Odessa District 3 race heads to November election
District 3 runs west of N. Grandview Ave., and was previously represented by Councilmember Gilbert Vasquez, who resigned effective June 30 following family tragedy.
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District 3 runs west of N. Grandview Ave., and was previously represented by Councilmember Gilbert Vasquez, who resigned effective June 30 following family tragedy.

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