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Improvements for State Highway 158 and Sinclair Avenue intersection to start June 5
MIDLAND, Texas — State Highway 158 and the Sinclair Avenue intersection in West Midland is undergoing improvements set for June 5, according to the City of Midland Facebook page. The release further stated that the project includes intersection expansion, curb and gutter upgrades, and drainage enhancements. Additionally, traffic signals...
Midland Animal Services partners With Petco Love Lost service to help find missing pets
MIDLAND, Texas — Midland Animal Services has partnered with Petco Love Lost to simplify reporting and searching for lost and found pets, according to a post on the City of Midland Facebook Page. Residents can use the City’s website to report incidents, and the Nextdoor app extends the program’s...
Midland County issues Disaster Declaration
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas — Midland County and the City of Midland have declared a disaster due to severe weather, including tornadoes, high winds, hail, and flooding, according to a press release from Midland County. Residents and businesses can seek assistance through Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), with damage reported...
City of Alpine hosts workshop to provide updates to help businesses affected by fires
ALPINE, Texas — On Monday, the City of Alpine held a town workshop to provide an update on how the May 26 fire has affected Downtown Alpine and its businesses. While the cause of the fire has yet to be confirmed, city council did address safety concerns regarding the surrounding area of the affected businesses.
Odessa fire engulfs multiple RVs and vehicles Monday night
ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Fire Department responded to a fire that included multiple RVs and vehicles Monday night. Four RVs, five vehicles and part of an office building caught on fire at W. Yukon Rd. and N. Flamingo Ave, according to the City of Odessa. Crews pulled a...
Temporary pause on expanded background checks for firearms gets extended
AUSTIN, Texas — The temporary restraining order blocking a new federal gun law aimed at expanding background check requirements has been extended. In May, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, along with several states, sued the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), claiming that the restrictions violated the constitutional rights of citizens. The latest motion extends the temporary restraining order through June 16.
New entrance ramp on I-20 to open Tuesday
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas — In Midland County, the new westbound I-20 entrance ramp east of Loop 250 will be opening Tuesday, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. There will also be rolling closures in the westbound right lane between Midland Drive and Loop 250 as the construction team...
Sanderson community pulling together after tornado
SANDERSON, Texas — In the small town of Sanderson, disaster struck on Sunday night. The aftermath leaves a lone file cabinet in one area, roofs torn off for some and for others, houses no longer homes. Terrell County Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland says their needs are met, but assessments continue...
Nearly 50 residents displaced in Fairgreen Apartment fire | All have been housed with the help of American Red Cross
ODESSA, Texas — On Monday, more than 50 residents were trying to find their new normal after a fire blazed through Fairgreen Apartment Homes in Odessa. 25 families have since had to pack all of their belongings and relocate for shelter, but efforts to help them are far from over.
Odessa Battle of the Badges set to start Wednesday
The Odessa Police Department and Odessa Fire Department are coming together to donate blood while also challenging the community to donate as well. Vitalant says that the blood drive is essential each year because it gets harder to maintain a robust blood supply coming into the summer months. "[For] first...
Kid's Farmer's Market returns to WTX Food Bank in Odessa
ODESSA, Texas — This year’s Kid’s Farmer’s Market was expanded, and more activities and vendors were brought in thanks to the extra space the food bank had to work with. It's the first time they've held the kid's farmers market since the expansion and the food...
Dr Pepper climbs into tie for 2nd in U.S. soda rankings, report says
DALLAS — Move over, Pepsi. Or at least make room. Texas' own Dr Pepper is now tied with Pepsi as the No. 2 soft drink brand in the U.S., according to new research reported by the Wall Street Journal. Both brands are still well behind Coke, which has long...
New details revealed in flooding of Ector County Courthouse
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — The Ector County Courthouse has announced an emergency closure for the remainder of today, June 3 due to flooding, according to a press release from the Ector County Court House. According to a press conference with Judge Dustin Fawcett, an old iron valve came loose...
National Survivor Day at Gifts of Hope
MIDLAND, Texas — Today was Gifts of Hope’s 4th annual National Survivor Day celebration, a celebration they always look forward to because of what it stands for. “That is a national event that we're a part of where people come together to celebrate all the local survivors that have overcome cancer. But it's also an opportunity to raise awareness that once you've completed your treatment, that doesn't mean that the journey's over.” said Clint Dickson, executive director of Permian Basin Gifts of Hope.
PCOS is a significant health problem. Here's why doctors say many women remain undiagnosed
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Cat Steele's morning routine has become a ritual. She packs meals for the workday and several vitamins to help regulate her hormones. "I have to be really mindful of things that cause inflammation in my body, because that can lead to a lot of really negative symptoms," Steele said.
Most of Sanderson without power after tornado touches down in Terrell County
SANDERSON, Texas — Most of the city of Sanderson is without power after a tornado ripped through Terrell County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. According to Terrell County Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland, one U.S. Border Patrol Agent was serious injured after the tornado took a direct hit on his home. Texas DPS has not reported any deaths in relation to this tornado.
Culberson County Sheriff's Office looking for missing 62-year-old woman, who is possibly endangered
VAN HORN, Texas — The Culberson County Sheriff's Office is looking for 62-year-old Danielle Plummer, who has been missing since 12 p.m. on Friday, May 31. She was last seen in the 800 block of Van Horn Dr. According to a Facebook post from the Culberson County Sheriff's Office,...
Raw video: 18-wheeler carrying around 8,800 gallons of fuel catches fire on North Freeway, HFD says | Freeway back open
HOUSTON — The North Freeway headed south is back open after an 18-wheeler carrying 8,800 gallons of unleaded fuel was involved in a crash and caught fire Saturday night, according to the Houston Fire Department. This happened shortly before 10 p.m. on the North Freeway near Tidwell. The southbound...
A fire at Fairgreen Apartment Homes in Odessa leaves 50 people displaced
ODESSA, Texas — A fire at the Fairgreen Apartment Homes, located at 4675 Oakwood Drive in Odessa, has left 50 people displaced, according to the City of Odessa. Odessa Fire Rescue and the Odessa Police Department are on scene of the fire, as well as the American Red Cross to help those displaced.
Permian Basin Red Cross helps storm victims around West Texas
ODESSA, Texas — The Permian Basin Chapter of the American Red Cross is in the mobilization phase of their operations to help storm victims in West Texas. Basically, they're getting people together, supplies together and getting ready to help people where it's needed. The Permian Basin Red Cross told...
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