Rains County Justice of the Peace Robert Jenkins Franklin was arrested on Wednesday for two counts of official oppression and two counts of tampering with a witness. Visit this article to learn more: ...

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

Ava Moore, 18, died after being fatally struck while kayaking on Grapevine Lake on Sunday, May 25, authorities confirmed ...

Supporters said the proposal, which sought to amend the state constitution, would improve safety. Critics said it would ...

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

Governor Abbott offers a $30,000 reward for the capture of fugitive Trevor McEuen, emphasizing the need for bail reform.

Texas is offering a $30,000 reward for Trevor Rhey McEuen, wanted for murder and arson after allegedly cutting off his ankle ...

The woman, who faces a manslaughter charge, was driving a jet ski that hit and killed 18-year-old U.S. Air Force Academy student Ava Moore as she kayaked on Grapevine Lake, authorities said.

A key legislative priority of Gov. Greg Abbott’s – bail reform – failed in the Texas House after passing in the Texas Senate ...

Austin, Texas has earned its reputation as one of the most exciting, innovative, and rapidly growing cities in the U.S. With its unique culture, booming tech industry, vibrant music scene, and food ...

Texas DPS arrested a Midland man accused of leading a $114,000 oil theft ring targeting Western Midstream in an ongoing ...

Prosecutors are declining to prosecute four people police said assaulted a gay man on Austin's Sixth Street last April, ...