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

South Padre Island in the Rio Grande Valley gears up for Semana Santa, or Easter week, attracting Mexican tourists with ...

“So, Goodwill Industries of South Texas is so excited to partner with Padre Island Neighbors to help pick up those items that perhaps didn’t sell at the Mega Garage Sale tomorrow on Saturday ...

Construction crews are hard at work after NC commissioners approved the final design of Bob Hall Pier. The new design is ...

The best way to get around South Padre Island is on foot, especially since the area clocks in at 2 square miles in size (much of which is shoreline). There is also a free public shuttle ...

Because of its small size, South Padre Island is often grouped with other towns along the Gulf Coast of Texas, such as Port Isabel and Brownsville, both of which make great daytrips. The town of ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — In Padre Island an $800 million dollar planned project for the community is under construction off of Whitecap beach. Developers tell 3NEWS they are working to get the ...

Padre Island mother who lost 15-year-old daughter speaks about new fire station coming to the island Vatican reveals official cause of death of Pope Francis Home Depot makes drastic move to edge ...

With Brewster’s and The Sandbox expected to open soon business leaders said the island’s future is looking bright.