Volunteers & Students Help the Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin Fall Cleanup

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Odessa, Texas/October 21, 2025-This is DRB Media Communications Digital News. The Black Chamber of Commerce held their Fall Cleanup this past weekend. Danny Barrera has the story. 

Volunteers and Students from the ECISD Middle Schools and High Schools came out this past Saturday to help the Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin cleanup areas of southside Odessa.  

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

During the Fall and Spring cleanups, the Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin invites volunteers and School District students to participate in helping to beautify the City of Odessa. 

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

After the cleanup, students and volunteers enjoyed hot dogs, chips and drinks. For volunteer opportunities or membership contact the Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin online. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

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36th Annual Crime Stoppers Conference Hosted by the Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center

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Odessa, Texas/October 16, 2025-Crime Stoppers programs from across the state gather once a year in a host city selected by the state. During the annual conference, participating programs receive the mandated16 hours of training required to ensure they remain in full compliance. 

(Jeff Daniel, ECISD-Chief of Police/Crime Stoppers Law Enforcement Coordinator) 

Several Crime Stoppers programs, along with their volunteers and coordinators, were recognized for their achievements during a special awards ceremony luncheon at the conference. 

(Jeff Daniel, ECISD-Chief of Police/Crime Stoppers Law Enforcement Coordinator) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

 

 

Texas Senator Joan Huffman and a Candidate for Attorney General of Texas Visits Odessa

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Odessa, Texas/October 13, 2025-The Ector County Republican Party and the Ector County Republican Women hosted a hot dog dinner to welcome Joan Huffman, Texas Senator for the 17th District and candidate for Attorney General of Texas. Senator Huffman spent time visiting with party members and guests, sharing her vision and priorities for the state. 

(Joan Huffman, Candidate for Attorney General of Texas) 

Texas Senator Joan Huffman has strong ties to Odessa and the Permian Basin through her husband, who is originally from Odessa and is part of the region’s oil and gas business community. Local Republican leaders and voters expressed confidence that Senator Huffman will be the next Attorney General for the State of Texas. 

(Donna Kelm, Party Chair-Ector County Republican Party 

(Ronnie Lewis, Odessa Voter-Odessa, Texas) 

For information on upcoming Ector County Republican party events visit ectorcountygop.com. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Tiki Davis Now at Odessa College

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This is DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS. Odessan Tiki Davis — award-winning entrepreneur, successful businessman, and author — is now part of the Odessa College staff. We had the opportunity to talk with Tiki about this new chapter in his journey. Here’s that interview. 

(Tiki Davis, Director of Alumni Athletics Engagement-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

For more information contact Tiki Davis at the Advancement Office at Odessa College. Follow us on Facebook, X Formally Twitter and Instagram. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and visit us online at DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS dot TV. I’m David Gomez. Thanks for watching. 

National Night Out 2025

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Odessa, Texas/October 9, 2025-On Tuesday, October 7th, the Odessa Police Department, Odessa Fire Rescue, and the Ector County Sheriff’s Office visited more than a dozen locations across the City of Odessa — including a downtown nonprofit and several places of worship — as part of the annual National Night Out event. 

(Clara Pride, Community Relations Director-Basin Lighthouse/Odessa, Texas) 

Families attending Iglesia De Amor were excited to celebrate the church’s third year participating in National Night Out. The pastors say the annual event is a meaningful way to bring the neighborhood together for fellowship while helping to build stronger connections between residents, law enforcement, and first responders. 

(Lizbeth García Bonilla, Pastor-Iglesia De Amor-Odessa, Texas) 

(Guadalupe García, Pastor-Iglesia De Amor-Odessa, Texas) 

Visitors at National Night Out locations had the chance to sample a wide variety of eats and treats, support local vendors, and get an up-close look at first responder vehicles. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

 

Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin -35th Annual Ebony Bar Awards

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Odessa, Texas/October 7, 2025-The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin Held their 35th Annual Ebony Bar Awards. Danny Barrera has the story. 

The MCM Grande Hotel and Fun dome recently hosted the Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin and the 35th Annual Ebony Bar Awards. This year, local entrepreneurs were honored for their contributions to the Odessa economy. 

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

Several nonprofit organizations, Medical and scholastic institutions and local businesses participated in the special event. Representatives from the city of Odessa and Ector County came out in support of the recipients receiving the Ebony Bar Awards. 

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

The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin’s Ebony Bar Awards featured keynote speaker, JarJa Phillips, Vice President of Human Resources at Khol’s Department Stores. 

(JarJa “JP” Phillips, VP-Human Resources-Khol’s Department Stores) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

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