Young Men’s Leadership Conference Hosted by L.U. L.A.C. & Hispanic Heritage of Odessa

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Odessa, Texas/May 1, 2025-LULAC and Hispanic Heritage of Odessa held a men’s leadership conference for ECISD High School students. 9th grade thru the senior class heard commentary from Sheriff Mike Griffis with the Ector County Sheriff’s, Detective Alex Reyes with the Odessa Police Department as well from Odessa Mayor Cal Hendrick. 

Dr. Gregory Williams, President of Odessa College presented information to the Young Men’s Leadership class on the bond proposal that will impact future students and the local workforce. 

(Carol Uranga, Executive Director, Hispanic Heritage of Odessa/L.U.L.A.C-Odessa, Texas) 

Participating students at the Young Men’s Leadership training were bussed to the westside of Odessa near Walmart between West 16th street and West 22nd help Keep Odessa Beautiful pick up trash as part of the leadership training to beautify the city. 

(Sunshine Thompson, President-Keep Odessa Beautiful-Odessa, Texas) 

Odessa Mayor Cal Hendrick and First Lady Amy Hendrick were on location with students demonstrating through actions, the importance of community involvement to be a part of the solution in making the Odessa community a better place to live. 

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

(Gilbert Vasquez-Councilman, District 3-City of Odessa/Texas) 

Odessa Mayor Cal Hendrick celebrated with ECISD High School students after a successful leadership cleanup activity. 

(Nat Sound) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

Richard Herrera Medical Center Hospital District Board Member, District 3 Seeks Re-Election

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Odessa, Texas/May 1, 2025-Richard Herrera the current Medical Center Hospital District board member representing District 3 and the incumbent is seeking re-election. Once re-elected Mr. Herrera plans to revitalize the MCH Primary clinic in west Odessa at West University Blvd and FM 1936 due to the growing population and the need of medical services in that area. 

(Richard Herrera, Board Member, District 3-Medical Center Hospital District/Odessa, Texas) 

Medical Center Health System severs 17 counties and parts of Southeastern New Mexico. Herrera wants to push for an expansion of the emergency room facility and diversify emergency services at MCH benefitting Odessa residents as well as emergency services in West Odessa. 

(Richard Herrera, Board Member, District 3-Medical Center Hospital District/Odessa, Texas) 

Medical Center Hospital District, board member Richard Herrera is being challenged by Sylvia Sanchez for District 3. Election Day is Saturday, May 3rd. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

   

Odessa Family YMCA Healthy Kids Day 2025

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Odessa, Texas/April 28, 2025-On Saturday, April 26th, the Odessa Family YMCA Held their annual Healthy Kids Day. The family fun event was moved indoors due to the forecast of rain. Families and their children enjoyed games, snacks and drinks and other fun activities. 

(Crissy Medina, CEO-Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

Kids enjoyed all the goodie bags that were given out by various agencies including local law enforcement, kids advocacy groups and non-profit organizations. Kids got to play puppies and enjoyed getting their face painted. 

(Crissy Medina, CEO-Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Family YMCA has fundraisers throughout the year to provide funding for various programs like kids sports, child daycare, exercise programs for seniors and other programs that promote health and education. 

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

For more information on Odessa Family YMCA programs and memberships contact the Odessa Family YMCA. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Odessa Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur of the Year & Business Hall of Fame 2025

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Odessa, Texas/April 27, 2025-The Odessa Chamber of Commerce held the 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year and Business Hall of Fame Luncheon hosted by the Odessa Marriott and Conference Center. Nominees are selected from the Odessa business community who provide economic growth and who have made a social difference in the community. 

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

Alejandro Barrientos, Executive Chef of Curbside Bistro and cooking show celebrity was one of four Business Hall of Fame Honorees. Chef Barrientos has contributed and made a difference in Odessa through the culinary arts. 

(Alejandro Barrientos, Executive Chef-Curbside Bistro/Odessa, Texas) 

Nick Fowler the 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year was born in Odessa, Texas in 1951. In 1985, Mr. Fowler developed a process for recovering atactic polypropylene from waste pits. He is the owner of REXtac and Ortex. 

(Shem Culpepper, CEO/President First Basin Credit Union/Chairman-Odessa Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

Follow the Odessa Chamber of Commerce online or on social media for membership opportunities and community events. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

Ector County Library Hosts the Excel High School Program 2025 Graduation and Scholarship Ceremony

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Odessa, Texas/April 27, 2025-The Ector County Library recently hosted the Excel High School Graduation Ceremony, where several adult students competed a rigorous high school course study. The Excel High School is an accredited online school and is the only one offered in the Odessa area and surrounding communities. 

(Howard Marks, Director-Ector County Library/Odessa, Texas) 

William Christopher Brown, the Department Chair of English and Language Arts at Midland College was the keynote speaker, who spoke on challenges the graduates will encounter as they use their newly acquired scholarships to pursue a college degree. 

(William Christopher Brown, Department Chair of English and Language Arts- Midland College/Midland, Texas) 

Graduates expressed their love and gratitude to their families and the continued support from staff in their journey to high school graduation. 

(Destiny Nicole Flores, 2025Graduate-Excel High School Program/Ector County Library/Odessa, Tx) 

(Herolinda Dominguez, 2025 Graduate-Excel High School Program/Ector County Library/Odessa, Tx) 

To learn more about the Excel High School program contact the Ector County Library during regular library hours. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin Annual Spring Cleanup Event

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Odessa, Texas/April 27, 2025-The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin along with Keep Odessa Beautiful held their annual Spring community cleanup event. Odessa City Councilman At-Large Craig Stoker along with members of the Black Chamber and residents helped with the cleanup. 

(Chris E. Walker, President/CEO-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

Residents in the heart of southside Odessa have a renewed pride in keeping District 1 clean and free from trash. East Murphy starting at south Grant Avenue and traveling east for 2.9 miles to the north service road of I-20 will soon be named M.L.K., Jr Street. 

(Chris E. Walker, President/CEO-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

Follow the Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin on-line and on social media for upcoming community events. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.