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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 ...
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...
Distracted drivers are missing road signs, leading to more accidents
ODESSA, Texas — More and more drivers on the road have been missing or disregarding road signs while they're behind the wheel. While it may not happen every day, there have been an increased amount of accidents because of these missed road signs. "It kind of goes in spurts,...
Taco Tuesday in the Permian Basin: Here’s some local businesses with Tuesday specials
MIDLAND/ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- It’s Taco Tuesday in the Permian Basin and several local restaurants and food trucks offer special prices in light of this classic Tuesday tradition. Here are some local restaurants and food trucks to try out and visit for Taco Tuesday: Tall City Brick Oven Pizza 702 West Wall Street, Midland TX. The […]
Bryce Hoppel, parents talk Olympic journey ahead of trip to Paris
MIDLAND, Texas — Hoppel Watch continues this summer on NewsWest 9 as Midland native Bryce Hoppel is officially headed to the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Midland High alum set an Olympic Team Trials record in the 800-meter finals on Sunday with a time of 1:42:77, securing his spot on Team USA.
Midland Horseshoe management improving event space by 'leaps and bounds', according to director
MIDLAND, Texas — After just one year under new management, The Midland Horseshoe is starting to turn over a new leaf. When asked how the current director, Ken Olson, would describe where The Horseshoe started to where it is now and where it plans to be in the future, Olson said the event space was "leaps and bounds" from where it was a year ago.
NATIONAL PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE: West Texas FC hosting Fort Worth with regular season drawing to a close
Jul. 2—MIDLAND — West Texas FC got exactly what it needed. Now, the team is hoping to continue its run in the final week of the regular season. Coming off a crucial 6-3 win over Lone Star Conference-leading Denton, West Texas FC will host a pair of home games this week, starting with a midweek clash against the Fort Worth Vaqueros at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Astound Broadband Stadium. The team ...
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 […]
'Robin Hood' opens Friday at Kokernot Outdoor Theatre
Jul. 2—Theatre of the Big Bend's 59th season opens with "Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood" by Ken Ludwig Friday, July 5, at the Kokernot Outdoor Theatre in Alpine. Based on the English ballads of the 14th and 15th centuries, this comic version of the classic story shows how Robin Hood becomes the famous vigilante and leader of the Merry Men. The play includes other classic characters ...
Former Sul Ross zoologist helps rediscover turtle thought to be extinct
Jul. 2—Dr. Steven G. Platt, a former professor of Biology at Sul Ross State University, published an extensive study of a rare turtle in Myanmar in May. The Burmese Roofed Turtle (Batagur trivittata) was once widespread and abundant in Myanmar. By the late 1990s the species was considered extinct until it was "rediscovered" during the early 2000s. The investigation relied heavily on the ...
SMALL BUSINESS SHOUT-OUT: Grace & Hustle
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Grace & Hustle is located at 2109 W Texas Ave Suite D in Midland, and open Tuesday through Friday 10 am - 6 pm, and Saturday 10 am - 6 pm. Birthdays, housewarmings, engagement parties, anniversaries... there is a lot to celebrate in the summer. Wouldn’t it be nice to find any gift under one roof? You’ve got a good chance at Grace & Hustle in Midland.
OPD outlines fines, felonies, and seizure offenses for 4th of July
ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Police Department posted on their Facebook page a list of offenses for this year's 4th of July celebration. Fireworks exploding in city limits will result in a $500 fine and all fireworks seized. If the fireworks explode and interfere with police, this will result...
Cooling shelter opens at Odessa Salvation Army
Jul. 2—Cooling shelters in Odessa and Midland are now open for those who need relief from this July heat with highs forecast in the low 100's this week. On Tuesday the shelters opened thanks to a team up between TXU Energy and The Salvation Army of Odessa and The Salvation Army of Midland. The cooling stations offer bottled water, electrolyte packs, and a safe place to stay cool when ...
Samantha Mendez out as UTPB Softball Coach
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - In a release from Illinois College Athletics, former UTPB Softball Coach Samantha Mendez has accepted the Head Coaching position for the softball team. Mendez served as head coach with the Falcons during the 2023 and 2024 seasons compiling a total record of 15-86. UTPB will begin...
West Texas Truckers Stage Protest Against Poor Working Conditions in Permian Basin
In a pronounced display of discontent, truckers across the Permian Basin have undertaken a protest against conditions they label as 'degrading'. Low wages, and the absence of basic amenities such as restrooms at loading areas, have fueled their collective grievance. On Monday, they mobilized to make their demands known by distributing fliers and blocking sand mine entrances in West Texas cities including Kermit, Monahans, and Odessa as reported by The Texas Tribune. This movement marks a potentially historic shift in labor for the country's most active oil field.
UPDATED: Odessa boy, 13, dies of fentanyl, sources say
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- UPDATE: The City of Odessa today confirmed that investigators with the Odessa Police Department Homicide Unit are investigating after a 13-year-old boy died of fentanyl poisoning late last month. According to a news release posted to social media on the heels of multiple information requests, the City confirmed that the investigation began […]
UTPB grad set to release new book on sports movies
Jul. 2—While many sports movies are based on or inspired by a true story, there are also plenty of fictional sports movies as well that fans have enjoyed over the years. Writer and University of Texas Permian Basin graduate Kyle Bandujo explores some of his favorite fictional sports movies in his upcoming book "Movies With Balls: The Greatest Sports Movies of All Time Analyzed and ...
City of Odessa to begin $10 million reconstruction project on Crane Avenue
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The City of Odessa is beginning a $10 million project that will reconstruct West 2nd Street to West Pool Road. The Crane Avenue Reconstruction Project, contracted by Reece Albert Inc., is reported to start on July 8, 2024. According to the City of Odessa, the project will begin from West 2nd Street […]
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