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Major Fire Erupts at a Container Business, Investigation Ongoing

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Odessa, Texas/July 24, 2024-On Tuesday, July 23rd, a major broke out at a container business located at 83rd and West Co. Rd. in northwest Odessa. Odessa Fire Rescue, West Odessa Volunteer Fire Department along with Goldsmith Fire Department responded to the major fire. A resident that lives close to the container business said that the fire may have started between 3am and 4am. 

(Mark Rodriguez, Resident-Lives Near the Business-North West Co. Road/North Odessa, Texas) 

Mark Rodruguez said, that his son had seen container ejected in the air as the intense flames caused various pops and explosions. 

Segments of water hoses that resembled a yellow serpent winding across several neighborhood streets connected to a water hydrant located at the corner of 83rd and Perry Street. Drones were used by Odessa Fire Rescue to help fire fighter locate hot spots that kept igniting. 

(Javier Joven, Odessa Mayor-City of Odessa/Odessa, Texas) 

Due to the intensity of the container fire and the number of firetrucks and response teams needed to put out this fire, City of Odessa officials reached out to the Midland Fire Department for help in case of multiple emergencies in Odessa. 

(John Beckmeyer, City Manager-City of Odessa/Texas) 

The investigation as to the cause of the fire is ongoing.  

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

27th Annual July 4th Fandango 2024 (Firecracker Fandango)

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Odessa, Texas/July 7, 2024-The July 4th celebrations kick-off with the Independence Day Parade hosted by the Odessa Downtown Lions Club. Families and Kids lined the streets to see the various floats, vintage military vehicles and cars and motorcycles and other attractions. 

Mayor Javier Joven held a special parade that originated from North Sam Houston and 5th street and traveled to the July 4th Fandango Event downtown Odessa. 

(Luz Amparo, Executive Director-Una Mano Amiga Para Todos-Odessa Chapter/Odessa, Texas) 

Hispanic Heritage of Odessa participated as a vendor offering visitors to the event Aguas Frescas, eats and treats and other goodies. 

(Liliana Marquez, President-Hispanic Heritage of Odessa/Odessa, Texas) 

The July 4th Fandango featured a Car Show, a Kids Zone, Food Trucks with a wide selection of cuisine and music and other entertainment. It was estimated that around 15 thousand people attended the 27th annual July 4th Fandango event. 

(Javier Joven, Mayor-City of Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Raza Style Ministry Holds Water Baptism and Bike Blessing at Floyd Gwin Park

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Odessa, Texas/July 2, 2024-Raza Style Ministry recently held its first annual Water Baptism and Bike Blessing at Floyd Gwin Park. Several food vendors and arts and crafts booths participated in the special event. 

(Robert Ceniseros, Raza Style Ministry-Odessa, Texas) 

Several Men and Women, boys and girls were water baptized at the public park event. 

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(Robert Ceniseros, Raza Style Ministry-Odessa, Texas) 

Follow Raza Style Ministry on social media for upcoming events. 

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The Salvation Army in Odessa Officially Reopens Mabee Red Shield Lodge

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Odessa, Texas/June 14, 2024-The Salvation Army in Odessa held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the official reopening of the Shelter. The Salvation Army Shelter has been open and operating since December 2023. 

(Capt. Robert Coriston, Commanding Officer-Salvation Army/Odessa-Midland, Texas) 

In years past the Salvation Army required those seeking shelter during dangerous summer and winter weather to provide identification. Now, the Salvation Army welcomes anyone needing help without an ID. 

(Capt. Robert Coriston, Commanding Officer-Salvation Army/Odessa-Midland, Texas) 

The Salvation Army shelter in Odessa has 54 beds and can provide cots for overflow, and partners with other nonprofit agencies to provide shelter for families. 

(Capt. Robert Coriston, Commanding Officer-Salvation Army/Odessa-Midland, Texas) 

The City of Odessa has made a commitment to help the Salvation Army with the growing homeless population by providing funding through Community Development Block Grants. 

 (Javier Joven, Mayor-City of Odessa, Texas) 

The reopening of the Salvation Army shelter in Odessa also kicked off programs to help the homeless towards self-sufficiency. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Cultural Celebrations Council and City of Odessa Welcomes Navarro Group a Cultural Events Planner

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Odessa, Texas/June 4, 2024-Recently, The City of Odessa along with the Odessa Chamber of Commerce and Chamber Ambassadors welcomed the Houston based Navarro Group. The special program introduced the Cultural Celebrations Council of Odessa, a special events organization that has partnered with the City of Odessa. 

(Celeste Conedo, President-Cultural Celebrations Council/Odessa, Texas) 

The Cultural Celebrations Council of Odessa revealed new logos and a rebranding of the Christmas parade and the Firecracker Fandango. 

(Celeste Conedo, President-Cultural Celebrations Council/Odessa, Texas) 

The goal of the Navarro Group is preserving the Mexican traditions and culture through fun family events like parades and other live entertainment, that will also include Dia De Los Muertos Parade and Festival. 

(Mauricio Navarro-President/Founder-The Navarro Group/Houston, Texas) 

City of Odessa Mayor Joven and the City Council had approved $50 thousand dollars to the Navarro Group to bring a higher standard of cultural entertainment. 

(Javier Joven, Mayor-City of Odessa/Texas) 

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 Judge Carlos Chavez, symbolically swore in the Cultural Celebrations Council of Odessa Board at the finale of the Navarro Group presentation. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

City of Odessa Officials Project Graduation Press Conference

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Odessa, Texas/May 22, 2024-The City of Odessa, Odessa Police Department, ECISD Police and the Ector County Sheriff’s Office held the 2024 Project Graduation press conference. Odessa City Councilwoman Denise Swanner presented a check of 500 dollars to Permian High School and 500-dollar check to Odessa High. 

(Denise Swanner, City Councilwoman-At Large/Odessa City Council/Odessa, Texas) 

Odessa Crime Stoppers encourages anyone who is aware of parties with information on underage drinking to call the Odessa Crime Stopper tip line. 

(Susan Rogers, Executive Director-Odessa Crime Stoppers/Odessa, Texas) 

Project Graduation is a drug and alcohol-free all-night party. Graduates who attend enjoy a wide selection of food and snacks and will be eligible for prizes throughout the night. The event will begin May 25 from 11pm to 6am at the Odessa College Sports Center. 

(Sara Hinshaw, Program Director-Midessa Community Alliance/Odessa, Texas) 

(Michael Gereke, Chief of Police-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.