Smoke detector evacuates Austin Montessori
A smoke detector sensor went off at Austin Montessori Magnet, 901 N. Lee Ave., a little after 3 p.m. Monday.To be safe, the school...
Five things you need to know today, March 19
Take a look at the news in and around Odessa on Monday, March 19. Find complete local news coverage in the Odessa American every...
Ronald Bennett to be honored at Texas Federation of Music Clubs convention
Odessan Ronald Bennett, nationally acclaimed pianist and composer, will be honored at the Texas Federation of Music Clubs convention Thursday through Saturday at the...
Several highway lane closures next week
There will be several lane closures in Odessa and surrounding counties next week as roadwork and inspections are being done.Contractors will begin rebuilding 23rd...
Realtor group partners with West Texas Food Bank
The West Texas Food Bank is partnering with Sims & Guess, Realtors through the months of March and April, with $20 being donated to...
Fires flare in midst of burn ban
Ector County Commissioners passed a county-wide burn ban last week, prohibiting outside fires in county limits, but since that time there have been a...
New OFR recruits sworn in
Firefighters and family members gathered at the Odessa Fire Rescue Central Fire Station Friday to recognize and officially swear in the newest recruits to...
Eat a sub, help the local food bank
Jersey Mike’s Subs “Month of Giving”West Texas Food Bank has joined forces with Jersey Mike’s Subs restaurants, in both Midland and Odessa, for the...
Free legal clinic for low-income
Legal Aid of NorthWest TexasLegal Aid of NorthWest Texas, 620 N. Grant Ave., Suite 410, has scheduled a free evening legal clinic from 5:30...
Laptop kiosk to be unveiled
Laptops AnytimeThe University of Texas of the Permian Basin Dunagan Library will unveil its new laptop kiosk at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday on the first...