Trash became too visible to ignore—so Odessa answered the call. Hundreds joined a weekday cleanup to make their city shine ...

An Odessa mom was arrested late last month after investigators said her young children were left alone in a motel room.

The Odessa Police Department said a large police presence in an Odessa neighborhood Thursday afternoon was prompted by a ...

ODESSA, Texas — A mental health episode prompted a heavy police presence in Odessa Thursday afternoon. The Odessa Police ...

The West Texas Skating school has opened and will be teaching ice skating lessons at the Energy Ice Den. The classes are ...

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David Vela, Odessa’s new City Manager for the city of Odessa, kicked off his first day with a news conference aimed at ...

The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a crash that left a 15-year-old dead last Friday. According to a crash ...

Odessa College is getting ready for the upcoming semester, registration is now open for the 2025 Wrangler Orientation ...

In the interview, Jenkins shares how she founded the Women’s National Football Conference and her goals of fair pay and equity.

A driver involved in a single-vehicle crash is in serious condition after wrecking in Odessa Tuesday afternoon.

Eastern Washington farmers are set to gain a more reliable water source, thanks to a $45 million state investment in a major ...