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It’s been over a decade since Navy SEAL Chris Kyle — widely known as the most lethal sniper in American history — was ...

On April 22, 1993, a man visiting from Mabank made a devastating discovery while passing through a field near Murphy Street ...

Odessa College seeks voter approval for a $325 million bond to fund Vision 2030 and support future workforce needs.

Two Texas cities were ranked among the top places to live in the U.S ., according to a new study from Livability. Flower ...

On the morning of April 7, 1983, the quiet halls of an Odessa motel were interrupted by police lights and crime scene tape. The call came in just before sunrise, ...

Hannah Heinrich said having new "Little Sister" Willow Castro has given her reasons to bake cookies, go out for ice cream and ...

Zimmer is known for his work in some of the greatest movies, such as "The Dark Knight", "Inception", "Interstellar", and more. He has been presenting this concert to audiences around the world since ...

Iva Ann Carroll, a beloved member of her community, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025. Born on April 6, 1948, in ...

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

Reported Missing March 18, 2025 from Waxahachie. Call the Waxahachie Police Department at 1-469-309-4400 or 1-800-843-5678 (THE LOST) with any information. Reported Missing March 20, 2025 from Houston ...

Be the first to see buzzy films and support local filmmakers at this year's Oscar-qualifying Dallas International Film ...