0:01 / 1:58 Odessa Family YMCA Flagpole Dedication and Flag Raising Ceremony

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Odessa, Texas/November 3, 2024-The Odessa Family YMCA held a plaque dedication ceremony for the new flag pole that was constructed in September. 

(Crissy Medina, CEO-Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

Funds for the flag pole were raised over a period of time by veteran and YMCA member John Curry. 

(John Curry, Veteran-Member/Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

Veterans from the VFW Post 4372, American Legion, AMVETS and the VFW Color Guard along with YMCA staff and members and guests celebrated the raising the American flag and Texas flag. 

(Tony Morgan, Veteran-American Legion/Odessa, Texas) 

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La Fiesta Bakery Celebrates 60 Years Serving Pan Dulce to the Residents of Southside Odessa

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Odessa, Texas/November 3, 2024-La Fiesta Bakery held its 60th anniversary of serving pan dulce and other delights to residents of southside Odessa. Large number of visitors came out to the special day and stood in line for a goodie bag of pan dulce and making take-home orders for the sweet bread. 

(Jesse Arredondo, Generational Owner, La Fiesta Bakery/Odessa, Texas) 

La Fiesta Bakery officially began serving the Mexican-American residents of the barrio sometime in 1964. 

(Jesse Arredondo, Generational Owner, La Fiesta Bakery/Odessa, Texas) 

Former residents of southside Odessa have fond memories of coming to La Fiesta Bakery as kids, The bakery is nestled in a neighborhood in the heart of Southside Odessa, just blocks away from St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. 

(Mark Matta, Councilman District 1, City Council Member/Odessa, Texas) 

La Fiest Bakery represents several generations working in the historic bakery, and is a representation of Mexican traditions and values, family and community. 

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

Residents who came to the fun event enjoyed vendor, kids Jumpers and games. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Odessa Fire Rescue and the Odessa Police Department’s Annual Trunk or Treat Event

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Odessa, Texas/November 1, 2024-Odessa Fire Rescue and the Odessa Police Department along with other first responders, held their annual Trunk or Treat event. Moms and Dads brough their Pre-K Children brought their children to the Central Fire Station and Administration Building for the free family event. 

(Denise Swanner, City Council Member At-Large, Odessa City Council/Odessa, Texas) 

Children from Pre-K and daycare locations from across the city of Odessa enjoyed seeing McGruff the Crime Dog, the Odessa Fire Rescue Mascot, lots of candy and other goodies. 

(Jason Cotton, Fire Chief-Odessa Fire Rescue/Odessa, Texas) 

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Groundbreaking Ceremony at the New IDEA LOPEZ Public School

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Odessa, Texas/October 31, 2024-The IDEA School system held a ground breaking ceremony at 3401 West 5th in Odessa honoring the Lopez family and the naming of the school IDEA LOPEZ. 

(Justin Lopez, Al Lopez’s Son/Head of Generosity-49 Financial/Austin, Texas) 

IDEA LOPEZ is scheduled to launch in the fall of 2025 with Kinder, First and Second grade as well as Sixth grade with an estimated 400 students and scaling up over next six years. 

(Jeff Cottrill, CEO-Superintendent-IDEA Public Schools/Texas) 

A new IDEA School will be coming to the City Midland sometime in 2025. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

2nd Annual Halloween Trunk or Treat Event at East 12th Street Townhomes in Odessa

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Odessa, Texas/October 28, 2024-The East 12th Street Townhomes recently held their 2nd Annual Community Trunk or Treat Free Event. Mom’s and Dad’s and their children came out for a fun afternoon enjoying the sites and getting all types of candy. 

(Rebecca Kovach, CAM-Regional Manager-East 12th Street Townhomes/Odessa, Texas) 

The Halloween Trunk or Treat featured a car show, a motorcycle display and lots of eats and treats. 

(Rebecca Kovach, CAM-Regional Manager-East 12th Street Townhomes/Odessa, Texas) 

Boss Global Radio is a digital music source that can be accessed through app acquisition. The digital radio channel provided the music for the Halloween Trunk or Treat event. 

(Greg Lopez, CEO-Boss Global Radio/Permian Basin) 

For many, Halloween is their favorite time of the year. 

(Carranza Family, East 12th Street Townhomes-Halloween Trunk or Treat Event) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Odessa City Council Approve 5 to 2 Amending Bathroom Ordinance

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Odessa, Texas/October 26, 2024-During the recent Odessa City Council meeting, the council discussed amending Section 8-1-6 “Entering restroom of opposite sex” of the city code of ordinances. The amendment would protect the safety and privacy in restroom facilities for women and girls in public buildings. 

(Jonathan Saenz, President & Attorney, Texas Values/Austin, Texas) 

Jonathan Saenz, President & Attorney for Texas Values, a statewide non-profit organization presented to the Odessa City Council, for more than the three minute time limit on the protection of girls in public and private restrooms and the law enforcement of the Bathroom ordinance. 

(Jonathan Saenz, President & Attorney, Texas Values/Austin, Texas) 

Odessa residents and several members of the LGBTQ community voiced their opposition to Agenda Item 13-Bathroom Ordinance. 

(Eric Rogers, Concerned Citizen-Member of the LGBTQ Community/Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa City Council voted 5 to 2 in favor of amending Entering Restroom of Opposite Sex” city ordinance. After the City Council meeting, a request for an interview with Councilman, District 5 Chris Hanie was declined by councilman Hanie. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.