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Rankings for Odessa

Odessa Ranked
#74 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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Odessa Ranked
#283 2005 Best Places to Live
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#358 Best Green Cities
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Rankings for Harlingen

Harlingen Ranked
#80 2005 High Gas Prices
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Harlingen Ranked
#83 High Gas Prices - Which Cities are Hit the Hardest?
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Harlingen Ranked
#103 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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Harlingen Ranked
#199 Best Green Cities
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Harlingen Ranked
#314 2005 Best Places to Live
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Reviews for Odessa    11 Reviews

You need to be a friendly person who likes people, isn't afraid to work hard, and have a strength of character that can handle challenges to make it here. Odessa sits on  More

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Over 4 years ago

I think Odessa is a perfect little west Texas town. There is pride in our homes, pride in our community and pride in our kids. No, it's not a fancy place, but you won't  More

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Over 7 years ago

Listen to me!!! Do not move to this place!! I was born in this dump and couldnt wait to leave! if you are anything but caucassion your opertunities are very very  More

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Reviews for Harlingen    6 Reviews

Harlingen is a city that offers retirees the most bang for the buck! It is near enough to McAllen and Brownsville and all they offer. You get a wide variety of shopping  More

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This area of the state of Texas is bland to most people from the East and northeast. However the community has everything you need at a price you can afford. Dining out  More

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Over 8 years ago

Here is what you will not get in Harlingen: easy access to great museums and Michelin starred restaurants. However, there are things that counter it. 1) It is  More

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