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

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 ...

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

The Odessa Bronchos fell to the Killeen Ellison Eagles 69-28 at Shotwell Stadium in Abilene. The Bronchos move to 2-2 on the ...

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

On Thursday, and Ector County jury found Richard Lee Davis guilty on one count of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child. Davis ...

A tiger that escaped a Mexico zoo near the Texas border last week has been spotted, but still remains on the loose. The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a male Bengal tiger escaped the ...

The Permian Panthers gave a nice Texas welcome to the Carver Rams from Alabama, beating them 41-6. The Panthers rushed for ...

A lawsuit was filed against Linx Food and Beverage, LLC dba Linx Bar & Grill for overserving the driver alcohol on the day of ...

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