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Black Chamber of Commerce -Special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Klpnotic Barber Company

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Odessa, Texas/August 13, 2025-The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin welcomed a new business to the community with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for KLPNOTIC Barber Company. 

The shop, located at 6901 Cross B Road, Suite 155, near the Bell-Park Ranch area, celebrated its official opening with local leaders, chamber members, and community supporters in attendance. 

(Chris E. Walker, President/CEO-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin. 

The Bell-Park Ranch area is a growing new development in northeast Odessa, expanding toward Midland. Many minority-owned businesses, which would traditionally set up in central Odessa, are now looking to this area for greater business opportunities. 

(Pete McGarity, Owner/Operator-KLIPNOTIC Barber Company/Odessa, Texas) 

Pete McGarity, owner and operator of KLIPNOTIC Barber Company, aims to bring a fresh look to northeast Odessa, offering a wide variety of hairstyles for both the young and the young-at-heart. 

(Pete McGarity, Owner/Operator-KLIPNOTIC Barber Company/Odessa, Texas) 

Follow the Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin on social media and website for membership opportunites and upcoming events. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Ector County ISD First Day of School

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Odessa, Texas/August 11, 2025-Ector County ISD kicked off the first day of school with Pre-K and elementary students heading eagerly to their classrooms. 

(Keeley Boyer, Superintendent of Schools-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

Ector County ISD is expanding its Pre-K program with the the opening of the Burleson Early Education Center. The district aims to give 3- and 4-year-old students a strong start, focusing on early learning skills to ensure they are prepared for success when they enter Kindergarten. 

(Keeley Boyer, Superintendent of Schools-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

The State Legislature passed Texas House Bill 1481 during the 89th Legislative session, it requires all school systems to adopt and implement a policy prohibiting students the use of perseonal communication devises such as cellphones, tablets, smartwatches on school property during the school day. 

(Keeley Boyer, Superintendent of Schools-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

MASA BAKERY located between 5th and 6th Street off of Jefferson behind Lamar Early Education Center provided a free creal breakfast to school age children in celebration of the first day of school. 

(Daniel Morales, Owner/Operator-MASA BAKERY Panaderia Mexicana/Odessa, Texas) 

MASA BAKERY will be giving a free creal breakfast to children during the entire school year and into the summer months in 2026. 

(Daniel Morales, Owner/Operator-MASA BAKERY Panaderia Mexicana/Odessa, Texas) 

During this school year, Home School students are not eligable to particpate in extracurricular activites orplay in UIL Sports. A student who is the victim of “bullying” can, by State Law transfer to another school in the school District.  

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Skip navigation Search Create 9+ Avatar image Odessa Police Department’s Annual Back to School Block Party 2025

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Odessa, Texas/August 10, 2025-The Odessa Police Department held their Annual Back To School Bash at McKInney Park on Saturday, August 9th. Families came out to see the SWAT Armored vehicles, the OPD Crime Scene Unit and other hardware. Children enjoyed the various activites and Jumpers and recieved school supplies for the new school year. 

(Steve LeSeuer, Public Information Officer-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

The OPD Back To School Bash featured vendors including Medical Center Hospital, AT&T, H.E.B. and others providing information to families and goodie bags to the kids. 

(Steve LeSeuer, Public Information Officer-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Police Department is proactive in brining Law Enforcement and the Community together to make a successful community. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

First Day of School for Students at the New Idea Lopez Public School

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Odessa, Texas/August 8, 2025-The new IDEA Lopez Public School on 5th street near Harless Street opened its doors to new students. The School Principal, teachers and staff welcomed parent and students to the first day of school via a red-carpet ceremony. 

(Jessica Berridge, School Principal-IDEA LOPEZ Public School/Odessa, Texas) 

The school session on Thursday and Friday were only half-day of classes. The school day focused on procedures, student’s responsibilities at the school while learning the core subjects. 

(Larry Moore, College Prep Principal-IDEA LOPEZ Public School/Odessa, Texas)  

Educators at IDEA LOPEZ want students to have fun learning the core subjects they need to have a successful educational experience. They want students to learn as much as possible and be able to move forward in their academic careers. 

(Larry Moore, College Prep Principal-IDEA LOPEZ Public School/Odessa, Texas) 

IDEA LOPEZ along with other IDEA Public Schools will begin full day of classes on Monday, August 11th. I’m Daniela Franco reporting for DRB Media Communications Digital News. 

Team Odessa Back-to-School Free Fish Fry Community Event

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On Monday evening, August 4th a newly formed organization called TEAM ODESSA held a Back to School Fish Fry event. This was a free event for residents of Odessa to meet City and County Officials in an informal setting. 

(Ronnie Lewis, Organizer-Team Odessa/Odessa, Texas) 

Odessa Mayor Cal Hendrick, Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett and Donna Kelm, Ector County Republican Party alo Chair wore approns, bussing tables and visiting with guests. 

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

(Dustin Fawcett, Ector County Judge/Odessa, Texas) 

Odessa, Texas/August 6, 2025-Odessa City Councilman District 1 Eddie Mitchell along with representatives of LULAC and Hispanic Heritage of Odessa and other organizations came out to support the 1st Annual TEAM ODESSA Event  hosted by Big Daddy’s Grill and Bar where it was estimated that over 300 people attended the community event. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Ector County ISD Convocation 2025 at the Ector County Coliseum

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Odessa, Texas/August 6, 2025-The Ector County ISD recently held its annual Convocation at the Ector County Coliseum. The Convocation is a teacher pep-rally to get faculty and staff ready for the new school year. The program kicked off with the faculty choir singing the National Anthem followed a presentation by Dr. Keeley Boyer, Superintendent of Schools on goals and expectations. 

(Keeley Boyer, Superintendent of Schools-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

Arleen Sanchez, a second-year 10th grade chemistry teacher at Odessa Collegiate Academy and a graduate of Ector County ISD is excited to be able to be back teaching young students. 

(Arleen Sanchez, 10th Grade Chemistry Teacher-Odessa Collegiate Academy/Odessa, Texas) 

Dr. Jose Hernandez, a former NASA astronaut who grew up in a family of migrant workers; the persistence of one of his teachers changed the course of his life. 

(Keeley Boyer, Superintendent of Schools-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.