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A virga bomb in West Texas produced wind gusts stronger than 100 mph in Midland and Odessa on Tuesday night. Here’s what ...

Maurice McCoy was arrested Wednesday and is facing charges for sexual assault of a child and improper relationship with a ...

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West Odessa is an unincorporated community in the heart of West Texas’ oil patch that has outgrown its water system, leaving many to buy and haul in their water.

This severe weather will stay with us today, tomorrow, and Thursday. People in the area can expect to see strong ...

Two unidentified men made off with approximately $1,107 worth of merchandise from a Walmart in Odessa, according to a press ...

Buffalo Springs Lake: This particular spot is located roughly 2 hours away from Odessa in Lubbock. Particularly popular in ...

Big money, big impact—but barely any buzz. Midland and Odessa leaders are calling on voters to make their voices heard.

West Texans were looking to the skies Saturday night, and many were left wondering: what was that? Around 9:25 p.m. on April ...