Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin-5th Annual Turkey Leg Tussle Domino Tournament

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Odessa, Texas/November 18, 2024-The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin held the 5th Annual Turkey Leg Tussle Domino Tournament benefiting local businesses and daycare centers in the southside of Odessa. 

(Edward Price, Director-Turkey Leg Tussle-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

Planning and sponsorship acquisition for the Turkey Leg Tussle Domino Tournament began in October. Approximately 13 sponsors participated in this year’s domino tournament.  

(Edward Price, Director-Turkey Leg Tussle-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

Follow the Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin on social media for sponsorship opportunities and other community events. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Escondido Event Center, an Oasis in North Ector County

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Odessa, Texas/November 16, 2024-Longtime residents of southside Odessa Martha and Daniel Del Rio own an oasis called Escondido located 7303 North County Rd West in north Ector County in Odessa, Texas. 

(Martha Del Rio, owner- Escondido Event Center/North Ector County-Odessa,Texas) 

The main event center building is available to rent for all occasions and business events. Exterior locations may be available to rent upon request. 

(Daniel Del Rio, owner-Escondido Event Center/Ector County-Odessa, Texas) 

Martha is a cancer survivor, and Daniel recently diagnosed with cancer. The couple is dependent on their social security income and try to supplement their income with rental of the Escondido event center. 

(Martha Del Rio, owner- Escondido Event Center/North Ector County-Odessa, Texas) 

If you would like to help Daniel and Martha Del Rio, please add Escondido Event Center to your calendar to rent for your special occasion by calling (432) 559-2162 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

UT Permian Basin Veterans Day Celebrations & Recognition

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Odessa, Texas/November 10, 2024-The University of Texas of the Permian held the annual Veterans Day Celebration and Recognition. The event featured the posting of the colors by Odessa Fire Rescue, The Star Spangled Banner sung by Tabitha Jones. 

(Dr. Sandra Woodley, University President-UT Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

The UT Permian Band performed the Armed Forces Medley: THE CAISSONS GO ROLLING ALONG, THE MARINE CORPS HYMN, ANCHORS AWAY, THE U.S. AIRFORCE, and SEMPER PARATUS. 

(Dr. Sandra Woodley, University President-UT Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

The keynote speech was given by Dave Kuhnert, Retired U.S. Army Command Sgt. Major. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Odessa City Council Has a New Mayor, District 1 and New City Councilman At Large Steve Thompson is Re-elected

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Odessa, Texas/November 7, 2024-Residents of Odessa wanted change and they got it with the election of the new incoming Mayor, Cal Hendrics, Craig Stoker, the new At-Large and Eddie Mitchell, who will be representing City of Odessa, District 1. Incumbent Steve Thompson was re-elected to Odessa City Council District 2 defeating Nayely Urias. Cal Hendricks and the new council will focus on the needs of Odessa. 

(Cal Hendricks, Elected Mayor for the City of Odessa) 

Craig Stoker will soon be sworn-in as Odessa City Councilman, At-Large and on day one will be assessing the issues that the previous City Council administration may have inflicted on the city of Odessa. 

(Craig Stoker, Incoming City Councilman, At-Large)  

Eddie Mitchell defeated Councilman, District 1 Mark Matta. Mitchell goal is to revitalized southside Odessa by increasing homebuilding, high-end eateries and grocery stores. 

(Eddie Mitchell, Elected to City of Odessa, District 1) 

Ronnie Lewis, Ector County Republican Party, Precinct Chair 203 and a staunch critic of the current Odessa City Council, is happy that the newly elected City Council Members will now focus on the needs of the City. 

(Ronnie Lewis, Precinct Chair 203-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

Donna Kelm, Ector County Republican Chair is excited and hopeful for the new city leadership. 

Cal Hendricks, Craig Stoker, Eddie Mitchell and Steve Thompson will be sworn-in on November 21st. The first meeting with the new council is on November 26th. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

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.