Odessa, Texas

About Odessa, Texas

Odessa is a city in Ector and Midland Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. It is located primarily in Ector County, of which it is the county seat. Odessa's population was 90,943 at the 2000 Census, with a 2005 census population estimated projection of 93,546. The Midland–Odessa metropolitan area had a population 251,842 as of the July 1, 2006 estimate. The city was named after the city of Odessa in Ukraine. In 2008 Odessa's population rose to about 98,000 (city proper) and a total of about 130,000 with combined West Odessa

Odessa is located at 31°51′48″N, 102°21′56″W (31.863294, -102.365490).

The Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale (MOSC) has performed in the Permian Basin for over 45 years, and is the region's largest orchestral organization, presenting both Pops and Masterworks concerts throughout the year. Comprised of professional musicians from the area as well as Lubbock, San Angelo and other surrounding cities, the MOSC also is home to three resident chamber ensembles, the Lone Star Brass, Permian Basin String Quartet and West Texas Winds. These ensembles are made up of principal musicians in the orchestra, who come to the area from across the United States.