A leader who learned to keep promises, a chance at chairing committees, and what they see as more chances for a fairer ...

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

The Seabrook Economic Development Corporation held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Taco Bell on Jan. 15. (Courtesy city of ...

Texas State Rep. Dustin Burrows (TX-83) was elected the next Texas House Speaker after a runoff on Tuesday during the first ...

Texas Rep. Jared Patterson of Frisco discusses why Dustin Burrows is the right person for the Texas House Speaker.

A committee in Flower Mound put together recommendations for a proposed $112 million bond package for the town. Those ...

A Livingston man accused in the death of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham has pleaded guilty and accepted a life without parole ...

This week session began! It will be an exciting and fast-paced 140 days. We will do our best to keep East Texans informed ...

Schools near the border say it’s hard to prepare for the unknown. Immigration advocates say they should help communities understand students’ rights.

Credit card defaults are on the rise for Americans, reaching the highest level in 14 years. Here’s what you should know.

New recommendations on how to define obesity would reduce the emphasis on body mass index and take into account health ...