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Ector County and the City of Odessa are locking horns in a legal fight that could get messy fast. This inter-agency drama might end up disrupting your utility services or burning through your tax dollars.
At a glance
Stable — consistent level of discussion. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before.
Expect your tax dollars to potentially cover the high cost of this legal showdown.
Only the law firms involved stand to gain from a long, drawn-out court battle.
Local residents and utility customers are the ones stuck paying the bill and dealing with the fallout.
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