Posted on: June 9, 2023
Folks are gathered at Optimist Park ready to see Puss in Boots: The Last Wish!Fortunately, the weather is perfect. The movie starts when it gets dark. You still have time to head that way. It’s free for all ages!If you miss tonight, don&rsqu...
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Posted on: June 9, 2023
Inspired by his father-n-law, Assistant Chief Cody Ritchie decided to follow in his footsteps. Steve Schwab retired as a firefighter after 29 years at Odessa Fire Rescue. Chief Ritchie looked to him as a role model. We also asked him about some m...
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Posted on: June 9, 2023
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Posted on: June 9, 2023
Join us for "Movies in the Park" - Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. It's taking place at Optimist Park.
We hope to see you there!
Posted on: June 8, 2023
Proof you can change your career and life at any time! Jennifer Barton is the Administrative Assistant for Laboratory Services and the Water Treatment Plant for the City of Odessa.
Before this, a much different path. Jennifer was a Licensed Chemical Depend...
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Posted on: June 8, 2023
Six athletes from the Odessa Boxing Club are taking part in the 2023 USA Boxing National Junior Olympics and Summer Festival in a national competition being held in Lubbock. They range in age from 9 to 17 years old. The team includes: ...
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Posted on: June 8, 2023
The “Battle of the Badges” Blood Drive is in full swing between Odessa Fire Rescue and the Odessa Police Department. Today, a blood drive was held in front of OPD.
“I just wanted to do my part,” said Crystal Williams...
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Posted on: June 7, 2023
Another successful day at Yoga in the Park. Thank you City of Odessa Parks and Recreation Department for putting this event together.
Make sure that you join them for the last Yoga session on June 8th at the Slator Community Building!
We hope to s...
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Posted on: June 7, 2023
From the corporate world to the cookie world. The “Sweet Shrink” was started in 2019 by Alex Carpenter out of her grandmother's kitchen. She had just left her corporate dream job that turned into a nightmare and was mentally a...
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Posted on: June 7, 2023
About 30 years ago, Troy Walker decided to go into business for himself. He was just 21 years old and one of the youngest business owners at the time in Odessa.
“I was told it was never going to work.”
He started Troy Walker Ai...
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Posted on: June 6, 2023
It’s an important job! Picking up and making sure our trash service is taken care of in our city. We wanted to get a perspective.
So, we got up bright and early to see Joe Calderon in action. The Solid Waste Driver starts his day early at 6 am. H...
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Posted on: June 6, 2023
“It’s heartbreaking and frustrating to see someone selfishly damage something from the collection and ruin it for the rest of us,” said Randy Ham, Odessa Arts Executive Director.
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piece of artwork is located on North Grant ...
Posted on: June 6, 2023
The restaurant lives up to its name! “Amigo’s” seems to be a place filled with friends. When we stopped today, we met Ruben Rodriguez (seen in a pic). He’s lived in Odessa for 52 years and has numerous rental properties including this one. He rents it to ...
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Posted on: June 5, 2023
No payments can be made online, through kiosk, or IVR on Wednesday, June 7th from 5 pm to Thursday, June 8th at 8 am.
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Posted on: June 4, 2023
The Odessa Spire was cleaned recently by Giant Rent & Wash. Some compare and call the “Odessa Spire,” the West Texas Eiffel Tower.“When Odessa Arts first approached us with the request to clean the spire, we were deeply h...
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Posted on: June 4, 2023
We’ve told you, residents may notice a bleach or chlorine like smell in the water, but it is nothing to be concerned about. The change in disinfections will be implemented as a proactive maintenance measure in our distribution system.
Posted on: June 4, 2023
It’s not everyday you hear of a Pro Basketball Player who’s only 5 foot 7 inches tall. However, that’s the case for Pecos Native Andre Roman who also spent quite a bit of time growing up in Odessa.
Posted on: June 2, 2023
Copper Kettle Cafe was recently named the #1 Southern restaurant in Odessa, according to Yelp. Today, we got some insight from Scott Rowell, a server there. He says some of the most popular items on the menu: Chicken Fried St...
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Posted on: June 2, 2023
There is still time to register for this year's Firecracker Fandango Car Show hosted by Downtown Odessa. If you are ready to show off your car, truck, or motorcycle join us on Sat., July 1st.
There will be live music performances, food t...
Posted on: June 2, 2023
On Monday, June 6th the alleys of E 52nd St and Kingston Ave. will be under work. Roughly 2,000 feet of 6’’ Cast Iron water main, service taps, and a fire hydrant in the alleys and streets will be replaced.
Posted on: June 2, 2023
Ranielle Chavez was not only thrilled to see her daughter graduate from Odessa High School, but she was also excited to see Lovae Chavez wear her Traditional Tribal Regalia under her robe. She says regalia is usually handed down from elders and is worn fo...
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Posted on: June 2, 2023
We are excited about bringing you “Movies in the Park.” However, it won’t be happening this evening because of Mother Nature. Stay tuned! We’ll continue to share with you info on all of our amazing City of ...
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Posted on: June 1, 2023
He comes from a long line of creative geniuses. Ish Mata, who goes by Brooklyn, owns a balloon business here in Odessa. He started it about 10 years ago.
“My talent is a gift. It’s been lent to me by God.”
HIs mother and grandmother are in heaven,...
Posted on: June 1, 2023
This takes helping a friend to the next level. Martina Marquez served as a Surrogate to a good friend who couldn’t get pregnant.
She told her, “That could be your angel!”
Martina knew all too well what it was like not...
Posted on: May 31, 2023
It’s an emotional event! Every year, the Big Bend Area Law Enforcement Officers Association holds a Memorial Service to pay tribute to West Texas Officers killed in the line of duty.
Chief Michael Gerke and officers from the O...
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Posted on: May 31, 2023
It will take place from Thursday, June 1st through June 30, 2023.
Residents may notice a bleach or chlorine like smell in the water, but it is nothing to be concerned about.
During this interim period of approximately 30 days, the City w...
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Posted on: May 30, 2023
As with most investigations, these cases are complex. Chief Michael Gerke issued this statement tonight.
“The detective assigned to the Brittany Sawyer Missing Person case has been in communication with Ms. Sawyer. She advised that she ...
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Posted on: May 30, 2023
A big step forward has been taken to bring a new Sports Complex to our city. Odessa City Leaders say they are now in the second phase of the project. Larry Bell and his family have graciously offered to donate up to 100 acres of land within the Parks Bell...
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Posted on: May 26, 2023
Splish Splash! Put on those swimsuits and get ready for some family-friendly fun at the City of Odessa’s pools and spraygrounds. They’re opening this Memorial Day weekend, May 27th.
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Posted on: May 26, 2023
This week is “National Public Works Week,” a time meant to recognize the importance of our public infrastructure and those people that provide these vital services every day. Among them, is Jesse Rodriguez who’s been with the City of Odessa for 18 years n...
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Posted on: May 29, 2023
Corporal Marshall Williams has been with the Odessa Police Department for more than 12 years. He is currently assigned to the Training Division as a Recruiter & Background Investigator. Part of his job involves reaches out to local high schools and he...
Posted on: May 25, 2023
A former BIG 12 women's basketball player will be coaching our Summer Basketball Camps. It's being hosted by the City of Odessa's Parks & Rec Department.
She was an Assistant Coach at Angelo State, Upper Iowa Univer...
Posted on: May 24, 2023
Odessa City Council Meeting (May 23rd) - What You Need to Know
HOLDING UNINSURED DRIVERS RESPONSIBLE
Odessa Mayor Javier Joven and Odessa City Council Members took action in hopes of holding uninsured drivers even more responsible. They unanimously approved...
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Posted on: May 19, 2023
Remember Social Studies presentations when you were young? They were always so intriguing and interesting.
Today, Council Member Gilbert Vasquez was invited to Harmony Academy Middle School.
“What a rewarding experience to visit with some 25 stude...
Posted on: May 16, 2023
The City of Odessa TRULY CARES about recycling. However, the current model doesn’t make sense financially. We haven’t done away with it. We just can’t continue to fund it the way it’s s...
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Posted on: May 15, 2023
A reminder that National Police Week started yesterday, Sunday, May 14th. During this time, we honor the memory of U.S. law enforcement who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting and serving their communities.You can also join in on paying tribute. ...
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Posted on: May 15, 2023
Congratulations to Odessa Police Department's Deputy Chief Matt Davidson! He earned a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from UTPB.
Deputy Chief Matt Davidson has been with OPD for two decades and oversees our Fi...
Posted on: May 15, 2023
Council Members Steve Thompson and Gilbert Vasquez stopped by ORMC last week and gave a special proclamation for "National Nurses Week!" It was National Nurses Week and National Hospital Week!Thank you nurses and hospitals for everything that yo...
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Posted on: May 10, 2023
For those of Mexican, Salvadoran and Guatemalan descent, Mother's Day often comes a bit earlier than for those in the United States.
“Dia de la Madres” always lands on May 10th. It is a tradition passed down from gene...
Posted on: May 10, 2023
The Odessa City Council unanimously voted tonight to support naming a portion of a highway in honor of two distinguished West Texas veterans. Mac Wilson and Rex Young made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam. State Representative Brooks Landgraf filed legis...
Posted on: April 26, 2023
Sonia Murillo, Executive Assistant to the City Manager for 28 years.
Agapito Bernal, Interim City Manager: “Sonia demonstrates dedication and unwavering service to the organization. Sonia is part of the heartbeat of Odessa. Go Sonia!!!”...
Posted on: April 26, 2023
A special check presentation took place at the Odessa City Council meeting Tuesday night, money that will be used to help fight the war on drugs in our city.
City Council Members Denise Swanner and Mark Matta spearheaded this effort. It&rsquo...
Posted on: April 25, 2023
It’s exactly how it sounds. You get to walk with a doctor, get advice and get exercise in the process.Dr. Jeanette Cala is with Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in Odessa. She gave us some insight into the program. She says t...
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Posted on: April 24, 2023
By day, City of Odessa employee Luis Valerio is an HVAC Tech. By night, he’s working to help youngsters. He and his wife founded an orphanage in Africa. His pastor had traveled there. Then, he was contacted to help. Not only is Luis stro...
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Posted on: April 24, 2023
Jason Cotton’s second home growing up was OFR. His father, Hyram Cotton, worked there for 30 years and retired as a Senior Captain. His brother, James Cotton, also worked at the department for 30 years and retired as a Captai...
Posted on: April 20, 2023
“I hope the public sees the professionalism, work ethic and dedication that we have for serving them.”
Odessa Fire Rescue - Peter Vaniman (Firefighter/EMT)
Peter has always had a passion for serving his community and this career allows h...
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Posted on: April 20, 2023
Odessa and Midland City Leaders, along with UTPB Officials, met today to discuss a proposed Multipurpose Corridor and Trail. It would be 19 miles between Midland and Odessa.
It will start off as a bicyclist/pedestrian corridor and expand from there. Here&a...
Posted on: April 20, 2023
NEW: Texas DPS releases new information regarding the crash video we showed you yesterday. As we mentioned, Odessa Fire Rescue helped with the incident which took place near West Murphy and Business 20. We didn't release the video until...
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Posted on: April 19, 2023
What is the most rewarding thing for you about your job? "Seeing other members I work with succeed and promote to new ranks within the organization."
Many who work for Odessa Fire Rescue consider that their second family and Battalion C...
Posted on: April 18, 2023
A big smile and friendly hello! That’s what you always get from City of Odessa Employee Danny Lopez when you arrive at the Drop-Off Center. It’s located at 814 W. 42nd street.
Danny mans the gate and is a great pers...
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Posted on: April 16, 2023
The guy with his thumb up, Clay Carlin who's taking advantage of the City of Odessa's Tree Limb Disposal location. He's been an Odessa resident for 60 years.
The man in the yellow vest, City of Odessa Employee Vivian Dominguez who's helping him.
Posted on: April 16, 2023
The City of Odessa's Park & Rec Department held its first B.E.S.T. event on Saturday. It continues for six weeks.
It stands for "Beginners Edge Sports Training. It gives youngsters a chance to explore all kinds of spor...
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Posted on: April 14, 2023
April 15, 1960 - Tomorrow marks 63 years since Mark Knox opened his flower shop in our city. It's located at 1209 E 8th Street. He first opened his flower store on Dixie and stayed there for three years. Then, he moved to this location....
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Posted on: April 14, 2023
These are some of the people behind that beauty.
They’re Patty Springer and Melanie Paris. Both are Horticulturists. Randall Anderson started there and is now a Superintendent. He’s worked for the city for 15 years.
You’ll be surprised at how many...
Posted on: April 13, 2023
A local nonprofit called “West Texas Gifts of Hope,” that helps cancer patients, is making a $6,000 donation to Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in Odessa.
The money will be used to help cancer patients in rural areas. It was...
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Posted on: April 12, 2023
Mayor Javier Joven officially "thanked" some of our City of Odessa Dispatchers with a proclamation at last night's Odessa City Council Meeting. Michele Raca, the Public Safety Communications Director, was also on hand.
Being an...
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Posted on: April 12, 2023
For 14 years, Sonya has worked for the City of Odessa. Currently, she wears numerous hats. She's a Quality Assurance Specialist, Custodian of Records and Background Investigator. It's part of our Public Safety Communications ...
Posted on: April 12, 2023
What is the most rewarding thing for you about your job? Megan: Being in a position that the community trusts on their worst days.
She's a firefighter/EMT who's been with OFR for a little over a year. &nb...
Posted on: April 12, 2023
A BIG THANK YOU to Valentina Rivera who's a teacher at New Tech. She along with her three students: Carly Huyhn, Ma Fatima Quimbo and Lyzandra Casarez gave our Keep Odessa Beautiful office a facelift.They volunteered about 50 hours of their time ...
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Posted on: April 11, 2023
Today, the City of Odessa's Code Enforcement was hard at work picking up litter at their adopted spot. It's part of our citywide "Don’t Mess with Texas Spring Cleanup." They removed 540 pounds of litter to make Odessa...
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Posted on: April 11, 2023
There are 21 different kinds of tacos to choose from at Twister Tacos. It’s run by the Loya family. In one pic, mom/daughter who both share the same name Paty Loya.
Mom moved here from Chihuahua, Mexico. Daughter was...
Posted on: April 11, 2023
“Everyday we strive to be the voice in the dark that sends you the help you need to bring you back into the light.”
For nine years, Tiffany has been handling emergency calls. She says what inspired her to take the job was the need to he...
Posted on: April 11, 2023
Sixteen people showed up for the fun last night. It was a great way for them to meet new people and get exercise at the same time.We have our next pickle ball clinic April 24th. There are a few spots still available.April 24th registration link - ...
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Posted on: April 12, 2023
The City of Odessa, Texas is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to join our team as the City Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on our community and help shape the future of our vibrant city.
As the City Manager, yo...
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Posted on: April 8, 2023
Hundreds showed up to take part in the "Easter Spring Fling" at Sherwood Park Saturday Morning. It was hosted by the City of Odessa's Park and Rec Department. People of all ages participated and had a wonderful time.
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Posted on: April 8, 2023
“My dad is my role model,” said Odessa Mayor Javier Joven.
Patrick Clay’s Icon Tavern honored some local athletes and coaches with pictures up in the new sports bar. Among them, a picture of Joe Joven (Mayor Joven’s father) and Ruben Munoz Jr. &a...
Posted on: April 5, 2023
Wow! What an incredible turnout this year for Downtown Odessa’s Egg Hunt. We doubled the number of eggs this year and bought 40,000 thinking that would be more than enough. We never expected to have the turnout we did. Already,...
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Posted on: April 5, 2023
Helping all departments and people, that's what Deborah says is her favorite part of being a Building Tech for the City of Odessa.
She was born and raised here and says she loves seeing how downtown has transformed. She also says many of...
Posted on: April 4, 2023
Imagine losing two family members within two weeks. That’s exactly what happened to Yoly Vasquez in 2021. She lost her husband Johnny Vasquez to Covid and two weeks later, she lost her son Johnny Vasquez Jr. to cancer. You co...
Posted on: April 4, 2023
Downtown Odessa, Inc. Easter Egg Hunt has started and already there are numerous people on the bunny trail including the Enriquez family.
Posted on: March 29, 2023
A Servant’s Heart - Reverend Dr. Dawn Weaks
Reverend Dr. Dawn Weaks, along with her husband, Reverend Dr. Joe Weaks, serve as pastors of Connection Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) here in Odessa.
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Posted on: March 28, 2023
First-Generation College Graduate – Ashley Flores
“The people in Odessa are what makes our community STRONGER TOGETHER! You can more than always find someone you may not know and feel that warm welcome.”
Promoting Odessa is her job and that comes easy for A...
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Posted on: March 24, 2023
Odessa Chamber of Commerce – Renee Henderson-EarlsRenee Earls is the current President/CEO of the Odessa Chamber of Commerce. She is an Odessa native and a graduate of Permian High School. She went on to attend Odessa College and then Texas Tech...
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Posted on: March 17, 2023
City of Odessa Employee – Scott Anderson
Scott Anderson is currently the Director of Building Services. But his work history goes way beyond that. Scott work in the Parks & Recreation department for 31 years and he was the Deputy Director of ...
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Posted on: March 16, 2023
July 6, 1976 - that’s when the popular Odessa restaurant opened. The owner Dwaine Cox is pictured here with his daughter Meghan Cox.
Their secret? Don’t fix what’s not broken. Not much has changed at the restaurant.
Posted on: February 15, 2023
The City of Odessa Parks and Recreation Department and the Quality-of-Life Committee will conduct a Feasibility Study for a Sports Complex with the assistance of Synergy Sports Global.
We need your input! Please follow the survey link:
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Posted on: April 22, 2022
Faudree Rd. is scheduled to have a series of improvements for the coming year. Keep informed about work being done and how it will improve the roadway.
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Posted on: November 22, 2016
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