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Burglary at Odessa laundromat under investigation
ODESSA, Texas — A burglary occurred at the Fun Wash laundromat early Monday morning, according to local authorities. On July 1, 2024, at approximately 4 a.m., two suspects forcibly entered the business located at 801 S. Grant Ave. and burglarized the premises, according to a press release from the Odessa Police Department.
Popular Odessa business impacted by major tech outages
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Popular local business Retro Hall was expected to have a special guest in house on Friday but due to the outages, the event was cancelled. Retro Hall said voice actor Catero Colbert won’t be signing autographs at the store, alluding to his flight being affected by the IT outage. The owner […]
Global CrowdStrike-Microsoft outage impacts Permian Basin businesses, airlines, government entities
MIDLAND, Texas — Starting Thursday evening until Friday morning, people across the globe experienced what's being called the "Blue Screen of Death'" (BSOD). One Odessa citizen, Maigen Pool, said she was sure it is a scary thing for everyone, not knowing how things will be for the next day or even weeks.
Odessa family files wrongful death lawsuit over fatal test-drive collision
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Last month, we reported on the tragic death of Quma Martinez Carrillo, who was killed in a collision with a Dodge Challenger driven by Benjamin Meece. On Monday, a wrongful death lawsuit was filed on behalf of her three children. Court documents and witness statements reveal...
SHARE hosts its 2024 annual Shooters that Share Clay Shoot, surpassing fundraiser goal
Sharing Hands A Respite Experience (SHARE) hosted its 2024 annual Shooters that Share Clay Shoot, a fundraiser dedicated to the nonprofit that services West Texas and Permian Basin families who are raising children with special needs.
COLLEGE GOLF: UTPB hires Chavez as men's and women's golf coach
Jul. 19—Paul Chavez's retirement didn't last long. The longtime Odessa golf coach has been named the new head men's and women's golf coach at UTPB, the university announced Friday. Chavez previously served as the Odessa College golf coach for 26 years before retiring last spring. His resume with the Wranglers included three NJCAA Division I national championships from 2004, 2005 and 2017. ...
GOOD NEWS: Honoring a Fallen Hero
Jul. 19—The Odessa Police Department Honor Guard had the privilege of attending the funeral Friday for Fallen Harris County Deputy Fernando Esqueda. Esqueda passed away July 11 after being shot in an ambush attack by a wanted subject. Deputy Esqueda was a member of the Violent Persons Task Force and had been with the Harris County Sheriff's Office for approximately 5 years. The Odessa Police ...
Man arrested for having stolen police property in his possession
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Andy Anderson, 42, has been arrested on multiple charges related to two burglaries and false identification. According to an arrest affidavit from Midland County, in August of 2023, when executing a search warrant on Anderson’s storage unit, investigators found a Sig Sauer P220, two Texas Drivers Licenses and an Odessa Police Department Badge.
Dog Rescue R Us steps up to help litter of abandoned puppies
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- One local animal rescue organization came to the rescue of a litter of abandoned puppies this week. According to the City of Odessa, on Tuesday, a Good Samaritan found a litter of puppies that had been abandoned at Casa Bella Park. Animal advocates said the 10 Chihuahua mix pups are believed to […]
Gale Pond Alamo Elementary School is joining New Tech Network
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) -Starting this Fall, the Gale Pond Alamo Elementary school is moving to the New Tech Networks. The elementary school will be the second ECISD school to join. With Gale Pond Alamo Elementary school moving to the New Tech Networks. They are hoping to have more opportunities for...
OC institutional effectiveness team wins Catalyst Award
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Connie May, Executive Director for Institutional Effectiveness, and her team have been named the winner of the Catalyst Award for Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness. The award honors institutions that have successfully grown in their assessment practices and influenced positive behavioral changes, according to a release from Odessa College. The College said […]
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