ECISD kicks off Red Ribbon Week Celebration Monday #drugfree #redribbon #students

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Odessa, Texas/October 27, 2025-Ector County ISD kicked off Red Ribbon Week on Monday, October 27th at the ECISD Administration parking lot. Odessa Mayor Cal Hendrick read a City Proclamation to start a week of the School Districts activities. 

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

Red Ribbon Week is part of ECISD’s commitment promoting a drug-free lifestyle and preventing substance abuse among students and residents in the community.  

(Taylor Laing, Executive Director of Guidance Counseling and Wellness-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

Red Ribbon Week underscores the importance of educating youth in making healthy choices. Red Ribbon Week is a national campaign inspired by DEA Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena Salazar who was brutally tortured and murdered in Mexico.  (Jeff Daniels, Chief of Police-Ector County ISD Police Department) 

The Red Ribbon kick off finale featured a ribbon cutting ceremony by the Odessa Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and the Odessa High School Dance Team and the OHS Drumline. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Ector County Library Hosts a Free Halloween Community Event #halloween #familyfun #sweettreats

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Odessa, Texas/October 20,2025-This is DRB Media Communications Digital News. This past Saturday, the Ector County Library held a community Trick or Treat event. Danny Barrera has the story. 

Families packed the Ector County Library parking lot for the annual Halloween Community Event. Kids, teens, and even a few parents showed off their favorite costumes while lining up for sweet treats. 

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

Visitors to the event had the opportunity to purchase food items from local food trucks and visit with nonprofit organizations. Ector County ISD and the IDEA Public Schools were at the Noel Heritage Plaza a Park located next the library provided information to parents. 

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

During the Halloween Community Event, the Ector County Library provided children with books to encourage reading and highlight the importance of literacy. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

City of Odessa Kicks off the Fall and Holiday Season with the Annual Fall Festival

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Odessa, Texas/October 22, 2025-The City of Odessa, Texas recently hosted its annual Fall Festival at McKinney Park, turning the park into a family-friendly autumn wonderland. Officers with Odessa Police Department and crews from Odessa Fire Rescue spent the day and into the evening mingling with parents and kids while proudly showing off their first responder vehicles and gear. Little ghosts, superheroes, and princesses roamed from booth to booth, scooping up sweet treats and showing off their Halloween costumes. 

(Jon Rogers, Director-Parks and Recreation/Odessa, Texas) 

The Fall Festival featured a first-time car show, face painting, jumpers a circus act a lot of games and attractions. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

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.