Get ready for spooky season with October's First Friday ODTX from 6 — 9 p.m. Friday, October 4. This month's event features a free screening of the Amazon Video docuseries 'The Story of Art In America ...

The 47th class of Leadership Odessa will commence on Tuesday, October 1, with a Welcome Reception from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Odessa Chamber of Commerce, 700 N. Grant, Suite 200. This incoming class ...

The Ector County District Attorney’s office has announced the relaunch of their official Facebook page. When the current DA ...

Big Brother, Big Sister Permian Basin is a non-profit impacting the lives of children in the Tall City. “Big brothers, Big ...

Meet Stan and Susan a brother and sister pair looking for forever homes. Stan and Susan are cattle dog shepherd mixes, smart ...

Kevin Alexis Ramirez Vasquez, a Texas DPS trooper and U.S. Army veteran, has died after being hit by a vehicle while on duty ...

Trooper Ramirez Vasquez was a true servant leader and a man of valor, honor and purpose,” the Texas Department of Public ...

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

A Highway Patrol trooper died more than a week after he was struck by a vehicle while investigating a crash in West Texas.

Trooper Ramirez Vasquez lived a life of service, serving in the United States Army prior to joining the department, and he ...

It is with great sadness that the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the death of a Highway Patrol Trooper ...

The Lady Buffs won the first two sets by double digits (25-12, 25-15), but won the third by two points (28-26).