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Odessa neighborhood scene with police presence and concerned residents after a shooting incident

Big Spring Howard County Crime Stoppers seeks public's help in locating deadly shooting suspects

The quiet hum of Odessa’s neighborhood was shattered on a chilly October evening when the community learned of a tragic shooting that left a man fighting for his life. Neighbors gathered near the scene, their faces etched with concern and a shared desire for justice. As the sun dipped below the...

A courtroom scene during a trial in Odessa, Texas.

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Ector County Jury finds Odessa man not guilty of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon

In a courtroom filled with anxious faces, the tension was palpable as the jury deliberated the fate of an Odessa man accused of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Family members and friends held their breath, hoping for a fair outcome. After a lengthy trial that began with a domestic...

Firefighters battling an oilfield fire in Greenwood, Odessa.

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Greenwood oilfield fire prompts multi-agency response

Vehicle fire on U.S. 285 in Reeves County

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Vehicle catches fire after mechanical failure on Reeves County roadway

Midland neighborhood affected by recent burglary

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Information wanted on two suspects in Midland home burglary

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Odessa police warning about bank impersonation scams

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Odessa police warn residents about bank impersonation scams

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over Odessa, a sense of urgency gripped the community. Residents gathered in their homes, sipping sweet tea and sharing stories, unaware that a new wave of deceit was lurking in the shadows. The Odessa Police Department recently issued a...

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YMCA of Midland awarded over $1 million for aquatic expansion, childcare programs

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Odessa man arrested in reported July machete attack outside convenience store now indicted

Odessa residents gathering along parade route to honor veterans during Saturday's Veterans Day parade

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Veterans group prepares for Saturday parade

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Big Spring Howard County Crime Stoppers seeks public's help in locating deadly shooting suspects

Ector County Jury finds Odessa man not guilty of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon

Greenwood oilfield fire prompts multi-agency response

Vehicle catches fire after mechanical failure on Reeves County roadway

Information wanted on two suspects in Midland home burglary

Latest Stories

Odessa police warn residents about bank impersonation scams

Business

YMCA of Midland awarded over $1 million for aquatic expansion, childcare programs

Odessa man arrested in reported July machete attack outside convenience store now indicted

Veterans group prepares for Saturday parade

Man arrested after reported Pokémon card theft at Porter GameStop, deputies say