Tyler Dupnick

The recreation trail has received millions in grant money so far. Planning and design work is underway for phase one, with the hope to break ground later on in 2024.

BSFD is currently down 18 firefighters, with that projected to grow to 30 by June. Benefits and increased salary are being offered, but it's still an uphill battle.

The healthcare system operates ORMC in Odessa and SMMC in Big Spring. The voluntary decision to file will not impact patients, employees or day-to-day operations.

The public charter school is now more centrally located. Increased access for high school students means more opportunity for a different education pathway.

Out in Wink, Texas, a museum honors the great Roy Orbison -- a singer-songwriter whose music career started in the small town before reaching stardom.

Samsung will be building a battery storage facility in the county. The agreement will help taxpayers, with a hope that it will also bring in more development.

The commission helps evaluate state agencies and hold them accountable for what they do for Texans.

The Midland Development Corporation has hired Hickman Group, LLC. Breaking misconceptions about the Tall City being a small market is just one goal of the agreement.

Ector County has hired KDC Associates to design a Parks Master Plan. Community input is needed as the county aims to better recreation partly through grant funding.

The Odessa state representative has gotten haircuts at the barber shop since he was a kid. Landgraf shared his experiences there and what it means in the community.