David A. Vela was voted unanimously as the next city manager of the City of Odessa. NASA rover discovers out-of-place 'Skull' ...

The Odessa City Council has named David Vela as the new City Manager. Vela has served as City Manager in Sweetwater since ...

Vela began his education at The University of Texas at Austin, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Government. He ...

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ODESSA, Texas — A portion of 42nd Street in Odessa is currently shut down Tuesday night due to a crash involving an 18-wheeler, according to the Odessa Police Department (OPD). Police say the ...

Ever had that moment where you’re driving through a small town and suddenly feel like you’ve wandered onto the set of a Hallmark Christmas movie? That’s exactly what happens when you discover the ...

Every time she steps up to the plate in a home game, the crowd grows louder. That's probably because Odessa College freshman Shelby Navarrete hails right from Odessa and has her own cheering section ...

The Odessa Police Department has asked for help from the community to identify two theft suspects. According to OPD, the ...

A former Hood Junior High School football coach was arrested earlier this month after a former student made an outcry of abuse. Dustin Ray Leonard, 35, has been ...

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — In recent weeks, the federal government has revoked thousands of international student visas across the ...

If Prop A and B are passed, they will provide full-time fire and EMS coverage for areas outside the Odessa city limits.