County’s air conditioning upgraded
Ector County commissioners Tuesday wrapped up an ambitious $6.9-million project to replace all the old air conditioning units in 18 county buildings along with...
Fawcett files to run for Ector County Judge
On Tuesday, Republican Dustin Fawcett announced he has filed to run for the office of Ector County Judge for the March 1 Republican Primary.
“We...
City approves water treatment plant rehab bid
During Tuesday’s meeting, the Odessa City Council approved 6-0 to award a bid for $95 million for water treatment plant rehabilitation and miscellaneous upgrades...
Sexual assault team on county agenda
Ector County District Attorney Dusty Gallivan will ask county commissioners a 10 a.m. Tuesday regular meeting to bolster the investigation and prosecution of adult...
Reconciliation bill stirs rhubarb
Texas political leaders and oil and gas producers are fighting President Biden’s proposed budget reconciliation bill with all the force they can muster, saying...
Texas’ controversial new social studies law prompts McKinney school officials to cancel Youth and...
BY JASON KAO
Texas Tribune
McKinney school officials long took pride in their students’ participation in the nationwide Youth and Government program, calling the district a “perennial standout”.
Every...
Odessa Regional eye’s $10 M renovation project
Odessa Regional Hospital is seeking Odessa City Council’s help acquiring state funds that will help the hospital proceed with a $10 million capital improvement...
Analysis: Texas government grinds to a stop — of the governor’s choosing
By Ross Ramsey
Texas Tribune
What you think about Texas government right now depends on what you want out of it.
Local or state control of public...
Siding with Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas Supreme Court temporarily halts mask orders in Dallas...
By Allyson Waller
Texas Tribune
The Texas Supreme Court on Sunday temporarily blocked mask mandates in Dallas and Bexar counties, marking a pivotal moment in the...
Border influx impacts local communities
Border security, election integrity and energy independence were among the topics U.S. Rep. August Pfluger spoke about during a town hall Friday at the...