The Odessa City Council has named David Vela as the new City Manager. Vela has served as City Manager in Sweetwater since ...

A virga bomb in West Texas produced wind gusts stronger than 100 mph in Midland and Odessa on Tuesday night. Here’s what ...

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ODESSA, Texas — A portion of 42nd Street in Odessa is currently shut down Tuesday night due to a crash involving an 18-wheeler, according to the Odessa Police Department (OPD). Police say the ...

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The Odessa College theater department is set to host the ‘Globe Film Festival’ this weekend. Community members can experience ...

Interstate 27 and Interstate 14 is on its way for the Midland-Odessa area. The Odessa district of TxDOT is starting a three ...

Defense attorneys for Larry Ashton Johnson secured a “not guilty” verdict Monday after days of testimony; Johnson had been ...

During the night between April 21 and 22, Russia returned to attacking the Ukrainian port city of Odessa, a crucial hub due ...

After a crucial series sweep against Midland College, the Odessa College softball team remains in first place in the Western Junior College Athletic Conference standings. Last week, the Lady Wranglers ...