What is "midland-odessa"

The Midland–Odessa is a metropolitan area located in West Texas approximately half-way between El Paso and Fort Worth, Texas.

In the past, the cities of Midland and Odessa experienced a rivalry of bitter competition and political intrigue. Since the early 1990s, the nature of the rivalry has changed into one of friendly competition and economic cooperation. The Midland–Odessa area today is marketed as "Two Cities, no Limits."