Shows / Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Odessa News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Odessa and the Permian Basin. From local government and business developments to energy, oil and gas, healthcare, education, public safety, economic growth, and community events across Ector County, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes. Whether you're a longtime resident, a newcomer, or simply want to stay connected to one of West Texas' most important economic hubs, Odessa News Today…
Episodes
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
West Texas Heatwave Forecast | Odessa News
West Texas Heatwave Forecast | Odessa News
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Two Women Steal $1,165 from Midland Sephora | Odessa News
Two women allegedly stole $1,165 worth of perfume and sets from a Midland, Texas Sephora on August 6 at 4:37 PM—right in broad daylight. Crime Stoppers is…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Texas Tech Eyes Road Win Against Oregon State | Odessa News
Texas Tech, ranked 13th and riding high after a dominant win over Abilene Christian, heads to Corvallis for their first road test against Oregon State — a team…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Grief to Glory with Zayvian Flores | Odessa News
Zayvian Flores, Golden Cranes’ senior linebacker and emotional cornerstone, turns personal tragedy into powerhouse performance—channeling his father’s memory…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Lois Ann Lloyd: 41 Years Without Justice | Odessa News
A haunting cold case from 41 years ago: Lois Ann Lloyd, a kind-hearted woman from New Mexico, was brutally murdered with fragments of skull and blood found at…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Officer Accused of Targeted Harassment | Odessa News
An Odessa police officer is facing serious charges after allegedly using his authority to stalk and harass women he’d previously arrested, sending them…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Lamesa School Employees in Security Breach | Odessa News
Lamesa School Employees in Security Breach | Odessa News
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Midland DG Market Theft: Help Identify Suspects | Odessa News
Two suspects hit a DG Market in Midland, Texas on August 2nd, walking away with merchandise. Local Crime Stoppers are urging anyone with info—no matter how…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Texas Heat Wave Shows No Signs of Letting Up | Odessa News
Texas is locked in a brutal heatwave with temps hitting 100+ degrees and nights barely cooling to the mid-70s—fall’s rain check is still out, as next week…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Town and Country Drugs Rebuilds with Coffee | Odessa News
After a devastating fire forced Town and Country Drugs to relocate, the community rallied like family—employees, friends, and church members all pitching in to…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Honoring Vietnam Veterans at Airsho | Odessa News
This weekend, the 35th annual High Sky Wing Commemorative Air Force Airsho in Midland honors Vietnam War veterans with a powerful tribute featuring three…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Night of Champions Lights Up West Texas | Odessa News
This Saturday, September 12th, Odessa lights up with “Night of Champions” at The Final Event Center in Midland — a hometown boxing spectacle featuring local…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Midland Man Arrested on 13 Child Porn Warrants | Odessa News
Midland Man Arrested on 13 Child Porn Warrants | Odessa News
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Odessa Intersection Closed for Repairs | Odessa News
Drivers in Odessa, watch out—starting Monday, Sept. 14, Windcrest Road and Windhaven Street will be closed for two weeks as crews rebuild the intersection with…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
25 Years After 911 Energy and Security Evolve | Odessa News
Twenty-five years after 9/11, the world still grapples with its seismic impact—shifting perceptions of safety, uniting nations in shock, and sparking a global…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
August Euthanasias and Hope for Midland | Odessa News
Midland Animal Services battled a brutal August, euthanizing 151 animals amid a parvovirus surge and overcrowding — the lowest live release rate of the year at…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Judge Cobos Courthouse Annex Opens | Odessa News
Midland County’s brand-new $21.5 million courthouse annex officially opened Tuesday, honoring Judge David M. Cobos with a name that reflects his 46-year legacy…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Tragedy in Odessa Leaves Family Struggling | Odessa News
A heartbreaking motorcycle crash in Odessa, Texas, took the life of 32-year-old Leeroy Gardea, leaving behind a grieving wife and three young children. As the…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Car Crashes Through Steakhouse Door | Odessa News
A car crashed straight through the front door of Barn Door Steakhouse in Odessa, sending the owner, Michael Ramirez, rushing to find the driver already headed…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Odessa | Odessa News
A tragic motorcycle crash in Odessa, Texas, claimed the life of 32-year-old Leeroy Gardea after a pickup truck failed to yield at an intersection, leading to a…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Ward Memorial Expands Care in Monahan | Odessa News
Ward Memorial Hospital in Monahan’s just leveled up—expanding beds, private rooms, and staffing with new family doctors from Texas Tech, all to keep care local…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Labor Day Politics and People | Odessa News
At the annual AFL-CIO Labor Day Luncheon in West Texas, local and statewide candidates hit the stage to connect with voters — including State Rep. Vikki…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
50th Permian Basin Fair Guide | Odessa News
Get ready for the 50th annual Permian Basin Fair & Expo, running through Sunday, September 13th at the Ector County Coliseum — where West Texas traditions come…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Tragic Early Morning Collision in Midland | Odessa News
Tragic Early Morning Collision in Midland | Odessa News
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Tragic Crash Claims Young Life in Midland | Odessa News
A 23-year-old man, Joe Ezekiel Gonzalez Junior, died tragically Sunday night in Midland when his speeding Dodge Ram veered off West Golf Course Road, crashing…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Fatal Crash on Loop 250 Service Road | Odessa News
A tragic single-vehicle crash in Midland, Texas, claimed the life of 34-year-old Eduardo Guadalupe Ruiz Mendoza early Sunday morning. The driver, heading north…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Tragedy in Odessa Firehouse | Odessa News
Tragedy strikes Odessa, Texas, as firefighter and paramedic Eric Handlin dies after weeks on life support following an injury found at Fire House 8 in…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
First-Year Coaches Clash in Key Matchup | Odessa News
Two first-year head coaches face off in a high-stakes showdown: Jason Richters, whose defense is lighting up the scoreboard while the offense finds its…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Dolly Parton’s Legacy Lives in Books | Odessa News
Dolly Parton’s passing has ignited a wave of new enrollments in her beloved Imagination Library, with hundreds signing up in Ector County alone—proof that her…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Texas Tech Aims for Big 12 Glory | Odessa News
Texas Tech Red Raiders are back, ranked No. 12 and hungry for more after their historic 12-2 season, Big 12 title, and College Football Playoff run. They’re…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Three Suspects Wanted in Odessa Credit Card Scam | Odessa News
Three suspects — two men and one woman — are wanted by Odessa Police for allegedly using stolen credit cards to shop across Midland and Odessa. Authorities…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Childcare Crisis Leaves Families Stranded | Odessa News
Childcare costs are skyrocketing, but for low-income families, foster parents, and those experiencing homelessness, the crisis is worse—hundreds of thousands…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Grand Canyon Floods Claim Lives | Odessa News
Flash floods tore through the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, turning trails into deadly rivers and claiming two lives while leaving one missing—over 80 were…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Secret Service Drone Security Failures | Odessa News
A new government report exposes serious gaps in the Secret Service’s drone security response, revealing that despite multiple drone incidents—including the one…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Texas Voucher Program Faces $2B Push | Odessa News
Texas Comptroller Don Huffines is pushing lawmakers to nearly double the state’s private school voucher program budget to over $2 billion, citing soaring…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Texas Transparency Under Fire | Odessa News
Texas is fighting to protect its Public Information Act — the law meant to keep government transparent and accountable — as officials push back against public…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Winkler County Fires Under Control | Odessa News
Winkler County’s facing serious wildfires near the Andrews County line and Campbell Ranch, with multiple volunteer fire departments battling flames and…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Amen Thompson’s Big Rockets Extension | Odessa News
Houston just locked down Amen Thompson with a massive five-year, $208M extension—keeping him in Rockets red until 2032. Last season, he dominated with 18.3…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Tech Rally Drives Market Up | Odessa News
The stock market surged yesterday as the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq all jumped over 1%, fueled by a tech rally led by Microsoft, Apple, and Meta. Nvidia’s…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Trump Admin Pushes Mail Ballot Rules | Odessa News
The Trump administration is fighting a judge’s block on new mail-in ballot rules, asking the Supreme Court to intervene as states like North Carolina prepare…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Man Arrested for Child Assault | Odessa News
A man named Jesus Jaime Marquez-Montanez was arrested last week after a young girl reported being sexually assaulted while sleeping over at his home in June…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Barbering with Purpose and Pride | Odessa News
Azrael Martinez, founder of Prestige Barber College, turns haircuts into life-changing moments—teaching students that barbering is an art of confidence…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Jai Brown Shatters Records, Eyes Olympics | Odessa News
Jai Brown, the Texas track phenom from Crane, just rewrote the record books—shattering three state marks in a month with blazing 100m and 200m dashes and a…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Heat Wave Holds Through Labor Day | Odessa News
Heat wave alert: temps hit 100°F Friday and Saturday, with Saturday at 99°F and Sunday cooling slightly to 97°F—no relief in sight. Classic West Texas…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
JD Builds Clutch Studios Locally | Odessa News
New podcast Local Livin’ drops Friday on Big Two Plus, hosted by local favorite Jacob Lennon, spotlighting the weird, wild, and wildly talented folks shaping…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Texas Food Banks at Breaking Point | Odessa News
Texas food banks are in crisis as demand surges and supplies vanish—driven by federal funding cuts, soaring food insecurity rates, and plummeting SNAP…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Three-Vehicle Pile-Up in Reeves County | Odessa News
A deadly three-vehicle pile-up on Texas Highway 285 left one dead and two injured after a Ford F-250 failed to merge safely, slamming into a Peterbilt truck…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
West Francis Avenue Shutdown Starts Sept 8 | Odessa News
Big changes are coming to West Francis Avenue in Midland—starting Tuesday, September 8th, a major 3-mile stretch between East Industrial Loop and South…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Shape Odessa's New Website | Odessa News
Odessa’s city website is getting a major upgrade—and YOU get to help shape it. The city is launching a quick, direct survey to hear your feedback on what’s…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Odessa Cop Seeks Shopper With Stolen Card | Odessa News
A thief allegedly pulled off a $4,000 shopping spree at a Verizon store in Odessa using a stolen credit card—police have footage and are asking the public for…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Odessa Fire Station Gets Land Donation | Odessa News
Odessa’s new Firehouse Ten is heating up—thanks to a five-acre land donation from the Bell family, boosting east-side emergency response. With $15 million…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Midland Texas Leads Job Growth | Odessa News
Midland, Texas, is surging ahead in job growth, posting a 3.8% increase in non-farm payroll jobs from July 2025 to July 2026 — more than three times the…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Midland Motorcycle Crash Claims Two Lives | Odessa News
Midland Motorcycle Crash Claims Two Lives | Odessa News
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Texas A&M Rewrites Core Curriculum | Odessa News
Texas A&M University System is poised to overhaul its core curriculum, potentially eliminating over 200 courses from general education requirements under new…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Waller Watches Inflation Data Closely | Odessa News
Fed Governor Christopher Waller signaled that the next inflation report could be the make-or-break moment for a potential interest rate hike, emphasizing he’s…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Fall Road Trips to Door County | Odessa News
This fall, a quarter of travelers are swapping big-city chaos for cozy small towns—especially millennials hitting the road in rented cars for that classic…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Permian Resources Builds Hope | Odessa News
Permian Resources didn’t just fund a home—they built it together: their team spent a full week on-site with Habitat for Humanity, helping construct the 208th…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Fall Vaccines: Flu and COVID Guidance | Odessa News
Fall health is here, and experts are delivering clear, science-backed guidance to help you stay protected. Updated flu shots and new COVID-19 vaccines are…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Trump on a New Dollar Coin | Odessa News
The U.S. Mint just dropped a controversial new dollar coin to mark America’s 250th birthday — featuring President Trump’s face alongside the Great Seal, with…
- Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Summer Meets Fall in the Kitchen | Odessa News
Summer’s not quite done, but fall’s already sneaking in — and your kitchen can handle both. With Labor Day pushed back and temps stubbornly warm, retailers are…