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CANCELLED Tonight due to weather!

Movie in the Park has been canceled this week. Read on...
It's National Donut Day

Let's get Donuts! Read on...
Carrying the Torch of Creativity

A long line of creativity! Read on...
Being a Surrogate

Helping a friend in need Read on...
Honoring Fallen Officers

OPD attends memorial service Read on...
Change in Water Disinfection

The City will temporarily change the method used to disinfect the water supply. Read on...
Update - Brittany Sawyer Investigation

New information tonight regarding a missing person’s case conducted by the Odessa Police Department. Read on...
June Events

A look at June's City of Odessa events. Read on...
New Sports Complex

The latest on a proposed Sports Complex in Odessa. Read on...
OPENING TOMORROW - Pools & Spraygrounds

The City of Odessa pools and spraygrounds open May 27th Read on...
Odessa Veteran with Humble Beginnings

Meet the Superintendent of Solid Waste! Read on...
Recruiting our Next Generation

Tonight, we're highlighting an OPD officer who's helping recruit new officers. Read on...
Collegiate Coach teaching Basketball Camp

Meet the coach of our Summer Basketball Camp Read on...
What You Need to Know

Headlines: Holding Uninsured Drivers Responsible, Security a Main Priority at City Pools this Summer, Recycling Center Latest Read on...
Connecting with our Students

Working to get to know the next generation. Read on...
Recycling Center Changes

Changes when it comes to recycling. Read on...
National Police Week

A special ceremony will soon be held as part of National Police Week. Read on...
OPD Deputy Chief graduates

Deputy Chief Davidson earns a big honor. Read on...
Special Proclamation

Our council members are showing their appreciation to our local hospital staff. Read on...
Mexican Mother's Day

Honoring City of Odessa employees and their Mother's on Mexican Mother's Day! Read on...
Honoring Heroes

A small way to support some important veterans in Odessa. Read on...
Happy Administrative Professionals Day!

We are so appreciative of our Administrative Professionals and everything they do for us! Read on...
Fighting the Opioid Crisis in Odessa

Powerful words from grieving loved ones at our City Council Meeting. Read on...
Walk with A Doc

Chat about Health & Fitness. Read on...
Veteran & Helping kids around the world

Meet a City of Odessa employee who's helping kids in another country. Read on...
Odessa Fire Rescue names New Fire Chief

Homegrown and a dream come true! Read on...
Odessa Fire Rescue - Firefighter/EMT

Today, we're spotlight a firefighter who has a heart for serving others. Read on...
Stronger Together

Another example of our local leaders working together. Read on...
Keeping You Informed

The victim's names in yesterday's crash have been released. Read on...
Putting Others First

It's always great to work with employees who truly care about the colleagues they work with! Read on...
Working for YOU!

Meet a City of Odessa Employee who loves helping others. Read on...
Working for YOU!

Did you know we have a place where you can drop off your tree limbs? Read on...
Children Exploring Sports

Six weeks of fun for Odessa kids. Read on...
More than six decades in Odessa!

A popular flower shop is celebrating a big milestone. Read on...
Brains behind the beauty!

Did you know the City of Odessa grows about 95% of the flowers and plants you see in our parks? Read on...
Special Donation

Typically, you hear of people giving to nonprofits, this has a special twist. Read on...
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Thank you so our hardworking dispatchers. Read on...
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week - Sonya Cortez

Hear from a former City of Odessa Dispatcher who still does so much for our citizens in the Public Safety Communications Department. Read on...
Odessa Fire Rescue - Megan Potts

Today, we're highlighting another firefighter/EMT. Read on...
Working Together

Some New Tech High School students are working to help "Keep Odessa Beautiful." Read on...
Working for YOU

City of Odessa's Code Enforcement & Keep Odessa Beautiful are working to cleanup our wonderful city. Read on...
Taco Tuesday - Twister Tacos

There's no shortage of amazing taco places in Odessa. Read on...
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Today, we're highlighting Dayshift Supervisor/Dispatcher Tiffany Baker. Read on...
Fun in the Sun - Pickleball

The City of Odessa's Park & Rec Department held a pickleball clinic and it was a huge success! Read on...
Apply to be Odessa's City Manager

The City of Odessa is searching for a strong leader to serve as City Manager. Read on...
New report released in OFR Hazing Incident

New information tonight regarding an OFR Hazing incident. Read on...
Easter Spring Fling a huge success!

What an amazing turnout for another City of Odessa Easter event. Read on...
New Tavern Honors Mayor’s Father

Honoring legends at a new Downtown Odessa business. Read on...
Record Breaking Event

Easter Egg Hunt is a big success! Read on...
City of Odessa Employee - Deborah Bermea

Today, we highlight one of our employees who works as a Building Tech. Read on...
Yoly's Famous Salsa - Honoring Family

Tonight, we highlight a local business who honors two special family members. Read on...
Downtown Odessa's Easter Egg Hunt

The fun starts today and lasts for a few days. Read on...
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. Read on...
First-Generation College Graduate – Ashley Flores

Ashley Flores is the Marketing and Communication Specialist for Discovery Odessa. Read on...
Odessa Chamber of Commerce – Renee Henderson-Earls

Renee has spent the last 30 years volunteering for various organizations, including the Odessa Chamber of Commerce. Read on...
City Employee Spotlight - Scott Anderson

Scott Anderson is the Director of Building Services and has been with the City for 34 years! Read on...
The Permian Basin Hamburger Company

Today, we feature an Odessa restaurant that's been around for decades. Read on...
Take Survey for Feasibility Study for Sports Complex

The City of Odessa Parks and Recreation Department will conduct a Feasibility Study for a Sports Complex. We need your input! Read on...
Faudree Road Improvements Construction Updates

Faudree Rd. has a lot of improvement projects lined up! Stay informed on the progress. Read on...
Road Construction Map

Use this GIS construction map to see where road construction is taking place in the city. Click for GIS Construction Map
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Keeping You Informed

Low water pressure. Read on...
Working for YOU

We are asking for your patience as we work on some projects. Read on...
Holiday Trash Schedule

A look at this week's trash schedule. Read on...
Mayor's Water Conservation Challenge

We need your help this month on a special project. Read on...
Working for YOU!

New information on a road project that will soon be happening. Read on...

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Odessa History

Although Odessa was settled and established in 1876, the City was not incorporated until 1927, when we received our charter and elected our first mayor, S.R. McKinney. McKinney Park, home to Starbright Village, is named after our first mayor! Read on...
Globe Theatre Replica

Odessa College is home to the Globe Theatre – a 410- seat venue hosting theatre performances and community activities. the idea of the reconstruction of a Shakesperean Theater in Odessa originated in 1948. Read on...
Stonehenge Replica

The UTPB Stonehenge was built in 2004. It is slightly shorter than the original Stonehenge, but it’s exact in horizontal size and astronomically accurate. Read on...