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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.
Upton County agrees to improve website accessibility following Department of Justice investigation
UPTON COUNTY, Texas — The United States Department of Justice investigated Upton County for violating Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and found that Upton County maintained an inaccessible election website, according to a press release from the United States Attorney's Office, Western District of Texas. The...
Local Midlander Matt Hinkley wins Tony Award for The Outsiders
MIDLAND, Texas — From the lights of Midland Community Theater to the big stages of Broadway, people who worked alongside Matt Hinkley knew he had the talent to go far. “Matt was a fantastic actor and fantastic singer, but Matt's true love was music," MCT director and volunteer Carl Moore said. "He loved playing and even writing music.”
Woman discovers her $3.99 thrift store vase, is actually a priceless 2,000-year-old Mayan artifact
WASHINGTON — A homecoming 2,000 years in the making and it starts on the clearance rack of a local thrift store. A DC woman thought she scored a reproduced Mayan vase for a bargain. Turns out, her thrift store replica is the real thing and is heading back to the descendants of this ancient civilization.
Village of Ruidoso evacuated after huge wildfire
RUIDOSO, N.M. — UPDATE:. The Village of Ruidoso provided this update at approximately 12:00 p.m., Tuesday afternoon. "SALT FIRE Update: The Salt Fire’s progression slowed somewhat during the night. The fire is creeping through difficult, mountainous terrain south of Ruidoso. Aircraft will be able to identify the spots closest to Ruidoso Downs and will seek to perform air attack today.
Spectrum of Solutions joins Texas-wide coalition aimed at increasing pay for IDD service staff
MIDLAND, Texas — Workforce shortages continue for organizations who support those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, or IDD. West Texas non-profit Spectrum of Solutions has joined Time To Care TX, a state-wide coalition working to increase wages for direct support professionals, or DSPs. “Nobody really wants to work for...
5 new CASA volunteers in West Texas sworn in
MIDLAND, Texas — Judge Ellen Griffith swore in five community members as new CASA volunteers to serve the Midland, Howard, Dawson, Gaines, Andrews, Martin and Classcock counties. The new Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) will join more than 100 volunteers in Midland and the surrounding counties, serving more than...
Hazy future of hemp products in Texas | Local Cannabis store copes with uncertainty
ODESSA, Texas — During the pandemic, Anthony Leslie of Midland was struck by COVID-19 three times. Shortly after, he was diagnosed with COPD. He had recently lost access to affordable healthcare, so he turned to hemp products the state of Texas legalized back in 2019. His experience with hemp...
Gov. Abbott appoints Midlander to Public Safety Commission
MIDLAND, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Midlander Dan Hord to the Public Safety Commission for a term set to expire on Jan. 1, 2030. This committee oversees the Texas Department of Public Safety, which enforces laws protecting the public safety and provides for the prevention and detection of crime.
Man dies after car falls on him in Phoenix, then his car was stolen
PHOENIX — A man died Monday after a car fell on top of him near 23rd Avenue and Thomas Road in Phoenix. Police officers were dispatched to a business in the area for reports of an injured person. It appears the man was underneath a vehicle while it had been propped up on a jack before the car fell on him.
5 days of Juneteenth events upcoming in Midland
MIDLAND, Texas — The Juneteenth festivities in Midland are offering an exciting lineup of events from June 19th to June 23rd. On Wednesday, June 19th, at 7 p.m., the Mr. & Miss Juneteenth pageant will take place at the MLK Jr. Center, 1600 Butternut Ln. The following day, Thursday,...
Black Cultural Council of Odessa hosting Juneteeth parade and events in Odessa from June 20 to June 23
ODESSA, Texas — The Black Cultural Council of Odessa has planned several exciting events to commemorate Juneteenth from June 20th to June 23rd. On June 20th, the elegant All White Party Event will take place at the Odessa Marriott, 305 E. 5th Street. Attendees are encouraged to wear all-white attire, and doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are available for $50 online or $60 at the door. The event features performances by Demola the Violinist and Jeter Jones.
One dead after collision in Upton County
UPTON COUNTY, Texas — Two vehicles were involved in a fatal collision on June 15 at 2:40 p.m., along State Highway 349 at Mile Marker 372 in Upton County, Texas, according to a press release from the Texas Department of Public Safety. The vehicles involved were a 2021 Kia...
Andrews Independent School District announces raises for staff
ANDREWS, Texas — Andrews Independent School District has announced that employees will receive raises for the 2024-2025 school year, according to the AISD Facebook page. All salaries will be provided with a 1% raise in addition to the step increase. Furthermore, the district has approved an employee savings account...
New Alzheimer's drug brings hope to those dealing with the disease
MIDLAND, Texas — Once news of the FDA Advisory Council’s recent unanimous endorsement of the drug donanemab reached the Alzheimer’s Association, they couldn’t be happier. “So the Alzheimer's Association welcomes the decision of the Advisory Council of the FDA for the second drug to be approved...
Five critically injured in Presidio crash
PRESIDIO, Texas — The Presidio County Sheriff's Office reports that five people had to be taken to the hospital with serious injuries Sunday morning after a two-vehicle collision occurred. Presidio County sheriff's deputies, CBP, Border Patrol and Presidio EMS all went out to help the people involved in the...
Disabled Marine veteran says his service dog, 'Freedom,' found him when he needed him most
SAN ANTONIO — A disabled veteran from Marion, just south of New Braunfels, is sharing his story of overcoming loss and everyday challenges following his time being stationed in Iraq in 2007. Ivan Perez was on a training ride getting ready to compete in a race when he came...
VFW Post 4149 holds flag retirement ceremony
MIDLAND, Texas — When an American Flag is left on the flagpole long enough, eventually it's going to get worn out or ripped up. So, after it is replaced, what does someone do with the old one?. Well, it's a tradition to have a flag retirement ceremony to dispose...
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