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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 ...

The Odessa Police Department is advising residents to exercise caution as traffic lights at an intersection are out.

Pueblo was No. 3 on a list of the 75 U.S. cities with the highest rates of fatal drunk driving accidents, and 4 other Colorado cities were in top 50.

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

Texas Ave., Odessa. The VFW will host a Veterans Parade on Saturday ... and digital media and was an editorial intern for ...

In unofficial finals for Ector County, there were were 19,137 votes for the bond and 20,542 votes against the bond.

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 ...