TxDOT issues Midland County traffic alert
The Texas Department of Transportation issued a traffic alert Wednesday for the main lanes of I-20 in Midland County.
The eastbound frontage road will be...
ConocoPhillips grows global interests
The ConocoPhillips Corp. closed on a major Canadian acquisition in early October and it’s aggressively pursuing liquefied natural gas operations in Australia, The Netherlands,...
With $200 million and state approval, University of Austin is ready to start accepting...
By Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune
A new university in Austin that was launched two years ago to combat a perceived waning dedication to protect...
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Commission thank Texans for approving Prop 14
AUSTIN Ballots have been tallied from election day and voters have made it clear— state parks matter to the people of Texas. Proposition 14,...
OA weekend print edition to be delivered on Friday
Due to the Veteran’s Day holiday on Saturday, Nov. 11, the Odessa American weekend print edition will be delivered on Friday, Nov. 10.
Ector County voters approve Proposition A by wide margin
Ector County ISD leaders issued a news release Wednesday saying they are excited by the passage of Proposition A, a school bond totaling more...
OBITUARY: James Ratliff “Buzz” Hurt
ODESSA James Ratliff “Buzz” Hurt was the grandson of Ector County ranching pioneers Sarah Jane “Miss Sallie” Whittenburg Ratliff and Harvey Stewart “Bud” Ratliff.
Miss...
Governor Abbott appoints four to Texas State Board Of Examiners Of Professional Counselors
AUSTIN Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jennifer Winston to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors for a term set to expire...
Law enforcement holding active shooter drills
From approximately 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, and Thursday, Nov. 9, several local law enforcement agencies will participate in active shooter drills at...
Raising Cane’s to honor Veterans Day by donating $250K of net proceeds to Wounded...
DALLAS In honor of Veterans Day, Raising Cane’s will donate $250,000 of net proceeds on Saturday to Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), an organization dedicated...