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

OPPONENTS PLAN A RALLY OUTSIDE CITY HALL AHEAD OF THAT VOTE. CONFUSION AND FRUSTRATION FROM PEOPLE IN ODESSA TONIGHT AFTER THE CITY SAYS RESIDENTS HAVE BEEN OVERCHARGED ON THEIR UTILITY BILLS FOR ...

Long before teen courts appeared across the country, the idea began in Odessa. In April 1983, community leaders in Odessa ...

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Brandon Henderson was named as the inaugural head coach for the Odessa Drillers’ 2026 season. The Drillers will kick off the season on April 25 against Lewisville at 7:00 ...

You’ve heard of Studio 54 — but have you heard of Studio 49? The Ellen Noël Art Museum is bringing a little New York glamour to Odessa on March 21 for a special, limited-ticket event celebrating the ...

Charleston has long been celebrated for its historic charm and award-winning hotels. Now the Holy City is earning recognition for what happens after dark. Nightlife is a big deal in parts of downtown ...

David Turner Former Mayor David Turner died Tuesday in Crane County and was remembered as someone who treated people with compassion and respect and who loved Odessa. Turner was first elected mayor ...

This story was updated at 2:20 p.m. with new information from Ector County ISD. ODESSA — The Odessa Police Department has arrested a teen allegedly connected to a shooting near Permian High School. At ...

ODESSA, Texas — "What starts at the Ector County Coliseum changes the world," State Representative Brooks Landgraf said in a Facebook post, regarding the recent gold medal win for the Team USA hockey ...

ODESSA, Texas — An arrest has been made after a fight reportedly turned into a shooting in the 1900 block of East 42nd Street, according to the Odessa Police Department. OPD said officers responded to ...

ODESSA, Texas — A 17-year-old has been arrested following a shooting that left an 18-year-old in critical condition, according to the Odessa Police Department. The incident occurred around 8:20 a.m.