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UT Permian Basin Expanding its Direct Admissions program for high school Seniors entering College

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Odessa, Texas/December 12, 2025-The University of Texas Permian Basin is expanding its Direct Admissions program for high school seniors entering college in Fall 2026. This year, the University has offered automatic admission to 2,198 seniors across seven partner school districts, a notable increase from last year’s 1,680 offers 

(Teresa Simpson, Assistant Vice President Enrollment Management-UT Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

Through Direct Admissions, qualified seniors receive a guaranteed acceptance to UT Permian Basin eliminating the need for an Apply Texas or Common App application.  

(Teresa Simpson, Assistant Vice President Enrollment Management-UT Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

Qualified OC TECH and Odessa Collegiate Academy, the Early College High School Seniors received their UPTB Admissions Letter at a special ceremony at the Saulsbury Conference Center at Odessa College. 

(Neftaly Rodriguez, OC TECH Senior-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

(Adriel Leyva, OC TECH Senior-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

(Henley Cuin, OC TECH Senior-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

The Direct Admissions program is designed to reduce barriers, simplify the college-going process, and provide a clear pathway for students to pursue higher education. 

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. 

Meals on Wheels Renews Partnership with H E B for Feast of Sharing #homebound #communityevent

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Odessa, Texas/December 4, 2025-Meals on Wheels teamed up once again with H-E-B for the annual Feast of Sharing community dinner on Friday, December 5th at the Ector County Coliseum. This year, H-E-B also provided a special holiday meal for homebound Meals on Wheels of Odessa clients, ensuring everyone had a chance to enjoy the season’s generosity.  

The Feast of Sharing event is open to the public and will feature holiday music, live entertainment, games for the kids, and a special visit from Santa Claus. 

HEB contributed a six-thousand-dollar donation to help provide special holiday meals for Meals on Wheels of Odessa clients throughout Odessa and Ector County. 

Employees from H-E-B visited the Meals on Wheels of Odessa facility to volunteer their time, helping prepare and deliver meals to elderly and homebound clients across the community. 

Meals on Wheels of Odessa is always looking for volunteers. If you or your company wish to volunteer, go to www.mowo.org. 

For DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, Danny Barrera. 

 

Sports Facilities Companies Present Marketing and Strategic Planning for the new Sports Complex

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Odessa, Texas/November 19, 2025-The Odessa City Council received a presentation from Sports Facilities Companies outlining how they would manage and operate the proposed multi-sports complex and the services they plan to offer. The council’s goal is to elevate Odessa’s presence in the statewide sports scene, making the city competitive with larger communities by attracting tournaments and a wide range of sports activities. 

(Steve Thompson, Councilman, District 2-City of Odessa/Texas) 

The management group outlined their vision for marketing and strategic planning to the council, highlighting how they intend to attract tournaments, concerts, and a wide range of entertainment events to the sports complex. 

(Steve Thompson, Councilman, District 2-City of Odess/Texas) 

Sports Facilities Companies will monitor visitor attendance, oversee repairs and maintenance, and keep track of all sports complex activities, providing regular updates and reports to the city. 

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

The sports complex is scheduled to begin construction sometime during the last week of November.
For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

New Public Relations Firm Hosts Meet and Greet Event at the American Legion Post 430

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Odessa, Texas/November 17, 2025-A newly launched public relations firm made its debut with a friendly meet-and-greet at the American Legion Post 430, set up in the south parking lot at 2701 East 8th Street in Odessa. The event drew support from a variety of local businesses, all eager to connect with and cheer on the firm’s owner and operator, Daizy Guerrero, as she steps confidently into Odessa’s PR landscape. 

(Daizy Guerrero, Founder & Owner/Operator-Public Relations Perspective, LLC/Odessa, Texas) 

Several Food Trucks provided a wide variety of menu items for visitors to choose from as well as other food vendors selling ELOTES, Hot Dogs and other yummy items. Small business at the meet and greet event showcased wood burning art, arts & crafts, knives and a small business that creates Munchables for all occasions 

(Daizy Guerrero, Founder & Owner/Operator-Public Relations Perspective, LLC/Odessa, Texas) 

Public Relations Perspective LLC is currently supporting small Hispanic-owned businesses by helping them strengthen their online presence in an increasingly competitive market. 

For DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, Danny Barrera.