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Two unidentified men made off with approximately $1,107 worth of merchandise from a Walmart in Odessa, according to a press ...

Fixer to Fabulous hosts Dave and Jenny Marrs left fans emotional with their latest update on their marriage. The HGTV couple ...

See the results from running and field events at the 3A Region I and 1A Region II UIL Regional Track & Field Meet on Saturday ...

The Odessa City Council has named David Vela as the new City Manager.  Vela has served as City Manager in Sweetwater since 2016 and previously served as the Deputy City ...

Vela began his education at The University of Texas at Austin, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Government. He ...

The City of Odessa has its newest city manager!On Tuesday, Odessa City Council unanimously voted to appoint David A. Vela as ...

ODESSA, Texas — A portion of 42nd Street in Odessa is currently shut down Tuesday night due to a crash involving an 18-wheeler, according to the Odessa Police Department (OPD). Police say the ...

Ever had that moment where you’re driving through a small town and suddenly feel like you’ve wandered onto the set of a Hallmark Christmas movie? That’s exactly what happens when you discover the ...

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 ...

The Odessa Police Department has asked for help from the community to identify two theft suspects. According to OPD, the ...

Former NFL kicker Jay Feely is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Arizona's fifth congressional district in the ...