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

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

Since the law’s passage in 2023, universities across the state have shuttered DEI offices and efforts. Those offices sought to help Black, Latino, LGBTQ+ and other underrepresented students adjust to ...

The Laredo Country Club women's tennis team, led by Denise Sampayo, will represent Texas at the USTA Nationals in San Diego ...

A northwest Texas family is waiting to hear from agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement after a recent traffic stop.

Pinkie’s acquires Lonestar Liquor, adding three new locations in Midland, expanding their reach to six stores in the city.

Two Lubbock-area breweries earned top marks for several beers in the Texas Craft Brewers Guild Cup, including Brewery of the ...

Texas Association of Basketball Coaches high school rankings for the week of Feb. 10, including final girls public school rankings.

The bill’s supporters, which include Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and other top elected officials, say it would ...

The Texas Department of State Health Services issued a health alert warning of an outbreak, saying there are at least 10 confirmed cases.

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Walter “Frank” Coppersmith, III and Keith Halman to the Department of Information ...

The current Hale County JJAEP building on Houston Street is owned by Plainview Independent School District. Built in 1940, the structure once housed Coronado Junior High, was a home economics and ...