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Silver Alert issued for missing 73-year-old man with cognitive impairment
BRYAN, Texas — A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing 73-year-old man with cognitive impairment who was last seen in Bryan on Saturday. The Brazos County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in finding Troy Luce, who was last seen wearing a black t-shirt with a flag design, and dark gray jogging pants around 6:15 p.m. at the 2400 block of W OSR. He may be driving a dark blue 2017 Nissan Frontier with Texas license plate MDS8909. Luce is 5'8" tall, weighs about 230 pounds, and has brown eyes and hair.
Mex-Tex Family Fiesta comes back to Midland
MIDLAND, Texas — This year's Mex-Tex Family Fiesta marks its 37th annual celebration and on Saturday it was filled with entertainment and cultural festivities for all ages. Festivities started at 12 p.m. and continued until midnight. The fiesta featured live performances by artists such as AJ Castillo, Ruben Ramos & The Mexican Revolution, the Art Tigerina Band and Grupo Pression.
Three additional Texas counties have been approved for Federal Disaster Declaration; one of those counties is Terrell
TEXAS, USA — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Ellis, Navarro and Terrell County to receive Individual Assistance programs through the Federal Disaster Declaration for severe weather and flooding that began on April 26, according to Texas Governor Greg Abbott's press officer. In the Permian Basin, the...
Pedestrian dies after being struck by truck in Odessa Saturday morning
ODESSA, Texas — One person is dead after being struck in the roadway by a truck in Odessa Saturday morning, according to a media release from the Odessa Police Department. The major crash happened at the intersection of East 8th St. and Allred Ave at approximately 1:35 a.m. According...
Housing prices steady while interest rates are going down in the Permian Basin
ODESSA, Texas — Summer has always been a big season for moving, especially for families since the school season is out. Now that the house prices are going down across the state, are those cuts being felt in Midland-Odessa?. “I mean, I know that in the bigger markets, yes,...
Roy Orbison's legacy lives on in Wink, Texas
WINK, Texas — West Texas has plenty of great marching bands to go along with Friday night lights, but when it comes to music, one man stands above the rest. Out in Wink, Texas, a museum honors the great Roy Orbison -- a singer-songwriter whose music career started in the small town before reaching stardom.
Summer Mummers returns to the Permian Basin
MIDLAND, Texas — Summer Mummers is a long-lived melodrama that's turned into a timeless summer tradition in the Permian Basin. This year, it's making its return to Midland at the Yucca Theatre on June 7. Further showtimes will start at 7:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday through Aug. 31.
Water main break in central Midland causing water outages
MIDLAND, Texas — People who live within two blocks southeast of the intersection of Wadley Ave. and Ward St. are experiencing water outages due to a water main break, according to the City of Midland. The water main break is all due to an outside contractor hitting a 24-inch...
Fire at ReNew North Park in Midland displaces residents in eight units
MIDLAND, Texas — A big fire at the Renew North Park in Midland on Friday has displaced residents in eight units, according to a press release from the City of Midland. The apartment complex is located in the 3600 block of Caldera Blvd. The fire started around 2:34 p.m....
Fire at ReNew North Park in Midland displaces residents in eight units
MIDLAND, Texas — A big fire at the Renew North Park in Midland on Friday has displaced residents in eight units, according to a press release from the City of Midland. The apartment complex is located in the 3600 block of Caldera Blvd. The fire started around 2:34 p.m....
Buckner Shoes and Family Life Radio come together for Midland Shoe Drive; donations accepted through June 28
MIDLAND, Texas — Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls, in partnership with 99.7 Family Life Radio, is organizing a shoe drive in Midland. The shoe drive is for new shoe donations. Local businesses and organizations are encouraged to participate by registering to become official drop-off locations for this charitable event. The collection of shoes will continue through June 28, with several establishments already facilitating as drop-off points.
City of Odessa reports one dead after collision at University Blvd. and Oakwood Drive
ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Police Department and Odessa Fire Rescue have responded to a fatal traffic collision involving three individuals, according to a press release from the City of Odessa. The incident was first reported at approximately 9:35 a.m. and occurred on the 4800 block of University Boulevard.
Dallas' Sha'Carri Richardson will be featured in Netflix docuseries ahead of Olympics
DALLAS — Dallas' own Sha'Carri Richardson, who is expected to be among the stars of the 2024 Summer Olympics, will be among the athletes featured in an upcoming Netflix docuseries. The series, SPRINT, will follow "the lives of the world's fastest humans," including Richardson, Noah Lyles and Shericka Jackson,...
Midland Firemen Relief and Retirement Fund Board provides updates on retirement packages
MIDLAND, Texas — The Midland Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Fund Board met Thursday to hear a presentation from Rudd and Wisdom Actuarial, who were hired to find data and get possible solutions to the firefighter pension. A study was done almost two years ago to determine how underfunded...
Texas Parks and Wildlife adopts state's first-ever mountain lion protection rules
TEXAS, USA — On May 23, Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) commissioners voted to ban the canned hunting of mountain lions and keeping the live animal in traps for longer than 36 hours. As of June 6, there's been 57 confirmed sightings of mountain lions in the Lonestar State,...
Odessa College bringing back swim safety program
ODESSA, Texas — On Thursday, Phillips 66 donated some major money to make sure swim safety programs at the Odessa Family YMCA, Midland YMCA and Odessa College stay afloat. “We provided $115,000 to be divided up between the three organizations, and that is going to help provide the instruction and the and any materials they may need to provide these trainings and swim programs,” said Eric Edens, area operations manager for Phillips 66.
Odessa first responders working to change the tide of staffing shortages
ODESSA, Texas — The lack of first responders in the city of Odessa has been a problem for a while. "Oh, we're short staff, but you know we've been short staffed for years," said Odessa Police Chief Michael Gerke. The need for police officers is ever present in Odessa,...
Fire at Westwinds Village Apartments caused by power box malfunction, Odessa fire chief says
ODESSA, Texas — A fire broke out at the Westwinds Village Apartments on Thursday. The apartment complex is located at the corner of East University Blvd and Oakwood Dr. According to Odessa Fire Rescue Chief Jason Cotton, power boxes between two apartment buildings malfunctioned, causing the fire. "The boxes...
Water line replacement project to begin on W. 19th Street in Odessa
ODESSA, Texas — An upcoming water line replacement project is scheduled to start on Monday, June 17, targeting the area of 1200 W 19th Street, according to a press release from the City of Odessa. The release further stated that for any impending street or alley closures, the contractor...
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