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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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