Procession for Jayda Floyd, Juvenile Detention Center Officer
Procession for Jayda Floyd, Juvenile Detention Center Officer. July 15th, 2025
Hispanic Heritage of Odessa and LULAC Host Professional Women Luncheon
Odessa, Texas/July 14, 2025-Hispanic Heritage of Odessa and LU LAC invited local professional women who represent the city of Odessa, Ector County ISD and other institutions to a lunch hosted by La Hacienda Vieja. The purpose of the luncheon was to network, coordinate and strategize upcoming events that can make an impact on the social aspects of the community of Odessa.
(Carol Uranga, Executive Director-Hispanic Heritage of Odessa & LULAC)
Amy Henrick the first lady of Odessa opened the luncheon with words of empowerment to the invited guests at the event and expressed the importance of service to the community.
(Carol Uranga, Executive Director-Hispanic Heritage of Odessa & LULAC)
As 16th of September and Dia De Los Muertos is a short time away. Hispanic Heritage of Odessa hope to continue connecting with local government and other institutions to increase visibility on upcoming events. For DRB Media Communications Digital News, I’m Laura Waters.
Green & Pink Ribbon Ceremony for Flash Flood Victims at Memorial Gardens Park
Odessa, Texas/July 13, 2025-Residents of Odessa, Odessa Police Department, Ector County, and Pastors came to Memorial Gardens Park on Friday Evening to join other families in a special remembrance ceremony honoring the victims of the Texas Hill Country Flash Flood, also taking the lives of OPD Officer Bailey Martin, Jayda Floyd an Ector County Juvenile Probation Officer and girlfriend to Officer Martin.
(Debi Hays, Former Ector County Judge)
The flash flood impacted various communities in the Texas Hill Country along the Guadalupe River and affected the lives of residents in Odessa, Midland, Andrews and other Permian Basin Families.
(Debi Hays, Former Ector County Judge)
Annabelle Coultress was preparing to join friends at Camp Mystic this week. She joined the 70 plus people at Memorial Gardens Park to tie green and pink ribbons around trees located throughout the duck pond.
(Donna Kelm, Ector County Republican Party, Chair)
(Annabelle Coultress, Camp Mystic Camper)
Ector County Law Enforcement and Official will be escorting the body of Jayda Floyd to Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 15th. For DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, I’m Janet Michaels.
Odessa Chamber of Commerce Host the 2025 Legislative Wrap-Up Breakfast
Odessa, Texas/July 12, 2025-The 2025 Legislative Wrap-Up provided crucial updates on the recent legislative session and its impact on Odessa, Ector County and the entire State of Texas.
(Brooks Landgraf, State Representative-Texas District 81)
Attendees had the opportunity to gain direct insight from State Senator Kevin Sparks and State Representative Brooks Landgraf on key legislative topics that included: Oilfield Theft legislation, water and water infrastructure and healthcare.
(Kevin Sparks, State Senator-Texas District 31)
Tag: Senator Kevin Sparks and Representative Brooks Landgraf will be in Austin for a Special Legislative Session on July 21st to work on government business not accomplished at the regular legislative session. For DRB Media Communications Digital News, I’m Mitchell Reynolds.
Odessa City Council Special Remembrance of Flash Flood Victims
Odessa, Texas/July 10, 2025-Before the start of the July 8th Odessa City Council meeting a special moment of silence was held in honor of Odessa Police Office Bailey Martin and those who perished in the flash flood in Central Texas.
(Michael Gerke, Police Chief/Odessa Police Department)
(Cal Hendrick, Mayor/City of Odessa, Texas)
Odessa City Council members Craig Stoker and Greg Connell along with Ector County Republican Party Chair, Donna Kelm and Former Ector County Judge Debi Hays, volunteers were at Memorial Gardens Park placing green ribbons on trees near the pond in remembrance of Odessa Police Officer Bailey Martin and those that have died and those that are still missing from the flash flood that occurred in the Hill Country particularly around the Guadalupe River in Kerr County over the 4th of July weekend.
(Debi Hays, Former Ector County Judge/Odessa, Texas)
(Greg Connell, Councilman District 4/City of Odessa, Texas)
(Donna Kelm, Ector County Republican Party Chair/Odessa, Texas)
State Senator Kevin Sparks of Texas District 31 and State Representative Brooks Landgraf of Texas District 81 will be heading back to Austin for a special legislative session to work on solutions such as a warning system for flash flood areas.
(Kevin Sparks, State Senator/Texas District 31)
(Brooks Landgraf, State Representative/Texas District 81)
A special candlelight vigil is scheduled for Friday, July 11th at around 6pm at Memorial Garden Park located at 42nd Street and JBS Parkway.
For DRB Media Communications Digital News, I’m Jasmin Franks.
Odessa Downtown Lions Club Parade & City of Odessa’s Firecracker Fandango 2025
Odessa, Texas/July 6, 2025-The Odessa Downtown Lion’s Club kicked off the 4th of July celebration with the annual Independance Day Parade. Residents enjoyed the vintage military vehicles, decorated floats representing American Freedom. The Odessa Police Department, Odessa Fire Rescue and the Ector County Sheriff’s Office showcased armored vehicles and hardware to the delight of mom’s, dad’s and children.
(Cal Hendrick, Odessa Mayor-City of Odessa/Texas)
Around 6pm, Friday, July 4th, the City of Odessa hosted the annual Firecracker Fandango. Several thousand people including children came downtown and engage in activities for families; there were concerts featuring local artists and up and coming country recording artists. Visitors enjoyed a wide selection of delicious food items from various food trucks sprinkled throughout the downtown area. The Firecracker Fandango offered a KID’S ZONE where families could take their kids to enjoy games and jumpers.
(Craig Stoker, Odessa City Councilman At-Large-City of Odessa/Texas)
At the finale of Firecracker Fandango visitors were entertained by a drone show and fireworks.
For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera
