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

Alexander Anufriev, a nonconformist artist from the Soviet Union who, after surviving a devastating earthquake in his 20s, ...

Texans from across the state went to the polls early with plenty on their mind. The Texas Tribune partnered with other news organizations to hear from a diverse cross-section of voters.

The polls are now open on this Election Day! Make your voice heard by voting at your local polling spot. We have listed the voting locations for Midland and Ector County below. Polls close at 7:00 p.m ...

We are less than 24 hours from Election Day and the City of Odessa Mayoral race is one to keep your eye on. The two ...

Odessa Woolfolk, lifelong advocate for civil and human rights, was named a recipient of the 2024 Fred L. Shuttlesworth Human ...

Odessa Police Department has safely located 68-year-old David Navarro after he was reported missing. ODESSA, Texas — With the ...

The Odessa Police Department said David Navarro has been safely located. “OPD would like to thank the public for their ...

The Odessa Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 11-year-old Arianna Weston who went missing ...

An Ector County jury has found Jha’breion Tyrae McCowan guilty of Murder and Tampering with Evidence. The jury sentenced him ...

The Texas city's council signaled its support in a 5-2 vote last week. If leaders pass the updated amendment Nov. 12, it goes ...

The Odessa Police Department is asking for the public's help to identify suspects in two separate thefts in Odessa.