Odessa Police are reporting lower crime rates in 2024 compared to 2023. This is in part due to a change in the way the ...

The city of Odessa is introducing an initiative that allows community members to get be actively involved with maintaining ...

Jeffery Light, 47, was arrested for manslaughter in relation to 23-year-old Cody Wilkerson's death. ODESSA, Texas — Jeffery ...

ODESSA, Texas — The City of Odessa is expected to experience a few road closures starting on Friday, according to the city's ...

Mayor Cal Hendrick is committed to addressing key issues like infrastructure, cyber threats, and waste management while ...

The video above shows pig hunts across Texas aimed at thinning the wild herd. ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Earlier this week animal control officers with the City of Odessa ...

ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - A Longview man was killed in a traffic crash in West Texas late Saturday. The crash happened ...

Two individuals, Heather Russell and Ron Inge, have been arrested in Odessa for their involvement in a teen sexual ...

The Texas Department of Family and Protective services is partnering with Odessa College to collect clothing for CPS involved ...

Long John Silver’s returns to Odessa with a modern look and classic seafood favorites at its new West County Road location.

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