A series of powerful explosions thundered in Odessa and Odessa region. This is reported by the Ukrainian media.

In Odessa, after arrival, a large fire occurred, the enterprise is burning. In some areas of the city, the lights went out, ...

The man that has not been identified allegedly used a stolen credit card to purchase hundreds of dollars-worth of merchandise ...

In the booming Permian Basin oil field, a large unincorporated community just outside of the city of Odessa proper has ...

West Texas Gifts of Hope held the groundbreaking ceremony. The house is located near Medical Center Hospital and the West Texas Cancer Center.

A registered sex offender who was arrested late last month after a runaway teen was found in his home is facing new charges ...

A historic Black building in Odessa, Zoar Church, was recently awarded a $250,000 grant to aid restoration efforts.

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

Crime trends in Odessa are shifting, with a notable drop in violent crime but an increase in drug-related and DWI arrests, ...

Dustin Carnes won the Odessa mayoral race with 52 votes, defeating Dan Heichel (35), Kathy Wilkens (26), and Ron Greschler (10). He will take office on April 1, replacing retiring Mayor Gerry Messmer.

West Odessa residents face health risks from oil and gas industry pollution, impacting water quality and safety.

Playing their second doubleheader against a Class 6A program at Morris Southall Field in three days, the Brownwood Lions were ...