Native Odessan makes TV debut on “Chicago Fire”
Viewers will see a familiar face on tonight’s episode of "Chicago Fire."Odessa native Arik Vega, who now lives in Chicago, made his television debut...
Beach Boys Tribute Band Aphasia Awareness concert
Aphasia Center of West TexasThe Aphasia Center of West Texas has scheduled Surf’s Up The Beach Boys Tribute free concert featuring on Friday at...
Fiesta West Texas set to open
Fiesta West Texas 2018Garriga Law Firm’s 22nd annual Fiesta West Texas, a family-centered event celebrating the Hispanic culture, has been scheduled 5 p.m. Friday...
Flower Market
The Ellen NoëlThe Ellen Noël Art Museum, 4909 E. University Blvd., has scheduled Flower Market 2018, a fundraising event, Friday and Saturday in the...
Five things you need to know today, May 2
Take a look at the news in and around Odessa on Wednesday, May 2. Find complete local news coverage in the Odessa American every...
City, OFR discuss need for more fire stations
So far this year through the end of March, Fire Chief John Alvarez said Odessa Fire Rescue has made about 6,842 vehicle runs for...
Strike Out Stroke
Medical Center Health SystemMedical Center Hospital Stroke Support Group, 8050 Highway 191, has scheduled the annual Strike Out Stroke event from 6 p.m. to...
Black Magic performance
The Permian High School Choir has scheduled “MOJOFLIX,” a Black Magic Show, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. Thursday and Friday at First Baptist...
Circus at the mall
Cirque Italia- Water Circus previewCirque Italia, the water Circus (a non-animal show), has been scheduled Thursday through Sunday at the Music City Mall parking...
GOOD NEWS: University of Mobile awards Odessans
The University of MobileMOBILE, ALA. University of Mobile awarded the honorary Doctor of Humane Letters to CEO and philanthropist Joyce Fisher of Odessa and...