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West Texas city bans transgender people from using restrooms that don’t match sex assigned at birth

Oct. 24, 2024 11:24 AM EDT

ODESSA, Texas (AP) — The Odessa City Council on Tuesday banned transgender people from using restrooms outside of the sex assigned to them at birth, following an emotionally charged exchange between residents and city leaders. In a 5-2 vote, members of the council expanded a 1989...

The largest carbon capture project in the U.S. could be in West Texas. Do residents want it?

Oct. 02, 2024 15:45 PM EDT

ODESSA, Texas (AP) — West Texans will have their say this week regarding a proposed carbon dioxide injection site when the Environmental Protection Agency holds a series of public meetings in Ector County. The proposed project — which has been under review for the last two years...