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City of Midland reports decrease in crash numbers
MIDLAND, Texas — In July 2024, Midland experienced its lowest monthly crash total since January 2021, with 183 incidents reported, according to a press release from the City of Midland. The Midland Police Department indicated that July 2024's total is the first monthly count below 200 since January 2022,...
City of Midland reports decrease in crash numbers
MIDLAND, Texas — In July 2024, Midland experienced its lowest monthly crash total since January 2021, with 183 incidents reported, according to a press release from the City of Midland. The Midland Police Department indicated that July 2024's total is the first monthly count below 200 since January 2022,...
Aviation expert explains what type of aircraft crashed in Odessa
ODESSA, Texas — Texas Department of Public Safety has identified the plane that crashed in Odessa as a Cessna Citation 550. It is a twin engine business type jet that is usually piloted by one or two pilots. However, it normally comes with a good safety record. Ladd Sanger,...
Aviation expert explains what type of aircraft fatally crashed in Odessa
ODESSA, Texas — Texas Department of Public Safety has identified the plane that crashed in Odessa as a Cessna Citation 550. It is a twin engine business type jet that is usually piloted by one or two pilots. However, it normally comes with a good safety record. Ladd Sanger,...
59-year-old woman dies in Odessa crash after car flips over
ODESSA, Texas — NewsWest 9 has learned new information about the fatal crash at the intersection of Faudree Rd. and Highway 80 that occurred Wednesday night. According to the Odessa Police Department, officers responded to the intersection at 9:41 p.m. because of a major crash. An OPD investigation revealed...
Investigation underway in Odessa after fatal crash reported
ODESSA, Texas — A fatal crash was reported along Highway 80 and Faudree Rd. Wednesday night, currently shutting down traffic at the intersection, according to an Odessa Police Department press release. OPD states that all southbound traffic on Faudree Rd. and westbound traffic on Highway 80 is currently shut...
The long-lasting effects of 'COVID-19 trauma' in children and teens
ODESSA, Texas — For some kids, the COVID-19 lockdown was a complete shift in what was normal for them. For others, they may not have even known what things were like before the lockdown. However, both had the potential to experience COVID-19 trauma, according to PermiaCare. “After COVID happened,...
Two Midland friends reunite after roughly 70 years apart
MIDLAND, Texas — Most people have friends from their days in high school that they catch up with from time to time. However, for two former Midland High Bulldogs, time to time might be a little bit of an understatement. Joyce Parson and Doris Graham are both residents at...
MISD-created tool for counselors will be implemented state-wide
MIDLAND, Texas — School counselors are vital to student success and the Midland Independent School District is setting the standard for how they can maximize their impact. The Texas Education Agency has taken notice of a special tool created in West Texas to help counselors focus on what matters most - the students.
Odessa family picking up the pieces after plane crashes into property
ODESSA, Texas — On Tuesday, the Texas Department of Public Safety reported an aircraft was flying southbound at a low altitude over Yukon and Alderfer when it struck a power line. The plane continued southbound, crashed into a private alley and struck several homes and sheds. "The whole house...
Lengthy median barrier repair on I-20 east of Midkiff set to begin
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas — There will be a lengthy traffic barrier repair starting on Thursday along I-20 just east of Midkiff Rd., according to a Texas Department of Transportation release. According to TxDOT, this work requires a traffic shift to provide work space for the repairs. The east and...
City of Odessa remembers former Mayor Larry Melton
ODESSA, Texas — Former Odessa Mayor Larry Melton passed away Monday at the age of 86. He was the longest-serving mayor of Odessa, serving from 2001 to 2012. The obituary by Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home Odessa stated that Melton died after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's Disease.
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