Flash flooding claimed more than 100 lives in Central Texas. Here’s what we know about the victims

10 July 2025, 12:58 pm

The flash flooding deluged summer camps in Kerr County, dotted along the Guadalupe River, and also left families in Burnet, Kendall, Tom Green, Travis and Williamson Counties looking for family ...... Read More »

Shoppers flock to grand opening of Midland’s first Costco store

10 July 2025, 10:04 am

The Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce gathers for a photo opportunity during a second ribbon cutting on the opening day of the Midland Costco store Thursday, July 10, 2025. A crowd of shoppers ...... Read More »

Midland among nation’s best in business climate for smaller metro areas

10 July 2025, 9:18 am

In light of the city of Midland welcoming its first-ever Costco, the city was recently announced as having one of the best business climates of any smaller metropolitan ...... Read More »

PHOTO: ‘Landman’ transforms North Texas police station for season 2 filming

10 July 2025, 8:50 am

Taylor Sheridan’s “Landman” transformed the small town of Jacksboro into Odessa this week as cameras rolled on season 2. The Paramount+ series has been filming in and around the Metroplex since March.... Read More »

OPD officer victim of flood

8 July 2025, 12:11 pm

The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.... Read More »

Curb Side Bistro launches Burger Relief fundraiser for Texas flood victims

8 July 2025, 9:12 am

Curb Side Bistro’s Burger Relief event raises funds for Texas flood victims, with all proceeds supporting local food banks.... Read More »

Odessa Police officer among victims of Hill Country Flood Disaster

8 July 2025, 6:16 am

ODESSA, Texas - Officer Bailey Martin of the Odessa Police Department has been confirmed among the victims of the catastrophic flooding that swept through Kerrv ...... Read More »

West Texas chef serves burgers for donations to help Texas flood victims

7 July 2025, 2:12 pm

Curb Side Bistro is hosting a one-day fundraiser called “Burger Relief,” offering smash burgers in exchange for donations.... Read More »

Odessa showing up for flooding victims

7 July 2025, 7:57 am

The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.... Read More »

West Texas Food Bank leads donation drive for Kerrville flood victims

7 July 2025, 6:15 am

Here's a list of items that West Texas Food Bank is collecting for flood victims and where you can drop items off.... Read More »

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