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Most of Sanderson without power after tornado touches down in Terrell County
SANDERSON, Texas — Most of the city of Sanderson is without power after a tornado ripped through Terrell County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. According to Terrell County Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland, one U.S. Border Patrol Agent was serious injured after the tornado took a direct hit on his home. Texas DPS has not reported any deaths in relation to this tornado.
Culberson County Sheriff's Office looking for missing 62-year-old woman, who is possibly endangered
VAN HORN, Texas — The Culberson County Sheriff's Office is looking for 62-year-old Danielle Plummer, who has been missing since 12 p.m. on Friday, May 31. She was last seen in the 800 block of Van Horn Dr. According to a Facebook post from the Culberson County Sheriff's Office,...
Raw video: 18-wheeler carrying around 8,800 gallons of fuel catches fire on North Freeway, HFD says | Freeway back open
HOUSTON — The North Freeway headed south is back open after an 18-wheeler carrying 8,800 gallons of unleaded fuel was involved in a crash and caught fire Saturday night, according to the Houston Fire Department. This happened shortly before 10 p.m. on the North Freeway near Tidwell. The southbound...
A fire at Fairgreen Apartment Homes in Odessa leaves 50 people displaced
ODESSA, Texas — A fire at the Fairgreen Apartment Homes, located at 4675 Oakwood Drive in Odessa, has left 50 people displaced, according to the City of Odessa. Odessa Fire Rescue and the Odessa Police Department are on scene of the fire, as well as the American Red Cross to help those displaced.
Permian Basin Red Cross helps storm victims around West Texas
ODESSA, Texas — The Permian Basin Chapter of the American Red Cross is in the mobilization phase of their operations to help storm victims in West Texas. Basically, they're getting people together, supplies together and getting ready to help people where it's needed. The Permian Basin Red Cross told...
House fire in northwest Midland caused by lightning
MIDLAND, Texas — The Midland Fire Department responded to a house fire in northwest Midland on Thursday evening. It was another fire on Thursday that was caused by lightning, according to the City of Midland. The house fire was located in the 6800 block of West County Road 41....
Statewide alert issued for attempt to locate woman wanted in connection to Mitchell Co. attempted murder
MITCHELL COUNTY, Texas — A statewide alert was sent to law enforcement agencies to be on the lookout for a woman wanted in connection to an attempted murder investigation in Mitchell County. The Texas Department of Public Safety said the Mitchell County Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting call...
Two vehicles and one RV damaged by fire in south Midland
MIDLAND, Texas — Two vehicles and one RV were damaged by a fire in the 1300 block of East County Road 140 on Friday morning, according to the Midland Fire Department. MFD responded to the fire at 7:30 a.m. Besides the two vehicles and one RV being damaged by...
Big Spring Firefighters partner with Allegiance EMS to enhance Emergency Response Services
BIG SPRING, Texas — The Big Spring Professional Fire Fighters Association has announced a significant change in the city’s emergency medical services. Effective Thursday, May 30, Allegiance Mobile Health has been contracted to handle EMS responses for the City of Big Spring. Despite the change, the local firefighters...
Two men arrested in Midland County after SWAT team finds narcotics and gun
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas — On May 30, a coordinated effort by the Midland County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit and the SWAT Team resulted in the execution of a search warrant at a residence on the 3300 block of West Dengar Avenue, according to a press release from the Midland County Sherrif's office.
Disaster exercise performed at Midland International Air and Space Port
MIDLAND, Texas — A disaster exercise was performed at the Midland International Air & Space Port on Thursday morning. The exercise was a simulated plane crash. The disaster exercise is mandated by the FAA and is something that every airport like Midland’s needs to do every couple years.
Downtown Alpine fire still under investigation despite 'undetermined' cause in Alpine PD press release
ALPINE, Texas — The city of Alpine is still recovering from the devastating fire that claimed five local businesses on May 26. While Alpine Police said the cause was undetermined, that doesn't mean the investigation is over. When devastation hits a community, they will always look for answers. That...
Jadewood Drive fire in Midland that left one family displaced caused by lightning
MIDLAND, Texas — NewsWest 9 has confirmed with the City of Midland that lightning was the cause of the fire at a house in the 2000 block of Jadewood Drive in Midland on Thursday evening. That fire left one family displaced. The Midland Fire Department reports that nobody was...
Ellen Noël Art Museum undergoing renovations
ODESSA, Texas — The Ellen Noël Art Museum is currently undergoing an exciting transformation, with extensive construction work in progress to enhance the museum’s facilities and provide visitors with an even more enriching experience. The expansion includes the addition of 2,000 square feet, allowing for more exhibition...
IDEA Public Schools invests over $20 million into staff, enhancing compensation and career programs
IDEA Public Schools, a leading network of tuition-free K-12 public charter schools in the Permian Basin, has announced a significant enhancement to staff compensation with the approval of over $20 million in increases by the IDEA Texas Board of Directors and Leadership. According to a press release from IDEA Public...
City of Odessa announces free bulk drop-off event at Nimitz Jr. High School
ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Solid Waste Crew is gearing up for a bulk waste collection event slated for Saturday June 1, at Nimitz Jr. High School’s east parking lot, available from 8 a.m. to noon., according to a post from the City of Odessa Facebook. Community members...
Highway 18 near Kermit reopens after early morning collision involving Texas DPS trooper and truck
KERMIT, Texas — A section of State Highway 18 near Kermit was closed early this morning due to a collision involving a Texas Department of Public Safety vehicle and a passenger truck. The incident, which occurred approximately 10 miles south of Kermit at mile marker 339, was reported at...
Andrews County Courthouse introducing new security measures
ANDREWS COUNTY, Texas — The Andrews County Courthouse will implement enhanced security protocols starting June 3, according to a post on their Facebook page. The post further added that for public access, the designated entrance will be the east door facing Main Street and that the possession of weapons, including pocketknives, is strictly prohibited within the premises.
Strength in numbers: Odessa community rallies around five-year-old battling kidney cancer
ODESSA, Texas — At only five years old, Penelope Cisneros is already fighting a battle that many little girls her age shouldn't have to: cancer. Penelope was diagnosed with Wilms Tumor, a form of kidney cancer, in late March and has been undergoing treatment since April 1. Her family,...
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