Five things you need to know today, Jan. 11

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Take a look at the news in and around Odessa on Thursday, Jan. 11. Find complete local news coverage in the Odessa American every...

Red Cross to offer free smoke alarms Saturday

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The American Red Cross Serving the Permian Basin is partnering with Medical Center Hospital System and Odessa Fire/Rescue install free smoke alarms this weekend.Volunteers...

Odessa to become a TEDx site

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Technology, entertainment and design, or TED, is coming to Odessa.A news conference is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at the Odessa Chamber of Commerce,...

Windy weather causes mass power outages

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Hundreds of power outages have been occurring this afternoon, caused by the windy weather traveling west across the Permian Basin.Oncor Customer Operations Manager Gus...

City, hospital sales tax revenue climbs

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Odessa sales tax revenue from the state increased in January for the 12th consecutive month as the local economy continues to grow.The payment from...

Five things you need to know today, Jan. 10

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Take a look at the news in and around Odessa on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Find complete local news coverage in the Odessa American every...

FWAA names 2017 freshman All-America team

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ATLANTA The 17th annual Football Writers Association of America Freshman All-America Team features two players taking part in tonight’s College Football Playoff National Championship...

Five things you need to know today, Jan. 9

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Take a look at the news in and around Odessa on Tuesday, Jan. 9. Find complete local news coverage in the Odessa American every...

Empty Bowls event helps feed area

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The 17th annual Empty Bowls event is set for 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 2 at Trinity School Commons, 3500 W. Wadley Ave....

Synthetic drugs focus of work group

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A group of registered nurses from University Medical Center in Lubbock will be featured at “Fake Drugs, Real Effects: Synthetic Drugs in Our Community,”...