Odessa City Manager David Vela has submitted his resignation to the City Council in Tuesday’s meeting. Vela began his role with the City of Odessa on June 2nd, replacing previous City Manager John ...

Just before noon on a sunny Friday earlier this month, federal immigration agents threw tear gas canisters onto a busy ...

Jefferson proves that sometimes the most extraordinary experiences come in small packages – a tiny Texas town that delivers history, hospitality, and heart in equal measure. One visit and you’ll ...

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After an Oct. 29 ribbon-cutting, Odessa’s new Bass Pro Shops opens with a 20,000-gallon aquarium, West Texas decor and an ...

Still happening is the Keep Odessa Beautiful’s Campus Cleanup Rivalry and the Helping Hands Community Lawn Care Program ...

Oct. 25. Pioneer Florida Museum, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road, Dade City. This is a new event featuring Pioneer Day activities ...

A Dia de los Muertos festival and parade will take place Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, from 4 to 10 p.m. in downtown Odessa along ...

On Tuesday general contractor Butler-Cohen held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new West Texas Division office in ...

Midland's Halloween Community Event is set for October 18, featuring a playful pet costume contest and local vendors, all ...

Odessa, La Marque, Tom Bean and Whitesboro — said they are following the law and Ken Paxton’s office is jumping the gun on enforcing new state rules.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton told four cities to halt raising their property tax rates while he investigates their financial records. (Eli Hartman/The Texas Tribune, Eli Hartman/The Texas Tribune ...