Odessa Fire Rescue & Odessa PD Annual Trunk or Treat Family Event #halloweencandy #familyfun #preschoolers

Odessa, Texas/October 31, 2025- This is DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS. Odessa Fire Rescue and the Odessa Police Department held their annual Trunk or Treat event. Danny Barrera Has the story.  

Odessa Fire Rescue and the Odessa Police Department held their annual Trunk or Treat event at the Central Fire Station. Mom and Dad’s brought their little ones to get candy from fire fighters and from OPD Officers.  

(Oscar Menchaca, Assistant Chief of Emergency Management-Odessa Fire Rescue/Odessa, Texas)  

The Odessa Fire Rescue and Odessa Police Department Trunk or Treat event is for pre-school and Daycare children and those little ones not yet in school. This family fun event is a great way to bring first responders and the community together. 

(Oscar Menchaca, Assistant Chief of Emergency Management-Odessa Fire Rescue/Odessa, Texas)  

911 Public Safety Communications, and Medical Center Health Systems participated in the Trunk or Treat event handing out treats and information to parents.  

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

In Remembrance Cpl Arlie Jones & Cpl Michael Scott Gardner Odessa Police Department

Odessa Police Department-“In Remembrance” Cpl. Arlie Jones and Cpl. Michael “Scott” Gardner. End of Watch Saturday, September 8th, 2007.

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Odessa, Texas/August 10, 2025-The Odessa Police Department held their Annual Back To School Bash at McKInney Park on Saturday, August 9th. Families came out to see the SWAT Armored vehicles, the OPD Crime Scene Unit and other hardware. Children enjoyed the various activites and Jumpers and recieved school supplies for the new school year. 

(Steve LeSeuer, Public Information Officer-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

The OPD Back To School Bash featured vendors including Medical Center Hospital, AT&T, H.E.B. and others providing information to families and goodie bags to the kids. 

(Steve LeSeuer, Public Information Officer-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Police Department is proactive in brining Law Enforcement and the Community together to make a successful community. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Odessa Police Department and Odessa Chuck Wagon Gang Host Fundraiser

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.

Odessa Police Department’s PAL Program Going On NOW!

Odessa, Texas/June 6, 2025-The Odessa Police Department held the Police Athletic League also known as PAL a summer program for kids. 

(Jon Foust, PAL Director-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

Boys and girls who registered for the PAL program engaged in spirited games of soccer and kickball at Floyd Gwin Park. Following the athletic activities, participants were treated to a delightful lunch of hotdogs and hamburgers. The afternoon session continued with a variety of recreational activities, fostering camaraderie and enjoyment among the youth. The event exemplified a commitment to promoting physical activity and community engagement among participants. 

(Cpl. Steve LeSueur, Public Information Officer/Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Police Department’s PAL program was established in 1992 to bring young kids and police together in a fun summer activity. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Jonathan Garcia-Lopez. 

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