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.

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 ...

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 ...

ODESSA, Texas — A traffic stop on a truck pulling a trailer with expired registration in Odessa led to the arrest of a murder suspect wanted by Interpol.

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

A man armed with a hammer was shot by police after attempting to enter an apartment and charging at officers, according to the Odessa Police Department. The ...

Every time the Monster Truck show comes into town, the show is spectacular. Locals will be able to watch some of the ...

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

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

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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 ...