City of Odessa, Texas

From Hardship to Hope Ruth Lozano arrived in Odessa in 2014 with only the clothes on her back and a strong desire to succeed. It was a difficult time in her life. She even needed help then just to afford her meals for the day. Ruth recalls that dark time. However, her faith kept her going and she applied for a job at a local funeral home. It was a turning point in her life. Not long after, she became known as an “outstanding employee.” She was able to get stable housing and began to thrive. Eventually, she opened her own funeral home, Funerales La Paz. Today, Ruth has transformed it into a family business with her two daughters actively involved. She also opened a new branch and is planning to expand even more in West Texas. Ruth shares her story of faith and is committed to giving back to those who once helped her. She says her mother has been a source of inspiration as well. Her message is simple: "Faith in God will help you get ahead; you just have to trust in him." Funerales La Paz 1506 N. Granview (432) 272-0303 ✅BrighterFuture #OdessaProud

Halloween event - TOMORROW 👻 Join OPD & OFR from 9 to 11 a.m. for a Truck-or-Treat! Central Fire House - 1100 W 2nd St. https://lnkd.in/gp5mW3Rr

Bass Pro Shops Breaks Ground in Odessa Today, the City of Odessa, ICA, and Bass Pro Shops broke ground on a brand-new, 100,000-square-foot Bass Pro Shops, set to open in 2025! Located along Highway 191, just past the Cinergy Family Entertainment Center, this landmark store will be the largest outdoor retailer in Odessa and across the Permian Basin. The City of Odessa, alongside all who helped make this vision a reality, hopes this new gateway retail center will benefit everyone across the Basin. Stay tuned—Bass Pro Shops will soon announce a hiring event to welcome outfitters to Odessa’s Outdoor World! ✅BrighterFuture #OdessaProud

A special groundbreaking is taking place for the new Bass Pro. It’s scheduled to open in 2025 and will be 100,000 sq ft. We’ll have more info a bit later!

Halloween - It's almost time for lots of fun! Downtown Odessa, Inc. 5 pm - 7 pm Here's the map and list of locations ✅BrighterFuture #OdessaProud

Riding the Dream Kinslee Looney had a vision to improve opportunities for bull riders in Odessa. So, she started working hard to make it happen at just 20 years old! She put together the entire event, got sponsors and bucking stock for the Buckin’ K Bull Bash last year. It was hosted at a friend’s place and still had a great turnout for it being the first one! Now, she’s looking to do it again. “I wanted to put this together for the community and it has been amazing to have people call to see when the next one is and how they can help,” Kinslee said. The bull bash has grown faster than she ever expected. So, she is looking for more sponsors to help her make it a successful event! Kinslee is hoping to host it on November 16th at the Ector County Coliseum with live music, vendors and of course bull riding. This Odessan feels proud to have spearheaded the event from the ground up and is thankful for all her supporters. ✅BrighterFuture #OdessaProud

Halloween Festivities 🎃 Don't forget about these great events to take part in this Halloween! OFR and OPD will be hosting the Truck-or-Treat Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. Downtown Odessa, Inc. will host Treats on the Streets Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. More details: https://lnkd.in/gX-2m7ZW

Culinary Brothers An Odessa brother duo is feeling confident in their talent. So, they opened three food trucks, all in the same location. In May, Jorge Luis Diaz and Antonio Diaz opened Taquería 614 CUU. The three trucks may be in the same place but they all have different types of food. One food truck has tacos, tortas and burgers, the second has grilled meat and the third offers seafood and snacks. Jorge and Antonio want to expand their business further! They hope to start offering catering services. This very passionate, hard-working duo obviously loves what they do! Taquería 614 CUU - Food Trucks 📍9833 W. University Blvd.

National First Responders Day It’s a way to honor the men and women who act quickly when an emergency is at hand. THANK YOU for your dedication to our wonderful City! Michael Gerke Jason Cotton Michele Racca

Such an amazing view in Odessa 🌟