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

•Odessa was flourishing by the 1900s. More and more people started to settle in the cattle shipping town. In 1926 oil was ...

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

Alyssa Baeza was indicted in April for aggravated assault of a child. As of Sept. 19, she has been charged with having sex ...

In this week’s Basin Bites, I visited Masa Bakery, a family-owned panederia in Odessa. This is the perfect place to get your ...

The City of Odessa is holding the 2024 Special Olympics and the Opening Ceremonies are taking place on Friday night starting ...

An investigation by OPD revealed that the Ford Ranger ran a red light and struck the ambulance. The collision caused the ...

In the midst of the devastating war sweeping through Ukraine, the 'Mishpacha' Jewish orphanage in Odessa stands as a beacon of hope for many children whose lives have been shattered. A dedicated team ...

Includes reviews of Lithia Toyota of Odessa from DealerRater. Want to share your experience with this dealership? George and Lithia Toyota did an awesome job helping me. I would recommend them to ...

NYC pizza still reigns supreme — no matter how you slice it. A Manhattan culinary staple has reclaimed the title of having the best pies in the world, usurping two southern Italian icons.