In Odessa, a center of the Permian Basin energy economy, coverage here follows city government, Ector County, Ector County ISD, business and public safety. Reporting reaches neighborhoods across the city and surrounding communities.
The department is urging residents to secure vehicles after noting a rise in thefts involving unattended running cars.
Live Poll
Is it fair for insurance companies to deny coverage if a vehicle was left running unattended?
Authorities apprehended Joe Angel Tarango after a shooting left one man injured on Barrow Drive.
A 13-year-old student faced charges after making false reports of an active shooter at an Odessa middle school.
Live Poll
Do you believe partnerships between elite tennis brands and private clubs benefit your local community?
The new facility has launched in partnership with The Club at La Estancia, offering elite coaching and diverse court options.
Live Poll
Is now the right time for your city to commit to multi-million dollar infrastructure projects?
Candidate Richard Pierce addressed infrastructure and public safety at a debate as the District 3 race continues.
Live Poll
Do you believe local cultural festivals improve the quality of life in your area?
Committee member Celeste Canedo shared details about the upcoming free community celebration in downtown Odessa.
Reporting here tracks city council decisions, the Ector County courthouse and Ector County ISD alongside the oil and gas employers that drive the local economy's cycles. From University Gardens and Windsor Heights to Ratliff Ranch, Downtown Odessa and Emerald Forest, neighborhood coverage extends into Midland County, Andrews County and Martin County where stories cross the line. Permian Basin production rates tie Odessa's tax base, housing market and public services to commodity prices in ways that shape every budget cycle at city hall and the county level. Infrastructure investment, school district capacity and workforce housing are the recurring subjects in local government reporting.
