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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.

2nd Annual Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin Bowling Tournament

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Odessa, Texas/July 21, 2025-The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin held their 2nd Annual Bowling Tournament at Diamond Lanes on East 8th Street in Odessa. Teams competed for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Raffles were held throughout the 3-game tournament.
(Chris E. Walker, President/CEO-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin)
The fundraiser only provided scholarships to graduates from the Ector County ISD school district. Students who are in their senior year from across the Permian Basin are now encouraged to apply for the Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin scholarships.
(Chris E. Walker, President/CEO-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin)
Last year funds from the first annual Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin Bowling Tournament raised over $5 Thousand Dollars.
(Chris E. Walker, President/CEO-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin)
Trophies were awarded at the end of the bowling tournament. Walker Photography earned 3rd Place. Williams Paving, 2nd Place and Southside VFW Post 6717 earned 1st Place.
Follow the Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin on social media for upcoming social events and business sponsorship opportunites.
For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.

Hispanic Heritage of Odessa and LULAC Host Professional Women Luncheon

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Odessa, Texas/July 14, 2025-Hispanic Heritage of Odessa and LU LAC invited local professional women who represent the city of Odessa, Ector County ISD and other institutions to a lunch hosted by La Hacienda Vieja. The purpose of the luncheon was to network, coordinate and strategize upcoming events that can make an impact on the social aspects of the community of Odessa. 

(Carol Uranga, Executive Director-Hispanic Heritage of Odessa & LULAC) 

Amy Henrick the first lady of Odessa opened the luncheon with words of empowerment to the invited guests at the event and expressed the importance of service to the community. 

(Carol Uranga, Executive Director-Hispanic Heritage of Odessa & LULAC) 

As 16th of September and Dia De Los Muertos is a short time away. Hispanic Heritage of Odessa hope to continue connecting with local government and other institutions to increase visibility on upcoming events. For DRB Media Communications Digital News, I’m Laura Waters. 

 

Green & Pink Ribbon Ceremony for Flash Flood Victims at Memorial Gardens Park

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Odessa, Texas/July 13, 2025-Residents of Odessa, Odessa Police Department, Ector County, and Pastors came to Memorial Gardens Park on Friday Evening to join other families in a special remembrance ceremony honoring the victims of the Texas Hill Country Flash Flood, also taking the lives of OPD Officer Bailey Martin, Jayda Floyd an Ector County Juvenile Probation Officer and girlfriend to Officer Martin. 

(Debi Hays, Former Ector County Judge) 

The flash flood impacted various communities in the Texas Hill Country along the Guadalupe River and affected the lives of residents in Odessa, Midland, Andrews and other Permian Basin Families. 

(Debi Hays, Former Ector County Judge) 

Annabelle Coultress was preparing to join friends at Camp Mystic this week. She joined the 70 plus people at Memorial Gardens Park to tie green and pink ribbons around trees located throughout the duck pond. 

(Donna Kelm, Ector County Republican Party, Chair) 

(Annabelle Coultress, Camp Mystic Camper) 

Ector County Law Enforcement and Official will be escorting the body of Jayda Floyd to Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 15th. For DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, I’m Janet Michaels. 

 

Odessa Chamber of Commerce Host the 2025 Legislative Wrap-Up Breakfast

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Odessa, Texas/July 12, 2025-The 2025 Legislative Wrap-Up provided crucial updates on the recent legislative session and its impact on Odessa, Ector County and the entire State of Texas. 

(Brooks Landgraf, State Representative-Texas District 81) 

Attendees had the opportunity to gain direct insight from State Senator Kevin Sparks and State Representative Brooks Landgraf on key legislative topics that included: Oilfield Theft legislation, water and water infrastructure and healthcare. 

(Kevin Sparks, State Senator-Texas District 31) 

Tag: Senator Kevin Sparks and Representative Brooks Landgraf will be in Austin for a Special Legislative Session on July 21st to work on government business not accomplished at the regular legislative session. For DRB Media Communications Digital News, I’m Mitchell Reynolds.