Dating

Dating in Midland-Odessa isn’t easy, thanks to a transient population and questionable relationship statuses. But when you do meet someone worth taking out, there are still plenty of places in the 432 to enjoy a great date night.

Amarillo has a new place to find love...or maybe just a lunch date

Moving to Midland-Odessa, I was curious about the dating scene. I went undercover on dating apps, hoping for a decent experience—but what I got was a mix of ghosting, superficial questions, and a possible scammer. Here's how my short-lived experiment went down.

Is the dating scene in Odessa, Texas, really as bad as people say? Locals call it "nonexistent" and a "dumpster fire," but is there hope? I hit the streets of Midland-Odessa to explore where singles can actually meet like-minded people.

If you're in the dating world and single in Texas, you're in luck.

Alas! We are getting closer and closer to finding the truth about what women in Texas find most attractive in men. Get your notepads ready!

Don't be this person.

A Lubbock woman who did not want to be identified writes to ask how she should handle a situation involving her boyfriend who may be grazing in other pastures.

Ivan Hall, who graduated from Texas Tech University in 2015, had a tough time finding love while in paradise.

I think everyone knows about Tinder, the very popular dating app where you swipe left or right depending on whether you have any interest in the person. But what about those times when you just want to make strictly platonic friends? Well in Lubbock that can be difficult...

Have you ever heard of a "penny date?" I hadn't before today, but this seems like a pretty fun idea!

Yes, the Lone Star State is full of diversity, but when it comes to dating someone from Texas apparently there are some characteristics that come standard.