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County Judge talks possible traffic light at Gardendale intersection following deadly crash
Here’s what it might take to get a light installed: ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID / KPEJ) The crash at FM 554 and Cottonwood Road last week has left two brothers dead and led to more safety measures being added, including rumble strips. Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett said the addition was needed after the crash. […]
Whittenburg takes on new role at Development Office
Jul. 2—The Education Foundation recently named Kristin Whittenburg to the newly created position of director of STEAM initiatives and special projects. Whittenburg has been research and innovation strategist for the Office of Innovation and director of research and evaluation for the Research, Evaluation and Accountability department. She has been in the director of STEAM initiatives and ...
Ector Co to begin seal coat project
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Ector County road crews will soon begin a seal coat project to help keep County roads in good condition; this project will include seal coating between 80-90 miles of road. “This chip seal helps with the cracks in the road so we don’t get moisture under the pavement,” the County said […]
ECISD student registration now open for 2024-25 school year
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — Ector County ISD posted on their Facebook page that registration for the 2024-25 school year has begun today, July 1. The post further added that all students must register online through the Focus Parent Portal. Returning students are only expected to verify that their student...
County makes good on promise to install safety measures following deadly crash
GARDENDALE, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- On Wednesday, Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett promised to take swift action following a crash in Gardendale that killed one Odessa boy and left his mother and brothers seriously injured. According to a crash report, around 1:15 p.m. on June 25, troopers responded to the intersection of FM 554 and Cottonwood Road […]
Locals political parties share their reactions to first 2024 Presidential Debate
ODESSA, Texas — The 2024 Presidential Debate between President Joe Biden and Former President Donald Trump has sparked a debate of its own regarding which candidate had the better performance. Representatives of the Democratic and Republican Parties in Ector County had their own thoughts regarding the situation. Speaking for...
OHS taps former Bronchos quarterback as new head coach
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Ector County ISD announced a new campus coordinator and head football coach for Odessa High School. OHS alum, Erik Hartman, brings with him a wealth of knowledge and deep West Texas roots. The 1993 graduate played quarterback for the Bronchos during his time at OHS and most recently coached at Corsicana […]
Higher temperatures call for pet safety
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – With rising temperatures approaching the Basin this summer, making sure our furry friends are safe in this heat is extremely important. If last year’s summer heat wave taught us anything, it’s that if we can feel the heat then our pets can definitely feel it too. According to PETA, in 2023, […]
Spider could be moved off death row
Jun. 27—Expert reports indicating that Michael Dean "Spider" Gonzales is mildly intellectually disabled were submitted to 358th District Judge John Shrode Thursday. It's a step that could mean Gonzales' sentence would be converted to life instead of death, his attorneys said. Gonzales was convicted in 1995 in the 1994 murders of his neighbors, Manuel and Merced Aguirre. Travis Golden Bragg, an ...
Local Basin advocates look to raise Alzheimer’s awareness
PERMIAN BASIN (KMID/KPEJ) – June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and local advocates in the Basin are doing their part to raise awareness about the disease. “About 12 to 13 percent of the population in Midland and Ector County of those over the age of 65 are living with the disease. So, it’s really important that […]
Bustin' for Badges presents $140,000 checks to local law enforcement
Jun. 28—The Ector County Sheriff's Office and Odessa Police Department were each presented with $140,000 checks Thursday from Bustin' for Badges at the Odessa Police Department Training Facility. The Midland Police Department and Midland County Sheriff's Office also received checks for $140,000. ___ (c)2024 the Odessa American (Odessa, Texas) Visit the Odessa American (Odessa, Texas) at ...
Bustin’ for Badges money distributed
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The 2024 Bustin’ for Badges fundraiser was successful. The Midland and Odessa Police Departments and the Midland and Ector County Sheriff’s Offices each received checks for $140,000 dollars. The three day clay shoot happened back in May. Each department decides for itself what the...
Odessa boy dies in Ector County crash, three others in serious condition
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — A boy has died and three others have serious injuries after a two-vehicle crash in Ector County, according to Texas Department of Safety. The crash happened on Tuesday, June 25 at about 1:15 p.m. at the intersection of FM 554 and Cottonwood Road. A Chevrolet...
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