Learn how to start genealogy
The Ector County Library, 321 W. Fifth St., has scheduled a beginning genealogy class at 10 a.m. Wednesday.Learn how to get started with tracing...
Odessa man killed in highway crash
A crash Saturday morning in Andrews County left one Odessa passenger dead and two other Odessans injured, according to a Texas Department of Public...
Five things you need to know today, Jan. 15
Take a look at the news in and around Odessa on Monday, Jan. 15. Find complete local news coverage in the Odessa American every...
Trauma, LGBT struggles discussed
Student Health Advisory CouncilTrauma informed schools and an overview of the struggles faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students were discussed at an...
Catholic high school opening pushed back
Holy Cross Catholic High SchoolPartners in MissionHaving adjusted its opening date, Holy Cross Catholic High School is raising funds and searching for a head...
OPD names Detective of the Year
The Odessa Police Department has named Cpl. Justin Caid as its 2017 Detective of the Year, who has served with OPD since 2012 and...
Five things you need to know today, Jan. 12
Take a look at the news in and around Odessa on Friday, Jan. 12. Find complete local news coverage in the Odessa American every...
IMA to host annual symposium
Interdenominational Ministers Alliance of Midland has scheduled the seventh annual Community Education Symposium from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 20 at Bethel Missionary...
Outages scattered throughout Odessa after windstorm
Around 2,500 Oncor customers temporarily lost power during the windstorms Wednesday evening, and there are still several outages scattered throughout the city as Oncor...
Two arrested following Snap chat threat
Ector County ISD police, with assistance from the Texas Rangers, arrested two Permian High School freshmen in connection with a threat posted on Snapchat...