Citizen of the Year nominations open
The Odessa Chamber of Commerce announced on Thursday morning that Citizen of Year nominations have opened.
The press release detailed the Citizen of Year for...
Stabbing suspect arrested
A 21-year-old Odessa man was arrested early Christmas Eve morning after two men accused him of stabbing and cutting them with an unknown object.
According...
Pelé, Brazil’s mighty king of ‘beautiful game,’ has died
SAO PAULO Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures...
Attorney wants new trial for Polanco
The defense attorney for an Andrews man who was sentenced to two life prison sentences earlier this month in the death of his girlfriend...
Kiffin: Texas Tech player spit, possibly used racial slur
HOUSTON Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin said a Texas Tech player spit on one of his players and possibly used a racial slur Wednesday night...
Video, inmate lead to arrest
An Odessa man arrested on two misdemeanor warrants for failing to appear in court is now facing additional charges thanks to a fellow inmate...
GOOD NEWS: Make-A-Wish — Christmas — Perfect Day
Anahy Dominguez received an amazing shopping spree from Make-A-Wish Foundation of North Texas on Dec. 19.
Wish granters Robyn Wilson and Nancy Clark prepared the...
OPD investigating homicide
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Abbott calls for investigation into Atmos Energy
AUSTIN Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Wednesday he sent letters to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Railroad Commission of Texas Chairman Christi Craddick.
The...
Teen arrested on evading, drug charges
An improper lane change landed an 18-year-old Odessa man in the Ector County jail early Wednesday morning on evading and drug charges.
According to an...