Odessa American
OPD searching for missing man
The Odessa Police Department is searching for 44-year-old Christopher Simpson. According to a news release, Simpson was last seen in the 2500 block of S. Highway 385 wearing a blue long-sleeve shirt and brown shorts. Anyone with information in reference to his whereabouts is encouraged to call H. Golden at...
TxDOT issues I-20 traffic alert
The Texas Department of Transportation issued a traffic alert Thursday for I-20 in Midland County. The eastbound I-20 left main lane within the Midkiff bridge project detour will be closed Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The construction team is repairing pavement in this area. Watch for slow moving...
OC hosting Career Fair
Students and community members who are looking for jobs or just curious about what’s out there can attend the College and Community Career Fair from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 30 at the ICA Gym in the Odessa College Sports Center. “We are hoping to have as many...
Chronic wasting disease detected in Edwards County deer breeding facility
AUSTIN Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) received confirmation of two cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in an Edwards County deer breeding facility, marking the first detections in the county. A pair of two-year-old does tested positive using antemortem testing conducted to meet...
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