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

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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. 

 

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 

University of Texas Permian Basin Kite Fest 2025

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Odessa, Texas/April 21, 2025-The University of Texas Permian Basin recently held Kite Fest 2025 at the Basin Sports Complex. Families and children flew their kites of all shapes and sizes, UTPB also provided free kites and gliders to visitors to the event. 

(Chidubem Njoku, Student Body President-University of Texas Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

UTPB students who are also members of the Student Government Association provided volunteer services to attendees and gave out information to guests on academic programs the University of Texas Permian Basin offers. 

(Yvette Hernandez, UTPB Kite Fest Visitor- University of Texas Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

Families with their children enjoyed the sunny Saturday skies and a kite flying breeze. 

(Joanna Romero, UTPB Kite Fest Volunteer- University of Texas Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

The UTPB Kite Fest 2025 featured a wide variety of vendors from food trucks to jewelry to cups. 

(Chidubem Njoku, Student Body President-University of Texas Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

The giant octopus and the giant fish were the attendees’ favorite.  

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

City of Odessa Holds Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Sherwood Park

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Odessa, Texas/March 30, 2024-The City of Odessa hosted the Annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday morning at Sherwood Park. Families visited vendors, food trucks and local Hispanic radio stations, getting candy and other goodies, while enjoying the spring weather. 

(Max Reyes, Director-Parks and Recreation /Odessa, Texas) 

Kids enjoyed coloring inside the big tent and took pictures with several mascots; Mom’s and Dad’s waited in line to take a picture with the Easter Bunny. 

(Max Reyes, Director-Parks and Recreation /Odessa, Texas) 

The City of Odessa passed an ordinance a while back, enforcing Sherwood Park as an open space and available to everyone. Parents and kids were flying kites and cooking out.  

(Max Reyes, Director-Parks and Recreation /Odessa, Texas) 

The city of Odessa hopes to add more games, fun events and other entertainment at next year’s Easter Egg Hunt. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

National Night Out 2023-First Presbyterian Church/Iglesia De Amor Church

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Odessa, Texas/September 5, 2023-Several churches, neighborhoods, apartment complexes and organizations celebrated the 2023 National Night Out on Tuesday, September 3rd despite the early afternoon stormy weather. 

The Odessa Police Department and Odessa Fire Rescue visited with residents at The First Presbyterian Church located at 1401 N. Sam Houston Ave. 

(Cambri Allison, Youth and Childrens Director-First Presbyterian Church/Odessa, Texas) 

Residents who live around or near the Church enjoyed Hot Dogs, Chips and Drinks. Kids got to see the first responder vehicles up-close. 

(Cambri Allison, Youth and Childrens Director-First Presbyterian Church/Odessa, Texas) 

Iglesia de Amor Church on 1609 W. 10th, hosted National Night at the storefront church location. Hispanic residents who live near the church came out to see the Crime Scene Mobile Lab, OPD Units and the Odessa Fire Rescue Fire Trucks and Ambulance. 

(Lizbeth Bonilla-Garcia, Pastor-Iglesia De Amor Church/Odessa, Texas) 

Iglesia De Amor Church pastors believe in the importance of having a good relationship with local law enforcement and first responders to bring the community together. 

(Guadalupe Garcia Arriaga, Pastor-Iglesia De Amor Church/Odessa, Texas) 

Several National Night Out block parties were held throughout the City of Odessa featuring a wide selection of Eats and Treats. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Odessa Police Department’s Annual Block Party at Floyd Gwin Park

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Odessa, Texas/August 4, 2023-Bring the kids and the entire family to the Odessa Police Department’s Annual Block Party, Saturday, August 5th from 10am to 2pm at Floyd Gwin Park located at 10th and North County Rd. West. 

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