Laura Vasquez

Bureau Chief · Odessa, TX

Laura Vasquez is an experienced journalist with over 15 years in the field, having graduated from the University of Texas at Austin. Before taking the helm at Odessa Current, she spent a decade reporting for the Odessa American and further honed her skills at NPR's West Texas affiliate. Her leadership in the newsroom ensures integrity and high standards in local journalism.

2 stories from Laura Vasquez in Odessa

Firefighters battling an oilfield fire in Greenwood, Odessa.

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Greenwood oilfield fire prompts multi-agency response

In the early hours of a quiet Odessa morning, a plume of thick black smoke rose ominously from the Greenwood oilfield, sending a shockwave through the community. Local residents awoke to the distant sounds of sirens and the sight of emergency vehicles racing towards the source of the chaos. The...

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Law enforcement vehicles responding to an incident in Ector County

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Single vehicle incident prompts large law enforcement presence in Ector County, Sheriff says

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over Odessa, a sudden flurry of sirens shattered the evening calm. Residents watched in concern as multiple law enforcement vehicles converged near Mile Marker 102 along Interstate 20. The scene was chaotic yet methodical, with officers...

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