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Midland woman arrested after child “felt unsafe to go home”
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A Midland woman was arrested last Tuesday after Midland County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a call for child custody issues. According to MCSO, on Tuesday, October 22, deputies responded to the 3700 block of West County Road 138. Upon arrival, the child told deputies that they “felt unsafe to go home,” […]
Midland woman arrested for allegedly leaving 14 caged dogs inside empty property without food or water
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A Midland woman was arrested last Friday after a house check led to the discovery of 14 caged dogs, which had been abandoned and deprived of food and water. 53-year-old Loretta Lynn Hebert has been charged with 13 counts of Cruelty to Livestock Animals and one count of Cruelty to Non-livestock Animals […]
The Record-Breaking Wind Speeds that Shook Texas!!!
People in the Permian Basin are no strangers to strong winds. The area's temperatures have been mild, giving us the perfect outdoor weather. Even though the temperature could make for the perfect day, the wind always has to ruin activities. WINDY DAY ARCHIVES. Growing up in Odessa I could tell...
Here's which Texas cities could see Taco Cabana franchises, how to get involved
Taco Cabana could finally be expanding outside of major Texas metros, with the company seeking franchise owners in five mid-size cities from the Panhandle to the Gulf Coast. Most Taco Cabana locations can only be found near major metro areas, like its home-base in San Antonio. Their initial Texas cities of Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio are saturated, so next on the list for expansion are the mid-size markets. ...
Stabbing suspect held on assault charge
Oct. 28—An Odessa man was arrested Friday after being accused of stabbing another man at an apartment complex on Harless Avenue. According to an Odessa Police Department report, officers received a disturbance call from the 1300 block of Harless and when they arrived they learned a man had been rushed to a local hospital after being "stabbed severely." Witnesses stated the man with the knife ...
Man arrested in connection with shooting
Oct. 28—An 18-year-old Robert Lee resident was arrested on an aggravated assault warrant Saturday that was issued two weeks ago following a shooting on West University Boulevard. According to an Ector County Sheriff's Office report, deputies learned someone was shot in the 9800 block of West University around 9:30 p.m. Oct. 12. When they arrived, they spoke with a 31-year-old man who told them ...
Midland Bible Church holds Country Fair event
MIDLAND, Texas — Today the Midland Bible Church held their annual Country Fair, an event that has been going on for a while now. “So, we started the event six years ago, just as a free just to give back to the community and just show the love of Jesus out to the community and so it's grown every year. I think the first year we had about 1000 people, this year we're expecting somewhere between four thousand, five thousand people,” said Randy Clark, Country Fair coordinator for the Midland Bible Church.
Texas Town Bans Transgender People from Specific Bathrooms
There is one Texas town that is getting a whole bunch of attention after enacting a new measure that is being labeled as the most extreme ever by a local government. The information was shared by The Texas Tribune regarding Odessa, Texas banning transgender people from using restrooms that don’t match the sex they were assigned at birth.
ECISD kicks off Red Ribbon Week
Oct. 28—Ector County ISD hosted a kickoff for Red Ribbon Week Monday in the parking lot of the administration building. This year's theme is "Life is a movie, film drug free." School district, City of Odessa and nonprofit officials were part of the event, along with Permian High School's Color Guard, Drumline and Panther Paws. Red Ribbon Week is Oct. 23-31. "We're coming together as a ...
Ector County ISD kicks off significant Red Ribbon Week
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — National Red Ribbon Week is a staple in late October. On Monday, Ector County ISD (ECISD) celebrated the kickoff to a week focused on helping the youth make healthy choices. The week is about education and awareness of the dangers of alcohol and drug use,...
The Quirky World of Texan Superstitions Revealed
Growing up I believed many superstitions to be true. I was raised in the small town of Fabens, Texas. This town is almost as far west as you can go in Texas and is a predominantly Latino Community. If you know anything about Latinos we have many superstitions. I used...
Meals on Wheels of Odessa asks community for volunteers to help deliver lunches
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- In light of recent weather changes and flu season, Meals on Wheels of Odessa, a local nonprofit that delivers hot lunches to the homebound elderly and disabled residents of Odessa and Ector County, has asked the community for much-needed volunteers. Serving around 780 homebound clients every day, Meals on Wheels of Odessa […]
2nd Annual Halloween Trunk or Treat Event at East 12th Street Townhomes in Odessa
Odessa, Texas/October 28, 2024-The East 12th Street Townhomes recently held their 2nd Annual Community Trunk or Treat Free Event. Mom’s and Dad’s and their children came out for a fun afternoon enjoying the sites and getting all types of candy. (Rebecca Kovach, CAM-Regional Manager-East 12th Street Townhomes/Odessa, Texas)
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