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I-20 frontage roads will become one lane, one way from Parkway to FM 1788 on Thursday
ODESSA, Texas — Beginning Thursday, May 16, the I-20 frontage roads will transition to a single lane, one-way configuration for through traffic between Parkway Boulevard and FM 1788, according to a press release from the Texas Department of Transportation. Specifically, the south frontage road will accommodate eastbound traffic, while...
ECISD art students have work displayed one last time as high schoolers
ODESSA, Texas — Art is something that lasts forever. "And it just became more of a passion than a hobby," New Tech Odessa Senior Isabella Moreno said. "It's a way to explain myself when you have trouble talking or showing yourself," Odessa High student Gabriel Mendez said. "You can show it through art."
Road closure expected for the installation of water and sewer taps at Harmony Academy in Odessa
ODESSA, Texas — Beginning Wednesday, May 15, a road closure will be in place for the 8200 Block of Doctor Emmitt Headlee Street, between San Antonio Street and Mission Blvd, according to the City of Odessa. Natera Excavation will be installing new water and sewer taps for the future...
Paramount+ is coming to Odessa to film the series 'Landman' and is seeking extras
ODESSA, Texas — According to Ector County ISD, football fans have a chance to watch a game and possibly end up on television. Paramount+ has just announced that they are coming to town to film for its series 'Landman', and they are looking for extras. This will take place during Permian High School's Spring Black and White game on May 16.
One lane of Pelican Island Causeway reopens after barge hits bridge
GALVESTON, Texas — A barge hit the Pelican Island Causeway Bridge leading to a closure in both directions Wednesday morning, according to officials. It happened just before 10 a.m. Crews from the Texas Department of Transportation went to the scene to assess the damage. The bridge remained closed until it was deemed safe to use. City officials said there were no reported injuries.
City of Odessa to negotiate contract to bring outside crew to check water valves
ODESSA, Texas — Water issues have been plaguing the city of Odessa as citizens have been left without clean water after not one but two boil water notices. Meanwhile, a contractor hitting a water main line on Monday left over 7,000 people without water, as the city lost over 28 million gallons of water from the one break.
Decision to make Odessa-Schlemeyer Field Airport county-run leaves community members uneasy
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — The Odessa-Schlemeyer Field Airport has been a hot button topic in Ector County. Decisions are being made to change the airport from the privately run fixed-bas operator (FBO) to a county-run entity. This has left many community members unhappy. Another notable person who this raised...
While oil production remains at record levels in the Permian Basin, rig count has gone down
TEXAS, USA — Oil is currently being produced in record numbers in the Permian Basin, but the rig count has decreased by 39 compared to this time last year, according to Baker Hughes. The need for energy remains constant around the world, and it remains a big part of...
City of Midland to install additional litter fence at Midland landfill to cut down on garbage spread
MIDLAND, Texas — The City of Midland is moving forward with an effort to keep garbage contained at its nearly 400-acre landfill. On Tuesday, the city approved a contract with the company Wind and Sun Protection, Inc. for the installation of "Litter Net Fencing." The project is set to cost nearly $128,000 and will come out of funds that are available in the Solid Waste Fund budget.
Proposal to raise fees at Hogan Park still on the table at Midland City Council
MIDLAND, Texas — The proposal to raise fees at Hogan Park Golf Course is still on the table at Midland City Council, which means people could be paying more to play a round of golf in Midland as soon as July. City leaders are being asked to vote yes...
City of Midland moving forward on Zoo Midland's Rehab Center
MIDLAND, Texas — The City of Midland is moving forward on the Midland Zoo Project. On Tuesday morning, the city voted in favor of allowing Zoo Midland to build a Wildlife Rehabilitation Center on the nonprofit organization's secondary property. The rehab center will be built on the portion of...
Texas resident wins $5 million lottery prize on $50 scratch-off ticket
FORT WORTH, Texas — A North Texas resident turned a $50 scratch-off lottery ticket into a $5 million prize, officials announced Tuesday. The winner, who is from Haslet but is remaining anonymous, bought the winning ticket from Mighty Convenience, located at 13075 Saginaw Boulevard in far north Fort Worth. The ticket was part of the Texas Lottery's $5 million Ultimate scratch-off game, according to lottery officials.
Orlando Montanez arrested after officer-involved shooting in Big Spring
BIG SPRING, Texas — 42-year-old Orlando Montanez was located at approximately 8:25 a.m. by Big Spring PD after being involved in an officer-involved shooting, according to a Big Spring Police Department press release. On May 14, at approximately 1:50 a.m., deputies from the Howard County Sheriff’s Department and officers...
Orlando Montanez arrested after officer-involved shooting in Big Spring
BIG SPRING, Texas — UPDATE AT 10:56 a.m. According to a Big Spring Police Department release, Montanez was located at approximately 8:25 a.m. by Big Spring Police. Montanez was observed running in the south alley from the 2100 block of Alabama and into a storage shed behind a residence.
Fort Stockton PD looking for missing K9 Officer Fauce
The Fort Stockton Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding K9 Officer Fauce, who is missing, according to a Facebook post from Fort Stockton PD. According to the post, a door was unintentionally left open, which led to Fauce's departure from the station. If anyone knows about Fauce's...
UTPB Baseball's turnaround continues in regionals
ODESSA, Texas — The University of Texas Permian Basin baseball team has made it to the regional round of the Division II NCAA Baseball Tournament. It's the latest in a series of accomplishments for the program, which has undergone a turnaround under second-year Head Coach Gabe Grinder. "This means...
Carver Center teacher leads her DI class to Global Finals for her last year
MIDLAND, Texas — 14 Carver Center students will be traveling to Kansas City, Missouri to compete in the Destination Imagination Global Finals that will occur during the week of May 20. It's a bittersweet year for Chrystal Anuszkiewicz, or Mrs. A-Z. She's been leading the Carver Center's Destination Imagination...
From Odessa Collegiate Academy to Dartmouth | OCA senior earns full ride to Ivy League school
ODESSA, Texas — Getting accepted to your dream school is a feeling like no other. "I didn't get to read it [my acceptance letter] first. It was my grandma behind me that read it first. And she doesn't know English, so she just saw ‘congratulations’ and she immediately screamed 'congratulations!'”
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