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Midland star RB Elijah McCoy commits to UTEP
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Midland Bulldogs football team is sending another player to the next level. Running back, Elijah McCoy announced on Sunday via X that he committed to play football at the University of Texas at El Paso. McCoy chose UTEP over UTRGV and Sul Ross State because UTEP felt like home to […]
HRC asks Lubbock City Council to reconsider denying funds for First Friday Art Trail
The Human Rights Campaign has sent a letter to the Lubbock City Council asking it to reconsider pulling funding from the First Friday Art Trail. The letter, obtained by EverythingLubbock.com on Tuesday, cited First Amendment protections for drag performances.
‘Fight like Cinder’: an update on Cinder the Porcupine’s recovery
Cinder, a North American Porcupine, was found at Lake Meredith by the Oregon Forestry Service after wildfires had ravaged the area at the beginning of the year. Cinder was weak, had trouble breathing, and was burned on her feet, face, and quills. Since then, Cinder has been in the care of Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (WWWRC) and is making significant progress in her recovery.
Leaders of smuggling ring/Mission couple, sentenced to 20 years in $2.9M conspiracy
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two Mexican nationals have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in money laundering and smuggling migrants within the United States, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced. In March, Mexican nationals Luis Enrique Moctezuma-Acosta, 37, and Scarlett Fuentes-Gavarrette, 34, pleaded guilty to laundering over $2 million in monetary instruments and smuggling […]
10,000 foreign criminals have slipped through border, congressman says
As members of violent gangs such as Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua continue to slip scrutiny at the border, a West Texas congressman is pushing for more local involvement in tracking foreign criminals.
4-car collision crash in Crane leaves one dead, another in serious condition
CRANE COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A crash in Crane County involving four vehicles resulted in the death of one man and another in the hospital reportedly in “serious condition.” According to the crash report, on Tuesday morning, July 30, around 9:25 a.m., drivers along IH-20 near mile marker 9 in Crane County were at a standstill, […]
SWAT response in Odessa nets two arrests
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- An Odessa man was arrested Tuesday evening after investigators searched his home and allegedly found large amounts of narcotics. Timothy Allen Sanches, 38, has been charged with three counts of Manufacture and Delivery of a Controlled Substance, two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance, and one count of Possession of Marijuana. […]
MPD investigating after pair of suspects use stolen credit card
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Midland Police Department and Crime Stoppers are looking to identify two suspects involved in the use of a stolen credit card earlier this month. Crime Stoppers said that on Tuesday, July 16, the unknown male and female used a stolen credit card at the Dollar General located at 3305 West […]
MPD investigating American Eagle theft
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Midland Police Department and Crime Stoppers are seeking information regarding the theft of several items that occurred late last week. According to Crime Stoppers, at about 9pm on Friday, July 266, several black females entered the American Eagle store together. One of the females, wearing a black and white shirt […]
Caretaker accused of using deceased man’s credit cards to rack up fraudulent charges
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A Midland woman was arrested earlier this week after investigators said she allegedly stole credit cards from her ailing patient and then used the cards to rack up more than $60,000 in charges even after the victim died. Crystal Victoria Barela, 35, has been charged with two counts of Credit/Debit Card Abuse […]
No water outage expected amid water line break
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- UPDATED: City of Odessa leaders said a break in a water line that occurred earlier Wednesday after contractors struck the line has been isolated and no water outages are expected. The contractor will replace the line and parts to make the repair are on the way. Crews are assessing damages in Odessa […]
Pathway Academy prepares to open in Big Spring
BIG SPRING, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Pathway Academy hosted its ribbon cutting ceremony for the new school on East 12th Street on Tuesday. School officials said the goal is to have smaller class sized and provide specialized education for kids who struggle in traditional learning environments. “I think that what you’ll see over the course of […]
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