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One dead after accident in Midland County
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas — On May 26, at 2:04 AM, a fatal accident occurred in Midland County at the intersection of CR-1210 and CR-173, according to a press release from the Texas Department of Public Safety. The driver, 31-year-old Sabrinia Ann Thompson from Andrews, TX, sustained minor injuries and...
Driver identified after striking pedestrians in Midland
MIDLAND, Texas — The driver of an SUV who was involved in a collision with two pedestrians has been identified. The incident happened early Monday morning, May 27, around 1:50 a.m. outside La Cantina, located at 200 E. Florida Ave., according to a press release from the City of Midland.
Tips to stay safe while swimming this Memorial Day
SAN ANTONIO — Memorial Day is setting up to be a hot one and in celebration of the holiday, many will head to the water to cool off. But trips to the pool or river can turn tragic if people aren’t careful while swimming. We talk about this not to scare you, but to remind you that drownings are preventable.
Breeding season causes an increase in cats at Midland Animal Services
MIDLAND, Texas — Midland Animal Services has been filling up with more felines... that’s because from March to around September is when a lot more kittens begin popping up in Texas. “That is the breeding season for cats. In the spring... towards the fall. So that is when...
Firefighters battle large structure fire in the downtown Alpine area; four firefighters treated for injuries
ALPINE, Texas — On Sunday afternoon, multiple fire departments helped put out a large structure fire in the downtown Alpine area, according to a Facebook post from the Alpine Fire Department. Four firefighters had minor injuries due to the fire and were treated on scene. AFD got the call...
'Recovery will truly never end' | Victim of drunk boating crash advocating against boating under the influence
AUSTIN, Texas — It’s that time of the year again when boats seem to be everywhere you turn in Austin. But as a driver, it’s important to think twice before getting behind the wheel if alcohol is involved. Research shows that a 0.035 Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)...
MFD responds to a fire in central Midland
MIDLAND, Texas — On Sunday, May 26, The Midland Fire Department responded to a fire that occurred in central Midland, according to the City of Midland. MFD officials reported that two rooms were impacted in a fire in the 1900 block of Michigan Avenue, where heavy smoke damage was reported throughout.
25-year-old man dead after crash in Martin County
MARTIN COUNTY, Texas — On Friday, May 24 at 7:50 p.m., a fatal crash happened on SH 176, Mile Marker 278 in Martin County, according to a press release from the Texas Department of Public Safety. The release stated that a 2019 Mercedes C43, driven by 25-year-old Luis Valdez...
One dead after fatal crash in Winkler County on SH 302 and CR 101
WINKLER COUNTY, Texas — On Wednesday, May 22 at 6:25 p.m., a fatal crash occurred in Winkler County on SH 302 and CR 101 that involved two vehicles, according to a press release from the Texas Department of Public Safety. The release stated that a 2022 Ford F-150, driven...
A delay for the opening of the Washington Aquatic Center due to a pipe burst
MIDLAND, Texas — The City of Midland Parks and Recreation have announced that there will be a delay for the opening of the Washington Aquatic Center due to a 6-inch pipe bursting and flooding the pump room on Saturday, May 25. The staff managed to catch it in time...
Seven confirmed dead — including children — after an EF-2 tornado hit Cooke County Saturday night
VALLEY VIEW, Texas — Seven people are dead, and more than 100 people injured, following a reported tornado Saturday night near Valley View, the Cooke County Sheriff has confirmed. Sunday evening Governor Greg Abbott along with Cook County officials and the National Weather Service held a press conference. The...
VFW Post 4149 honors Midland veterans at Fairview Cemetary
MIDLAND, Texas — Veterans of Foreign Wars post 4149 and their auxiliary went out Fairview cemetery in Midland today to place American flags at the graves of veterans buried there. “This weekend is all about the fallen. This weekend is all about those that came before us, and it's...
Odessa woman overcomes heart condition through CrossFit
ODESSA, Texas — Being a wife, mother and grandmother already makes someone a superhero. And for Odessa woman Joni Kouba, she definitely checks that box. With four kids and three grandchildren, she's all about her family. On top of that, she co-owns Mojo Speech Therapy Clinic and works at the Compass Academy Charter School as the speech language pathologist.
Chinese immigrants in Midland graduate from ESL classes
MIDLAND, Texas — A church group in Midland helped immigrants from China settle down in the Tall City. The immigrants completed an eight-week English class through Burlington English to help them ease into the community. Many of these immigrants attend the Mayflower Church, which is made up of those...
Midland Man gets back on his feet with help from Salvation Army, reopens his shoe store
MIDLAND, Texas — LS Jr. first called the city of Midland "the land- flowing of milk and honey," when he first visited nearly a decade ago. The opportunities he saw from the West Texas city led him to move from Chicago to the Tall City. In 2010, LS Jr....
Odessa family fighting to bring daughter home from Haiti
ODESSA, Texas — A family in Odessa has been looking to welcome a new child into their family since last year. However, that hasn't happened because their adopted daughter is from Haiti and is stuck there because of gang violence that has broken out throughout the country. Craig and...
Meet Barbie, NewsWest 9's Midland Pet of the Week
MIDLAND, Texas — Meet Barbie, NewsWest 9's Midland Pet of the Week courtesy of the Midland Humane Coalition. Barbie is a sweet little terrier mix with golden blonde hair and the cutest smile. She is a four-year-old lap dog who loves attention and belly rubs. A good Samaritan brought...
Midland Fire Department hosts drowning prevention training
MIDLAND, Texas — The Midland Fire Department hosted a drowning prevention training Friday on their Annual Swift Water Awareness Day. MFD told NewsWest 9 that everyone on a fire truck or ambulance goes through this particular training. On average, Midland sees about two to three drownings a year, with...
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