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

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

Left-hand turn crashes are one of the leading causes of accidents in Odessa. Officials urge drivers to follow traffic signals ...

House Bill 1708 proposes naming a stretch of State Highway 302 after Trooper Kevin Vasquez, who died in the line of duty.

The month of April is child abuse awareness month. Earlier today at Ector County courthouse many came together for a ...

ODESSA, Texas — Ector County officials and child advocacy groups came together Tuesday for the start of Child Abuse Awareness ...

Thursday is the last day to register to vote in the May 3 election. Would be voters may register to vote in person at the Elections Office at 1010 E. Eighth St. Mailed applications must be postmarked ...

A 45-year-old Odessa woman was booked into the Ector County jail Friday in connection with an arson fire that was set last July. According to an Odessa Police Department report, fire crews were ...

After four confirmed cases of measles in Ector County and a growing list of public exposure sites, local health officials are urging the public to take precautions, ...

The Texas measles outbreak has reached 400 cases. Ector County reports new cases and potential exposure sites.

The Odessa Jackalopes hosted the Amarillo Wranglers at the start of a three-game series Thursday at Ector County Coliseum. © 2025 the Odessa American (Odessa, Texas). Visit Distributed by Tribune ...

The Ector County Health Department plans to host multiple MMR vaccine clinics as measles cases continue to rise across West ...