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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. 

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.

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.