Odessa Family YMCA 2nd Annual Fairways for Families Charity Golf Tournament

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This is DRB Media Communications Digital News. The Odessa Family YMCA held their annual Fairways For Families Charity Golf Tournament. Danny Barrera has the story. 

Odessa, Texas/June 27, 2026-The Odessa Family YMCA hosted its 2nd Annual Fairways for Families Charity Golf Tournament Thursday morning at Ratliff Ranch, with approximately 28 teams teeing off in support of a worthy cause. Proceeds from this year’s tournament will help fund much-needed renovations to the YMCA’s basketball gym. Planned improvements include new hardwood flooring, updated bleachers, protective wall padding, and additional safety enhancements designed to provide a safer and more enjoyable experience for children, families, and the community for years to come. 

(Tara Crouch, Community Relations Director-Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

“Our gym is fifty-seven years old, and we are needing to do some renovations to keep it safe for families and be able to continue it for future children. Use family use and be able to add more sports to it.” 

The golf tournament’s fundraising efforts received a significant boost thanks to the generous support of both returning sponsors and first-time sponsors. 

(Tara Crouch, Community Relations Director-Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

“We had Barrel and Derrek by Marriott Hotel and Conference Center to be our title sponsor, and they come through us for us every year, and then we have a breakfast sponsor, Market Street. Our lunch sponsor is Brantley Creek Barbecue. We have a coffee sponsor, West Texas Credit Union, and our golf ball sponsor is back nine, and our golf cart sponsor is Raider Pump and Supply.” 

The Odessa Family YMCA provides a variety of recreational, educational, and fitness programs for the community. From youth sports and children’s enrichment activities to Silver Sneakers and other wellness programs for older adults, the Y serves individuals and families of all ages. 

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

“Everyone in the communities hopefully have heard of The Wire somehow or done the YMCA song at a party. But, um, we’re here for families and the whole community. And so, there’s something for everyone. I think that’s very important from infancy to your silver years, that there’s something there that everyone can benefit from as a family together.” 

The Odessa Family YMCA’s Charity Golf Tournament is expected to generate approximately $20,000 to support the organization’s basketball gym renovation project. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

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Odessa Fire Rescue is Mourning the Loss of Lt Isai Huerta

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This is DRB Media Communications Digital News. Odessa Fire Rescue is mourning the loss of Lieutenant Isai Huerta, who died following a structure fire in West Odessa on June fourteenth. 

Odessa, Texas/June 15, 2026-Odessa Fire Rescue is mourning the loss of Lt . Isai Huerta, who died following a structure fire on Sunday afternoon, June 14th. Crews responded at 4:59 p.m. to a residential trailer fire in the 1900 block of South Westcliff Road, where six firefighters were injured while battling the blaze. 

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

“And this is a dark day for OFR. It’s a dark day for these families and for this community. I can’t express the. Gratitude of the overwhelming support, prayers, condolences, phone calls, text messages from not only the city members of the city, our citizens, close friends and family, but to dozens of departments across the state.” 

A total of six firefighters were injured in the incident. Among them was Lt. Isai Huerta, who succumbed to his injuries at the Medical Center Hospital. The other injured firefighters were treated and released from the hospital. 

The firefighters include: 

Lieutenant Isai Huerta – 9 years of service 

Firefighter Jay Rodriguez – 18 days of service 

Firefighter Maverick Torres – 11 months of service 

Firefighter Dylan White – 1 year of service 

Lieutenant Jared Cronin – 12 years of service 

Lieutenant Esteban Mijares – 8 years of service 

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

“On behalf of the city of Odessa, I extend our deepest condolences to Lieutenant Wirth. This family. That’s a fire and rescue this entire community. We recognize the profound impact he had on this department and what his loss means to both the city and Odessa Fire and Rescue. We ask this community to keep the department, this city, as well as Lieutenant Worth’s family, in their prayers and in their thoughts in the coming weeks.” 

The incident is being investigated by the Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office in coordination with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Representatives from the International Association of Fire Fighters are on location to provide additional support and The Texas Line of Duty Death Task Force is also on hand to assist. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

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Framing Her Future: 11th Grade Visual Artist Brielle Guerrero Outlines Her Dream of Becoming a Professional Painter

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Framing Her Future: 11th Grade Visual Artist Brielle Guerrero Outlines Her Dream of Becoming a Professional Painter 

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This is DRB Media Communications Digital News. Over the years, her dedication to art has continued to grow, leading her to explore a variety of artistic styles and mediums while earning recognition for her work. Danny Barrera has the story. 

Odessa, Texas/June 16, 2026-Brielle Guerrero began her journey in the visual arts at a very young age, spending countless hours sketching and doodling. As her artistic talents developed, she discovered a passion for painting, which allowed her to further express her creativity and imagination. 

(Brielle Guerrero, Painter/Visual Artist-11th Grader at OC Techs-ECISD/Odessa, Texas) 

“I just recently started painting. Like for my whole life I’ve always done like sketching, but I recently just wanted to do something different. And that’s when I started painting. And the cello painting was my, I think, third one.” 

As part of her achievement, one of Brielle’s original works of art was selected for display in the city of Fredericksburg, allowing her creativity and artistic skill to be viewed by a broader audience. Her participation in the prestigious VASE program, which stands for the Visual Arts Scholastic Event competition, reflects her dedication to the visual arts and supports her goal of one day being recognized as a professional artist. 

(Brielle Guerrero, Painter/Visual Artist-11th Grader at OC Techs-ECISD/Odessa, Texas) 

“That one is called stillness. In November, it’s what I named it. It was just a still life assignment that I did in class. Nobody finished theirs. I was the only one dedicated to it. But yeah, I think that one took me like three months to finish. Yeah.” 

Brielle’s painting titled CELLO combines the form of a woman and a cello into a single figure. The work confronts viewers with difficult subject matter related to sexual assault and violence, using artistic expression to raise awareness and inspire dialogue about the experiences of survivors. The piece demonstrates Brielle’s willingness to tackle complex social issues through her art while encouraging empathy and understanding. 

(Brielle Guerrero, Painter/Visual Artist-11th Grader at OC Techs-ECISD/Odessa, Texas) 

“The cello one. It’s about rape towards women and men. But mostly how? Because, as you can see, her body is like alternated into like a cello. And the hands are like playing her. Like that’s her hurting her, you know? And then, um, like, she’s not human anymore because her head, it was kind of like chopped off and then replaced with the head of the violin. And then like, she has stitches all over her body to look more like a violin. And she’s all, um, what do you call it? Handcuffed. So, it’s like, it’s kind of like what the male did to the women. And it’s like, in a way, it’s like, you shouldn’t be seeing that, you know, it’s not every day you see something like that because rape often happens in secret. So, and I just wanted to make awareness of that, you know?” 

Brielle’s passion for art is evident through her dedication to sketching, painting in a variety of mediums, and creating imaginative collages for class projects. Her talent and hard work have earned her numerous medals and ribbons, recognizing her artistic achievements and creativity.  

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

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Holly Taylor Democratic Candidate Running for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals makes Campaign Stop in Odessa

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This is DRB Media Communications Digital News. Residents from the Democratic base in Odessa-Ector County gathered at Homemade Wines to hear from Texas Court of Criminal Appeals candidate Holly Taylor during a recent campaign stop in Odessa. Danny Barrera has the story. 

Odessa, Texas/June 11, 2026-During the Odessa event, attendees had the opportunity to meet Taylor, ask questions, and discuss issues impacting the criminal justice system ahead of the November election.  Local voters connected directly with the candidate seeking state office. 

(Holly Taylor, Democratic Candidate-Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9) 

“I feel it’s really important to go to the counties and meet with people in their communities to hear their concerns. You can’t represent people that you’ve never met.” 

Holly Taylor, Democratic Candidate for Place 9 on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, spoke with supporters about the importance of the state’s highest criminal court, judicial independence, and her experience in criminal appellate law. Taylor previously served as a prosecutor, appellate attorney, and rules attorney for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.  

(Holly Taylor, Democratic Candidate-Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9) 

“What I hear the most is that people are concerned about government corruption. I hear that from people in urban areas, people in rural areas, and they’re concerned about it at all levels of power. And that is one of the things that really resonates with me, because I have prosecuted government corruption in my job with the Travis County DA’s office. I’m a criminal defense attorney now, but I spent years over our public integrity unit there, and I understand their concerns. I think it’s really important that we have judges that are going to be independent. They’re going to stand up for the Constitution and the rule of law and not be subject to politics when they’re making those decisions, no matter how powerful the folks are who are charged with crimes.” 

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals is the state’s highest court for criminal cases, with judges elected statewide to six-year terms. For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

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