TxDOT Places Cone Displays Across Odessa
Orange cones at two Odessa intersections represent people killed in traffic crashes as part of a statewide awareness campaign.
Live Poll
Do you think drivers in your area are getting safer on the road?
Odessa News
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.
Sports
UTPB Holds Off Angelo State, 20-10
The Falcons defense shut down Angelo State after an early touchdown push, moving UTPB to 6-3 overall.
Business
Live Poll
Should your local government enact stricter safety regulations for donation bins?
Odessa City Council Approves Infrastructure Agreements
Officials greenlit development projects and reviewed safety measures for local donation bins.
Crime
Two Men Arrested in Odessa Oilfield Equipment Theft
An Apple AirTag led investigators to a Soto Avenue property where several stolen Coriolis meters were recovered.
Lifestyle
Live Poll
Do you think major highway construction in your area is worth the disruption?
MoDOT to Close Route 131 Ramps Near Odessa
Overnight closures of Interstate-70 ramps at Exit 37 in Odessa are scheduled for striping and pavement marking work this week.
Politics
Live Poll
Should your town accept state-mandated street design requirements in exchange for infrastructure funding?
Odessa Rejects State Streetscape Plan for Highways
Town officials voted against a state streetscape proposal on September 30 that would have impacted local traffic.
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.
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