Odessa Arts & the BCCO Presents Soul Circuit Juneteenth Rodeos in Texas

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Odessa, Texas/January 7, 2026-Odessa Arts and the Black Cultural Council of Odessa present Soul Circuit Juneteenth Rodeos in Texas. During the late 70’s, Black Communities across Texas organized their own local rodeos for cowboys and cowgirls who were excluded from white-sponsored events. 

(Jo Ann Davenport Littleton, Executive Director-Black Cultural Council of Odessa) 

The Soul Circuit Juneteenth Rodeos in Texas are powerful black and white photographs by Sarah Bird reflect a jubilant time of small-town rodeos for Black cowboys across America. 

(Maggie Marmolejo, Interim Executive Director-Odessa Arts/Odessa, Texas) 

The Exhibition features 43 dynamic photographs of Juneteenth rodeos from early-morning preparations to late-night celebrations. The Gallery is going on now through January 15th at the Gertrude Bruce Cultural Center located at 1020 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Street, in Odessa, Texas.  

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

Gorilla Heavy Hitters Boxing Hosts Toy Give-Away #christmaspresents #children #christmasjoy

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Odessa, Texas/December 20, 2025-This is DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS. Gorilla Heavy Hitters Boxing in Odessa invites families for a toy giveaway. 

The toy give-away event is Monday, December 22nd from 5pm to 9pm at Gorilla Heavy Hitters Boxing located at 607 Royalty Ave. In Odessa. I’m Alfredo Chung for DRB Media Communications Digital News. 

MASA BAKERY in Odessa Preparing for ROSCAS DE REYES (Kings Bread)

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Odessa, Texas/December 18, 2025-David, Masa Bakery in Odessa is getting ready for the traditional sweet bread that brings Hispanic families together. 

Rosca de Reyes or Kings Bread is a traditional sweet bread that symbolizes the Three Wise Men who visited baby Jesus. The traditional sweet bread is celebrated on January 6th the Epiphany. 

(Daniel Morales, Owner/Operator-MASA BAKERY/Odessa, Texas) 

The KIngs Bread is decorated with candied fruits. Small figurines of baby Jesus are placed inside the sweet bread adding excitement to the celebration. 

(Daniel Morales, Owner/Operator-MASA BAKERY/Odessa, Texas) 

Masa Bakery will begin baking the Rosca De Reyes right after Christmas so call or go by MASA BAKERY to place your order for the very special sweet bread. 

(Daniel Morales, Owner/Operator-MASA BAKERY/Odessa, Texas) 

Once again, make sure you order your Rosca De Reyes now at Masa Bakery in Odessa. The special sweet bread will be available right after Christmas. For DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, I’m Mary Elizabeth Franco. 

Fast Way Car Rental Services Celebrate Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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Odessa, Texas/December 17, 2025-Fast Way Car Rental Services, located at 2143 East 8th Street, recently celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Odessa Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors. The event brought together community members, local clergy, and Odessa City Councilman for District 1, Eddie Mitchel, all gathering to show support and help welcome the new small business to the City of Odessa. 

(Eddie Mitchell, Councilman District 1-City of Odessa, Texas) 

Fast Way Car Rental Services’ mission statement is to provide professional, reliable transportation solutions for everyday people and professionals alike. 

(Treyvorick Jackson, CEO-Fast Way Car Rental Services/Odessa, Texas) 

Plans are currently underway to expand Fast Way Car Rental Services with a larger location to accommodate a growing fleet of high-tier and various nameplate vehicles. 

(Treyvorick Jackson, CEO-Fast Way Car Rental Services/Odessa, Texas) 

Sometime in the early part of the new year, Fast Way Car Rental Services plans to launch a marketing and media blitz aimed at gaining a competitive edge in the car rental market across Odessa and Midland. 

(John Forster, Director of Operations-Fast Way Car Rental Services/Odessa, Texas) 

Follow Fast Way Car Rental Services on Instagram, Facebook and other social media. For DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, Danny Barrera. 

UT Permian Basin Expanding its Direct Admissions program for high school Seniors entering College

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Odessa, Texas/December 12, 2025-The University of Texas Permian Basin is expanding its Direct Admissions program for high school seniors entering college in Fall 2026. This year, the University has offered automatic admission to 2,198 seniors across seven partner school districts, a notable increase from last year’s 1,680 offers 

(Teresa Simpson, Assistant Vice President Enrollment Management-UT Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

Through Direct Admissions, qualified seniors receive a guaranteed acceptance to UT Permian Basin eliminating the need for an Apply Texas or Common App application.  

(Teresa Simpson, Assistant Vice President Enrollment Management-UT Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

Qualified OC TECH and Odessa Collegiate Academy, the Early College High School Seniors received their UPTB Admissions Letter at a special ceremony at the Saulsbury Conference Center at Odessa College. 

(Neftaly Rodriguez, OC TECH Senior-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

(Adriel Leyva, OC TECH Senior-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

(Henley Cuin, OC TECH Senior-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

The Direct Admissions program is designed to reduce barriers, simplify the college-going process, and provide a clear pathway for students to pursue higher education. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Odessa Police Department Continue Investigating Triple Homicide in Northeast Odessa

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Odessa, Texas/December 10, 2025-An arrest has been made in connection to a triple homicide that occurred last night in North Odessa. Mitchel Reynolds has the information. 

A 15-year-old male has been charged with Capital Murder of Multiple Persons, a Capital Felony. The 15-year-old male suspect is currently in custody at the Ector County Youth Center. 

(Micheel Gerke, Chief of Police-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

On Tuesday, December 9th, 2025, at approximately 5:45pm, OPD responded to the 87th Street Apartments (8740 Hunter Miller Way) in reference to a shooting that had occurred. Upon arrival, officers located the apartment and found three deceased victims. 

(Micheel Gerke, Chief of Police-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

The suspect entered the residence and shot his ex-girlfriend’s mother, identified as 39-year-old Jessica Rodriguez. Then he shot his ex-girlfriend’s 9-year-old brother and 13-year-old sister. the 15-year-old male suspect had planned on shooting his 15-year-old ex-girlfriend outside of school but changed his mind. 

(Micheel Gerke, Chief of Police-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

The investigation is ongoing.  More information on this triple homicide as it becomes available. For DRB Media Communications Digital News, I’m Mitchel Reynalds.