The city of Odessa, TX is located in Ector County and was founded in 1881. Like many cities in Texas, it started as a major water stop on the Texas and Pacific Railway, as well as a cattle-shipping point. Oil was discovered in Odessa in 1926 and in 1927, the city was incorporated. The discovery of oil attracted new residents and the population began to grow. Today, Odessa is home to about 120,000 residents.
Other than education, government, and healthcare industries, some of the major employers are in the oil industry. If you are an oilfield owner and you need construction equipment or crane rentals, rely on the team at Roper Inc.