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Mayor Javier Joven Campaign Kickoff at Dos Amigos

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Odessa, Texas/July 19, 2024-Dos Amigos recently hosted Mayor Javier Joven’s campaign kick-off event, where It was estimated that approximately 200 supporters attended. 

(Javier Joven, Odessa Mayor, Re-Election Campaign Event/Dos Amigos) 

Mayor Javier Joven plans to continue updating the city’s water infrastructure and other issues plaguing the city of Odessa. 

(Javier Joven, Odessa Mayor, Re-Election Campaign Event/Dos Amigos) 

Mayor Joven’s is enjoying support from churches and an aggressive city council and staff in moving the city forward. 

(Javier Joven, Odessa Mayor, Re-Election Campaign Event/Dos Amigos) 

Energized supporters of Mayor Javier Joven responded enthusiastically to 4 more years. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

New Ector County Republican Party Leadership Swearing-In Ceremony and First Board Meeting

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Odessa, Texas/July 12, 2024-The Ector County Republican Party recently held a swearing in ceremony of the new and re-elected Precinct Chairs and the newly elected Party Chair Donna Kelm. Supporters and guests along with State Representative, District 81 Brooks Landgraf, State Senator Kevin Sparks of the 31st District and John Beckmeyer, Odessa City Manager attended the special ceremony. 

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

After the swearing in ceremony the new Ector County Republican Party leadership held their first board meeting to address issues regarding the By-Laws and vote on resolutions. 

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

Brandon W. Hodges who was elected to the State Republican Executive Committee to Represent Texas Senate District 31 spoke at the swearing in ceremony and first ECRP board meeting. 

(Brandon W. Hodges, Elected to the State Republican Executive Committe/Representing Texas Senate District 31) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

 

 

Cal Hendrick Announces His Candidacy for Mayor for the City of Odessa

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Odessa, Texas/July 10, 2024-Cal Hendrick announced on Wednesday, July 10th to a full house of supporters at City Council Chambers his candidacy for Mayor for the City of Odessa. Mr. Hendrick gave a brief outline of issues affecting the city and its residents. 

(Cal Hendrick, Candidate for Mayor for the City of Odessa, Texas) 

Many entrepreneurs and small business owners are finding it difficult to set up business in Odessa due to impact fees, permitting and over regulation. Cal Hendrick believes that Odessa has to be competitive and will look at city ordinances that hinder new business growth. 

(Cal Hendrick, Candidate for Mayor for the City of Odessa, Texas) 

Cal Hendrick believes that being a lawyer and having well-developed critical thinking skills will help him as Mayor look at issues and find practical solutions to those issues. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

TXU Energy Sponsors Salvation Army Cooling Station and an Energy Aid Check

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Odessa, Texas/July 8, 2024-TXU recently announced that it is sponsoring a cooling station at the Salvation Army in Odessa and Midland. The summer months are extremely hot, and staying cool and safe is very important.   

(Kim Campbell-Senior Manager/Customer Advocacy-TXU Energy) 

There is no charge to enter the cooling station. Water, entertainment and games are provided at both Salvation Army locations. 

(Kim Campbell-Senior Manager/Customer Advocacy-TXU Energy) 

TXU Energy presented an Energy Aid check to the Salvation Army of Odessa and Midland to help TXU Energy customers in a crisis situation pay their electric bill. 

(Lt. Jacobs Gilliam, Associate Corp. Officer-Salvation Army/Odessa, Texas) 

TXU Energy reminds to also reach out to West Texas Opportunities or call 211. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

VFW Post 4372 July 4th Independence Day Vendors Market & Family Picnic Celebration

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Odessa, Texas/July 6, 2024-The VFW Post 4372 located at 208 E. 63rd St. Held an Independance Day Celebration vendors market and picnic. Vendors sold a wide variety of items from fashion, woodworking, arts and crafts and all types of eats and treats. 

(Janey Guerrero, Realtor/Business Owner and Vendor-VFW Post 4372/Odessa, Texas) 

Kids of all ages enjoyed fun water activities, and families were treated to free Hamburgers Hotdogs and drinks. 

(Rick Mitchell, Post Commander-VFW Post 4372/Odessa, Texas) 

Over 200 people visited the VFW July 4th Vendor’s Market and picnic that included fireworks provided by Truckload Fireworks. VFW Post 4372 plan to add more attractions to next year’s July 4th‘s Independence Day celebration. 

(Rick Mitchell, Post Commander-VFW Post 4372/Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Westminster Presbyterian Church Holds Monthly Food Box Distribution Event for Needy Residents

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Odessa, Texas/June 29, 2024-The Westminster Presbyterian Church located at the corner of Maple and JBS Parkway in Odessa held their end of the month food box distribution event. Church volunteers along with staff and members of the Odessa Family YMCA help with the food distribution project. 

(John Wamsley, Pastor-Westminster Presbyterian Church/Odessa, Texas) 

The food was provided by the West Texas Food Bank and monetary donations from the public. Westminster Presbyterian Church has food pantry budget to purchase additional food. 

(John Wamsley, Pastor-Westminster Presbyterian Church/Odessa, Texas) 

There is an increase of newcomers to Odessa, especially within the Cuban community and due to a language and dialect barrier, it is at times difficult for Church volunteers to understand their food needs. 

(John Wamsley, Pastor-Westminster Presbyterian Church/Odessa, Texas) 

If you would like to volunteer your time or donate to the Westminster Presbyterian Church’s Food Pantry visit www.wpcodessa.com 

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