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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.

An undercover operation Tuesday night led to the seizure of at least 4,400 grams of methamphetamine, 275 grams of cocaine and 209 grams of heroin and the arrest of three men.

Traffic violations led to the seizure of 114 grams of cocaine Tuesday night and the arrests of two Odessa men.

Odessa American

One week prior to retiring unexpectedly and without notice, Odessa Parks and Recreation Director Steve Patton was handed a five-day suspension notice for “allowing”...

Two Midland residents were killed in a hit-and-run crash late Sunday night.

A 40-year-old man who failed to appear at a court hearing last month is now facing a slew of other charges because officers say he tried to evade arrest Monday and was eventually caught on top of a house with methamphetamine.

A Pecos man who opened fire on a vehicle carrying his children and their mother last September was sentenced to 15 years in prison last week.

Odessa American

A 14-year-old boy is in serious condition after being shot twice Monday afternoon. Ector County Sheriff Mike Griffis said deputies received a call about a...