An Ector County jury has found Jha’breion Tyrae McCowan guilty of Murder and Tampering with Evidence. The jury sentenced him ...

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Odessa College is now taking registrations for their nursing program that is built for students who need flexibility. “The ...

Craig Stoker, the executive director of Meals on Wheels Odessa, has been declared Odessa City Councilwoman at-large, taking ...

With votes tallied and the winner officially announced Tuesday night, the city of Odessa will have a new mayor in Cal Hendrick. Hendrick beat out current sitting Mayor Javier Joven who was seeking a ...

Odessa Police Department has safely located 68-year-old David Navarro after he was reported missing. ODESSA, Texas — With the ...

In unofficial finals for Ector County, there were were 19,137 votes for the bond and 20,542 votes against the bond.

Life-long Odessa attorney Cal Hendrick edged out incumbent mayor, Javier Joven Tuesday evening with about 69% of the vote, ...

Texans from across the state went to the polls early with plenty on their mind. The Texas Tribune partnered with other news ...

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

The Texas city's council signaled its support in a 5-2 vote last week. If leaders pass the updated amendment Nov. 12, it goes ...

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