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A single car accident has claimed the life of a pedestrian, after authorities say he failed to yield the right of way.

A Monday morning crash involving a pedestrian and vehicle left one Odessa man dead. According to the Texas Department of ...

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

Charlotte Harris, the mother of the twin babies that drowned on Oct. 16, has been arrested and charged with ...

Both east and westbound Interstate 20 lanes are currently moving slowly in Odessa, near the North County Road West exit.

ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Election day is right ... but also local elections with the City of Odessa, the Ector County ...

An Ector County jury has found Jha’breion Tyrae McCowan guilty of Murder and Tampering with Evidence. The jury sentenced him ...

ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — Water has been a pressing issue in Odessa for much of the year, and over in Ector County, a multi-phased project is underway to help alleviate the strain on residents.

The University of Texas Permian Basin is thrilled to offer admission to nearly 900 seniors across Ector County ISD high schools through their Direct Admissions Program. The Direct Admissions Program ...

The legendary SandHills Stock Show and Rodeo will pack in the entertainment with two after Rodeo Dances for the 2025 run from Jan 2-11, 2025. Four musical artists will take the stage for the concerts ...