OUR VIEW: Fight continues for the public’s right to know
Last week’s ruling on the Odessa American’s three-year battle with the City of Odessa was a disappointment, but not a huge one.
Because there, throughout...
Court affirms dismissal of OA lawsuit
The 11th Texas Court of Appeals, in a 2-1 decision, affirmed a lower court’s decision to dismiss the Odessa American’s lawsuit against the City...
OUR VIEW: Joven’s fairy tale time just keeps on rolling
The point: It’s getting to the point where you can’t believe anything the Mayor of Odessa says.
Well, fairytale time with Odessa Mayor Javier Joven...
OUR VIEW: It’s fairytale time with Odessa’s mayor
The point: Joven and crew are bad for Odessa and his latest rant is full of misinformation and outright lies.
If you’ve been reading the...
10-year protective order issued against teacher assailant
A former Bowie Middle School student who was recorded viciously attacking one of his teachers will not be able to come anywhere near her...
OUR VIEW: Council antics are really just too much
The point: A number of public information requests from the Odessa American to the City of Odessa detail troubling information about secret maneuvers to...
MCT presents ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’
MIDLAND This month, the stage at Midland Community Theatre has been transformed into a world of pure imagination with the production of “Charlie and...
Teen who attacked teacher gets probation
Two teenagers who were arrested in September, one for attacking a teacher and the other for stabbing another student, were placed on probation until...