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

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

Medical Center Health System has named Dr. Timothy Benton as its new Chief Medical Officer, officially joining the hospital’s ...

The UTPB Falcons have completed their 2025 spring football game at Ratliff Stadium. The offense began the scrimmage with a ...

Basin Eye Surgery has officially opened its doors in Odessa, bringing expanded access to specialized eye care across West ...

Supply chain disruptions and policy decisions can significantly change these costs for oil companies — and consumers.

A second child infected with measles has died as an outbreak of the disease surges in West Texas. The 8-year-old girl died ...

Midland-Odessa has seen extreme winds this year, some nearing hurricane speeds. Is this just a phase or the future?

University of Texas Permian Basin, a public institution, has been offering online bachelor's degree programs since before 2000-2001. All of the online classes are recorded and archived so students ...

ODESSA, Texas — As President ... may energize some, many West Texas oil producers are taking a more cautious approach. Oil production in the Permian Basin is more than just an industry—it ...

The Texas Department of State Health Services launched a map where people can find nearby locations that provided low-cost and free Naloxone (NARCAN). “This is an invaluable tool to ensure that Texans ...

In the Permian basin in West Texas and eastern New Mexico, the nation's biggest oil-producing shale basin, the rig count declined by three rigs, cutting the total count down to 297, the lowest ...