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Texas Teen Charged With Capital Murder After Shooting Ex-GF's Mother and Siblings Following Breakup

A teenage boy was arrested and charged with the murder of three people in Odessa, Texas

International Business Times UK

Running water will finally reach West Odessa thanks to $17 million from state lawmakers

The Legislature approved $600 million for standalone water improvements, a dramatic increase over prior years.

The Texas Tribune

Gen V season 2 episode 6 reveals some new big details about The Odessa Project – and its ties to Homelander

Gen V season 2's latest big cameo drops a ton of lore that could have a big impact on its final two episodes and The Boys season 5.

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Texas attorney general tells 4 cities to drop tax hikes amid investigations into incomplete audits

Most of the cities — 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.

The Texas Tribune

What is The Odessa Project in Gen V season 2? The Boys universe's latest big mystery explained

Gen V season 2 has hit the ground running with its new, overarching mystery – here's what we know about it so far.

TechRadar

From warzones to tropical islands: Meet the 19-year-old solo traveller who has visited 118 nations

Euronews Travel spoke to solo-traveller Arjun Malaviya about his experiences, from navigating dangerous conflict areas and warzones, to negotiating with customs officials and reaching some of the remotest parts of the world.

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Texas identifies the 119 people killed in Kerr County floods

Most victims were Texans, but some were visiting from other states like California, Florida and Alabama. The youngest victims were 1 year old; the oldest was 91.

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50 Beautiful Pics Of Ukraine That Are Heartbreaking To See Right Now

Take a look at these gorgeous pictures of Ukraine taken before the war to see what a beautiful country it truly is.

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Trump threatens Russia with ‘large scale’ sanctions after massive missile attack on Ukraine

It’s unclear what sanctions Trump could levy as Moscow is already subject to a worldwide campaign of penalties that began three years ago

The Independent UK

In Odessa, multiple efforts are underway to help immigrants stay and work

A naturalized citizen, along with other business leaders, are working to create new resources for undocumented people living in the Permian Basin.

The Texas Tribune

Odessa elected its first gay City Council member

Donald Trump won Ector County, which includes Odessa, with more than 70 percent of the vote.

The Texas Tribune

What is Odessa, TX Known For? 5 Things You Didn't Know

Odessa, TX, might not always be in the spotlight like Austin or Dallas, but this West Texas city holds its own unique charm. Known for its rich oil heritage, high school football culture, and vibrant cowboy spirit, Odessa is a city with a lot more to offer than meets the…

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Why a West Texas county is building a new courthouse even after voters rejected the proposal

Officials took the extraordinary step of taking on new debt to replace the old courthouse, which has been plagued by rats and other pests, elevator breakdowns and flooding.

The Texas Tribune

A West Texas lawmaker wants to redirect millions of tax dollars to plug abandoned wells, curb emissions

The proposal comes after the state’s oil and gas regulatory agency said it needs more money to plug wells that are in some instances erupting.

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Cal Hendrick wins Odessa mayor’s race, beating incumbent who focused on faith

Odessa City Council critics have worried Joven and his allies have focused too much on social issues and not enough on infrastructure.

International Business Times

Texas City Bans Trans People from Using Public Restrooms That Match Their Gender Identity: 'Where Does It Stop?'

The city of Odessa, Texas passed an ordinance Tuesday banning transgender people from using public restrooms that match their gender identity.

Latin Times

Texas City Bans Trans People from Using Public Restrooms That Match Their Gender Identity: 'Where Does It Stop?'

The city of Odessa, Texas passed an ordinance Tuesday banning transgender people from using public restrooms that match their gender identity.

The Texas Tribune

Odessa bans transgender people from using restrooms that don’t match sex assigned at birth

LGBTQ+ advocates called the ban one of the most extreme measures enacted by a local government.

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West Texans split on proposed direct air capture project that could be largest in U.S.

Residents were worried about the impact on their drinking water while business leaders were excited for the new jobs.

The Texas Tribune

At this West Texas church, “the Lord’s work” is helping the poor, not rewriting state law

Led by co-pastors Joe and Dawn Weaks, Connection Christian Church, a 118-year-old congregation in Odessa, has transformed while keeping true to its legacy of helping the community.

The Texas Tribune

Odessa’s mayor ran to help the West Texas city “repent.” Now he wants a second term.

Under Javier Joven’s leadership, his critics say, the Odessa City Council has lost focus on municipal issues like roads and water infrastructure.

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Cities Near Midland TX | Explore Cities & Towns Near Midland TX

Midland, TX, situated in the heart of West Texas, serves as a pivotal hub for the region's oil and gas industry.

The Texas Tribune

Rising costs and stagnant state funds pushed this West Texas school district to the financial brink

The Ector County school district boosted student learning but now faces financial uncertainty. It closed schools and cut costs to stay afloat, but it won’t slash teacher jobs.

The Texas Tribune

After three citywide water outages, Odessa will invest $25 million to fix infrastructure

The Odessa City Council approved the budget to replace nearly 200 water valves and 17,000 feet of pipe.

The Texas Tribune

Odessa residents face another water outage

The fast-growing Permian Basin city has faced years of water problems due to crumbling infrastructure. The system last shut off in May.

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