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Texas’ first special session of 2025 starts Monday, during which state lawmakers will consider new congressional maps approve ...

The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.

Former Frenship golfer Hunter Welch shot a final-round 68 on Sunday, July 20, in Abilene to win the West Texas Amateur ...

Explore the bustling streets of Odessa’s oldest and largest market to taste authentic Ukrainian street food. A paradise for food lovers and culture seekers!#UkrainianStreetFood #OdessaMarket #FoodAdve ...

Join me for an incredible tour of Ukrainian BBQ spots paired with local craft beers in Odessa. Get ready for smoky flavors and refreshing brews in this foodie’s dream day!#UkrainianBBQ #CraftBeerTour ...

Eight-year-old girls at sleep-away camp, families crammed into recreational vehicles, local residents traveling to or from ...

Family, friends, fellow officers, and city leaders came together for a funeral service and celebration of life of Bailey ...

Both Eddie Perdue, 40, and Lluvia Gonzalez, 23, were charged with manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance, among other ...

A man was arrested after allegedly stealing $15,000 in merchandise from Sam’s Club across multiple visits, police say.

With all of the recent rainfall in the Permian Basin, the city of Odessa is taking action against overgrown lawns, issuing ...

In Odessa, the local event was organized by members of the League of United Latin American Citizens, a longstanding Hispanic ...