ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Police Department (OPD) wants to remind motorist of an illegal left turn. According to the ...

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Another week of West Texas, Concho Valley and San Angelo-area high school boys and girls basketball finished. Here's where ...

About 17 Odessa High School students hope to be playing their way to victory at the UIL Mariachi Competition in Seguin Feb. 20-22. The OHS group will perform at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 21. Isaias Pena, a ...

Experience live tattooing from 175+ award-winning artists at the Odessa Tattoo Expo 2025, Feb 28-March 2 at Ector County ...

Comic fans, don’t miss Odessa’s biggest comic trade event! The Traveling Comic Book Store brings rare comics, toys, and more ...

The Odessa Bronchos defeated the Midland Legacy Rebels in the final game of the regular season 60-57 to clinch a playoff berth for the first time since 2023. Hear ...

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) made more than 20 arrests and rescued four victims in human trafficking operations conducted in the Permian Basin throughout the month of January.

This article contains descriptions of sexual abuse. In Odessa, Texas, a Cuban couple faces serious criminal charges ...

A new report from researchers at Stanford and Harvard highlights the nationwide challenges of student learning recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic, while also recognizing school districts ...

In January's human trafficking operations in the Permian Basin, four victims were rescued – ages 16 months, 7, 18 and ...

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- After more than 90 rollovers and no winners since June 2024, the excitement heats up as the Lotto Texas jackpot is estimated at $80.75 million (with a cash ...