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

Jan. 13—Two Odessa residents are being held in the Ector County jail on multiple felony charges after authorities said an investigation revealed they sexually assaulted a 1-year-old girl and sent ...

An Odessa man pleaded guilty to five felonies in a December 2023 crash that knocked out power for hundreds of people in Maries County. Jeramy Sisk pleaded guilty to resisting arrest, three counts of ...

The explosion occurred in Odessa. This is reported by the local agency Ukrinform. "There was an explosion in Odessa," the ...

From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday at Kellus Turner Park, the American Red Cross will be installing free smoke alarms for ...

Families in need were able to get free haircuts, a hot meal from Ajua's and a box from the West Texas Food Bank.

Two Hillsborough County schools will have new principals starting next week after school board members confirmed their ...

Results of a petition are being verified through the Ector County Elections Office that will likely place an emergency services district on the May ballot for voters who live outside of Odessa city ...

The path to high school graduation becomes much clearer when students and their families plan together, understand the requirements, chart the course, and anticipate the obstacles. That is why ECISD ...

Beginning Western Junior College Athletic Conference play at 0-2, the Odessa College men's basketball team found itself in a must-win situation. The Wranglers ended up getting exactly what they needed ...

The Odessa College men’s basketball team came up with a big win over No. 5 New Mexico Junior College, 72-68. The Wranglers ...