The Odessa City Council has named David Vela as the new City Manager. Vela has served as City Manager in Sweetwater since ...

A portion of 42nd Street in Odessa is currently shut down Tuesday night due to a crash involving an 18-wheeler, according to ...

During the night between April 21 and 22, Russia returned to attacking the Ukrainian port city of Odessa, a crucial hub due ...

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Defense attorneys for Larry Ashton Johnson secured a “not guilty” verdict Monday after days of testimony; Johnson had been ...

If Prop A and B are passed, they will provide full-time fire and EMS coverage for areas outside the Odessa city limits.

The Odessa Chamber Board of Directors recently voted to support the upcoming Odessa College Vision 2030 Bond, a $325 million initiative. The bond aims to enhance workforce training, expand educational ...

Every time she steps up to the plate in a home game, the crowd grows louder. That's probably because Odessa College freshman Shelby Navarrete hails right from Odessa and has her own cheering section ...

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