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Dedication to Freedom-a Life Size Replica of The Battle Of Iwo Jima Monument at Music City Mall

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Odessa, Texas/August 2, 2025-Music City Mall held a special ceremony revealing a special monument called Dedication to Freedom. Maggie Jones has the story.
Mall visitors gathered at the Dillards entrance to view the unveiling a life-sized replica of the Battle of Iwo Jima statue. The momument took over a year to complete and estimated cost of several thousands of dollars. The purpose of the replica is to remind the younger generations of the sacrafice the men and women of the armed forces paid in World War 2 to keep freedom in the United States.
(Creg Morgan, General Manager-Music City Mall/Odessa, Texas)
Sacred and special music was performed in memorium of the Battle of Iwo Jima monument ceremony.
Visitors to Music City Mall are encouraged to stop by and see a replica of thefamous and historic Battle of Iwo Jima monument and take time to read the special plaque.
Reporting for D R B MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, I’m Maggie Jones.

Odessa Chamber of Commerce and Cheveron 2025 New Teacher Welcome

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Odessa, Texas/July 31, 2025-The Odessa Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Chevron held the 2025 Ector County ISD New Teacher Welcome Fair at the MCM Grande Hotel Fund Dome. New teachers have the opportunity to connect with the community and learn about local resources from local businesses.
(Renee Earls, President/CEO, Odessa Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas)
Over 250 new teachers from across the state of Texas and from the U.S. as well as international teachers will be serving the students of the ECISD school district.
(Matt Spivy, Chief Human Capital Officer-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas)
Several medical institutions and other health representatives as well as nbanks and credit unions participated in the event providing information to new teachers.
(Susan Thornton, Foundation Director-Medical Center Health System/Odessa, Texas)
(Jason Berridge, President/CEO-Complex Community Federal Credit Union)
Ector County ISD is expecting around 34 thousand students this year.
For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.

3rd Annual Professional Women’s Relaxation Conference

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Odessa, Texas/July 29, 2025-The Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center hosted the third annual Professional Women’s Relaxation Conference. Maggie Jones has the story.
The PWRC event features discussions by experts on various topics on women’s health that focuses on nutrition and relaxation.
(Dr. Deitrick Gorman, Creator and Founder Professional Women’s Relaxation Conference)
Approximately 30 vendors participated in the PWRC event that showcased various items for sale, that included arts and crafts, Jewelry and more. Information was provided to guests at the conference on Breast Cancer Awareness and other medical information.
(Dr. Deitrick Gorman, Creator and Founder Professional Women’s Relaxation Conference)
Liliana Marquez, a local artist icon has been participating in the Professional Women’s Relaxation Conference for 3 years showing women how to relax by engaging in painting.

On Saturday’s Professional Women’s Relaxation Conference, the highlight of the event featured a panel of women in various professions, that included a chef, a marketing representative, a medical doctor, a truck driver and other women on the panel that are involved in nonprofit organizations discussed the challenges they face in their professions.
The panel discussion was moderated by Doctor Deitrick Gorman recognized as America’s Relaxation Doctor. The women on stage talked about the various issue they face as professional women, how they juggle work and family and how they find time to decompress.
Reporting for DRB Media Communications Digital News, I’m Maggie Jones.

Sanctuary Wyrd-A Metaphysical Shop and Meeting Place

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Odessa, Texas/July 27, 2025-Sanctuary Wyrd in East Central Odessa offers a wide variety of Metaphysical objects like crystals, Incense, candles, unique rocks and other metaphysical items. Visitors to the shop can enjoy some quiet time in the cozy, dimly lighted library. 

(Rainbow Spanagel, Co-owner-Sanctuary Wyrd/Odessa, Texas) 

During the Covid year of 2020 Rainbow and her partner Bradley were laid off from their jobs. They got creative and started doing Tarot Card readings online for a moderate fee to bring income to the home. 

(Bradley Moonchild, Co-owner-Sanctuary Wyrd/Odessa, Texas) 

Over the last several years, people from all walks of life have stopped by Sanctuary Wyrd for a TAROT Card reading. Most people who come are looking for an alternative mode of guidance. 

(Bradley Moonchild, Co-owner-Sanctuary Wyrd/Odessa, Texas) 

Teas are made at Sanctuary Wyrd and Rainbow has a wide selection of teas for comfort, pain relief and other needs. 

(Rainbow Spanagel, Co-owner-Sanctuary Wyrd/Odessa, Texas) 

Sanctuary Wyrd is a meeting place for several nonprofit organizations like Basin Pride, Out In West Texas, PFLAG of Midland and Odessa and others. 

(Rainbow Spanagel, Co-owner-Sanctuary Wyrd/Odessa, Texas) 

Sanctuary Wyrd is kid friendly and welcomes all folks without judgement. There will a school supply drive coming soon and a concert to raise money for those affected by the Texas Hill Country flash floods. Follow Sanctuary Wyrd on Facebook and at sanctuarywyrd.com.  

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

 

National Day of Protest Good Trouble Lives On!

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Odessa, Texas/July 23, 2025-This is DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS. The Odessa Chapter of the League of United Latin American Citizens recently participated in the National Day of Protest. Destiny Sanchez has the story.
Representatives and members of LULAC along with some odessa residents gathered at Floyd Gwin Park to celebrate Civil Rights legend John Lewis.
Residents positioned themselves on the sidewalk at Floyd Gwin Park holding up hand-painted signs on white posterboard with various slogans on them. One person proudly waved the American Flag voicing his right to live free and without free.
(Carol Uranga, Executive Director-Odessa LULAC/Odessa, Texas)
The overall message to the community is to live united and not be seperated by hate and to bring awareness to social injustices and the right to due process.
(Miriam Manriguez, Business Owner/Odessa, Texas)
Michael Aguilar, President of the Odessa Chapter of the Brown Berets, which was founded in 1966 in Los Angeles, California by David John Sanchez is appalled at the level of cruelty towards immigrants legal and illegal by the Trump Administration.
(Michael Aguilar, President-Odessa Chapter of the Brown Berets/Odessa, Texas)
Residents in Midland also participated in the National Day of Protest with slightly more participating in the event.
For DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, I’m Destiny Sanchez, Reporting.

Odessa Police Department and Odessa Chuck Wagon Gang Host Fundraiser

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Odessa, Texas/July 23, 2025-The Odessa Police Department along with the Odessa Chuck Wagon Gang held a special fundraising event inside of Barn A at the Ector County Coliseum, for the families of Odessa Police Officer Bailey Martin and Juvenile Probation Officer Jayda Floyd to offset any remaing funeral costs.
(Michael Gerke, Police Chief-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas)
Bailey Martin and his girlfriend Jayda Floyd lost their lives along with other famiy members and campers during the July 4th weekend flash flood in the Texas Hill Country near the Guadalupe River.
(Sgt. Jon Faust-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas)
The Odessa Police Department’s Police Unit driven by Officer Bailey Martin will be retired and will be used by the Odessa Police Department Honor Gaurd.
For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.