Nayely Urias, Candidate for Odessa City Council District 2 Holds Meet & Greet Event

Odessa, Texas/October 7, 2025-Nayely Urias, a candidate for Odessa City Council, District 2 held a meet and greet and fundraising event hosted by Jack Jordan’s Bar-B-Que. Members of the local Republican Party and guests came out to support the District 2 Candidate. 

(Nayely Urias, Candidate For Odessa City Council, District 2) 

Critics have pointed out the Ms. Urias has never voted in any local election or participated in any political campaign. Candidate Nayely Urias explains why she never participated in the election process. 

(Nayely Urias, Candidate for Odessa City Council, District 2) 

Nayely Urias is running against Steve Thompson, the incumbent for Odessa City Council, District 2. 

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Ector County Republican Party Holds First Responder Pancake Breakfas

The Ector County Republican Party under the leadership of Party Chair, Donna Kelm held a pancake breakfast at the ECRP Headquarters for 1st Responders that included the Ector County Sheriff’s Office, Texas Department of Public Safety and other local law enforcement agencies. 

(Donna Kelm, Party Chair-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

Candidates and incumbents running for Odessa City Council were at the 1st Responder Breakfast helping with cooking and serving duties and meeting guests. 

(Donna Kelm, Party Chair-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

Local law enforcement relies on the support and help from citizens and residents of West Texas and the Permian Basin. 

(Mike Griffis, Ector County Sheriff-Ector County Sheriff’s Office/Odessa, Texas) 

Follow the Ector County Republican Party on Facebook and other social media platforms for upcoming political or social events. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Ector County Republican Women-“Back to Club Fun Night”

Odessa, Texas/August 19, 2024-The Ector County Republican Womens club held a special outdoor event that was open to the public called “Back to Club Fun Night” Ector County Republican Party Chair along with Precinct Chairs provided hamburgers, chips and drinks to guests.  

Members and guests interacted with State Senator Kevin Sparks and with special guest speaker Dr. Richard Bartlett MD. 

(Donna Kelm, ECRW President/ECRP Chair-Ector County Republican Women Club-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

Dr. Richard Bartlett, MD who was recently recognized by the City of Odessa for his alternative treatment to Covid provided information on Covid and other topics to guests at the “Back to Club Fun Night” event.  

(Richard Bartlett, MD-Family Medicine/Odessa, Texas) 

The next Ector County Republican Womens Club meeting and luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, August, 21st. At 11:30am at the Odessa Country Club. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

New Ector County Republican Party Leadership Swearing-In Ceremony and First Board Meeting

Odessa, Texas/July 12, 2024-The Ector County Republican Party recently held a swearing in ceremony of the new and re-elected Precinct Chairs and the newly elected Party Chair Donna Kelm. Supporters and guests along with State Representative, District 81 Brooks Landgraf, State Senator Kevin Sparks of the 31st District and John Beckmeyer, Odessa City Manager attended the special ceremony. 

(Donna Kelm, Party Chair-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

After the swearing in ceremony the new Ector County Republican Party leadership held their first board meeting to address issues regarding the By-Laws and vote on resolutions. 

(Donna Kelm, Party Chair-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

Brandon W. Hodges who was elected to the State Republican Executive Committee to Represent Texas Senate District 31 spoke at the swearing in ceremony and first ECRP board meeting. 

(Brandon W. Hodges, Elected to the State Republican Executive Committe/Representing Texas Senate District 31) 

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New Ector County Republican Party Leadership Holds an Open House and Meet & Greet Event

Odessa, Texas/June 21, 2024-The Ector County Republican Party recently held an Open House-Meet & Greet event at the Party Headquarters. Donna Kelm, the newly elected Party Chair as well as the newly elected precinct chairs met with supporters and guests. 

(Donna Kelm, Party Chair-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

The new ECRP leadership plan to have a swearing –in ceremony in next couple of weeks and meetings to discuss strategies and logistics. 

(Donna Kelm, Party Chair-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

Ronnie Lewis, the newly elected Precinct Chair 203, a volunteer position is excited for the new leadership and moving the Party forward. 

(Ronnie Lewis, ECRP Pct. Chair 203- Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

Donna Kelm, the new Ector County Republican Chair plans to do and outreach program to educate local High School students that will be eligible to vote on the importance of going to the polls and voting. 

(Donna Kelm, Party Chair-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

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Donna Kelm Elected as the New Ector County Republican Chair

Odessa, Texas/March 7, 2024-Supporters and invited guests attended the Election Watch Party during the Republican and Democratic Primary elections on Tuesday, March 5th. The watch party featured Donna Kelm, Ronnie Lewis and Ector County Republican Precinct Chairs that were running for re-election. And those running for the first time. 

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

Donna Kelm, a Republican candidate running for Ector County Republican Party Chair won the Party position that was held for a time by Tisha Crow. 

(Donna Kelm, Newly Elected Ector County Republican Party Chair/ Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

Richard Pierce was re-elected to Ector County Republican Precinct Chair 204, defeating Mayor Javier Joven who also ran for same position. 

(Richard Pierce, Re-Elected Ector County Precinct Chair 204) 

Traci Gregston, a first-time candidate, ran for Ector County Republican Precinct Chair 202 was elected to Precinct Chair position. 

(Traci Gregston, Newly Elected Ector County Republican Precinct Chair 202/ Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

As the new Ector County Republican Party Chair, Donna Kelm promises to be more transparent and keep the Party Precinct Chairs informed of ECRP activities. 

(Donna Kelm, Newly Elected Ector County Republican Party Chair/ Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

The newly elected candidates are hopeful to unite the local Republican Party, and bring change to local government that will benefit the citizens of Odessa and Ector County. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera