Speaker’s race starts
A big decision is due in a little over a year for the Texas House of Representatives in Austin, and the prospect will tantalize...
County looking at Odessa mobile app
Ector County Commissioners will hold their regularly scheduled meeting Monday to take action regarding an invitation from the Odessa Chamber of Commerce and zCivic,...
City hosts meeting on University widening
City officials will have a public meeting on Monday to update University Boulevard residents about the impending project to widen the thoroughfare, with clearance...
Jail expansion hits construction start delay
The expansion for the Ector County Detention Center, which was previously estimated to begin this month, will take a little longer than expected.Sheriff Mike...
City fighting release of payout in Long case
The City of Odessa disclosed paying $23,300 to an outside law firm for work on the sexual harassment complaint involving City Attorney Larry Long,...
City studies downtown TIRZ
City officials could hire an outside consultant to study an economic development zone for downtown Odessa, after an internal study suggested such a strategy...
Senate candidates face off at forum
Texas State DirectoryVictor LealMike CanonThe three candidates vying for the State Senate District 31 spot squared off at an Ector County Republican Women’s forum...
Petitioners seeking council change plan final push
The chief organizer of the petition drive seeking to force a May election allowing Odessans to vote on a proposed restructuring of the Odessa...
STEM-based partnership to be discussed at ECISD work session
A proposed STEM-based partnership between the University of Texas of the Permian Basin and Ector County Independent School district will be among the items...
Conaway discusses farm bill
Congressman Mike Conaway said he expects to release a massive farm bill in the coming months that seeks to reauthorize and reform food assistance...