The Census Bureau reported that the estimated population for the city of Odessa has increased 4.6% since the 2020 census. The ...

The Odessa city council can now see the light at the end of the tunnel. After looking for ways to fund the Odessa sports ...

Odessa experiences water pressure issues after a contractor struck a line. The east side of Odessa is the area most affected.

Texas — What started as a hopeful plea for support turned into a tense exchange at Odessa City Hall during the week of May 12. Fix West Texas, a nonprofit based in Midland, had asked the City of ...

Apr. 24—The Odessa City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to rename a portion of Murphy Street in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Councilmember Eddie Mitchell of District 1 spearheaded ...

May 12—Odessa Arts and the City of Odessa invite the community to join them for the opening reception of the 2025 Odessa City Hall's Community Art Gallery from 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. May 13.

Odessa’s next city manager will be David Vela. After meeting in executive session for slightly more than an hour Tuesday night, the Odessa City Council voted unanimously have Interim City ...

Some Odessa residents living in mobile or manufactured homes say they’re concerned about potentially losing their homes following a letter from the city that has sparked confusion and anxiety.

Discover the charm and uniqueness of Midland-Odessa through the lens. These photo spots say "West Texas" like nowhere else.

An Odessa, Missouri, couple is facing multiple child abuse charges after a nine-year-old in their care was hospitalized with fentanyl poisoning earlier this year. William J. Ellingworth ...

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