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

ODESSA, Texas — A woman has been arrested in Odessa Tuesday for leaving the scene of an accident that caused a pedestrian to ...

In the past month, new drill permits in Texas have decreased by 50% across the Permian Basin. Local energy expert Kirk Edwards weighed in after witnessing ...

Oilfield safety professionals gathered recently for the West Texas Safety Training Center’s annual meeting, held in Odessa. “This was our 30th annual meeting,” noted Phil Young, the center’s president ...

Leaders at Odessa College announced that the spring 2025 graduating class is the largest in the school’s 78-year history.

The obsession with Ukraine’s resources, rather than battlefield conditions, has been a problem for both sides throughout the war.

Elique joined the NBC affiliate in July 2022 as a sports anchor and reporter. There’s no word where she’s heading next.

Odessa City Councilman Eddie Mitchell said he plans to apologize during his 11 a.m. news conference at City Hall to the citizens of Odessa. Mitchell said he will not take questions because of the ...

A Texas mother received a late night call for help from her daughter, then found a man had climbed into the girl’s room, the ...

At least seven people were killed and 26 injured as Russia and Ukraine launched targeted each other overnight in an ...

The mural’s bold visuals and intricate details make it a must-see destination, whether driving by or exploring on foot.