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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...
New westbound entrance and exit ramp will be available on I-20 near Loop 250 in May
MIDLAND, Texas — On I-20 near Loop 250, a new westbound entrance ramp and exit ramp will be established, according to TxDOT. A new westbound exit ramp will open just east of Loop 250 in early May. This exit ramp will be a permanent feature of the Midkiff bridge and will provide westbound travelers a more convenient exit to Loop 250.
Suspect, victim identified in shooting outside Bowie High School in Arlington
ARLINGTON, Texas — An 18-year-old male student was fatally shot outside Bowie High School in Arlington Wednesday, officials said. Arlington Police Chief Al Jones said officers found the victim, Etavion Barnes, unresponsive on the ground when they arrived to respond to a shots-fired call outside the portable buildings on the Bowie High School campus at about 2:50 p.m.
35-year-old man sentenced to 10 years in prison for trafficking meth and fentanyl
ALPINE, Texas — A man was sentenced to 10 years in prison in Alpine for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine, according to the Western District of Texas court. According to court documents, 35-year-old Marcos Kenedy Ledezma Campos attempted to enter the Presidio Port of Entry during...
Centennial Park to host Movie in the Park event this Friday, April 26
MIDLAND, Texas — Get your lawn chairs, snacks and blankets ready!. Centennial Park in Midland announced on their Facebook page that they will be hosting their Movie in the Park event this Friday, April 26. The movie being shown is the animated film Bee Movie, which will start at...
The Odessa Fire Rescue will have an open house on Saturday, April 27
ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Fire Rescue will be hosting an open house event Saturday, April 27, according to the Odessa Fire Rescue Facebook page. The event is free and will take place at 1100 W. 2nd street. There will be fire trucks, a kid course, an adoption event...
Brewster County Deputies and U.S. Border Patrol intercept smuggling attempt
BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas — Brewster County Deputies and US Border Patrol Agents initiated a pursuit on Tuesday night, April 23, after tracking a group of undocumented immigrants from Mexico. The suspects had been dropped off south of Marathon, according to the Brewster County Sheriff's Office Facebook page. The suspects...
Another lawsuit filed against Rashee Rice in multi-vehicle Dallas crash
DALLAS — A second lawsuit has been filed against NFL receiver Rashee Rice in his crash on U.S. 75 in Dallas last month. The lawsuit, which alleges negligence on the part of Rice, is seeking more than $1 million and a jury trial. The suit was filed in Dallas...
City of Odessa making updates to their Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan
ODESSA, Texas — Every city government across Texas, no matter how big or small, needs to keep their paperwork updated. Recently, the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality has called upon the City of Odessa to make key updates to their Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan. While that does...
Final Skywarn Training happens at Sul Ross State University in Alpine
ALPINE, Texas — The final Skywarn Training meeting happened in the Animal Science Building at Sul Ross State University in Alpine on Tuesday. According to NewsWest 9 Chief Meteorologist Jordan Frazier, there was a massive turnout at the meeting and people got to learn more about weather and how to spot it.
Professional Bull Riders Challenger Series tickets officially on sale
ODESSA, Texas — Tickets are officially on sale for the Professional Bull Riders Challenger Series put on by Chevron. On June 20, West Texans will have the opportunity to see one of the best bull riding teams in the nation take on some bulls in the Ector County Coliseum.
Hogan Park Golf Course could raise green fees
MIDLAND, Texas — On April 23, the City of Midland Planning and Development Officer Elizabeth Triggs outlined the recommendations provided by a financial master plan during a Midland City Council meeting. These recommendations included a list of capital needs followed by a rate structure realignment. However, Midland City Council...
I-20 Wildlife Preserve executive director talks recent vandalism
MIDLAND, Texas — On Tuesday, NewsWest 9 spoke with the I-20 Wildlife Preserve Executive Director Wes Faris on the recent vandalism at the preserve. During the week of April 15, a visitor gave the reserve a call and sent pictures of the vandalism. A well behind the butterfly exhibit...
Fix West Texas addresses concerns about dogs with distemper fostered into the community
MIDLAND, Texas — NewsWest 9 has been keeping you up to date on the distemper outbreak that happened within the City of Midland Animal Shelter (MAS). The illness forced the city to deep clean its facility. This was an action that usually requires all the animals in the shelter to be euthanized.
New baseball team arrives in Pecos
PECOS, Texas — There is a new baseball team being introduced to Pecos, the Pecos Bills. The team will be in the mountain division with teams from Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, Arizona and California. "We are excited to be here," said Andrew Dunn, the Pecos Bills owner. "We are...
Police Memorial Service to be held on May 9 in Odessa
ODESSA, Texas — On Thursday, May 9, at 10 a.m., the Odessa Police Department and Midland Police Department will hold a memorial service at Sunset Funeral Home to honor all fallen officers across Texas, including officers in Odessa, Midland and Lubbock. The week of May 12 has been designated...
Texas Supreme Court blocks program that gives some families $500 monthly after Judge Hidalgo says it will move forward
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — The Texas Supreme Court pressed pause Tuesday afternoon on Harris County's controversial guaranteed income plan shortly after Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said the program would move forward. The first checks were supposed to go out Wednesday. The income program, Uplift Harris, is designed to...
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