Honoring Odessa’s Fallen Heroes | Odessa News

Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 3, 2026 · 1m

In a moving ceremony, Odessa honored seven fallen city workers who collectively gave nearly 130 years of service—keeping the city running through water, trash, fire, police, and parks. Among them was Officer Bailey Martin, a rising star in the Odessa Police Department who died during July Fourth flooding in Kerr County after just three years on the force. His mother shared a poignant story about a Bible found near his body—a gift from her own mother—symbolizing his faith and dedication. She urged the public to remember these heroes as real people with families, not just public servants. The…