With a thorny ethical dilemma at its core and clever use of its natural surroundings, Thordur Palsson’s “The Damned” is a film concerned with moral and physical claustrophobia. Taking place ...

The Odessa Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the launch of the 2025 National Civics Bee, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their ...

Some residents of West Odessa are rallying to bring full-time fire and EMS services to the area with the launch of a petition for an Emergency Services District (ESD). The deadline to sign is Jan. 9.

The Odessa Student Crime Stoppers are asking for the public's help in finding who is responsible for the death of 18-year-old ...

Union Pacific will be closing railroad crossings across Odessa to repair a line of tracks in the area. According to the City ...

With colder weather in the Basin at the start of the new year, Ector County ISD and Midland ISD are reminding residents on ...

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Multiple Odessa Union Pacific Railroad crossings will undergo repairs starting Jan. 8. Prepare to take alternate routes.

The Schuyler County District Attorney announced a 67-year-old man from Odessa has pleaded guilty to multiple charges ...

An Odessa man pleaded guilty to rape, criminal sex act and other felony charges for sexual contact with two young children.

Odessa Links, in association with the Texas Homeless Network, Odessa Homeless Coalition, and Midland Homeless Coalition, and volunteers from the community, will conduct Odessa's 2025 Point-in-Time ...

State Rep. Kevin Hensley was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2014. He represents the 9th District, which ...