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. 

 

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

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

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

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