LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Republicans shoot themselves in foot again
Once again, the Republicans are proving themselves to be like the Dallas Cowboys are, frequently. They can get down in the red zone, and...
GOOD NEWS: Retirements
Ector County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Elizabeth Baeza recently retired after 25 years and seven months of service with ECSO.
Ector County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Steven...
Church News January 7, 2023
The Odessa American welcomes church special events. Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Wednesdays for consideration for the following Saturday’s edition.
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THE ECONOMIST: Key factors to watch in 2023
As we ease into a new year, uncertainty is high and there are challenges aplenty. Everywhere you look, somebody else is predicting a recession....
Man arrested in connection to burglaries, robberies
An Odessa man suspected of committing a string of burglaries and robberies using a stolen vehicle six years ago has been arrested.
According to Ector...
Hogg reviews Texas Democrats’ woes
Dreaming of a blue Texas, Democrats have lapped up a little hope here and there in recent years, but they’ll never win statewide races...
Woman accused of assaulting sister with tweezers
An Odessa woman is facing a second-degree felony charge after her sister told Odessa Police she attacked her with a pair of tweezers during...
Man arrested on suspicion of peace officer assault
An Odessa man was arrested Thursday evening after police officers said he attacked them at Medical Center Hospital.
According to an Odessa Police Department report,...
PHOTO GALLERY: Fire Chief Alvarez retires, gives 30 years to Odessa Fire Rescue
Odessa Fire Rescue hosted a formal retirement ceremony for Fire Chief John Alvarez on Friday afternoon at the Central Fire Station downtown. Alvarez celebrates...
NPS staff respond to visitor fatality on Guadalupe Peak
GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK On Dec. 31, 2022, Guadalupe Mountains National Park was notified of a non-responsive hiker on the Guadalupe Peak Trail; hikers...