On the heels of several major arrests last month as part of an anti-human trafficking initiative, we wanted to take a closer ...

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If you ever wished to own an underground home, you have a great chance right now as one in Odessa, Texas has been listed on ...

"This is a dream come true, and I'm honored to represent our community on the world stage," said Odessa PD Captain Caleb ...

Concerns over a lack of interest in replacing outgoing Odessa Mayor Gerry Messmer have been dispelled, as four candidates ...

The Odessa College Wranglers welcomed their new head coach Abolanle “Bondie” Onipede on Wednesday. Coach Bondie comes to ...

An Odessa man was arrested earlier this week after investigators said he tried to solicit a minor for sex during an undercover operation. Lyndon Walker has been charged ...

In a news release Wednesday, the college said Coach Abolanle "Bondie" Onipede accepted the position as head coach of the ...

Ector County Commissioners have voted to put a measure on the May 2025 ballot to create fire and EMS services for ...

Preasley Paul Cooper, age 81, of Rochelle, Texas passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, ...

Experience live tattooing from 175+ award-winning artists at the Odessa Tattoo Expo 2025, Feb 28-March 2 at Ector County ...