Lifestyle
HPU Honors Student Leaders at Presidential Luncheon
Frosty Gilliam Jr. encourages students to learn to be followers first
Ector County Commissioners Help Meals on Wheels Get $124K Grant
Funding will provide over 31,000 additional meals for vulnerable residents
ECISD Delays Teacher Certification Deadline to 2029-2030
Texas school district given extension to certify all K-5 core content teachers
Crime
Generators Meant for Odessa Used to Power Private Businesses
Director of Odessa Electrical Engineering Maintenance and Installation Company under investigation for misuse of resources
Odessa Man Arrested for January Kidnapping of Girlfriend
31-year-old Jesse Rene Orona III charged with burglary and aggravated kidnapping.
Texas Woman Charged for Allegedly Assisting Ex-Husband's Suicide
Sarah Regmund accused of helping paralyzed Joseph Cheffo end his life with guidance from 'right to die' nonprofit
Sports
Team USA Goaltender's Odessa Roots Lead to Olympic Glory
Connor Hellebuyck's unlikely path from a Texas junior league to Olympic gold medal winner
Buffaloes Use the Long Ball to Sweep Past Cameron
West Texas A&M Buffaloes win sixth straight game with four home runs
Raiders To Interview Seahawks' Jeff Howard For DC
Howard has 13 years of NFL coaching experience and is seeking his first coordinator role.
Entertainment
Ariana Grande Skips 2026 Actor Awards for Tour Rehearsals
The singer is nominated for her role in "Wicked: For Good" but will miss the ceremony to prepare for her upcoming world tour.
Natasha Zinko Celebrates Resourceful Odessa Upbringing in Fall 2026 Collection
The designer's 'Family Bizness' runway show featured upcycled and repurposed looks inspired by her youth after the Soviet Union's collapse.
The 10 Best Football Movies of All Time, Ranked
From Friday Night Lights to Remember the Titans, these are the greatest films about the sport.
Politics
Odessa Residents Face Prolonged Blackouts and Water Outages
Ongoing attacks on energy infrastructure by Ukrainian forces lead to retaliatory power cuts across the region.
Attacks Damage Energy Facilities and Civilian Infrastructure in Odessa Region
Residential buildings, a lyceum, and energy company warehouses hit, leaving two injured
British Muppet Show Opposes Child Abuse Inquiry Over Muslim Community Concerns
Controversial decision raises questions about priorities and transparency.
