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The court discussed how to better handle illegal dumping, including the potential for new regulations and better enforcement. They are trying to balance being a 'trash service' with their primary mission of enforcement.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 3 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before, 2 the 90 before that.
The department is managing significant waste tonnage, and the court is evaluating how to fund future equipment like cameras and additional grapple trucks.
County residents benefit from cleaner roads and improved property values.
Residents living near the dumping sites.
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Odessa Fire Rescue contained a fire earlier today in the area of 57th Street and West County Road. According to OFR, the fire began while someone was burning trash and spread to an adjacent property, damaging vehicles. OFR...
Odessa Fire Rescue responded to a grass, trash and old vehicle fire Tuesday in the area of 57th Street and West County Road. According to a news release, the fire began while someone was burning trash and spread to an adjacent property, damaging vehi...
Fire Incident Reported Near 52nd Street and West County Road in OdessaPublished: Aug. 25, 2026 at 1:03 PM CDT|Updated: 16 hours agoODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa Fire Rescue responded to a grass, trash and old v...
Ector County Environmental Enforcement has completed a cleanup of a property pit off 52nd, officials said, clearing what residents had flagged as an eyesore and a concern for the surrounding neighborhood.
The court discussed how to better handle illegal dumping, including the potential for new regulations and better enforcement. They are trying to balance being a 'trash service' with their primary mission of enforcement.
A resident reported that trucking companies in West Odessa are dumping trash and parts on private property, creating hazards.
Allows for development at the specified location.
The project is expected to create 35 permanent jobs and over 100 construction jobs.
Corrects lot boundaries to meet development standards.
Allows for the subdivision of the 2.52-acre tract.
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