Scouting America continues mission in Odessa

3 April 2026, 11:49 am

Scouting America, formerly known as the Boy Scouts of America, is picking up the pieces after a series of challenges shook the organization at the national level in 2020.... Read More »

Midland-Odessa polar plunge raises $26,000 for Special Olympics

3 April 2026, 3:43 am

Midland and Odessa raised more than $26,000 for Texas Special Olympics by hosting a polar plunge on the UTPB campus.... Read More »

Chevron to make friendly wager on Jackalopes game to benefit Texas, New Mexico communities

2 April 2026, 1:23 pm

The rivalry matchup between the Odessa Jackalopes and the New Mexico Ice Wolves will carry extra weight this Saturday, April 4, at 7 p.m. at Ector Coliseum. While the competition heats up on the ice, ...... Read More »

Burglary reported at Odessa residence, suspects sought

2 April 2026, 12:14 pm

A residence in the 3900 block of Boulder was burglarized in the early hours of March 22, with cash and property stolen, according to a press release ...... Read More »

Odessa woman charged with arson again after allegedly saying her torch was 'talking' to her

2 April 2026, 6:28 am

A 19-year-old was charged with felony arson on Sunday for a second West Odessa trailer home fire in one month.... Read More »

Odessa police connect with community at Easter Eggstravaganza

2 April 2026, 5:20 am

Officers from the Odessa Police Department joined local families for the 2nd Annual Easter Eggstravaganza hosted by Texas Roadhouse.... Read More »

Odessa woman accused of assaulting officer, linked to $3K Pokémon card theft

1 April 2026, 7:44 am

An Odessa woman is accused of assaulting officers during a welfare check and was linked to a burglary involving $3,000 worth of stolen Pokémon cards.... Read More »

Odessa College expands safety training with $100,000 grant

31 March 2026, 1:20 pm

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Odessa College received a $100,000 grant from Texas Mutual Insurance Company this week to support OC’s safety institute. The grant will provide workplace safety training ...... Read More »

State seeks $1 million in penalties following West Texas facility fire and contamination

30 March 2026, 11:03 am

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Permian Basin Containers, LLC over a "catastrophic" 2024 Odessa fire. The state claims the company ignored orders to clean up toxic chemicals that spread to nearby homes and ...... Read More »

Odessa man arrested after reportedly being caught using cocaine in bar parking lot

30 March 2026, 10:08 am

Victor Garcia ,23, was arrested after reportedly being caught in Jimbo's Garage parking lot using cocaine. A large amount of cocaine was found in the vehicle.... Read More »

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