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A rollover and a three-vehicle crash backed up Hwy. 191 on Friday. One driver was hurt, and westbound lanes were closed.

Odessa police warn that distracted driving goes beyond texting and urge motorists to stay focused, avoid common distractions, ...

Odessa police have charged an 11-year-old boy with a Class A misdemeanor for terroristic threat after police say he ...

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa police have identified a woman who they say refused to pay for hair services at a local salon.

The Odessa Police have arrested an 11-year-old student on a misdemeanor terrorist charge after investigators say he ...

An 11-year-old boy has been charged with making a terroristic threat after allegedly threatening to shoot up IDEA Yukon ...

St. John’s Episcopal School recently hosted its annual Hometown Heroes Breakfast, bringing smiles and heartfelt connections ...

The Odessa Police Department found a deceased body lying on the ground when responding to a medical call this morning. OPD ...

The Odessa Police Department is searching for a man and a woman accused of robbing a Dollar General store on West University ...