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Christine Raines was sentenced on murder, injury to child, tampering with a human corpse and tampering with physical evidence ...

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

An Odessa woman was convicted Friday by an Ector County jury in connection with the 2022 death of a disabled woman. Christine ...

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Odessa has announced ther new Director of Parks and Recreation. Director Jon Rogers has ...

As the summer winds down and local families prepare for a new school year, one community event is casting a wide net of ...

With July now in the rear view mirror, we take a look back at some of the businesses that we visited during the month. From ...

Music City Mall’s dedication ceremony included powerful musical tributes to America’s heroes. Watch Erica Lane Garza and ...

ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying three individuals allegedly involved ...

The Odessa mall unveiled the "Dedication of Freedom", which is a piece of a life-sized replica of the Battle of Iwo Jima ...

Democratic district will remain, and more people living in areas surrounding Austin will be represented by Republicans.

William P. Kronenbitter, 73 of Zanesville, passed away on July 28, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.