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

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

#sportscomplex #citycouncil #odessatx

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

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. 

Odessa Family YMCA Annual Breakfast with the Grinch Coming Soon to the Odessa Marriott Hotel

Odessa, Texas/November 14, 2025-This is DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS. The Odessa Family YMCA will soon be kicking off the Christmas Spirit with the Annual Breakfast with the Grinch. Danny Barrera has the story. -The Odessa Family YMCA is getting ready to kick off the Christmas Spirit with the annual Breakfast with the Grinch fundraising event this year at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in the heart of Downtown Odessa. 

(Tara Crouch, Community Relations Director- Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

Moms and dads and their children will enjoy a wide selection of breakfast, games and other fun activities as well as pictures with the Grinch.  

(Tara Crouch, Community Relations Director- Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

The funds raised through the Odessa Family YMCA Breakfast with the Grinch goes towards the Pre-K 3 program. 

(Tara Crouch, Community Relations Director- Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

The Annual Breakfast with the Grinch is supported by ticket sales and by sponsors.  

(Tara Crouch, Community Relations Director- Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas)  

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Young Entrepreneur Showcases Organic Candles and Soaps at November’s First Friday Event

Odessa, Texas/November 10, 2025-A young entrepreneur named Victoria Boyer creates organic candles, soaps, and other natural products. She was inspired by her mother, Milka Montes-Boyer, a Professor of Chemistry at UT Permian Basin, who educated her on the potentially harmful chemicals found in many store-bought candles, soaps, air fresheners, and similar products. 

(Milka Montes-Boyer, Professor of Chemistry at UTPB/Victoria’s Mom) 

Victoria uses many of the same natural ingredients in her candles and soaps that her mom, Milka, uses in the kitchen. 

(Victoria Boyer, Young Entrepreneur-”Creations By VB” Soaps That Make Skin Soft and Healthy) 

(Milka Montes-Boyer, Professor of Chemistry at UTPB/Victoria’s Mom) 

Each of Victoria’s handmade products goes through a long, detailed process before it’s finished. 

(Victoria Boyer, Young Entrepreneur-”Creations By VB” Soaps That Make Skin Soft and Healthy) 

Professor Milka Montes-Boyer takes great pride in her daughter Victoria’s commitment to health, the environment, and her growing business sense. 

(Milka Montes-Boyer, Professor of Chemistry at UTPB/Victoria’s Mom) 

(Victoria Boyer, Young Entrepreneur-”Creations By VB” Soaps That Make Skin Soft and Healthy) 

To find out more visit Creations by VB on Facebook at vb.s. creations2025 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

 

 

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

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.