The Midland Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties – Midland and Martin– in West Texas, anchored by the city of Midland. As
Downtown Midland in 2007
Odessa, Texas
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Odessa is a city in the U.S. state of Texas. It is the county seat of Ector County in West Texas, with portions extending into Midland County. The population was 114,428 at the 2020 census, making it
Midland metropolitan area, Texas
…City of Midland (Principal City) City of Odessa (mostly in Ector County) Texas census statistical areas…
Odessa skyline, looking east from TX-302
Prosperity Bank Building is the tallest building in Odessa.
Oil Pumpjacks seen in an oil field in Penwell, west of Odessa in 2006. The oil industry has been a significant part of Odessa's economy since the 1920s.
MCM Grande Hotel in Odessa includes the West Texas Events Center.