On a windy West Texas Friday, a funeral service was held for United States Army veteran Brian Hawkes. But at this funeral, no ...

An Ector County District Court judge has dramatically increased the bond of an 18-year-old Odessa man awaiting trial in an intoxication manslaughter case because he was arrested last week in Midland ...

A 32-year-old man shot by Odessa police last month is facing an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge in connection with another incident earlier in the day. According to an Odessa Police ...

Some of the most common reasons for motor vehicle crashes are crossing the double yellow line, improper use of the continuous ...

Overall, Texas Mutual reported a 13% decline in severe injuries, which includes catastrophic injuries and fatalities, in 2024. Speaking with the Reporter-Telegram, he called that decline "fantastic" ...

According to an Odessa Police Department report, in late January, officers responded to the 900 block of W 31st Street after ...

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In this week’s Basin Bites, we visited Brantley Creek BBQ, a restaurant in Odessa that has some of the best BBQ in the Basin.

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UMB Financial Corporation acquired Heartland Financial USA. Here's how that will impact Abilene, Amarillo, Lubbock First Bank ...

In a game that was close from start to finish, it was no surprise that it took more than 40 minutes to settle the score between Odessa College and Midland College. In the end, it was Odessa College ...

The Odessa College women's basketball team responded from its horrendous showing in the first half with a dominant second half display, erasing a 17-point halftime deficit in the Lady Wranglers' 67-63 ...