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Ector County ISD 2026 2027 Choice Schools Expo #education #schoolchoice #ecisd

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Odessa, Texas/November 6, 2025-This is DRB Media Communications Digital News. Ector County ISD held the 2026-2027 Choice Schools Expo, that can benefit School District students and parents. Danny Barrera has the story. 

Ector County ISD schools hosted an informational session for parents to highlight the different educational choices available to students, allowing families the option to stay in their zoned neighborhood school or explore other district programs. 

(Mandy Hinojos, Director of Partnerships in Choice Schools-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

Ector County ISD highlights its commitment to early education through a variety of Pre-K programs. Students also have additional school choice opportunities at OCTECH and Odessa Collegiate Academy, which offer dual credit courses. 

(Mandy Hinojos, Director of Partnerships in Choice Schools-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

Landon Lynch, a 5th-grade student at Hays Magnet Academy, is taking advantage of the Choice School option and enjoying the advanced educational programs the school offers. 

(Landon Lynch, 5th Grade Stu dent, Hays Magnet Academy-ECISD/Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

 

 

Odessa Fire Rescue & Odessa PD Annual Trunk or Treat Family Event #halloweencandy #familyfun #preschoolers

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Odessa, Texas/October 31, 2025- This is DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS. Odessa Fire Rescue and the Odessa Police Department held their annual Trunk or Treat event. Danny Barrera Has the story.  

Odessa Fire Rescue and the Odessa Police Department held their annual Trunk or Treat event at the Central Fire Station. Mom and Dad’s brought their little ones to get candy from fire fighters and from OPD Officers.  

(Oscar Menchaca, Assistant Chief of Emergency Management-Odessa Fire Rescue/Odessa, Texas)  

The Odessa Fire Rescue and Odessa Police Department Trunk or Treat event is for pre-school and Daycare children and those little ones not yet in school. This family fun event is a great way to bring first responders and the community together. 

(Oscar Menchaca, Assistant Chief of Emergency Management-Odessa Fire Rescue/Odessa, Texas)  

911 Public Safety Communications, and Medical Center Health Systems participated in the Trunk or Treat event handing out treats and information to parents.  

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Excel ER, Home Charm Realty & Churchill Mortgage Provided a Hamburger Lunch for Local 1st Responders

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Odessa, Texas/October 29, 2025-This is DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS. Excel ER of Odessa along with a Mortgage and Realty company provided lunch for the City of Odessa’s First Responders. Danny Barrera has the story. 

Excel ER, Home Charm Realty and Churchill Mortgage celebrated National First Responders Day by providing City of Odessa and Ector County First Responder with a tasty Hamburger Lunch. 

(Lorenzo Rivas, OFR Investigator-Odessa Fire Rescue/Odessa, Texas) 

(Gerardo Arzate, Marketing Associate-EXCE ER/Odessa) 

Throughout the year, local businesses express their gratitude to the city and county’s first responders and law enforcement officers by treating them to lunches, snacks, and other goodies that help lift their spirits. 

(Caín Quintana, Home Loan Specialist-Churchill Mortgage/Odessa, Texas) 

(Demi Franco, Broker/Owner-Home Charm Realty/Odessa, Texas) 

Many of the city’s first responders were born and raised right here in Odessa and are grateful for the ongoing support from their hometown community. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

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ECISD kicks off Red Ribbon Week Celebration Monday #drugfree #redribbon #students

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Odessa, Texas/October 27, 2025-Ector County ISD kicked off Red Ribbon Week on Monday, October 27th at the ECISD Administration parking lot. Odessa Mayor Cal Hendrick read a City Proclamation to start a week of the School Districts activities. 

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

Red Ribbon Week is part of ECISD’s commitment promoting a drug-free lifestyle and preventing substance abuse among students and residents in the community.  

(Taylor Laing, Executive Director of Guidance Counseling and Wellness-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

Red Ribbon Week underscores the importance of educating youth in making healthy choices. Red Ribbon Week is a national campaign inspired by DEA Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena Salazar who was brutally tortured and murdered in Mexico.  (Jeff Daniels, Chief of Police-Ector County ISD Police Department) 

The Red Ribbon kick off finale featured a ribbon cutting ceremony by the Odessa Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and the Odessa High School Dance Team and the OHS Drumline. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Ector County Library Hosts a Free Halloween Community Event #halloween #familyfun #sweettreats

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Odessa, Texas/October 20,2025-This is DRB Media Communications Digital News. This past Saturday, the Ector County Library held a community Trick or Treat event. Danny Barrera has the story. 

Families packed the Ector County Library parking lot for the annual Halloween Community Event. Kids, teens, and even a few parents showed off their favorite costumes while lining up for sweet treats. 

(Howard Marks, Library Director-Ector County Library/Odessa, Texas) 

Visitors to the event had the opportunity to purchase food items from local food trucks and visit with nonprofit organizations. Ector County ISD and the IDEA Public Schools were at the Noel Heritage Plaza a Park located next the library provided information to parents. 

(Howard Marks, Library Director-Ector County Library/Odessa, Texas) 

During the Halloween Community Event, the Ector County Library provided children with books to encourage reading and highlight the importance of literacy. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

City of Odessa Kicks off the Fall and Holiday Season with the Annual Fall Festival

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Odessa, Texas/October 22, 2025-The City of Odessa, Texas recently hosted its annual Fall Festival at McKinney Park, turning the park into a family-friendly autumn wonderland. Officers with Odessa Police Department and crews from Odessa Fire Rescue spent the day and into the evening mingling with parents and kids while proudly showing off their first responder vehicles and gear. Little ghosts, superheroes, and princesses roamed from booth to booth, scooping up sweet treats and showing off their Halloween costumes. 

(Jon Rogers, Director-Parks and Recreation/Odessa, Texas) 

The Fall Festival featured a first-time car show, face painting, jumpers a circus act a lot of games and attractions. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.