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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 

Ector County Library Hosts the Excel High School Program 2025 Graduation and Scholarship Ceremony

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Odessa, Texas/April 27, 2025-The Ector County Library recently hosted the Excel High School Graduation Ceremony, where several adult students competed a rigorous high school course study. The Excel High School is an accredited online school and is the only one offered in the Odessa area and surrounding communities. 

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

William Christopher Brown, the Department Chair of English and Language Arts at Midland College was the keynote speaker, who spoke on challenges the graduates will encounter as they use their newly acquired scholarships to pursue a college degree. 

(William Christopher Brown, Department Chair of English and Language Arts- Midland College/Midland, Texas) 

Graduates expressed their love and gratitude to their families and the continued support from staff in their journey to high school graduation. 

(Destiny Nicole Flores, 2025Graduate-Excel High School Program/Ector County Library/Odessa, Tx) 

(Herolinda Dominguez, 2025 Graduate-Excel High School Program/Ector County Library/Odessa, Tx) 

To learn more about the Excel High School program contact the Ector County Library during regular library hours. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center National Library Week

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Odessa, Texas/April 13, 2025-Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center recently held an event for the community in celebration of National Library Week. Book Mobiles from the Ector County Library and Midland County Library set up in the north parking lot of the health sciences center for the special event. 

(Kristalee Kennedy, Assistant Library Director-Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center/Permian Basin) 

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Permian Basin Medical students and staff can find out more of what the library in Odessa and Midland offer to their families. 

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

National Library Week 2025 was from April 6th to April 12th and was first celebrated in 1958. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Friends of Kellus Turner Park 1st Annual Christmas Cookie Exchange

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Odessa, Texas/December 24, 2024-Friends of Kellus Turner Park had their 1st Annual Christmas Cookie Exchange. The Families and children were invited to participate in a cookie decoration activity and the cookie exchange later in the day. 

(Michele Lee Spinks, West Odessa Community Advocate-Friends of Kellus Turner Park/West Ector County-West Odessa) 

Children visited the Ector County ISD Mobil Inspiration Station and were able to apply for an Ector County Library Card and check out books. Families to enjoyed fun activities during the morning and purchased food items from the participating food truck. 

(Michele Lee Spinks, West Odessa Community Advocate-Friends of Kellus Turner Park/West Ector County-West Odessa) 

Daniel and Savanah Morales owners of Masa Bakery provided the cookies and the cookie decoration kits for the Kellus Turner Park Christmas Event. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

A Scandanavian Viking Traveled to Texas to Do Storytime

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Odessa, Texas/April 11, 2024-The Ector County Library Hosted Kid’s Storytime featuring Dr. Jan Gustafsson, associated professor of Latin American studies at the University of Copenhagen. The Kid’s Storytime event was sponsored by a grant provided by the TEGNA Foundation. 

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

Professor and author, Jan Gustafsson talked about his experience and the enjoyment of reading at an early age. 

(Jan Gustafsson, Associate Professor of Latin American Studies/University of Copenhagen, Denmark) 

 The Latin American series is an activity organized every semester by The University of Texas Permian Basin. Authors are invited to the come to the Permian Basin to discuss issues affecting Latin America and the U.S.  

 

(Antonio Moreno, Professor-Latin American Literature and Cinema-University of the Texas Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(040622)-ECTOR COUNTY LIBRARY COMMITTEE HOLDS COMMUNITY FORUM

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Odessa, Texas/April 6, 2022-The Ector County library committee held an English and Spanish community forum to discuss a new library and modernize library content. The current 3 story library is several decades old and outdated, and difficult to staff. 

(Randy Ham, Ector County Library Committee/Executive Director-Odessa Arts) 

The Ector County Library Committee discussed with residents a public library that would provide the needs of the community with programs and services for the next 30 years. 

(Randy Ham, Ector County Library Committee /Executive Director-Odessa Arts) 

Ector County Commissioner, Precinct 4, Armando Rogriguez, would like to see the new library as a multi-purpose facility. Providing visitors with restaurants and retail stores within or around the new library. 

(Armando Rodriguez, Ector County Commissioner, Pct. 4) 

The estimated population of Latino residents in Ector County is at or above 60%. The Ector County Library only provides 5% of Spanish language books and literature. 

(Randy Ham, Ector County Library Committee /Executive Director-Odessa Arts) 

The Ector County Library Committee visited the Midland Centennial Library to gather information regarding staff, applications for library cards, programs and other services. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.