First Day of School for Students at the New Idea Lopez Public School

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Odessa, Texas/August 8, 2025-The new IDEA Lopez Public School on 5th street near Harless Street opened its doors to new students. The School Principal, teachers and staff welcomed parent and students to the first day of school via a red-carpet ceremony. 

(Jessica Berridge, School Principal-IDEA LOPEZ Public School/Odessa, Texas) 

The school session on Thursday and Friday were only half-day of classes. The school day focused on procedures, student’s responsibilities at the school while learning the core subjects. 

(Larry Moore, College Prep Principal-IDEA LOPEZ Public School/Odessa, Texas)  

Educators at IDEA LOPEZ want students to have fun learning the core subjects they need to have a successful educational experience. They want students to learn as much as possible and be able to move forward in their academic careers. 

(Larry Moore, College Prep Principal-IDEA LOPEZ Public School/Odessa, Texas) 

IDEA LOPEZ along with other IDEA Public Schools will begin full day of classes on Monday, August 11th. I’m Daniela Franco reporting for DRB Media Communications Digital News. 

Team Odessa Back-to-School Free Fish Fry Community Event

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On Monday evening, August 4th a newly formed organization called TEAM ODESSA held a Back to School Fish Fry event. This was a free event for residents of Odessa to meet City and County Officials in an informal setting. 

(Ronnie Lewis, Organizer-Team Odessa/Odessa, Texas) 

Odessa Mayor Cal Hendrick, Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett and Donna Kelm, Ector County Republican Party alo Chair wore approns, bussing tables and visiting with guests. 

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

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

Odessa, Texas/August 6, 2025-Odessa City Councilman District 1 Eddie Mitchell along with representatives of LULAC and Hispanic Heritage of Odessa and other organizations came out to support the 1st Annual TEAM ODESSA Event  hosted by Big Daddy’s Grill and Bar where it was estimated that over 300 people attended the community event. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Ector County ISD Convocation 2025 at the Ector County Coliseum

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Odessa, Texas/August 6, 2025-The Ector County ISD recently held its annual Convocation at the Ector County Coliseum. The Convocation is a teacher pep-rally to get faculty and staff ready for the new school year. The program kicked off with the faculty choir singing the National Anthem followed a presentation by Dr. Keeley Boyer, Superintendent of Schools on goals and expectations. 

(Keeley Boyer, Superintendent of Schools-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

Arleen Sanchez, a second-year 10th grade chemistry teacher at Odessa Collegiate Academy and a graduate of Ector County ISD is excited to be able to be back teaching young students. 

(Arleen Sanchez, 10th Grade Chemistry Teacher-Odessa Collegiate Academy/Odessa, Texas) 

Dr. Jose Hernandez, a former NASA astronaut who grew up in a family of migrant workers; the persistence of one of his teachers changed the course of his life. 

(Keeley Boyer, Superintendent of Schools-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Dedication to Freedom-a Life Size Replica of The Battle Of Iwo Jima Monument at Music City Mall

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Odessa, Texas/August 2, 2025-Music City Mall held a special ceremony revealing a special monument called Dedication to Freedom. Maggie Jones has the story.
Mall visitors gathered at the Dillards entrance to view the unveiling a life-sized replica of the Battle of Iwo Jima statue. The momument took over a year to complete and estimated cost of several thousands of dollars. The purpose of the replica is to remind the younger generations of the sacrafice the men and women of the armed forces paid in World War 2 to keep freedom in the United States.
(Creg Morgan, General Manager-Music City Mall/Odessa, Texas)
Sacred and special music was performed in memorium of the Battle of Iwo Jima monument ceremony.
Visitors to Music City Mall are encouraged to stop by and see a replica of thefamous and historic Battle of Iwo Jima monument and take time to read the special plaque.
Reporting for D R B MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, I’m Maggie Jones.

Odessa Chamber of Commerce and Cheveron 2025 New Teacher Welcome

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Odessa, Texas/July 31, 2025-The Odessa Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Chevron held the 2025 Ector County ISD New Teacher Welcome Fair at the MCM Grande Hotel Fund Dome. New teachers have the opportunity to connect with the community and learn about local resources from local businesses.
(Renee Earls, President/CEO, Odessa Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas)
Over 250 new teachers from across the state of Texas and from the U.S. as well as international teachers will be serving the students of the ECISD school district.
(Matt Spivy, Chief Human Capital Officer-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas)
Several medical institutions and other health representatives as well as nbanks and credit unions participated in the event providing information to new teachers.
(Susan Thornton, Foundation Director-Medical Center Health System/Odessa, Texas)
(Jason Berridge, President/CEO-Complex Community Federal Credit Union)
Ector County ISD is expecting around 34 thousand students this year.
For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.

3rd Annual Professional Women’s Relaxation Conference

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Odessa, Texas/July 29, 2025-The Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center hosted the third annual Professional Women’s Relaxation Conference. Maggie Jones has the story.
The PWRC event features discussions by experts on various topics on women’s health that focuses on nutrition and relaxation.
(Dr. Deitrick Gorman, Creator and Founder Professional Women’s Relaxation Conference)
Approximately 30 vendors participated in the PWRC event that showcased various items for sale, that included arts and crafts, Jewelry and more. Information was provided to guests at the conference on Breast Cancer Awareness and other medical information.
(Dr. Deitrick Gorman, Creator and Founder Professional Women’s Relaxation Conference)
Liliana Marquez, a local artist icon has been participating in the Professional Women’s Relaxation Conference for 3 years showing women how to relax by engaging in painting.

On Saturday’s Professional Women’s Relaxation Conference, the highlight of the event featured a panel of women in various professions, that included a chef, a marketing representative, a medical doctor, a truck driver and other women on the panel that are involved in nonprofit organizations discussed the challenges they face in their professions.
The panel discussion was moderated by Doctor Deitrick Gorman recognized as America’s Relaxation Doctor. The women on stage talked about the various issue they face as professional women, how they juggle work and family and how they find time to decompress.
Reporting for DRB Media Communications Digital News, I’m Maggie Jones.