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Odessa unites for Senior Summer Celebration to raise awareness on elder abuse
ODESSA, Texas — Folks in Odessa were out celebrating together while also bringing awareness to an important cause, Elder Abuse Awareness Month. The Senior Summer Celebration event happened on June 5 to educate the public on what many seniors go through as they get older. According to DFPS Annual...
City of Big Spring enters contract with Allegiance Mobile Health for EMS services
BIG SPRING, Texas — Big Spring Fire Chief Jay Holt told NewsWest 9 that the Big Spring Fire Department is entering a contract with Allegiance Mobile Health, allowing the company to operate EMS services in Big Spring. “We were forced to change to a private EMS service because of...
Video goes viral of giraffe lifting Texas toddler mid-air at drive through safari
GLEN ROSE, Texas — A Texas couple got the shock of a lifetime after a giraffe picked up their toddler mid-air Saturday. The Toten family was at the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose, where visitors can experience a drive-through safari and feed giraffes. When 2-year-old Paisley reached...
Rope Youth Food First program back for a fourth year
MIDLAND, Texas — There are multiple schools and organizations in Midland that give out meals to kids during the day in the summer. Rope Youth in Midland is one of those organizations. Their program Food First has been serving meals to kids during the day in the summer. However,...
Diamondback Energy works to bridge the gap between teachers and students at 5th annual STEM camp
MIDLAND, Texas — The school year is out but the learning never stops. Diamondback Energy hosted their 5th annual STEM camp on June 5. STEM camp is a way to unlock the potential of young minds, and Diamondback is always up for the challenge. Every year, they host the two-day camp in partnership with Opportunity Tribe, Venture Robotics and Midland ISD. This year, there's a bit of a twist.
West Texas political leaders respond to President Biden's immigration executive order
TEXAS, USA — On June 4, President Joe Biden signed an executive order that places a daily cap of 2,500 asylum requests at the southern border. Some exceptions include unaccompanied children. The action reopens the border once the number of asylum requests drops to 1,500. According to records from...
First Friday event happening June 7 in downtown Odessa
ODESSA, Texas — This upcoming Friday, June 7, downtown Odessa is kicking off its First Friday event. On the first Friday of each month, the City of Odessa's downtown has a celebration of music, games and delicious food. Local businesses also take part in the event. The event is...
Road work to begin on 100th St. starting June 6 in Odessa
ODESSA, Texas — Beginning Thursday, June 6, a road closure will be in place for East 100th Street at Andrews Hwy, according to a press release from the City of Odessa. The release further stated that private contractors will widen the intersection on the east side of 100th Street and Andrews Hwy.
City of Alpine declares state of disaster after massive fire
ALPINE, Texas — The City of Alpine has issued a local state of emergency following the massive fire on May 26 that devastated the downtown area, including at least one historic building and multiple local businesses. According to a release from the city, downtown Alpine and the businesses and...
San Angelo Police ask for information/video on Shiloh Street shooting incident that injured 17-year-old
SAN ANGELO, Texas — The San Angelo Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that left a 17-year-old girl wounded Saturday night. Officers responded to a shooting victim call at around 10 p.m. Saturday in the 900 block of Shiloh Street. They found the girl with an apparent gunshot wound and applied first aid at the scene. The victim was taken by ambulance to Shannon Medical Center for treatment of what the SAPD says were non-life-threatening injuries.
18-wheeler hangs over downtown Dallas bridge after crash, officials say
DALLAS — An 18-wheeler went partially over a downtown Dallas interstate bridge Wednesday morning, as heavy rains moved through North Texas for several hours, officials say. The crash happened on southbound U.S. 75/Interstate 345, near the Live Oak exit, according to the Dallas County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office...
Another lawsuit arises in Loving County over election results
LOVING COUNTY, Texas — Loving County has already seen the results of one election challenged at the legal level. At the time, three races were called into question for the 2022 November election: Precinct 2 County Commissioner, a county-wide Justice of the Peace and a county clerk position. Other...
TxDOT holds public meeting regarding Pecos east relief route
PECOS, Texas — Texas Department of Transportation is proposing a relief route around the east side of Pecos. The relief route would help long-term safety, mobility and connectivity needs on US 285. "There's a big transient community in Pecos, Texas. There's no doubt about that," Curtis Wilson, Runbridge Engineer...
Fire at Midland Memorial Hospital West Campus contained
MIDLAND, Texas — A fire at Midland Memorial Hospital West Campus has been contained, according to the City of Midland. The fire started on the second-floor balcony and extended into the walls. There were no injuries reported. Investigators are still on the scene determining the cause. Crews are also...
'We're not seeing more fires, we're seeing bigger fires' says Fire Chief Cotton after recent residential fires
ODESSA, Texas — Odessa Fire Rescue (OFR) has been fighting two huge fires in a matter of days. "The apartment fire, the RV's that caught fire, the four RV's, the five vehicles and the storage building, those are a little bit out of the ordinary," says Odessa Fire Rescue Chief Jason Cotton.
South Midland TxDOT project set to start Thursday
MIDLAND, Texas — The Texas Department of Transportation have announced a South Midland project set to begin on Thursday. The project, which was approved by city council in 2022, will be on Belmont St. at Longview Ave. This will include construction of a mini-roundabout, concrete paving and accessible sidewalk upgrades.
Odessa teen dies after single vehicle crash in Ward County
WARD COUNTY, Texas — An Odessa teenager has passed away after a single car crash in Ward County. According to Texas Department of Public Safety, 18-year-old Dominique Lee Retana was driving eastbound on IH-20 when they suffered a tire blowout near the 62-mile marker. The tire failure caused Retana...
Museum of the Southwest offering Summer Sculpture Workshops
MIDLAND, Texas — The Fredda Turner Durham Children’s Museum at the Museum of the Southwest has announced a Summer Sculpture Workshops for children and teens, according to their Facebook page. The Kids Summer Sculpture Workshop, for kids aged 6-12, will take place from June 4 to June 7,...
Midland County Library hosting Legal Aid Workshop
MIDLAND, Texas — The Midland County Law Library in Midland, TX, is hosting a Civil Legal Clinic on Wednesday, June 5, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., according to a post on their Facebook page. The clinic will offer legal assistance in various areas, including eviction, unemployment, benefits, bankruptcy,...
Improvements for State Highway 158 and Sinclair Avenue intersection to start June 5
MIDLAND, Texas — State Highway 158 and the Sinclair Avenue intersection in West Midland is undergoing improvements set for June 5, according to the City of Midland Facebook page. The release further stated that the project includes intersection expansion, curb and gutter upgrades, and drainage enhancements. Additionally, traffic signals...
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