VETERANS DAY PARADE 2026 DOWNTOWN ODESSA

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This is DRB Media Communications Digital News. Despite the rainy weather, the spirit of patriotism and appreciation for our nation’s heroes remained strong during the annual Veterans Day Parade.

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Democratic Blue Wave will Take Over the House and Senate

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This is DRB Media Communications Digital News. the Democratic Party will be in control of the House and Senate beginning in twenty-twenty seven. Danny Barrera has the story.

The Ector County Democratic Party celebrated election victories at the local, state, and national levels, marking successes across the United States. Hinojosa won the November 3, 2026, election, becoming Texas’ first Latina governor-elect and ending decades of Republican control of the governor’s office.

(Gina Hinojosa, Governor-Elect/State of Texas)

James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, overwhelmingly defeated Republican candidate and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a major upset in the Texas Senate race.

(Jame Talarico, U.S. Senate-Elect)

Billy Hall, who was seeking re-election as Ector County Commissioner for Precinct 4, was defeated by challenger Jesse Porras. In another local race, Crystal Rios defeated incumbent Ector County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 4, Elizabeth Baeza.

(Jesse Porras, Ector County Commissioner, Pct.4-Elect)

(Crystal Riso, Ector County Justice of the Peace, Pct.4-Elect)

The sweeping Blue Wave is being viewed as a referendum on President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies, particularly those concerning immigration. The election results reflect voter dissatisfaction with the administration’s direction and signal growing political momentum for Democrats across local, state, and national races.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Socrority & Delta Sigma Theta Bring Breast Cancer Awareness to Southside Odessa

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This is DRB Media Communications Digital News. A special event was held at Woodson Park for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Natalie Gonzales has the story.

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Two national sororities came together to bring Breast Cancer Awareness to the residents of southside Odessa

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. recently joined forces to celebrate breast cancer survivors and raise awareness about the importance of early detection. The event also provided valuable information to attendees about breast cancer screening, prevention, and the importance of recognizing the disease early.

(Dawn Miller, President-Odessa Alumnae Chapter/Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.)

“So, it’s important for us that we come into our community to tell our people, as well as all of the general community, to be aware, get detected early, go for your regular exams. The, the, the fact my mom died back in the eighties from breast cancer because there wasn’t a great deal of information, but now there are so many people that are surviving. And as Angela said, winning this fight because of early detection. So we want to make sure we get that word out.”

The breast cancer awareness featured testimonials from families of survivors, dancing and entertainment and the annual breast cancer awareness walk at Woodson Park.

(Registered Nurse-ECISD Ector Collegiate Middle School/Odessa, Texas)

“I do recommend trying to like search out health care providers seeking out financial programs, screening programs, things of that sort. You can ask your local health health departments, um, seeing if they have any information, just anybody who can give you any information regarding screening programs, financial assistance. That should be like a big help.”

Women, children, and men participated in the annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk to honor those who have lost their lives to the disease and celebrate the survivors who continue to inspire others.

(Angela Love-Jackson, President-Rho Iota Omega Chapter/Alpha Kapa Alpha Sorority, Inc.)

“We have had people in our chapter, and I know they’ve had some in their chapter and most definitely in this community. And we just still, sadly have people who are not aware that don’t go get checked out. It’s something you should do every year. So, we decided to come together, share the news, share the information, make sure there was an awareness. But we’re also celebrating those who are fighting and those who have won, and also those who, as we both believe, have gone on to be with the Lord. But because of breast cancer, we’re celebrating and honor them in their lives as well.”

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If you have questions regarding breast cancer you can reach out to the American Cancer Society or your primary medical provider. Breast Cancer Awareness month ends on October 31st

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Ector County Juvenile Justice Center Topping Off Ceremony

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This is DRB Media Communications Digital News. Ector County recently held their topping off ceremony for the new Juvenile Justice Center. Danny Barrera has the story.

Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett along with Ector County Commissioners Billy Hall and Mike Gardner joined with Sheriff Mike Griffis and representatives with Butler-Cohen held the signing of the final steel beam during the recent topping off ceremony.

(Dustin Fawcett, Ector County Judge)

At this time, the new Juvenile Justice Center is the only one of its kind in the state of Texas and will use state of the art technology and educational pathways for juvenile detainees. The facility was constructed from the ground up and employed several hundred workers on this facility.

(John Henderson, II-Supervisor/Butler Cohen Design + Build)

The New Juvenile Justice Center will be completed sometime in late twenty twenty-seven and under budget saving Ector County large amount of money. For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.

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Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin Annual Fall Community Cleanup

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This is DRB Media Communications Digital News. The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin held its annual Fall Community Cleanup. Danny Barrera has the story.

On Saturday, October 17th, volunteers, nonprofit organizations and religious institutions joined the Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin along with Keep Odessa Beautiful began the cleanup around the Martin Luther King Street area and south Dixie.

(Chris E. Walker, President/CEO-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas)

This is one of the entries into our city. And when people come in through to Odessa, through the interstate south of South Grant is what the first entrance that they see. And we like to try to make that. We want to beautify that and can have it to look as as spacious as we possibly can. “That way, when someone comes in, that’s the impression that they get is how well and how clean our city is.”

Students from Odessa High School and other ECISD schools and with the University of Texas Permian Basin as well as young church members of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church helped with the cleanup.

(Liylah Willis, Black Student Union on Campus-UT Permian Basin )

Volunteers, members of the Black Chamber of Commerce and students enjoyed pizza and drinks and cookies after the cleanup. Follow the Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin on Facebook and other social media for upcoming community events and membership opportunities. For DRB Media Communications Digital News. Danny Barrera.

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ANNUAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FAIR 2026

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This is DRB Media Communications Digital News. The Odessa Police Department recently held their annual Emergency Preparedness Fair. Danny Barrera has the story.

Odessa, Texas/September 29, 2026-The Odessa Police Department recently hosted its annual Emergency Preparedness Fair at the Ector County Coliseum. Visitors had the opportunity to learn about a variety of safety and preparedness topics, including CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events) training, women’s self-defense, fire safety, pet safety, and more.

(Cpl. Steve LeSueur, Public Information Office-Odessa Police Department)

“Uh, but this is an awesome event that is offered once a year, uh, to help prepare people in the event of an emergency. Uh, it can be anything, you know, fire, an active shooter event, um, a bomb threat. It could be anything catastrophic.”

The event brought together community members and local safety professionals, providing valuable information and resources designed to help individuals and families stay prepared and safe in an emergency.

(Cpl. Steve LeSueur, Public Information Office-Odessa Police Department)

“And it’s so important to have these. It is much needed because people contact us on a regular basis, asking how they can be better prepared for certain situations. And we want everyone to be safe.”

The Ector County Sheriff’s Office, Ector County Health Department, and representatives from other local agencies were also on hand to provide information, resources, and safety tips to visitors attending the event.

(Viridiana Gonzalez-Brown, Lead Navigator-Thriving Texas Families)

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