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Major Fire Erupts at a Container Business, Investigation Ongoing

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Odessa, Texas/July 24, 2024-On Tuesday, July 23rd, a major broke out at a container business located at 83rd and West Co. Rd. in northwest Odessa. Odessa Fire Rescue, West Odessa Volunteer Fire Department along with Goldsmith Fire Department responded to the major fire. A resident that lives close to the container business said that the fire may have started between 3am and 4am. 

(Mark Rodriguez, Resident-Lives Near the Business-North West Co. Road/North Odessa, Texas) 

Mark Rodruguez said, that his son had seen container ejected in the air as the intense flames caused various pops and explosions. 

Segments of water hoses that resembled a yellow serpent winding across several neighborhood streets connected to a water hydrant located at the corner of 83rd and Perry Street. Drones were used by Odessa Fire Rescue to help fire fighter locate hot spots that kept igniting. 

(Javier Joven, Odessa Mayor-City of Odessa/Odessa, Texas) 

Due to the intensity of the container fire and the number of firetrucks and response teams needed to put out this fire, City of Odessa officials reached out to the Midland Fire Department for help in case of multiple emergencies in Odessa. 

(John Beckmeyer, City Manager-City of Odessa/Texas) 

The investigation as to the cause of the fire is ongoing.  

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

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. 

0:01 / 1:24 Salvation Army of Odessa Back to School Shoe Limited Program

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Odessa, Texas/July 14, 2024-The Salvation Army of Odessa held for the first time a Back-to-School event. Parents with their school age children signed up for a shoe voucher to be used beginning July 23rd. 

(Capt. Robert Coristion, Commanding Officer-Salvation Army/Odessa-Midland, Texas) 

Funding was provided by a local newspaper as well as from private donations. 500 school age kids benefited from this limited shoe program. 

(Capt. Robert Coriston, Commanding Officer-Salvation Army/Odessa-Midland, Texas) 

The Salvation Army of Midland also had the Back-to-School Shoe event on the same day and time. 

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.