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

This future greenspace isn’t fully designed yet, but hopes to bring more of the community to the Downtown area frequently.

Ralph Romo was arrested for aggravated robbery and has been booked into the Ector County Law Enforcement Center on a $100,000 ...

The video above first aired on April 7, 2025 and includes only information obtained early in the investigation. ECTOR COUNTY, ...

Two new board members have been approved at the most recent Texas Legislative Session to join the I-27 Advisory Committee in ...

Ector County votes to build new $250M courthouse at USPS site, reshaping downtown Odessa with green space, parking, and ...

The debate over where the new courthouse will be in downtown Odessa looks to be over. During Tuesday’s Commissioner Court Meeting, the new location of the ...

The West Texas Super Show returns to Ector County Coliseum with 500+ custom cars, live music, family activities, and special ...

Not so long ago, the East Texas oilfield was the largest and most plentiful oil patch in the continental U.S. It sprang to ...

Read more about the Big Country's best high school softball players who received 2025 all-state honors from the Texas ...

Ector County is firmly rooted in the past, while also embracing the future. The two largest portions of home value are found in residences built between 2001 and 2020 and those built before 1960.