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Energy Job Shop sees demand in Midland-Odessa, Permian Basin; 140,000 seek Texas roles. $1,000 trades scholarship open to Apr ...

The San Angelo relays are back for the 66th time. Follow this article for live updates and news on the two-day meet.

Reconstruction plans for the Ector County courthouse aim to make premise a community hub in the downtown area.

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ODESSA, Texas — An Odessa Police Department narcotics investigation led to three arrests Thursday at the SureStay Plus Hotel. According to police, detectives learned that Vanessa Chavana and Ricardo ...

NIC (9-16) returns to Scenic West Athletic Conference play against Utah State-Eastern on March 20-21 at Helper, Utah.

The Texas Department of Transportation, Odessa Fire Rescue, and the Safe Riders Child Passenger Safety Program held a Car Seat Checkup Event to help families ensure their ...

The McLennan Highlanders’ postseason run came to a close Thursday night with a narrow 74-71 loss to the Midland Chaparrals in the quarterfinals of the NJCAA Region V ...

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An Odessa man is charged with first-degree murder after Ector County deputies say he admitted to shooting a woman twice ...

Local law enforcement agencies are inviting the community to join them for the "Fresh Baked Bread with Badges" event on Thursday, March 19, from 5 to 8 ...