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Odessa Junior Leadership hosted by the Odessa Chamber of Commerce at ORMC

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Odessa, Texas/January 14, 2026-The Odessa Chamber of Commerce recently kicked off Junior Leadership Odessa hosted by Odessa Regional Medical Center. 44 Odessa High School Juniors engaged in an intensive program learning about the inner workings of their community including local government, healthcare, business and other social services. 

(Allison Gray, Marketing and Communications, Odessa Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

“It’s for juniors across the community. We have representatives from all the schools across the area. Um, and so they get to see the back ends of Odessa and really get to see how, um, we run, and you know, how our community thrives”. 

The Junior Leadership program helps Junior class High School Students to break out of their comfort zone and brings them to work together on projects collectively. 

(Rebecca Tepe, Odessa Junior Leadership Program) 

“It helps people get out of their shell and get to know different people. And I’ve seen it so far of, you know; you can kind of tell the ones that are a little laid back, kind of quiet, and I see them getting involved, and that’s great. You know, a lot of times kids need that little extra courage. Um, so they have been doing amazing all day”. 

(Kaleah Lewis, Oceans Healthcare-YPO/Odessa) 

“So, leadership is all about being able to work together as a team, and you got to get out of your comfort zone. You get to meet new people. You get to learn how they think and how they’re able to structure things. You get to ask the hard questions, and it just brings you together to be a better leader. It’s not about one person; it’s about a team of people to create the leadership”. 

The 2026 Junior Leadership Odessa Program is made possible through the support of the Permian Basin Area Foundation and the local business community, that enables local students an opportunity to participate in this leadership development program. 

(Mallory Hough, Odessa Collegiate Academy 11th Grade Student/Odessa, Texas) 

“Getting into this program was really I was like looking at the itinerary. It’s like education, law, medical. So, it’s everything that I’m kind of like, what if? So being able to put my feet in and be like, oh my gosh, that really drew my interest or that really drew my interest, I think it will really help me in furthering my career”. 

For more information on the Junior Leadership Odessa Program, contact the Odessa Chamber of Commerce. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

New Hispanic Female Owned Notary & Tax Firm in Southside Odessa

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Odessa, Texas/January 10, 2026-A new Tax and Notary service has opened its doors at the former Carol’s Ambulance building located at 126 S. Dixie Blvd. In Odessa. Odessa Mayor Cal Hendrick, City Councilman at Large Craig Stoker and City Councilman, District One Eddie Mitchell welcomed the new minority owned business to Odessa. 

(Eddie Mitchell, Councilman, District 1-City of Odessa, Texas) 

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

Hispanic Heritage of Odessa, LULAC and the Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce held a special ribbon cutting ceremony to introduce the new Alejandra Loera Notary and Tax Firm and her staff to guests. 

(Alejandra Loera, Owner/Operator-Alejandra Loera Notary and Tax Firm/Odessa, Texas) 

Several Hispanic nonprofit organizations like ENTRE GUERRERAS, UNA MANO AMIGA, THE PEACE ACADEMY OF WEST TEXAS attended the special ceremony. 

(Rocio Marti -Founder-Entre Guerreras-Nonprofit Organization) 

As the tax season begins, Alejandra Loera Notary and Tax Firm will handle individual and business tax returns. For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Gorilla Heavy Hitters Boxing Hosts Toy Give-Away #christmaspresents #children #christmasjoy

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Odessa, Texas/December 20, 2025-This is DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS. Gorilla Heavy Hitters Boxing in Odessa invites families for a toy giveaway. 

The toy give-away event is Monday, December 22nd from 5pm to 9pm at Gorilla Heavy Hitters Boxing located at 607 Royalty Ave. In Odessa. I’m Alfredo Chung for DRB Media Communications Digital News. 

MASA BAKERY in Odessa Preparing for ROSCAS DE REYES (Kings Bread)

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Odessa, Texas/December 18, 2025-David, Masa Bakery in Odessa is getting ready for the traditional sweet bread that brings Hispanic families together. 

Rosca de Reyes or Kings Bread is a traditional sweet bread that symbolizes the Three Wise Men who visited baby Jesus. The traditional sweet bread is celebrated on January 6th the Epiphany. 

(Daniel Morales, Owner/Operator-MASA BAKERY/Odessa, Texas) 

The KIngs Bread is decorated with candied fruits. Small figurines of baby Jesus are placed inside the sweet bread adding excitement to the celebration. 

(Daniel Morales, Owner/Operator-MASA BAKERY/Odessa, Texas) 

Masa Bakery will begin baking the Rosca De Reyes right after Christmas so call or go by MASA BAKERY to place your order for the very special sweet bread. 

(Daniel Morales, Owner/Operator-MASA BAKERY/Odessa, Texas) 

Once again, make sure you order your Rosca De Reyes now at Masa Bakery in Odessa. The special sweet bread will be available right after Christmas. For DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, I’m Mary Elizabeth Franco. 

Fast Way Car Rental Services Celebrate Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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Odessa, Texas/December 17, 2025-Fast Way Car Rental Services, located at 2143 East 8th Street, recently celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Odessa Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors. The event brought together community members, local clergy, and Odessa City Councilman for District 1, Eddie Mitchel, all gathering to show support and help welcome the new small business to the City of Odessa. 

(Eddie Mitchell, Councilman District 1-City of Odessa, Texas) 

Fast Way Car Rental Services’ mission statement is to provide professional, reliable transportation solutions for everyday people and professionals alike. 

(Treyvorick Jackson, CEO-Fast Way Car Rental Services/Odessa, Texas) 

Plans are currently underway to expand Fast Way Car Rental Services with a larger location to accommodate a growing fleet of high-tier and various nameplate vehicles. 

(Treyvorick Jackson, CEO-Fast Way Car Rental Services/Odessa, Texas) 

Sometime in the early part of the new year, Fast Way Car Rental Services plans to launch a marketing and media blitz aimed at gaining a competitive edge in the car rental market across Odessa and Midland. 

(John Forster, Director of Operations-Fast Way Car Rental Services/Odessa, Texas) 

Follow Fast Way Car Rental Services on Instagram, Facebook and other social media. For DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, Danny Barrera. 

Odessa Police Department Continue Investigating Triple Homicide in Northeast Odessa

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Odessa, Texas/December 10, 2025-An arrest has been made in connection to a triple homicide that occurred last night in North Odessa. Mitchel Reynolds has the information. 

A 15-year-old male has been charged with Capital Murder of Multiple Persons, a Capital Felony. The 15-year-old male suspect is currently in custody at the Ector County Youth Center. 

(Micheel Gerke, Chief of Police-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

On Tuesday, December 9th, 2025, at approximately 5:45pm, OPD responded to the 87th Street Apartments (8740 Hunter Miller Way) in reference to a shooting that had occurred. Upon arrival, officers located the apartment and found three deceased victims. 

(Micheel Gerke, Chief of Police-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

The suspect entered the residence and shot his ex-girlfriend’s mother, identified as 39-year-old Jessica Rodriguez. Then he shot his ex-girlfriend’s 9-year-old brother and 13-year-old sister. the 15-year-old male suspect had planned on shooting his 15-year-old ex-girlfriend outside of school but changed his mind. 

(Micheel Gerke, Chief of Police-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

The investigation is ongoing.  More information on this triple homicide as it becomes available. For DRB Media Communications Digital News, I’m Mitchel Reynalds.