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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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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(071622A)-MIDLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE POPSICLE FAMILY EVENT

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Midland, Texas/July 16, 2022-The Midland Soup Kitchen Ministries hosted the Midland County Sheriff’s Office Ice Cream and Popsicle Family Event. 

Children enjoyed tasty frozen treats and played in the jumpers and cooled off sliding down the water slide. 

(Sheriff David Criner, Midland County Sheriff’s Office-MIdland, Texas) 

The Midland Police Department, The Midland Fire Department, the Midland County Sheriff’s Office and The Texas Department of Public Safety showed off protective and tactical gear, hardware and tactical vehicles. 

(Sgt. Stephen Blanco, Safety Education and Media Communications-West Texas Region) 

The Midland County Sheriff’s Office and other local law enforcement agencies are being pro-active bridging the gap, between law enforcement and the community. 

(Sheriff David Criner, Midland County Sheriff’s Office-MIdland, Texas) 

Follow the Midland County Sheriff’s Office on Facebook for upcoming community events. 

For DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, Danny Barrera 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(0425220)-ODESSA FAMILY YMCA PRESENTS HEALTHY KIDS DAY

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Odessa, Texas/April 25, 2022-The Odessa Family YMCA is hosting HEALTHY KIDS DAY on Saturday, April 30th. This is a free community event for the entire family. 

(Desirea Brito, Community Relations Director-Odessa Family YMCA) 

The HEALTHY KIDS DAY event will feature jumpers and bouncer, an obstacle course, face painting and other fun activities for kids. Chick-fil-a will be providing lunch during the event. 

(Desirea Brito, Community Relations Director-Odessa Family YMCA) 

Odessa YMCA presents HEALTHY KIDS DAY a free community event, on Saturday, August 30th from 9am to 12pm at Mike Neely Park just west of the Odessa Family YMCA. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.