools Expo #education #schoolchoice #ecisd

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Odessa, Texas/November 6, 2025-This is DRB Media Communications Digital News. Ector County ISD held the 2026-2027 Choice Schools Expo, that can benefit School District students and parents. Danny Barrera has the story. 

Ector County ISD schools hosted an informational session for parents to highlight the different educational choices available to students, allowing families the option to stay in their zoned neighborhood school or explore other district programs. 

(Mandy Hinojos, Director of Partnerships in Choice Schools-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

Ector County ISD highlights its commitment to early education through a variety of Pre-K programs. Students also have additional school choice opportunities at OCTECH and Odessa Collegiate Academy, which offer dual credit courses. 

(Mandy Hinojos, Director of Partnerships in Choice Schools-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

Landon Lynch, a 5th-grade student at Hays Magnet Academy, is taking advantage of the Choice School option and enjoying the advanced educational programs the school offers. 

(Landon Lynch, 5th Grade Stu dent, Hays Magnet Academy-ECISD/Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

 

 

Odessa Fire Rescue & Odessa PD Annual Trunk or Treat Family Event #halloweencandy #familyfun #preschoolers

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Odessa, Texas/October 31, 2025- This is DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS. Odessa Fire Rescue and the Odessa Police Department held their annual Trunk or Treat event. Danny Barrera Has the story.  

Odessa Fire Rescue and the Odessa Police Department held their annual Trunk or Treat event at the Central Fire Station. Mom and Dad’s brought their little ones to get candy from fire fighters and from OPD Officers.  

(Oscar Menchaca, Assistant Chief of Emergency Management-Odessa Fire Rescue/Odessa, Texas)  

The Odessa Fire Rescue and Odessa Police Department Trunk or Treat event is for pre-school and Daycare children and those little ones not yet in school. This family fun event is a great way to bring first responders and the community together. 

(Oscar Menchaca, Assistant Chief of Emergency Management-Odessa Fire Rescue/Odessa, Texas)  

911 Public Safety Communications, and Medical Center Health Systems participated in the Trunk or Treat event handing out treats and information to parents.  

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Excel ER, Home Charm Realty & Churchill Mortgage Provided a Hamburger Lunch for Local 1st Responders

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Odessa, Texas/October 29, 2025-This is DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS. Excel ER of Odessa along with a Mortgage and Realty company provided lunch for the City of Odessa’s First Responders. Danny Barrera has the story. 

Excel ER, Home Charm Realty and Churchill Mortgage celebrated National First Responders Day by providing City of Odessa and Ector County First Responder with a tasty Hamburger Lunch. 

(Lorenzo Rivas, OFR Investigator-Odessa Fire Rescue/Odessa, Texas) 

(Gerardo Arzate, Marketing Associate-EXCE ER/Odessa) 

Throughout the year, local businesses express their gratitude to the city and county’s first responders and law enforcement officers by treating them to lunches, snacks, and other goodies that help lift their spirits. 

(Caín Quintana, Home Loan Specialist-Churchill Mortgage/Odessa, Texas) 

(Demi Franco, Broker/Owner-Home Charm Realty/Odessa, Texas) 

Many of the city’s first responders were born and raised right here in Odessa and are grateful for the ongoing support from their hometown community. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

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