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The male later identified as 32-year-old Benjamin Fiedler, then charged at officers. A single shot struck Fiedler in the ...

The Texas Rangers are investigating after an officer involved shooting in Odessa left one person injured earlier Thursday morning. Courtesy: Callye O’Reilly ...

Jesus Alberto Villegas Monteaguido, 37, was arrested for being a fugitive from justice and was taken to the Ector County Law ...

An Odessa officer shot 32-year-old Benjamin Fiedler after a taser failed during a disturbance call involving a hammer. The ...

Sodariffic is a soda shop in Odessa where you can customize any soda to your liking. Nico Crissinger opened the shop in November of 2024 after spending more than two ...

At approximately 10:06 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, the Odessa Police Department responded to a disturbance call at 950 W. 31st St. involving a male subject armed with a hammer, attempting to gain entry ...

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

The City of Odessa did not provide First Alert 7 with any details about if Fiedler would be arrested or what he charges he ...

South Plains College and the SPC Foundation will recognize Odessa native Randy S. Wilson as the 2025 Pacesetter honoree at the 27th annual Scholarship Gala.

The Odessa Chamber of Commerce is hosting essay submissions for the 3rd Annual National Civics Bee. The Civics Bee encourages middle school students to engage in civics and contribute to their ...

McLennan Community College’s inaugural volleyball team is beginning to take shape, signing its first player for the upcoming ...