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ECISD gives presentation on sextortion
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — There is one local school district that is seeing a rise in the form of blackmail cases among students called, "sextortion." Ector County ISD is shedding light on the crime, with the district and Odessa Police, along with other local agencies, giving presentations on what sextortion is and how it's not only affecting young students but also taking a toll on their mental health.
Keep Midland Beautiful celebrates National Arbor Day by planting 65 trees
MIDLAND, Texas — Today is National Arbor Day and Keep Midland Beautiful celebrated the day in style with Diamondback Energy, the City of Midland and Midland TreeKeepers, according to the Keep Midland Beautiful Facebook page. Sixty-five trees were planted at Garrett-Brown Park and every year, KMB aims to plant...
The DEA Drug Take Back will take place this Saturday, April 27
ODESSA, Texas — The Midessa Community Alliance Coalition and the Odessa Family YMCA are hosting the DEA Drug Take Back, according to the Midessa Community Alliance Coalition Facebook page. The event will take place on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3001 E. University Blvd.
Two ruptured pipelines are believed to have caused fire in Ward County
WARD COUNTY, Texas — The Ward County Sheriff's Office confirmed that the fire has now been contained as of 11:45 a.m. and that the fire is believed to have been caused by two different explosions that happened. NewsWest 9 was informed by Captain Ozuna with the Ward County Sheriff's...
Midland Development Corporation agrees to lease 125 acres to aerospace defense company
MIDLAND, Texas — On April 23, the Midland Development Corporation agreed to lease 125 of its acres to Castelion Corporation, a defense company based out of California. According to the Executive Director of the MDC Sara Harris, this is an agreement for the company to utilize land owned by the MDC on a 24-month basis as an interim location.
The new Safe Place facility in Midland wouldn't be possible without their West Texas donors
MIDLAND, Texas — Safe Place of the Permian Basin's new facility in Midland has been in the works for more than a decade. "It was a dream," said LeeAnna Good, director of development for Safe Place of Permian Basin. "It was a vision." A vision that is now being...
Juvenile arrested for shooting related to a robbery at Compass Pointe Apartments
MIDLAND, Texas — On Thursday afternoon, a juvenile was arrested for a shooting related to a robbery that happened at the Compass Pointe Apartments, according to a media release from the City of Midland. At 4:55 p.m. on Thursday, the Midland Police Department was called to the Compass Pointe...
Permian Basin Board of Realtors held their 2nd Annual Golf Tournament to benefit a charity in Midland
MIDLAND, Texas — The Permian Basin Board of Realtors is swinging into the season of giving back by holding their 2nd Annual Golf Tournament to benefit a charity in Midland. A portion of proceeds are benefiting The Field's Edge and they have set a goal to raise $30,000. The...
Charlotte Pegues, mother of Cordarius, sentenced to 10 years in jail, but five years have been probated for exploitation charge
MIDLAND, Texas — Charlotte Latasha Pegues, the mother of 24-year-old Cordarius Pegues, has been sentenced to 10 years in jail, but five years have been probated for exploitation of a disabled person, according to the Midland County District Attorney's office. Also, it has been stated that if Pegues gets...
3.8 magnitude earthquake spotted in Jal, New Mexico
JAL, N.M. — A 3.8 magnitude earthquake was spotted near Jal, New Mexico on Thursday afternoon, according to USGS. The earthquake happened almost 12 miles southwest of Jal. The earthquake was almost five miles in depth, according to the USGS earthquake map.
OPD is searching for a missing man
ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Police Department is currently searching for 44-year-old Christopher Simpson, according to a media release. It was reported that he was last seen in the 2500 block of S. Highway 385. He was wearing a blue long-sleeve shirt and brown shorts. If anyone has information...
Arrests made in San Angelo child death investigation
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Two people were arrested in Abilene as a result of an investigation into a child's death in January. On Jan. 18, 2024, San Angelo Police were dispatched to a residence in the 2000 block of Vaughn Street for the report of an unconscious child. When...
CSI: Midland | Meet the all-women Crime Scene Investigation unit at MPD
MIDLAND, Texas — From podcasts to TV Shows, True Crime has become hugely popular. One of those shows is the CSI franchise. "We definitely play a key role in the department," Midland Police Department Crime Scene Investigator Selena Barrera said. "It's definitely not a job for everyone." In real...
Odessa City Council approves pay raises for Odessa Fire Rescue
ODESSA, Texas — First responders are among the most appreciated public workers in any city. Not only do they fight the fires, but they also respond to medical emergencies and keep the community safe. That is why the City of Odessa recently showed their appreciation by approving pay raises...
DEA Take Back Day happening this Saturday
ODESSA, Texas — This Saturday will be the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Take Back Day, which aims to get unneeded prescription drugs off the streets nationwide. “It's a bi-yearly event. We always do it in October and in April," said Carlos Briano, public information officer for the DEA...
Midland College announces teaching award winners
MIDLAND, Texas — On Wednesday morning, Midland College held an award ceremony to announce the nominees for two teaching excellence awards. The 2023-24 Dr. Stan Jacobs Teaching Awards are a long-standing tradition to recognize, celebrate and honor the exceptional accomplishments of the faculty at Midland College. There are six...
'Besides loving radio, he loved his family' | Q108 FM remembers beloved DJ Jony
ODESSA, Texas — On April 20, Hector Manuel Martinez-Olivas, a popular DJ from Odessa, his wife, Norma Estela Marquez-Gonzales and their 14-year-old son died in a head-on crash at the intersection of 42nd St. and FM 1936 in Ector County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Tania...
Head-on collision in Odessa causes one driver to be stuck in car
ODESSA, Texas — A head-on collision in Odessa Tuesday caused one driver in a silver car to be stuck and have to extricated from the car by Odessa Fire Rescue, according to the City of Odessa. The crash happened around 6:30 p.m. at Oakwood Dr. and Driver Ave. After...
An apple a day keeps hunger away | West Texas Food Bank receives donations ahead of busy summer season
ODESSA, Texas — With the time of year changing and summer quickly approaching, the West Texas Food Bank is preparing for a busy season. "Right now, hunger, of course, we're seeing a huge need," said Libby Stephens, chief executive officer of West Texas Food Bank. Summer is right around...
Ector County Victims Coalition spreading awareness for victims of crime
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — On Wednesday, the Ector County Victims Coalition came together outside the ICA Building to show support to people who lost their lives to crime, and give hope to the survivors. NewsWest 9 spoke with Michelle Delboskee who said her son was murdered in 2020 on...
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