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Plains All American to build rail-served fractionator in Eagle Ford Shale (12/26/2013)
Plains All American Pipeline L.P. is constructing a new natural gas liquids (NGL) fractionator and expanding a condensate stabilization facility in south Texas' Eagle Ford Shale area, the company announced last week. The fractionator and condensate facility expansion, as well as related rail and truck infrastructure enhancements, are estimated to...
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How gas prices have changed in Odessa in the last week
CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Odessa, TX metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of December 29. - Week change: -$0.14 (-5.4%) - Year change: -$0.23 (-8.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.49 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.02. - Week change: -$0.10 (-3.3%)
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Large hole in roadway closes Highway 18 near Kermit, no timeline for repairs
KERMIT, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A portion of South State Highway 18 is closed after a large hole formed in the roadway, creating a “serious hazard”, according to the Winkler County Sheriff’s Office. As of 8:50 a.m., December 5, the closure is affecting northbound traffic about one mile south of Kermit, near mile marker 331. Deputies said […]
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Temporary One-Way Traffic on W Pool Road for Starbright Village Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 4
On December 4, 2025, W Pool Road in Odessa will be one-way westbound from S Grant Avenue to S Crane Avenue starting at 3 p.m. This change is for the Starbright Village Tree Lighting Ceremony.
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Midland completes major road projects to improve connectivity in growing areas of city
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The City of Midland has completed two major infrastructure projects aimed at improving connectivity in the rapidly growing areas of the city. The Fairgrounds Road extension from Loop 250 to Mockingbird Lane now provides Midlanders in the northeast with a new north-south corridor, enhancing access to downtown. “This is a project that […]
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Midland Bus Ridership Reaches 2025 Monthly High Despite Yearly Decline
In October 2025, Midland, Texas, recorded 11,317 passengers on its EZ-Rider fixed-route bus system, according to the Midland-Odessa Urban Transit District (MOUTD). This was the highest monthly ridership for the year but represented an 11.4% decrease from October 2024, when there were 12,778 riders.
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Person struck by train in Odessa, multiple crossings closed
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Train and Pedestrian Collision at Murphy and County Road West: Rail Crossings Closed for Investigation
On November 27, 2025, at 8:41 a.m., Odessa Police responded to a collision between a train and a pedestrian at Murphy and County Road West. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not yet notified the victim's family.
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Upcoming Road Closures on E. Pearl Street for Waterline Replacement Starting December 1
Starting December 1, 2025, Odessa, TX will begin a waterline replacement project on E. Pearl Street. The work will involve several phases of road closures. The first phase will close Myrtle St. from Washington Ln. to Wabash Ave. for two weeks. Subsequent phases will close sections of E. Pearl St. from Wabash Ave. to S. Grandview Ave. over the following weeks. Each phase will be identified by a different color and will last between 2 to 5 weeks. The entire project is expected to take 16 weeks, depending on weather conditions.
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Odessa Residents: New Smart Parking Meters Coming Soon, Phone Payments Only
The City of Odessa, Texas, is installing new Municipal Parking Services (MPS) smart parking meters in select areas. The system is expected to start operating on December 2, 2025. These meters will replace the current ones in the same locations. Signs will be posted nearby to explain payment instructions. The new meters will only accept phone-based payments. Cash payments will not be available.
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New Fairgrounds Road corridor opens in Midland
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Fairgrounds Road, from Mockingbird to Loop 250, is now open, providing Midlanders with a new north-south corridor to the loop and downtown. The opening of Fairgrounds Road offers a significant improvement in traffic flow for residents, connecting them more efficiently to key areas of the city. The pavement markings have been painted, […]
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Odessa begins final phase of Crane Avenue reconstruction project
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New Fairgrounds Road and Wadley Avenue Extensions Aim to Ease Travel for Midland Residents
The City of Midland, Texas, has completed several infrastructure projects to improve connectivity in the west and northeast areas. On November 19, 2025, city officials announced the opening of the Fairgrounds Road extension. This road now connects Loop 250 to Mockingbird Lane. The new corridor is expected to make travel easier for residents in the northeast and improve access to downtown.
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Crane Avenue Closure: Final Phase of Reconstruction Project to Affect Local Traffic
The City of Odessa is beginning the fifth and final phase of the Crane Avenue Reconstruction Project. Crane Avenue will be closed to through traffic between 2nd Street and W. Murphy Street. Detours will be available at Grant Avenue and Kelly Avenue.