I-20 passing lanes to be closed overnight
The passing lane closures at Interstate 20 and Crane Avenue will now remain in place overnight as construction of a crossover is completed, Texas...
Five things you need to know today, Jan. 4
Take a look at the news in and around Odessa on Thursday, Jan. 4. Find complete local news coverage in the Odessa American every...
Music therapist helps students express themselves
For Jennifer Mosman, music is truly the universal language.A music therapist for Ector County Independent School District for the past 29 years, Mosman uses...
Evening lecture series
A free lecture series about the international refugee crisis is set for 6 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E....
George W. Bush portraits on display
MIDLAND Museum of the Southwest, 1705 W. Missouri Ave., Midland, has scheduled Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors, a...
Souper Bowl food drive kickoff
The United family has kicked off its Souper Bowl of Caring Food Drive to benefit the West Texas Food Bank and is asking guests...
I-20 passing lanes closed for construction
There may be more traffic than usual for the next few weeks as the passing lanes on I-20 at the Crane Avenue overpass were...
Kicking off 2018 with a bang
Progressive punk rock band First Year will kick off the 2018 concert series Saturday at The Garage Coffee, Music and More, 1110 N. Main...
One stop shop for wedding planning
The West Texas Wedding Expo is returning to the Permian Basin this month with over 100 booths, two fashion shows and more than $10,000...
OPD sees rise in family violence during holidays
Christmas is a time of year that brings families together, as people sometimes travel across the country to spend their morning exchanging gifts with...