A harmless high school prank in Odessa sparks fear after a resident mistakes a modified water gun for a real firearm.

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Elordi played a young version of Richard Gere in Paul Schrader's ''Oh, Canada'' and in this series Irish actor Ciarán Hinds plays him in his later years, looking back o ...

Among the 561 measles cases in West Texas, state health officials said 550 involved individuals who were either unvaccinated ...

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If you were hoping for sunny skies on Easter for picnics and egg hunts, you may make backup plans. Storms are expected across ...

Three have been arrested for their role in the Odessa High School (OHS) lockdown Wednesday afternoon.According to an ECISD ...

Based on Richard Flanagan’s 2014 Booker Prize-winning novel of the same name, the book follows Australian doctor Dorrigo ...

What started off as flipping in their backyards for fun as now turned into a competitive future for four BISD gymnasts as ...

Odessa High School was locked down after a weapon report, but no weapon was found, and the lockdown has been lifted.

Law enforcement agencies across Odessa descended upon Odessa High School Wednesday afternoon and while the situation is still ...

A West Texas oil executive will go to prison for violating laws meant to protect workers — actions that led to the deaths of ...