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Posted on: November 29, 2023

The City of Odessa Still Supports the Arts

At the November 28, 2023, City Council meeting Article 1-17, "Percentage for the Arts Program" of the Odessa City Code of Ordinances was unanimously repealed by a vote of 5 to 0, with two abstentions due to conflicts of interest.
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Posted on: November 9, 2023

Forged by Fire

Tyler - OFR

At a young age, Tyler saw his dad work as a volunteer firefighter. He knew that once he graduated high school, he was going to join the brotherhood.
"We are in an all-hazards occupation. We respond to pretty much any call that we get from house fires ...
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Posted on: November 9, 2023

The Slowdown Solution

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Many in our community have had difficulty navigating traffic at this location due to traffic increases during school pick-up and drop-off.
Many parents find it difficult to make a right-hand turn. This City is working hard to find a solution to the problem...
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Posted on: November 9, 2023

Swinging for Success

Robert - Ratliff Ranch Gold

Roberts's love for golf was instant. It was the adrenaline he felt that every hole was a new game and a new challenge to get a lower score. 
He started playing golf in 1988, and over the years, he turned his love for golf into his career....
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Posted on: November 9, 2023

Veterans Day Military Parade

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Let's honor all who servedNov. 11 at 10 AM
Texas AVE
Check out the map for the parade route!
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Posted on: November 9, 2023

Stronger Together

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City leaders across our state attended the Texas Municipal League Region IV meeting held in Kermit. 
Among those there Mayor Javier Joven and Council Members Connell, Matta, and Hanie, as well as City Manager John Beckmeyer and Deputy City Manager...
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Posted on: November 8, 2023

Going the Extra Mile

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This event recognizes employees who have gone above and beyond their job duties. 
Edgar Navarrette was one of the nominees who accepted an award.
"It was an honor to be nominated by the entire department because it shows that we are a team,&qu...
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Posted on: October 30, 2023

City of Odessa Merchandise

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Check out the City of Odessa's Merchandise! Shirts, jackets, cups, we have it all!

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Posted on: October 24, 2023

UTPB - THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS PERMIAN BASIN, 50TH ANNIVERSARY

UTP 50th celebration - Council member Matta

The proclamation recognized this day, for UTPB and its 50th Anniversary. 
Midland’s Mayor, Lori Blong, also read Midland’s Proclamation. It was a grand and exciting celebration filled with music and excitement from the UTPB ban...
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Posted on: October 24, 2023

August 31st Memorial Closer to Reality

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The memorial honors the victims of the August 31st mass shooting. Today, a piece of the memorial was placed in the UTPB library for everyone to see.
Inscribed in the metal are words and phrases that the families of the fallen use to describe their loved on...
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