A moderately strong, 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck in Texas on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The City of Odessa and the Odessa Police Department is reminding the public that operating Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs) on public roadways is prohibited under Texas law. Definition of an Off-Highway ...

Beginning Tuesday, February 18, 2025, multiple lane and road closures will take effect on University Blvd. and surrounding ...

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The Permian girls soccer team defeated San Angelo Central 3-1 in a District 2-6A contest Friday at Ratliff Stadium. With the win, the Lady Panthers improved to 6-3 overall, 2-0 in District 2-6A. San ...

Residents across Odessa and surrounding areas have reported repeated instances of their lights flickering, with some also ...

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ODESSA — The No. 2-ranked McLennan softball team split a pair of games at the Wrangler Softball Complex on Friday, as the Highlanders run-ruled Garden City (Kan.), 13-0, in the day’s first ...

The fast food selection in Odessa, Texas isn't terrible, but it could use a wider selection in my opinion. Having moved here from San Antonio, I was accustomed to the endless variety of fast food ...

Missile attack damages historic buildings in Odesa, injures seven Zelenskiy emphasizes need to strengthen Ukraine's air defences Odesa governor reports repeated Russian military attacks on same ...

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