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

The National Junior College Athletic Association has announced the Coaches Legacy Award presented by Nufabrx, which recognizes and celebrates the all-time winningest coaches in NJCAA history. This is ...

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

The non-profit organization PPE Kids is trying to help Odessa through training and prayer. PPE Kids is a non-profit that ...

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

The Ector County Library is aiming for the WOW factor with the 3 p.m. Thursday, March 20, ribbon cutting — with the Odessa Chamber of Commerce — for its Words on Wheels sprinter van in the library ...

ODESSA, Texas — Burleson Elementary School, established in the 70s, was closed by Ector Country Independent School District ...

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.

Sadie Sink felt vulnerable when singing in the Searchlight film “O’Dessa,” but found joy in being part of a project that ...

Vladimir Putin demands recognition of the annexation of Ukrainian territories by Russia, threatening an attack on Odessa if ...

Ukrainian soldiers discovered ancient Greek artifacts during fortification works in Ukraine, in what is believed to be a ...

The Odessa High softball team was dealt a 16-2 loss to Wolfforth Frenship Tuesday night at home. Playing the first game of District 2-6A play, the Lady Tigers improved to 14-2 overall, 1-0 in District ...