Midland and Odessa are only 13 miles apart, yet many refuse to make the trip. Is the distance really an issue, or is it just ...

West Texas is gearing up for another blast of frigid weather, with temperatures expected to plunge to some of the coldest ...

Beginning Tuesday, February 18, 2025, multiple lane and road closures will take effect on University Blvd. and surrounding ...

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ODESSA, Texas — The City of Odessa and the Odessa Police Department would like to remind the public that operating ...

The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.

Joann's is usually a one-stop shop for crafting needs but has filed Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. The fabric and craft store will ...

Grand Companions has pet adoption events coming up in Odessa and Midland. On Saturday, Feb. 15, Grand Companions is going to be out in the community with some adoptable animals from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

An Odessa man was arrested earlier this week after investigators said he tried to solicit a minor for sex during an ...

Marcus Thomas was arrested in relation to a shooting in a Walmart parking lot on Dec. 17, 2024. After being released on bond, ...

Authorities are on the lookout for suspects involved in a series of thefts at various locations in Odessa, according to a ...

Billy Bob Thornton has audiences locked into "Landman," but is the latest Taylor Sheridan Paramount+ hit filmed in Texas or ...