Police: Odessan facing felony charge in hair-pulling incident
A 37-year-old Odessa man is facing a felony charge after his former girlfriend and two witnesses told police he pulled her hair and extensions out of her head during an assault Wednesday night.
OUR VIEW: Questions about treatment plant, blight, alleged corruption avoided
Here’s something you won’t see on the City of Odessa’s Facebook page: The Odessa American won not just one, but two legal battles with the City late last week.
Meth dealer sentenced to 21 years in prison
A 35-year-old methamphetamine dealer was sentenced to more than 21 years in prison Thursday by a U.S. District Court judge.
Woman accused of retaliation hours after aggravated assaults
Three people were arrested on felony charges at the Vera in Odessa apartments earlier this week in two separate, but related events.
OPD sergeant being investigated for hazing retires
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Oncor working to restore power in Eastridge area
Roughly 3,000 Oncor customers were briefly left without power Wednesday night due to two separate issues and crews were still working Thursday morning to restore power to approximately 190 other customers.
Convicted felon arrested after pursuit
A 41-year-old California man with an extensive criminal history was arrested Tuesday after leading Texas Department of Public Safety troopers on a chase in a stolen truck.
Police: Kidnapping victim thwarted attacker
An Odessa woman who authorities believe was assaulted and kidnapped saved herself from further harm by locking her car doors and honking for help early Tuesday morning.
Odessan arrested on intoxication manslaughter charge
A 30-year-old Odessa man was arrested early Friday morning following a crash that killed his passenger.