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An Endangered Texas Species is Fighting Its Way From the Edge of Extinction
An endangered species is slowly working its way back from the edge of extinction in the woods of Central Texas. Four families of red cockaded woodpeckers have laid successful broods in the W.D. Jones State Forest in Conroe, Texas. The chicks are a sign of success for the endangered species and are being fed and cared for by all adult members of the breeding community.
Medical Center Health System, City of Odessa, Ector County to host joint meeting
Jul. 15—The Ector County Hospital District Board of Directors, along with the City Council of Odessa and the Ector County Commissioners Court will host a simultaneous, joint meeting on Wednesday, July 17, at 5:30 p.m. at the J'Nevelyn and Larry Melton Conference Center on the campus of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (801 W. 4th St.). The meeting will be followed by a press ...
PermiaCare implements new therapy for at-risk youth in the local area
ODESSA, Texas (KMIDD/KPEJ)- PermiaCare, the Local Mental Health Authority that serves 27,000 square miles in West Texas, announced its implementation of a new program that provides services to the at-risk youth in Midland and Ector Counties. The new program is known as an innovative Multisystemic Therapy (MST) and was a result of the Texas Legislature’s […]
Bright Star on the move
Jul. 15—UT Permian Basin has officially taken down the temporary display of the Bright Star Memorial in the UTPB Library. A news release said the staff worked hard to carefully dismantle the landmark. This week they are applying a patina to the bronze which will give it a greenish hue and protect it from weathering. It will be on display in the newly constructed outdoor plaza soon. ___ (c)2024 ...
Vehicle rolls over after high-speed crash on SW Loop 338
ODESSA, Texas — A two-vehicle high-speed crash in Odessa Monday morning resulted in one of the vehicles rolling over onto the passenger side, according to a release from the City of Odessa. At around 6:49 a.m., Odessa Fire Rescue responded to the crash on SW Loop 338. Crews when...
Man suspected of shotgun encounter
Jul. 15—An Odessa man accused of threatening to "blow" a hole in a woman with a shotgun earlier this month was arrested Friday on suspicion of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. According to an Odessa Police Department report, a woman called 911 around 7:30 a.m. July 2 and told police she drove around a slow moving vehicle on West County Road and entered into the turn lane at 6th Street. ...
Alpine volunteer firefighter charged with 20 counts of arson, records show
ALPINE, Texas — Brewster County Sheriff's Office records obtained by NewsWest 9 show that David Matthew Neet, an Alpine volunteer firefighter and Odessa EMS crew member, was charged with 20 counts of arson. Neet is suspected of setting several grass fires, according to BCSO. During the course of the...
Big Spring Brawl makes a return on August 3rd
BIG SPRING, TX — The Big Spring Brawl is making it’s return for a second year on Saturday, August 3, 2024!!. This will be a night of excitement as the community comes together to take a stand against bullying. The event is sponsored by the Big Spring YMCA Anti-Bullying Campaign and will be held at the Howard County Fair Barn. Doors open at 6 PM and the first match starts at 7 PM. Tickets are $20 for General Admission and $40 for VIP.
Lawsuit: Family blames dealership, salesman, and driver for mother’s death in June crash
Editor’s Note: The video above first aired on June 12 after Meece was arrested and charged in connection with this deadly crash. ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- “This lawsuit is necessary because of a muscle car test drive that went horribly wrong and took an innocent mother from her children. Speed may sell, but here, it […]
12-acre retail pads center replacing old Trevino Outlet Mall in East El Paso
Several fast-food outlets, a car wash, and convenience store are to be part of a redeveloped at a prime corner of real estate at Interstate 10 and Lee Trevino Drive in East El Paso. The 12.5-acre site once housed the long-closed Trevino Outlet Mall, and more recently a Rudolph Mazda...
El Paso Animal Services moves to new, improved Westside location this Friday
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — El Paso Animal Services will be relocating its downtown El Paso center to the west side starting Friday. In Monday's city council meeting, Animal Services Director Terry Kebschull updated city leaders on the condition of the new Westside adoption center. They fixed air conditioning...
West Nile Case Reported In Texas. Here’s How To Avoid It.
We've hit the time of year in Amarillo where the mosquitoes are buzzing around and annoying us to no end. It seems no matter where you are, they're hovering, waiting to land on you for their next meal, courtesy of you. Now, if you have Type O blood, you're probably...
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