Emergency
Public-safety alerts, severe-weather warnings, and emergency services. Latest from The Odessa for Odessa, Texas.
Recent stories
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Sep 25 · Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
2026 Emergency Preparedness Fair
Sep 17 · City of Odessa News Flash (CivicPlus)
Prehospital Whole Blood Pilot Program comes to West Texas
Sep 18 · Odessa American (oaoa.com)
Emergency Preparedness Fair is Saturday
Sep 17 · Odessa American (oaoa.com)
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Sep 17 · Odessa American (oaoa.com)
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Sep 16 · Odessa American (oaoa.com)
ERCOT quickly back tracks after approving contract that would let CEO earn $6.4 million in 2027
Sep 16 · Odessa American (oaoa.com)
Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texas water agency to penalize data centers that don’t report their water usage
Sep 14 · Odessa American (oaoa.com)
Lawmakers to again consider Texas-wide emergency disaster response system after summer floods, wildfires
Sep 14 · Odessa American (oaoa.com)
Frequently asked
What kinds of emergencies does The Odessa cover?
Active emergency alerts, severe weather, public safety incidents, and emergency services.
Where do The Odessa's emergency alerts come from?
Primary sources: National Weather Service (severe weather), local emergency management offices, and county emergency services.
How do I report an emergency to The Odessa?
Call 911 first for any active emergency. Then if you have details for a story, email editor@nexcom.media.
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