With three high-level positions open in the City of Odessa, Mayor Cal Hendrick shares how city officials plan to fill these ...

Police placed 46-year-old Milo Martinez and 39-yeay-old Daniel Lerma in custody for manufacturing/delivery of a controlled ...

The Odessa Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that happened Sunday; a total of three people were shot.

I guess Texans can still say they are #1. Houston got a total score of 64.15 which guaranteed its spot at the top of the list ...

The Odessa Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one person dead and two others injured at a residence on ...

The Odessa Police Department is investigating a shooting that has left one dead and two injured. At about 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, police were called to a residence in the 500 block of Bunche Avenue ...

Searching for the best nachos in Odessa? I put several to the test—here’s where to find the most flavorful, must-try nachos ...

The Odessa College Board of Trustees has officially approved a proposition to present a $325 million bond initiative to voters in the May 2025 election. This bond is an ...

The City of Odessa and the Odessa Police Department is reminding the public that operating Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs) on public roadways is prohibited under Texas law. Definition of an Off-Highway ...

Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 18, University Blvd. will have lane closures. Three separate traffic control zones will be in place: — University Blvd. and Custer Ave. — Halifax Ave. and E. 25th St. — 29th St ...

The Gulf is a body of water that has played a vital role in shaping the economy, culture, and history of the United States ...

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