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More than two dozen Texas Democrats expressed concern about the elimination of a federal policy preventing immigration arrests at schools.

Over 800 Greenwood High students volunteered at local nonprofits in Midland and Odessa during the second annual ISERVE day.

Get your kids off their devices and into some real-world fun! Check out these awesome places in Midland-Odessa for ...

(Ruth Campbell|Odessa American) The Permian Basin Science and Engineering Fair is coming up Feb. 15 at the University of Texas Permian ... surprises and hands-on activities for younger children.

This annual event involved the student body visiting different non-profits around the city Thursday.

February's First Friday ODTX will be an evening of art, entertainment, and community fun. Join First Friday ODTX Friday, February 7, from 6-9 p.m. to experience the best of Downtown Odessa. Highlights ...

MIDLAND, Texas — It has been three years since the ... Vendors were given the chance to show off their various goods to Midland and Odessa residents, and we hear it was a success.

The Ellen Noël Art Museum of the Permian Basin is hosting its annual Shrimpfest fundraiser Feb. 24 at Barn G of the Ector County Coliseum. The event will start with an exclusive cocktail hour from ...

Midland-Odessa's Rhea Lana's consignment sale begins on Valentine's Day, offering tiered shopping times and special passes for various groups.

The chief’s comments came after Alice ISD sent a letter to parents Wednesday warning students may be detained and possibly deported if they can’t prove they’re in the country legally. The letter was ...