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Odessa Regional Medical Center recognized by Vizient as top performer
Oct. 1—Vizient, Inc., has recognized Odessa Regional Medical Center as a top performer in the 2024 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, annual Quality Leadership Study. Ranked eighth in the complex care medical center cohort, Odessa Regional Medical Center was recognized for demonstrating excellence in delivering high-quality care. "We are honored to be named by Vizient as a top performer," Stacey Brown, ...
Diabetes impacts the Hispanic community at alarming rates, help is available
(KMID/KPEJ)- Diabetes tends to impact the Hispanic community heavily in Texas, but there are free resources in the Basi to help with prevention and detection. “Everything you do, all the decisions you make over a period of time will have an impact on you,” said Dr. Ramachandra Chemitiganti, with Medical Center Hospital. More than 135 […]
Texas Warrior Mudout: Get ready to conquer the challenge and support local youth
Oct. 2—MIDLAND — The Texas Warrior Mudout is just around the corner, taking place on Oct. 5 at Rock the Desert, 2000 FM 1788, Midland. This annual obstacle course race challenges participants with a series of physically and mentally demanding obstacles. Whether pushing your limits, competing with a team, or simply having fun in the mud, the TWMO offers something for everyone. Registration is ...
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: San Angelo Central defeats Permian
Oct. 1—San Angelo Central's volleyball team proved to be too much as the District 2-6A leaders took a win in straight sets against Permian Tuesday at Permian Fieldhouse. The Lady Cats won by scores of 25-19, 25-12 and 25-20. Playing in the second game in district competition, the Lady Cats improved to 22-2 overall and 2-0 in District 2-6A play. "I'm just grateful that we got the win," San ...
Area gets ready to host Special Olympics
Oct. 1—More than 1,000 athletes and several thousand of their fans will be in Odessa this week for the Special Olympics Fall Classic. Held in Odessa and Midland, it will feature swimming, golf, bocce and softball. There will also be FUNdamental sports, which were created for those who can't compete in typical Special Olympics events. The athletes have a chance to receive a medal and be ...
'Just have fun and make new friends' | Midland man to compete in 2024 Fall Classic
MIDLAND, Texas — Ashton Crocker is a 25-year-old high-functioning autistic man living in Midland. He is currently epileptic and has Stage 3 kidney failure. He hasn't let this stop him from playing all kinds of sports. On the softball field, he can spin a knuckleball like Tim Wakefield of...
Donation provides MISD robotics students opportunities to compete
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Students at Midland ISD will now have the opportunity to participate in “FIRST Robotics” competitions, in what the district said is the most recent steps in MISD’s efforts to implement robotics education at all campuses and grade levels. The competition allows students to participate in hands-on learning in the fields of robotics, […]
Education Foundation grant helps PHS teacher meet goals
Oct. 1—Permian High School special education teacher Leondra Holman wants her students to be the best they can be. To that end, she has been awarded two grants from the Education Foundation. Sensational Sensory Room and Beyond for $2,000 and a $1,395.04 award for Skill Building Leads to Independence! Now in her sixth year at PHS, Holman teaches career prep and speech and health. Veronica Ochoa ...
Families invited to register for Salvation Army Angel Tree
Oct. 1—MIDLAND — Staff at The Salvation Army of Midland and Odessa are already busy preparing for Christmas. The 2024 Angel Tree program will once again provide toys and clothing to children whose families are facing financial difficulties. Families are invited to prepare to register for the program that delivered gifts to more than 1,000 children last year. Registration for the 2024 Angel ...
MISD plans to proceed with MHS construction on golf course despite lawsuit
EDITOR’S NOTE: The video above first aired in March of 2024. MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A group of Midlanders living near Ranchland Hills Golf Course have filed a lawsuit against Midland Independent School District, the City of Midland, Assistant City Manager Chris Saladine, and Midland Building Official Jeff Pinkstaff seeking an order that would compel […]
OPD hosting National Night Out
Oct. 1—Tonight from approximately 5:30-8 p.m., many Odessans of all ages will gather across the city for National Night Out. The Odessa Police Department hosts this event to heighten awareness of crime and drug prevention. National Night Out provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances and allows citizens to get to know the first responders ...
New Outreach Center chief aims to reach more kids
Oct. 1—Having worked at Ector County ISD's Community Outreach Center for decades, newly minted Director of Student Support Services Letty Bernal felt ready to take over the program. Scott Randolph had held the position for many years previously. "We had been here so long together. We've just been here from the beginning, and it just evolved after all these years, so, yeah, I felt I was ready," ...
Midland College hosts Dr. José Angel Hernández for Hispanic Heritage Month lecture
MIDLAND, Texas — The country is still in the midst of Hispanic Heritage Month and Midland College hosted a special lecture featuring Dr. José Angel Hernández, a distinguished scholar and award-winning author. He also serves as an associate professor with University of Houston's history department. He has...
The Howard County Library opens new Family Place library space
HOWARD COUNTY, Texas — On Tuesday, Howard County held a grand opening for their new Family Place library space. The library received a grant through the state to set up a special space for young children to read, along with an area to hold workshops for families. "We want...
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