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

ODESSA, Texas — Two men were arrested as a part of an investigation involving deadly drugs in Odessa on April 4, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by NewsWest 9. The Odessa Police ...

ODESSA, Texas — A man is facing charges related to a child sexual abuse case in Odessa that spanned from 2021 to 2023, according to an arrest affidavit newly obtained by NewsWest 9. Martin Gomez ...

ODESSA, Texas — A juvenile was severely injured following a shooting in Odessa Monday afternoon, according to the Odessa Police Department (OPD). At approximately 12:12 p.m., officers responded to the ...

Well, that notion of Texas weather being bipolar cannot be anymore truer, because it's back! Stray Cats And Dogs Becoming A Huge Issue In Odessa, Texas Stray Cats And Dogs Becoming A Huge Issue In ...

Here in Midland-Odessa, and just about everywhere else in Texas, we take barbeque seriously. Everyone seems to know great BBQ spots or, if they are cooks themselves, claim to have the best-tasting BBQ ...

Los Dos Amigos Taquería in Redding is owned by Miguel ... On a recent weekday, the TVs were showing a soccer game and a rodeo from Austin, Texas, as Mexican music filled the air.

West Texas Food Bank is updating its in-house pantry schedule at both its Midland and Odessa campuses. The changes go into effect Tuesday, April 2. The Midland pantry, 1601 Westcliff Drive ...

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The year was 1982, and Odessa, Texas, was making national headlines…not for its changing oil industry or its growing economy, but for murder. That year, Odessa had a higher ...