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Woman critically injured in Monday morning crash off Midland Drive and Andrews Highway
MIDLAND, Texas — A crash around 8 a.m. on Monday at the intersection of Andrews Highway and Midland Drive left a female driver critically injured, according to the Midland Police Department. According to MPD, the female driver, at fault for the accident, was flown to a Lubbock hospital with...
Four volunteers, all over 90 years old, not letting age stop them from making a difference at Medical Center Hospital
ODESSA, Texas — For five days a week since 2002, Faye Smith has been volunteering at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. "Better than sitting at home on the couch watching TV," Smith said. And she might not look like it, but she just celebrated her 90th birthday. Smith has...
Efforts continue on Wildcatters Trail connecting Midland and Odessa
MIDLAND, Texas — A recreational corridor connecting Midland and Odessa is still very much in the works. The Wildcatters Trail project has received millions of state and federal grant funding so far. While there's still a long way to go in fully funding the project, planning and design work is underway for phase one.
People with salaries of up to $58,000 will soon be paid overtime
More Americans are expected to qualify for overtime pay. On April 23, the Biden-Harris Administration finalized a rule that increases the minimum salary required to get paid for working more than 40 hours per week. On July 1, the salary threshold will increase to an annual salary of $43,888. It will remain in place for the rest of 2024 until the following year.
'You will be checked for weapons': San Antonio police chief promises more Market Square security for Fiesta next year
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio's top law enforcement officer is promising security checks for those visiting Market Square during Fiesta next year after weekend gunfire that officials say left two dead and four others hurt. "You can be assured you will be checked for weapons as you walk in,"...
Top Midland ISD students recognized at 'Shining Stars Breakfast'
MIDLAND, Texas — On Monday morning, the Midland Education Foundation shined a light on its top shining stars within Midland ISD honor students. The foundation held their "Shining Stars Breakfast". At the breakfast, it recognized the top 10 students from Midland High and Legacy High, the valedictorian from Early College High School at Midland College and the top student at Coleman High.
Person dies in Carlsbad crash after metal welding rod goes through front windshield
CARLSBAD, N.M. — A person died in a crash on April 24 in Carlsbad, New Mexico, after a metal welding rod went through the windshield, severely injuring the driver, according to the Carlsbad Police Department. According to a media release, the accident happened at 12:10 p.m. at 5000 National...
City of Odessa announces free bulk drop-off event
ODESSA, Texas — The City of Odessa posted on their Facebook page that on Saturday, May 4, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Buice Elementary in Odessa, located at 1800 E 87th Street will host a free bulk drop-off event. The event will take place in the main parking...
Odessa’s boil water notice has been removed
ODESSA, Texas — The boil water notice in Odessa has ended as of 10 a.m. Monday, according to the City of Odessa Facebook page. The post stated that the notice was taken out of an overabundance of caution for citizens in the areas of Lawndale, Ratliff Ridge and Yukon Ridge.
Fire breaks out at Space Monkey Smoke Shop in Midland
MIDLAND, Texas — On Monday, April 29, at around 6:30 a.m., the Midland Fire Department was dispatched to a fire at the Space Monkey Smoke Shop, located at the 800 block of South Weatherford Street, according to a press release from the City of Midland. Officials from the department...
American Legion Post 19 holds fundraiser for Sons of the American Legion
MIDLAND, Texas — American Legion Post 19 in Midland held their BBQ, Bloody Mary's, and Hot Wheels fundraiser for the Sons of the American Legion. “The Sons is one group of the American Legion family for the male relatives of service members and the group is supportive of everything that goes on at this post. And so today this fundraiser is to raise some funds for that group specifically,” said Tina Grace, service officer for American Legion Post 19.
The Midland Fire Department help with a fire to a double-wide trailer in south Midland County
MIDLAND, Texas — On Sunday, April 28, there was a fire to a double-wide trailer in south Midland County. The Midland Fire Department helped extinguish the fire. There was a total loss to the residence around South County Road 1167, according to the MFD. MFD stated that 11 Midland...
Boil Water Notice for the City of Odessa
The City of Odessa has put out a boiling water notice that advises drinking water, cleaning water and cooking water to be boiled for the next 24 hours. The areas affected and advised to do so are Lawndale, Ratliff Ridge, and Yukon Ridge. According to the City of Odessa, this...
The Midland community comes together to help a homeowner fix up a house
MIDLAND, Texas — It’s not uncommon for people to look at their house and see it could use a touch up or even a huge overhaul. But not every homeowner has the ability or the means to do work on their home. That’s where groups like Midland Rotary...
How the Monahans Volunteer Fire Department took on the pipeline explosion fire
MONAHANS, Texas — After a pipeline explosion sparked a massive fire in Ward County, the Monahans Volunteer Fire Department were one of several departments who rushed into action. However, when they got there, they had to hold their ground. “We arrived on scene, very large fire. You can see...
Midland ISD sixth graders learn all about science at Midland College
MIDLAND, Texas — If you’re a visual learner, Midland College was the place to be Friday. For the first time in eight years, sixth graders across Midland got to experience the Science Extravaganza, a visual and interactive event with 20 different science exhibits and experiments. "We invite students...
What are the weird pieces of equipment showing up on lawns in Odessa?
ODESSA, Texas — If you live in Odessa, you might have seen weird looking pieces of equipment showing up on your lawn out of nowhere. Well, there’s no need to panic or worry. They’re not random tools that someone discarded near your home, or anything nefarious, they’re seismic...
Ribbon cutting held for overpass completion at Yukon Road and Loop 338
ODESSA, Texas — On Friday morning in Odessa, TxDOT and city officials, including State Representative Brooks Landgraf and Odessa Mayor Javier Joven, held a celebratory ribbon cutting for the completion of the overpass for Loop 338 and Yukon Road. The project costed around $20 million and took three years...
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