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Sister City Showdown Challenge hosted by URBAN AIR in Music City Mall

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Odessa, Texas/October 1, 2025-This is DRB Media Communications Digital News. Urban Air indoor park at Music City Mall recently hosted a very special event for Special Olympics Texas. Danny Barrera has the story. 

Urban Air inside Music City Mall hosted the Sister City Showdown Challenge, where governmental bodies and departments from Odessa and Midland — including the Fire and Police Departments — competed in support of Special Olympics. 

(Cal Hendrick, Odessa Mayor-City of Odessa, Texas) 

(Lori Blong, Midland Mayor-City of Midland) 

The Sister City Showdown raised funds to support Special Olympics Texas and its upcoming State Fall Classic, where nearly 1,200 athletes from across the state will compete. 

(Jeremy Dela O, Jr., Director of Health Programs and Services-Special Olympics Texas) 

As part of the State Fall Classic, Urban Air will close its doors on October 2nd to welcome Special Olympics athletes for registration and a fun-filled day at the indoor park. 

(Ginamarie Soto, Urban Air & Little Gym Odessa) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

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City of Odessa Introduces David A Vela, the new City Manager to Employees and Staff

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Odessa, Texas/June 2, 2025-The City of Odessa held a special press conference to formally introduce David Vela the new city manager to employees and staff and to the citizens and residents of Odessa. The Odessa City Council under the leadership of Mayor Cal Henrick, voted unanimously for David Vela for the city manager position. 

(David Vela, City Manager-City of Odessa/Texas) 

David Vela has a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree and is finalizing his Doctorate studies related to government, with the discipline study on local government. 

(David Vela, City Manager-City of Odessa/Texas 

Odessa Mayor Cal Hendrick along with members of the City Council are excited and hopeful for a new and better direction for Odessa. 

(Cal Hendrick, Mayor-City of Odessa/Texas) 

David Vela started day one as city manager visiting departments and staff and acquainting himself with city of Odessa protocols. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.