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The Sports Facilities Companies has been selected to manage the Odessa Sports Complex, a $140 million multi-sport destination ...

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Odessa Mayor Cal Hendrick is disputing a new letter from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton that accuses the city of violating state law when it adopted its property tax ...

For nearly two months, residents at Cimarron Place Apartments have been without hot water. Immediate action to restore the ...

ODESSA, Texas — The City of Odessa has announced Jon Rodgers as its new Parks & Recreation director. Rodgers has been with the city since 2023, serving as deputy director and, most recently, as ...

ODESSA, Texas — The City of Odessa has responded to the Attorney General of Texas, Ken Paxton, in regards to his letter on its recent property tax increase. The city said they were never notified of a ...

Residents in Odessa, Missouri are demanding full restitution after a multi-year calculation error resulted in higher utility bills ...

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Long before teen courts appeared across the country, the idea began in Odessa. In April 1983, community leaders in Odessa launched what is considered the first Teen Court in ...

The City of Odessa mourns the loss of Officer Bailey Martin. In honor of his service and sacrifice, and to allow city staff the opportunity to attend his funeral service, all City of Odessa facilities ...

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- City of Odessa leaders announced Friday that the City will not be raising taxes this year after all. This announcement comes after Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a letter ...

ODESSA, Texas -- Authorities have identified the seven people killed and 25 injured in a shooting rampage Saturday in Odessa, Texas. The city of Odessa posted the list of victims and injured to its ...