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Gov. Greg Abbott to deploy Texas emergency management resources to Ruidoso to fight wildfires
TEXAS, USA — Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Thursday that he has deployed Texas emergency management resources to the Ruidoso, New Mexico area to help the state fight the wildfires, according to Governor Abbott's Press Office. Governor Abbott said this will help assist in the response efforts for multiple...
Recent high school graduates compete at Miss Juneteenth Pageant in Midland
MIDLAND, Texas — On Wednesday night, June 19, recent high school graduates competed in the Miss Juneteenth Pageant at the MLK Community Center for scholarships, aiming to further their education. The pageant included categories in expression wear, talent, self-interviews and formal wear. This event not only served as the...
Odessa College Bull Riding Team has six Australians...and counting
ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa College Bull Riding Team is riding with the team series champion Texas Rattlers Thursday night in the highly anticipated PBR Chevron Showdown. "You're riding and hanging out with people that you look up to and you've watched on the big screen and win championships," Odessa College Wrangler Linden Raaen said. "It's really great to get around these fellows and learn a lot from them."
MCH diabetes clinic in Odessa reopens
ODESSA, Texas — The free Community Diabetes Clinic, located at the former Urgent Care facility at 1940 E. 42nd St. in Odessa is open again after being closed yesterday, June 19, according to a post on the Medical Center Health System Facebook page. The clinic will be open from...
Early morning tank battery fire occurs east of 1379 and SH 158
MIDLAND, Texas — A tank battery fire occurred east of 1379 and SH 158, according to a post on the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department Facebook page. The Midland Fire Department responded around 5:15 a.m. However, MFD had to wait to extinguish the fire until the company shut down high-pressure lines.
'We understand we have more work to do' | ECISD releases STAAR test results for the district
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — STAAR test results have been released for schools across the state including Ector County ISD. The district said they have closed the gap between their scores and the state averages in 3rd and 7th grade reading, language arts, math, 8th grade math, as well as biology and U.S. History.
'African American history is American History' | Black Cultural Council of Odessa kicks off Juneteenth celebration events
ODESSA, Texas — Juneteenth is a day to celebrate our freedom, our resilience and our progress. The Black Cultural Council of Odessa (BCCO) hosted their annual Juneteenth Kickoff on Wednesday for the whole community to come out and celebrate together. "It was nice," Dashira Jeffery, a parent of a...
A look into the Permian Basin's fight against high-level nuclear waste storage
MIDLAND, Texas — There have been recent legal developments for high-level nuclear waste storage in the Permian Basin as one lawsuit is now headed to the Supreme Court. On Wednesday, folks with Fasken Oil and Ranch, who have been behind the efforts to keep it out of the region, shared what the fight is all about.
PBR Chevron Showdown is almost here! | Opportunity for Odessa College Wranglers to learn from the best
ODESSA, Texas — NewsWest 9 has been previewing it for a while now, it’s the Professional Bull Riding Chevron Showdown where the Team Series Champion Texas Rattlers will ride with the Odessa College Wranglers. The highly anticipated event will finally make its way to the Ector County Coliseum...
West Texans come together to help Ruidoso wildfire victims
ODESSA, Texas — Clusters of fire have ravaged through parts of Ruidoso, New Mexico, a village of nearly 8,000 people that were forced to evacuate and abandon their homes. It's a somber reminder for many West Texans, that it takes a village to recover and rebuild. "It's time to...
'LET IT RAIN' Fire Benefit Weekend to help businesses affected by May 26 downtown Alpine fire
ALPINE, Texas — There will be a special two-day event called "LET IT RAIN" Alpine Fire Benefit Weekend on Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29 to help businesses affected by the May 26 downtown Alpine fire. Below is the list of events:. 5:00 PM - Pop-Up Art Show:
Lea County reaching out to help Ruidoso citizens escaping from the fires
LEA COUNTY, N.M. — Converging wildfires have ravaged the Village of Ruidoso to the point that the New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared a state of emergency in Lincoln County and the Mescalero Apache Reservation. Because of this, Ruidoso citizens have been evacuating the area en masse...
68-year-old woman dies in Pecos County crash
PECOS COUNTY, Texas — A Helotes woman has passed away after a one vehicle crash in Pecos County Saturday. According to a crash report from Texas Department of Transportation, 68-year-old Mary Elizabeth Cates was driving westbound on FM 11 at about 11:40 p.m. For an unknown reason, according to...
Two dead as result of Ruidoso area wildfires | NM Governor declares state of emergency in Ruidoso area
SANTA FE, N.M. — Due to the converging wildfires that devasted the Village of Ruidoso, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared a state of emergency in Lincoln County and the Mescalero Apache Reservation, according to a press release from the governor. Also being reported by officials is...
Midland comedian puts a spotlight on local talent
MIDLAND, Texas — Stephanie Spencer from Midland can attest that laughter in fact, is the best medicine. Following the death of Spencer's mother and the imprisonment of her only son just a few months later, Spencer fell into a void of sadness in 2011. "Comedy is what brought me...
New national stock exchange coming to Texas, Permian Basin could have key role
TEXAS, USA — Energy produced in the Permian Basin helps to power the world, and it might also be set to help power a new stock exchange in Texas. TXSE Group Inc. announced on June 5th that it is creating the Texas Stock Exchange in Dallas. TXSE has already...
New Mexico police conduct operations to reduce crashes in Lea County
LEA COUNTY, N.M. — In February, New Mexico State Police officers in Lea County conducted operations to educate drivers by enforcing traffic and commercial motor vehicle codes with the goal of reducing crashes. According to a press release from NM DPS, the operation focused on some of Lea County's...
Sassy's Dog Rescue hosting Bark in the Park event
MIDLAND, Texas — On Thursday, June 20, Sassy's Dog Rescue will be at Astound Stadium for Bark in the Park. There will be Sassy's Dog Rescue merchandise for purchase and a chance to meet some of the rescue dogs. They will be set up at 5:30 p.m. during the...
Gateway Church founder and senior pastor Robert Morris resigns after sexual abuse allegations
SOUTHLAKE, Texas — Gateway Church founder and senior pastor Robert Morris resigned Tuesday amid allegations he sexually abused a woman in the ‘80s, starting when she was 12 years old. The Gateway Church Board of Elders said they accepted Morris’ resignation Tuesday and hired the law firm Haynes...
Recent Big Spring scam involves targeting those seeking massages
BIG SPRING, Texas — The Big Spring Police Department has warned residents about a recent scam. Scammers are advertising online or in classified sections, posing as masseuses and falsely offering massage services. The scammers manipulate reviews on platforms like Yelp, Trip Advisor, Nextdoor, MapQuest and LinkedIn to appear legitimate.
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