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ECISD kicks off Red Ribbon Week Celebration Monday #drugfree #redribbon #students

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Odessa, Texas/October 27, 2025-Ector County ISD kicked off Red Ribbon Week on Monday, October 27th at the ECISD Administration parking lot. Odessa Mayor Cal Hendrick read a City Proclamation to start a week of the School Districts activities. 

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

Red Ribbon Week is part of ECISD’s commitment promoting a drug-free lifestyle and preventing substance abuse among students and residents in the community.  

(Taylor Laing, Executive Director of Guidance Counseling and Wellness-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

Red Ribbon Week underscores the importance of educating youth in making healthy choices. Red Ribbon Week is a national campaign inspired by DEA Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena Salazar who was brutally tortured and murdered in Mexico.  (Jeff Daniels, Chief of Police-Ector County ISD Police Department) 

The Red Ribbon kick off finale featured a ribbon cutting ceremony by the Odessa Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and the Odessa High School Dance Team and the OHS Drumline. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

City of Odessa Kicks off the Fall and Holiday Season with the Annual Fall Festival

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Odessa, Texas/October 22, 2025-The City of Odessa, Texas recently hosted its annual Fall Festival at McKinney Park, turning the park into a family-friendly autumn wonderland. Officers with Odessa Police Department and crews from Odessa Fire Rescue spent the day and into the evening mingling with parents and kids while proudly showing off their first responder vehicles and gear. Little ghosts, superheroes, and princesses roamed from booth to booth, scooping up sweet treats and showing off their Halloween costumes. 

(Jon Rogers, Director-Parks and Recreation/Odessa, Texas) 

The Fall Festival featured a first-time car show, face painting, jumpers a circus act a lot of games and attractions. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

2nd Annual First Responder Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Ector County Republican Party

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Odessa, Texas/September 14, 2025-The Ector County Republican Party held the 2nd Annual First Responder Breakfast at the ECRP Headquarters. Local Republican representatives volunteered their time to cook, serve and bus tables. Odessa Fire Rescue, the Ector County Sheriff’s Office and the Odessa Police Department along with other law enforcement agencies enjoyed pancakes and bacon, fruit and pan dulce provided by MASA BAKERY. 

(Donna Kelm, Republican Party Chair-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

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State Senator, District 31 Kevin Sparks, Odessa Mayor Cal Hendrick, Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett along with former local Republican Leadership attended the pancake breakfast. 

(Kevin Sparks, State Senator, District 31/State of Texas) 

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

Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett along with his wife and children visited with first responders and guests. 

(Dustin Fawcett, Ector County Judge-Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

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The Ector County Republican Party plan to host more community events so follow the ECRP on Facebook and other social media. Visit www.ectorcountygop.com 

Reporting for DRB Media Communications Digital News, I’m Bob Evans. 

Annual 911 and First Responder Remembrance Ceremony at Memorial Garden Park

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Odessa, Texas/September 11, 2025-A special ceremony was held at Memorial Garden Park to honor and remember the first responders and victims who lost their lives during the September 11, 2001, attacks on the Twin Towers.” 

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

Chief of Police Michael Gerke, Ector County Sheriff Mike Griffis, and Odessa Fire Chief Jason Cotton took part in the solemn ceremony, paying tribute to the first responders who gave their lives in the line of duty. 

(Michael Gerke, Chief of Police-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

Community members who attended the ceremony placed American flags around the pond and throughout Memorial Garden Park.” 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Friends & Supporters Held a Fundraising Event for Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett

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Odessa, Texas/August 24, 2025-Friends and supporters of Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett recently held an invitation-only pre-re-election campaign fundraising event. Guests, including representatives from the City of Odessa and Ector County, enjoyed live music, hamburgers, and non-alcoholic drinks provided by The Block Meat Company.
(Dustin Fawcett, Ector County Judge-Ector County, Texas)
Ector County has several projects slated for construction and demolition. Maintaining continuity and consistency within the current County Commissioners Court is essential to ensure these projects stay on track.
(Dustin Fawcett, Ector County Judge-Ector County, Texas)
Ector County is experiencing rapid growth, particularly in West Odessa, Precinct 1, and across the county. To keep residents informed, an educational campaign will be launched to explain how taxpayer dollars are being invested in the community.
(Dustin Fawcett, Ector County Judge-Ector County, Texas)
Fundraising events in support of Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett are scheduled to take place in the coming months.
For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.

Meals on Wheels of Odessa Receives Donation from Phillips 66

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Odessa, Texas/August 24, 2025-Welcome to DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS. Meals on Wheels of Odessa and Phillips 66 held a check presentation ceremony. Danny Barrera has the story. 

Meals on Wheels of Odessa recently received a generous donation of $42,000 from Phillips 66 as part of the Summer Match Challenge program. In addition to the financial support, Phillips 66 employees volunteered their time to deliver meals to elderly and homebound clients, lending a helping hand directly to those in need. 

(Craig Stoker, Executive Director-Meals on Wheels of Odessa/Odessa, Texas)  

Phillips 66 had a team of 13 employees who committed to covering 13 delivery routes as part of the Corporate Takeover Initiative, while also learning more about the services Meals on Wheels of Odessa provides to clients five days a week. 

(Craig Stoker, Executive Director-Meals on Wheels of Odessa/Odessa, Texas) 

Phillips 66 believes in giving back to the communities where they operate, through both corporate donations and volunteer service. 

(Jackie Duarte, Volunteer Coordinator-Phillips 66) 

Visit Meals on Wheels of Odessa online for corporate volunteering and other opportunities. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.