The Permian Basin struggles with a waste problem because of a combination of high winds, lots of littering, and a lack of ...

Earlier today, Odessa Fire Rescue recognized 25 new members of their team with a badge pinning ceremony. The badge pinning ...

The Permian Basin struggles with a waste problem because of a combination of high winds, lots of littering, and a lack of workers to help clean the area.

After 140 days at the Capitol in Austin, the Texas Legislature has just wrapped up its 89th session. This year, state ...

Feb 25, 2025; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Miami (Fl) Hurricanes forward Kiree Huie (15) grabs a rebound as Duke Blue Devils center Patrick Ngongba II (21) defends during the second half at Watsco ...

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The City of Odessa brings, “Concerts in the Park Presents Turnpike Tributedours. Turnpike Tributedours will be taking the ...

A variety of events are lined up across Midland/Odessa to kick off the first week of June. First Friday in Odessa takes place ...

Gov. Greg Abbott signed pro-growth bills into law on Thursday to support the oil and natural gas industry and promote ...

West Texas oil executives, who were some of Donald Trump's biggest supporters last election, say the president's trade and ...

The Better Together Summer Social event also benefited communities in schools of the Permian Basin, striving to keep kids in ...

Trash became too visible to ignore—so Odessa answered the call. Hundreds joined a weekday cleanup to make their city shine ...