The stories of Ector County, TX
8 narrated audio stories from across Ector County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
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How Ector’s Name Reached West Texas
A county name shaped by war, public service, and memory.
Ector County Courthouse
Odessa’s Art Deco Seat of County Power
How a Depression-era courthouse became Ector County’s public face.
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When Odessa Became the Center of Ector County
A frontier county took shape only after people began gathering in one place.
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West Texas Grit in the Low End
How Tommy Shannon carried Odessa bar-band toughness to a legendary stage.
White-Pool House
Before Odessa, There Was the White-Pool House
A solitary house that remembers Odessa before there was much town at all.
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The Green Sauce That Tastes Like Odessa
How a fast-food condiment became a West Texas badge of belonging.
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When Odessa Chose Tacos Over Burgers
A homegrown Tex-Mex chain gave West Texas its own fast-food identity.
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The Bass Line From Odessa to Austin
How Tommy Shannon became a backbone of Texas blues-rock.
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