Odessa backs move to improve EMS coverage with new Station 8
Odessa officials plan relocating Lawndale and Station 5 to a new Station 8 near Mission Dorado to cut response times to six minutes. The move adds a full time ambulance, shifts EMS resources, and aims to boost citywide coverage while potentially lowering insurance costs. Residents will be invited to discuss plans within 90 days as council weighs use of vacant current buildings.
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Odessa Fire Department Arson Investigations 1999 Review
Odessa arson investigators examined 33 suspicious fires in 1999. Twenty five cases were cleared, excluding under ten suspects who are not yet legally accountable. Some cases were set aside for further information, while others fell under criminal mischief or reckless damage rather than arson.
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Transit study weighs flexible routes for Odessa Midland
Public transit planners weigh demand response routes and phased bus service in the Odessa Midland MSA. Officials cite funding gaps and potential Midessa cooperation to stretch limited federal grants while prioritizing seniors and disabled riders amid growth and shifting community needs.
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Midland
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