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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...
House fire in northwest Midland caused by lightning
MIDLAND, Texas — The Midland Fire Department responded to a house fire in northwest Midland on Thursday evening. It was another fire on Thursday that was caused by lightning, according to the City of Midland. The house fire was located in the 6800 block of West County Road 41....
Statewide alert issued for attempt to locate woman wanted in connection to Mitchell Co. attempted murder
MITCHELL COUNTY, Texas — A statewide alert was sent to law enforcement agencies to be on the lookout for a woman wanted in connection to an attempted murder investigation in Mitchell County. The Texas Department of Public Safety said the Mitchell County Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting call...
Two vehicles and one RV damaged by fire in south Midland
MIDLAND, Texas — Two vehicles and one RV were damaged by a fire in the 1300 block of East County Road 140 on Friday morning, according to the Midland Fire Department. MFD responded to the fire at 7:30 a.m. Besides the two vehicles and one RV being damaged by...
Big Spring Firefighters partner with Allegiance EMS to enhance Emergency Response Services
BIG SPRING, Texas — The Big Spring Professional Fire Fighters Association has announced a significant change in the city’s emergency medical services. Effective Thursday, May 30, Allegiance Mobile Health has been contracted to handle EMS responses for the City of Big Spring. Despite the change, the local firefighters...
Two men arrested in Midland County after SWAT team finds narcotics and gun
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas — On May 30, a coordinated effort by the Midland County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit and the SWAT Team resulted in the execution of a search warrant at a residence on the 3300 block of West Dengar Avenue, according to a press release from the Midland County Sherrif's office.
Disaster exercise performed at Midland International Air and Space Port
MIDLAND, Texas — A disaster exercise was performed at the Midland International Air & Space Port on Thursday morning. The exercise was a simulated plane crash. The disaster exercise is mandated by the FAA and is something that every airport like Midland’s needs to do every couple years.
Downtown Alpine fire still under investigation despite 'undetermined' cause in Alpine PD press release
ALPINE, Texas — The city of Alpine is still recovering from the devastating fire that claimed five local businesses on May 26. While Alpine Police said the cause was undetermined, that doesn't mean the investigation is over. When devastation hits a community, they will always look for answers. That...
Jadewood Drive fire in Midland that left one family displaced caused by lightning
MIDLAND, Texas — NewsWest 9 has confirmed with the City of Midland that lightning was the cause of the fire at a house in the 2000 block of Jadewood Drive in Midland on Thursday evening. That fire left one family displaced. The Midland Fire Department reports that nobody was...
IDEA Public Schools invests over $20 million into staff, enhancing compensation and career programs
IDEA Public Schools, a leading network of tuition-free K-12 public charter schools in the Permian Basin, has announced a significant enhancement to staff compensation with the approval of over $20 million in increases by the IDEA Texas Board of Directors and Leadership. According to a press release from IDEA Public...
LeAnn Rimes to perform charity concert for Education Foundation of Odessa
ODESSA, Texas — The Education Foundation of Odessa has announced a special performance by LeAnn Rimes, the internationally renowned singer and award-winning songwriter, scheduled for August 8, 2024, at the Ector Theatre, according to a press release from the Education Foundation of Odessa. The concert is set to benefit...
City of Odessa announces free bulk drop-off event at Nimitz Jr. High School
ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Solid Waste Crew is gearing up for a bulk waste collection event slated for Saturday June 1, at Nimitz Jr. High School’s east parking lot, available from 8 a.m. to noon., according to a post from the City of Odessa Facebook. Community members...
Highway 18 near Kermit reopens after early morning collision involving Texas DPS trooper and truck
KERMIT, Texas — A section of State Highway 18 near Kermit was closed early this morning due to a collision involving a Texas Department of Public Safety vehicle and a passenger truck. The incident, which occurred approximately 10 miles south of Kermit at mile marker 339, was reported at...
Andrews County Courthouse introducing new security measures
ANDREWS COUNTY, Texas — The Andrews County Courthouse will implement enhanced security protocols starting June 3, according to a post on their Facebook page. The post further added that for public access, the designated entrance will be the east door facing Main Street and that the possession of weapons, including pocketknives, is strictly prohibited within the premises.
Strength in numbers: Odessa community rallies around five-year-old battling kidney cancer
ODESSA, Texas — At only five years old, Penelope Cisneros is already fighting a battle that many little girls her age shouldn't have to: cancer. Penelope was diagnosed with Wilms Tumor, a form of kidney cancer, in late March and has been undergoing treatment since April 1. Her family,...
ECISD holds Ignite the Light Power of Literacy Conference
ODESSA, Texas — The Ignite the Light Power of Literacy Conference is a free professional learning event for ECISD teachers where they learn about useful teaching techniques and tools that they can bring into their classrooms to better teach students. "So, our intention is to elevate our teachers with...
Newest national historic site in West Texas asking for public input
MARFA, Texas — Another spotlight on the history in West Texas. The Blackwell School in Marfa is the latest national historic site in the region. The National Park Service is working with the community to shape what generations to come will gain from it. In Marfa, the Blackwell School...
Midland College volleyball coach resigns; to coach at Texas A&M International
MIDLAND, Texas — Tammie Jimenez, who served as Midland College's head volleyball coach since 2010, announced her resignation. In 2010, Jimenez became MC's third-ever head volleyball coach following four years as the Lady Chaps' assistant coach. Jimenez is heading to Laredo, Texas, to be the head coach of Texas...
Russ McEwen Aquatic Center in Big Spring opens June 1
BIG SPRING, Texas — The Russ McEwen Aquatic Center is opening for the 2024 summer season on Saturday, June 1, according to the City of Big Spring. The center will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., and on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. It will closed on Mondays.
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