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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. 

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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Hispanic Heritage of Odessa Celebrates 16th of September with Music and Pan Dulce at City Hall in Odessa

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Odessa, Texas/September 16, 2025- This is DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS. Hispanic Heritage of Odessa held a special 16th of September event at City Hall in Odessa. Danny Barrera has the story. 

In celebration of the 16th of September and Hispanic Heritage Month, LULAC and Hispanic Heritage of Odessa provided entertainment for the City of Odessa employees and staff along with guest. The event featured a performance by Juana Jaquez and Mariachi Aguila singing well-known popular and traditional Mexican songs. 

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

Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration and recognition of the rich Mexican Culture and traditions. Visitors to the Odessa City Hall enjoyed a wide selection of Mexican sweet breads and juices.  

(David A. Vela, City Manager-City of Odessa, Texas) 

Hispanic Heritage of Odessa also had a special event for the older residents of Odessa at Ajuua’s Mexican Restaurant. For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

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. 

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

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

Running in the Dark 5K Run Benefiting the Recording Library of West Texas

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Odessa, Texas/September 8, 2025- This is DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, I’m David Gomez. A non-profit organization is having a 5K Run this Saturday, September 13th at Midland College. Danny Barrera has the story.  

The Recording Library of West Texas will be hosting a 5K Run at Midland College on Saturday, September 13th beginning at 6pm. All proceeds benefit the various programs that the Recording Library of West Texas offers. 

(Megan Powell, Marketing Director-Recording Library of West Texas/Midland, Texas) 

This year marks the First Annual Running in the Dark, an event that evolved from the former ‘Dining in the Dark,’ a three-course meal with wine pairings. The run takes place this Saturday, aligning with the 16th of September Celebration. 

(Megan Powell, Marketing Director-Recording Library of West Texas/Midland, Texas) 

To register for the Running In The Dark 5K Run event go to recordinglibrary.org. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

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