“Stimulus” checks are in the mail to many (but not all) Americans, and the news is awash in stories about the best ways to spend that $1,400, and even speculation about whether we’ll see a “stimmy rally” on Wall Street. But Texans are smart enough to know that no check from the government comes without strings […]
Posted inLocal
Questions Surround Odessa Councilman’s Conflict of Interest
[Odessa, Texas] A substantial contract for insurance coverage is raising questions surrounding how the contract was awarded after public records obtained by Odessa Headlines revealed multiple problems with the timeline and a conflicting document trail. The issue stems from the December 8 city council meeting last year, when one agenda item to award an insurance contract to a company called STA […]
Posted inPolitics
Ector County to See Two Contested Local Races in the Upcoming May Elections
The May Elections for local offices in Odessa will see two contested races as challengers for school board and hospital district face off against incumbent officeholders.
Posted inFeatured
Welcome to Odessa Headlines
The media plays an important role in any modern society, especially as it relates to accountability and transparency in government. Odessa Headlines was born from an idea by local residents who saw a need to restore the public trust in media by being an example of what good reporting can be and what it can do for our community.
Posted inLocal
Odessa City Council Divided on Debt Issuance for Water Treatment Plant
A recent city council workshop saw a sharp divide between councilmembers who want to issue debt and those who want to seek taxpayer approval.