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NOT A KING Protest in Odessa, Texas-Saturday, June 14th, 2025

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Odessa, Texas/June 15, 2025-Hello social media friends, I’m David Gomez with DRB Media Communications Digital News. Odessa residents gathered at 42nd and JBS Parkway for the Not A King protest. Bronson Wilson has the story. 

On Saturday, June 14th, around 200 people that included children gathered at 42nd and JBS Parkway to protest the mistreatment of undocumented immigrants as well as U.S. Citizens that ICE may consider illegal. The group also voiced their opposition to Trump Administration’s goal to turn democracy into a monarchy. 

(JoAnna Keese, Party Chair-Ector County Democratic Party/Odessa, Texas) 

The group also voiced their opposition to Trump Administration’s goal to turn democracy into a monarchy. 

(JoAnna Keese, Party Chair-Ector County Democratic Party/Odessa, Texas) 

People representing several different Latino Countries yelled out slogans and held up signs with a variety of images. 

(JoAnna Keese, Party Chair-Ector County Democratic Party/Odessa, Texas) 

Several military veterans stood in solidarity with the NOT A KING protesters.  

(Charlie Martin, Military Veteran (Ret)-Participating in the Not A King Protest/Odessa, Texas) 

(Elaine Sheldon, United States Army Veteran (Ret.)- Participating in the Not A King Protest/Odessa, Texas) 

(Travis McCorquodale, United States Navy Veteran (Ret)-Participating in the Not A King Protest/Odessa, Texas) 

A retired Christian Church pastor who attended the protest is very critical of the President Trump’s rhetoric clamming he was sent by god, and the way mega churches encouraging the claim. 

(Don Bohlcke, Retired Church Pastor-First Christian Church/Odessa, Texas) 

Other Odessa citizens were out voicing their support of the President, honoring Flag Day and the 250-year celebration. Some of the folks were at 42nd Street by Music City Mall and on the eastside of the intersection of 42nd and JBS Parkway. 

(Freda Daniels, American Loving Supporter-Celebrating Flag Day, 250 Army Anniversary & President Trump’s Boday) 

Overall, the NOT A KING Protest and those supporting President Donald Trump was relatively peaceful except for a Trump supporter trying to agitate the peaceful protest by crashing through the crowd, and a tall white male in his 70’s wearing a MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN red cap attempting to intimidate a woman who was protesting peacefully. The one thing that both groups shared was the pride in the American Flag. For DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, I’m Bronson Wilson. 

(This news story contains Ai Reporters-Platforms used: Dreamface ai, Hailou ai, Envato Elements) 

 

Bustin 4 Badges Check Presentation to Odessa, Ector County and Midland Law Enforcement

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Midland, Texas/June11, 2025-Law enforcement Officers with the City and County of Midland, the Odessa Police Department and the Ector County Sheriff’s Office along with the Bustin 4 Badges Board handed out checks to all four-law enforcement agencies. 

The Bustin 4 Badges Clay Shoot event sponsored by Exxon Mobil was held during the month of April in Martin County. Over 600 shooters attended and participated in the fundraiser. 

(Jimmy Young, Executive Vice President-Bustin4Badges/Midland-Odessa, Texas) 

All four of the local law enforcement agencies received one thousand and fifty thousand dollars. These funds help supplement the needs each department has. 

(Leith Hall, Lt. Over Administration-Midland County Sheriff’s Office-Midland, Texas) 

(Greg Snow, Chief of Police-Midland Police Department-Midland, Texas) 

Each local law enforcement agency uses its acquired funds from the Bustin for Badges fundraiser. This includes bullet proof vests and tactical gear. 

(Micheal Gerke, Chief of Police-Odessa Police Department-Odessa, Texas) 

Midland Mayor Lori Blong explains the importance of the Bustin for Badges fundraising program and how it benefits the citizens of Midland and the Police Department. 

(Lori Blong, Mayor-City of Midland, Texas) 

The Bustin for Badges program has raised 4 to 5 million dollars over last 12 years. For DRB Media Communications Digital News, I’m Daniel Franco. 

Odessa Police Department’s PAL Program Going On NOW!

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Odessa, Texas/June 6, 2025-The Odessa Police Department held the Police Athletic League also known as PAL a summer program for kids. 

(Jon Foust, PAL Director-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

Boys and girls who registered for the PAL program engaged in spirited games of soccer and kickball at Floyd Gwin Park. Following the athletic activities, participants were treated to a delightful lunch of hotdogs and hamburgers. The afternoon session continued with a variety of recreational activities, fostering camaraderie and enjoyment among the youth. The event exemplified a commitment to promoting physical activity and community engagement among participants. 

(Cpl. Steve LeSueur, Public Information Officer/Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Police Department’s PAL program was established in 1992 to bring young kids and police together in a fun summer activity. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Jonathan Garcia-Lopez. 

This video news story contains an Ai reporter.

 

Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 38th Annual Mex Tex Family Fiesta

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Midland, Texas/June 5, 2025-The Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recently held their 38th annually Mex-Tex Family Fiesta.  

Over a thousand people attended the annual event. Visitors enjoyed events throughout the day that included healthcare booths, a variety of Permian Basin industry and vendors selling a wide selection of items 

(Savanah Morales, President/CEO-Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce/Midland, Texas) 

During the Mex-Tex Family Fiesta the traditional menudo cookoff was held, an art competition, dancers and other vendors selling exotic jewelry for women and men. 

(Vendors) 

The Mex-Tex Family Fiesta ended with a concert from Tejano artists. It is estimated that this year’s event raised close to 90 thousand dollars. For DRB Media Communications, I’m Sophie Wagner. 

City of Odessa Introduces David A Vela, the new City Manager to Employees and Staff

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Odessa, Texas/June 2, 2025-The City of Odessa held a special press conference to formally introduce David Vela the new city manager to employees and staff and to the citizens and residents of Odessa. The Odessa City Council under the leadership of Mayor Cal Henrick, voted unanimously for David Vela for the city manager position. 

(David Vela, City Manager-City of Odessa/Texas) 

David Vela has a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree and is finalizing his Doctorate studies related to government, with the discipline study on local government. 

(David Vela, City Manager-City of Odessa/Texas 

Odessa Mayor Cal Hendrick along with members of the City Council are excited and hopeful for a new and better direction for Odessa. 

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

David Vela started day one as city manager visiting departments and staff and acquainting himself with city of Odessa protocols. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Farewell Reception in Honor of Richard Morton, Interim Odessa City Manager

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Odessa, Texas/May 30, 2025-Hispanic Heritage of Odessa held a farewell event for interim City Manager, Richard Morton at Ajuua’s Mexican Food Restuarant. City of Odessa staff including members of the city council, Eddie Mitchell, District 1, Greg Connell, District 4 and Gilbert Vasquez of District 3 attended the special event. Representatives with Hispanic Heritage of Odessa say that Richard Morton had a major impact on reshaping city government and building relationships with the Hispanic community. 

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

Richard Morton had been in Odessa for about 20 years and served as City Manager from 2002 to 2017. In early 2025 the new Odessa City Council asked for his help in finding a qualified city manager. 

(Richard Morton, Interim City Manager-City of Odessa/Texas) 

David Vela is now the new Odessa City Manager and will begin his duties on Monday, June 2nd.