Odessa City Council approves divisive restroom ordinance during final vote
Odessa City leaders voted Tuesday night to approve a proposed amendment to a City ordinance that surrounds restroom use. On ...
Odessa City Council accepts City Manager resignation; demands payment of around $700,000
Frustrations flew in the Odessa City Council as incumbent members attended their last meeting before the new members came to ...
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New council likely to look at new bathroom ordinance
Odessa City Hall, 411 W 8th Street. (OA File Photo) After listening to more than 40 minutes of citizens’ thoughts both pro ...
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Odessa City Council expands ‘Bathroom Ordinance’
Now civil penalties and trespassing charges can be enforced against anyone who knowingly uses a restroom not matching their ...
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Council accepts city manager’s resignation and appoints Bernal interim
The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.
Judge files temporary restraining order on payment to Odessa City Manager John Beckmeyer following resignation
NewsWest 9 spoke with Ector County District Attorney Dusty Gallivan who confirmed the temporary restraining order.
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Judge signs TRO to block payment to former City Manager John Beckmeyer
On Tuesday, November 13, the Odessa City Council accepted former City Manager John Beckmeyer’s resignation. During the ...
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Odessa City Manager resigns; City Council asked to pay him $700,000 by Wednesday morning
According to our partners at the Odessa American, the City Council has accepted John Beckmeyer’s resignation. Councilwoman ...
‘Likely unconstitutional and illegal’: Texas attorneys discuss legal issues in Odessa bathroom ordinance
On Monday, November 11, attorneys with the American Civil Liberties Union, a nonprofit organization that works to defend the ...
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How to stay politically engaged in between election cycles
From engaging with representatives to joining advocacy groups, there are numerous ways to continue participating in democracy and shaping policy after the polls close.
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How to advocate for changes you want to see and influence policy-making process post-elections
From engaging with representatives to joining advocacy groups, there are numerous ways to continue participating in democracy and shaping policy after the polls close.