Odessa Fire Rescue is committed to innovation, focusing on the latest tools and practices to protect the community. The department prides itself on being a closely knit ...

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

Texas' most popular high school postseason sports event is here — UIL state football playoffs. Seventeen El Paso area ...

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

There is currently a heavy police presence in a neighborhood of Odessa following reports of gunshots in the area. At around ...

From engaging with representatives to joining advocacy groups, there are numerous ways to continue participating in democracy ...

Griselda Montes, a fourth-grade bilingual teacher from Murry Fly Elementary, was recently named the winner of the “Elementary Educator of the Year” award from Summit K12. Montes, now in her 29th year ...

With votes tallied and the winner officially announced Tuesday night, the city of Odessa will have a new mayor in Cal Hendrick. Hendrick beat out current sitting Mayor Javier Joven who was seeking a ...

Celebrate Veterans Day in Midland-Odessa with concerts, fundraisers, and special events honoring military veterans this ...

Odessa City Council critics have worried Joven and his allies have focused too much on social issues and not enough on infrastructure.

Incumbent District 2 councilman, Steve Thompson, has won another term; he edged out newcomer Nayely Urias in a 58% to 42%.

Texans from across the state went to the polls early with plenty on their mind. The Texas Tribune partnered with other news ...