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

For many people, the idea of growing their own food is a dream that feels out of reach. Maintaining a lush and productive ...

Black bears, earthquakes, plants and a ballerina: check out several indoor presentations this weekend, Jan. 9-11 in the ...

You can plant dormant trees and shrubs and sow native plant seeds in January to get a head start on your garden. Discover ...

Sunder Nursery boasts 20 monuments, including six UNESCO sites, offering rich history and stunning beauty, making it a ...

The best time to plant hollies is in early spring, after the last hard freeze (if applicable) but before the heat of summer ...

I have a bed of iris that has quit blooming each spring. It’s pretty much in full sun, so I don’t think that’s the problem.

Tennis, Pickleball, and Golf courts and courses will be wet from overnight rains. Skies will be gradually clearing with ...

The worst time to water outdoor plants is in the afternoon when the sun causes water to evaporate quickly. Avoid watering outdoor plants in freezing weather as water can freeze around the roots and ...

EXCLUSIVE: A pungent aroma lingered in the air, yet no one suspected the million-pound secret it concealed until an energy ...

Earth's oxygen is not permanent. Scientists predict a future where the Sun's increasing brightness will deplete atmospheric ...

Tucked between snow-capped mountains and urban sprawl sits an Alaskan retail phenomenon that defies the notorious cost of living in America’s Last Frontier. The Fred Meyer on Abbott Road in Anchorage ...