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Multiple fire departments in Midland County take care of major trailer fire
MIDLAND, Texas — A trailer in the 500 block of East County Road 60 in Midland County caught fire Wednesday night, prompting multiple fire departments to respond to the blaze, according to a press release from the City of Midland. The Midland Fire Department responded to the fire at...
Missing Brazos County person found dead in Midland County
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas — A 73-year-old man who went missing Saturday in Bryan, Texas has been found dead in Midland County. Troy Luce was found dead in the 2100 block of Market Street at a Midland County jogging trail by a jogger on Tuesday, according to a Brazos County Sheriff's Office press release.
Higher Orbits gives students the chance to discover their potential in STEM and space fields
MIDLAND, Texas — Higher Orbits brought their "Go-For-Launch" event back to Midland. The event helps students from grades 8-12 work on developing critical skills they will need in the future workforce, while working side-by-side with a retired NASA astronaut Jim "JR" Reilly. Students worked in the Abell Junior High...
Travis Elementary to be used as a childcare facility
ODESSA, Texas — There's not a lot of options for parents when it comes to childcare in the Permian Basin. However, Ector County ISD is hoping to help change that by using part of Travis Elementary as a childcare facility. The decision to use Travis Elementary for childcare comes...
Midland boy diagnosed with retinoblastoma is now cancer-free and has 20/20 vision
MIDLAND, Texas — In honor of June being National Cancer Survivor Month, NewsWest 9 wanted to highlight a story of true healing. Miguel Orozco is a three-year-old boy who suffered from a rare and life-threatening eye cancer called retinoblastoma when he was nine months old. Today, he sees the world through clear eyes.
Waste Control Specialists files appeal over high-level nuclear waste lawsuit, case now set to go to U.S. Supreme Court
ANDREWS, Texas — Nuclear waste storage in the Permian Basin is again in the spotlight. On Wednesday, Waste Control Specialists in Andrews appealed a lawsuit that denies them from storing high-level nuclear waste. An attorney with the Permian Basin Coalition told NewsWest 9 that WCS and Orano -- a...
West Texas morning radio show signs off for good after 23 years
ODESSA, Texas — Everyone has a morning routine. For some people, that starts with coffee, watching NewsWest 9 Sunrise and listening to their favorite morning radio show on the way to work. For a lot of West Texans, their favorite is the Leo and Rebecca Morning Show. A show,...
Celebrate George H.W. Bush's 100th birthday at Bush Family Home Thursday
MIDLAND, Texas — The Bush Family Home Historic Site is celebrating Former President George H.W. Bush's 100th birthday on Thursday, June 13. They are hosting a cookout from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be food, activities, music and crazy sock competitions. For information on the event, click...
One dead in major motorcycle crash at 2nd St. and Royalty in Odessa
ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Police Department has given an update Thursday night on the major motorcycle crash at 2nd St. and Royalty Avenue that occurred on Wednesday. OPD says the motorcyclist died at the scene of the crash. According to OPD's investigation, 22-year-old Jordan Ruscher, driving a white...
OPD investigating major motorcycle crash at 2nd St. and Royalty; drivers are asked to avoid the area
ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Police Department is investigating a major crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle at 2nd St. and Royalty Ave. Drivers are asked to avoid that intersection. OPD says the eastbound lanes are currently shut down due to the major crash. NewsWest 9 will update...
Odessa streets to undergo seal coating; residents advised to move vehicles
ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Public Works Department will begin seal coating streets on June 13 and aim to finish by June 21, according to a press release from the City of Odessa. Streets marked in red will be treated, and residents must move their vehicles from these streets.
City of Odessa takes first steps towards replacing large stretch of pipeline
ODESSA, Texas — The City of Odessa sewage system has about 500 miles of sewage pipeline stretching through it. At Tuesday's City Council meeting, they took the first steps towards making improvements to it, approving a Professional Service Agreement Contract with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for the design services for the removal and replacement of approximately 1000 linear feet of 24-inch CIP/VCP pipeline within the system.
PBRC holds a chocolatey photoshoot at NewsWest 9
NewsWest 9 isn't quite a chocolate factory, but we did get the chance to help out our friends at the Permian Basin Rehab Center today who Wonka style. PBRC stopped by our NewsWest 9 studios to do a photoshoot of a "Willy Wonka" movie poster that will promote their "PBRC Steakout" fundraiser later this year.
Grandfalls-Royalty ISD delivers water, donations to Sanderson tornado victims
GRANDFALLS, Texas — A small town, with a big heart. Grandfalls-Royalty ISD is collecting water and other donations to deliver to the victims of the tornados that swept through Sanderson this month. First Grade teacher Becky Carnero and Coach Tom McVey came up with the idea to support their...
Midland County working to get first ever medical examiner physician
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas — In any death related investigation, a job needs to be done: finding the cause of death. According to Midland County Judge Terry Johnson, the county has never had a medical examiner, they've always operated under a Justice of the Peace (JP) system. "They're dealing with...
The Tailgate still operating despite non-compliance issues with City of Midland
MIDLAND, Texas — The Tailgate in Midland has been bringing music and entertainment to the community since it started in 2021, but their growth has caused some issues. The venue is out of compliance with city requirements, and while their operations roll on with Mike Jones coming on Saturday, conversations continue to try and get them in compliance.
Midland County Libraries hosting Library Lunches
MIDLAND, Texas — Every weekday during the summer, your kids can have a free lunch at the Downtown Library in Midland. Library Lunches is an event put on by Midland County Public Libraries. Every Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., kids under the age of 18 can come and get a free meal.
New ice rink coming to Odessa?
ODESSA, Texas — Odessans might be able to enjoy an ice rink in the near future. There's a private company planning to build one in East Odessa. This rink would also be another place for the Odessa Jackalopes to practice instead of going out of town. On Tuesday, Ector...
ECISD announces future locations for new schools
ODESSA, Texas — Ector County ISD has announced the future locations for their new middle school and new CTE high school. The location of the middle school is at the intersection of S. Tripp and Hutson in West Odessa. The location of the new CTE high school will be at E. Murphy, just east of the intersection with Meadow.
Midland Job Fair happening June 12
MIDLAND, Texas — Workforce Solutions Permian Basin is hosting a job fair on June 12, at the Midland College Advanced Technology Center, Lecture Hall Building, Room #161, located at 3200 W. Cuthbert Ave., according to a press release from Midland College. The event is from 9 a.m. to 12...
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