Carlos Mendoza

Reporter · Odessa, TX

With a degree from Texas A&M University, Carlos Mendoza has dedicated over 8 years to covering education in West Texas. He previously worked for the El Paso Times, where he focused on K-12 and higher education issues affecting underserved communities.

2 stories from Carlos Mendoza in Odessa

Candidates for Ector County Commissioner Precinct 4 in Odessa

Government

Meet the candidates who are on the ballot for Ector County Commissioner Precinct 4

As the sun sets over the sprawling neighborhoods of south Odessa, the air is thick with anticipation. Residents are gearing up for the upcoming election, and at the heart of it all are two candidates vying for the Ector County Commissioner Precinct 4 seat. With the region experiencing rapid growth,...

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High school volleyball players in action during a playoff match

Schools

Win or Go Home: Bi-District round of High School volleyball playoffs across West Texas

As the sun dipped below the horizon, the gymnasium at Odessa High School buzzed with an electric atmosphere. Parents, students, and alumni filled the bleachers, their cheers echoing off the walls, as the Odessa Lady Bronchos prepared to take the court for a crucial bi-district playoff match. For...

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