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Ector County ISD announces update for students' return to school on Monday after the Boil Water Notice that's been placed over the weekend
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — Ector County ISD has announced an update regarding the start of school on Monday, May 12 due to the Boil Water Notice that's been in place over the weekend. The notice will have little to no impact on breakfast and lunch. The school's nutrition team...
One person pronounced dead after an officer-involved shooting took place in Midland on Friday evening
MIDLAND, Texas — On Friday, May 10 at approximately 6:41 p.m., an officer-involved shooting took place on the 3100 Block of Roosevelt Avenue in Midland, according to the City of Midland. The Midland Police Department were called out on a disturbance with weapons. Shots were reportedly fired, and one...
Latest on the Boil Water Notice for the City of Odessa
ODESSA, Texas — According to the City of Odessa, the Boil Water Notice is still in effect. They expect the notice to be lifted after 10 a.m. on Monday. The bacterial samples have to be incubated for 24 hours. The samples were not taken until the morning of Sunday, May 12 after crews flushed the lines.
Update on the water in the City of Odessa
ODESSA, Texas — According to the City of Odessa, the water is starting to come back on across the city. The Odessa crew have been working hard to fix the water problem and many people are appreciative, including the Mendoza family. The Mendoza family stopped by to give the...
City of Odessa is making progress on replacing the broken valve that is affecting the water
ODESSA, Texas — The City of Odessa has just announced that the crews are making progress on taking the old, broken valve out of the ground and soon will be placing the new one. The crew has been working hard and as fast as they can to get this...
8th Annual First Responders Appreciation Day gives special thank you to local heroes
MIDLAND, Texas — First responders are always the first guys in and the last guys out but on Saturday, May 11th, it was all about them living out their luau dreams. Saturday, May 11 marked the 8th Annual First Responders Appreciation Day hosted by American Legion for all local first responders and the community to come enjoy.
Boil Water Notice for the City of Odessa
ODESSA, Texas — According to the City of Odessa, the city is under a Boil Water Notice. It is advised to boil drinking, cleaning and cooking water for the next 24 hours. The City of Odessa is in a critical stage. At this time, crews are still trying to relieve the pressure in the hole and are doing everything they can from having to shut down the system.
After almost 140 years, the Martin County Convent is continuing to build on its historic legacy
MARTIN COUNTY, Texas — History behind these four-foot-thick Adobe walls shaped Martin County and the City of Stanton. "It was built by monks [Carmelites] who migrated from Europe in the 1880s," Reggie Baker, Board President of the 1884 Plaza, said. "They came to a cluster community in Kansas and later migrated to what we now know as Stanton, Texas. They came here and found the town of Marienfeld in 1882 and started building a theological training center, a monastery."
City of Odessa is repairing a broken waterline at 42nd Street and Dawn Avenue
ODESSA, Texas — According to the City of Odessa, they are currently repairing a broken waterline at 42nd Street and Dawn Avenue. As a result, there may be periods of low water pressure across the city. There is not expected to be any water outages. The City of Odessa...
TXDOT has a survey out for Midland and Odessa households and businesses to take part in for future road projects to make driving safer
Everyone knows how important it is to be safe on the road, and that is why the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) wants to hear from you on what improvements need to be made to make driving safer. TXDOT and the Permian Basin Metropolitan Planning Organization are teaming up to...
Despite delay in Occidental-CrownRock deal, oil and gas production still up in Permian Basin
TEXAS, USA — While Occidental does have a deal in place to acquire CrownRock, it has reached a slight delay. However, it hasn't stopped oil and gas production in the Permian Basin from going up. This acquisition would allow Oxy to be able to open up oil and gas...
Female Entrepreneurs of Midland host Dive into Summer VIP Fashion Show and Pop-Up Market while raising support for local non-profit
MIDLAND, Texas — Mark your calendars for May 17th and 18th. The Female Entrepreneurs of Midland (FEM) are having their inaugural Dive Into Summer VIP Fashion Show and Pop-Up Market and it's all to benefit a local non-profit. FEM is a non-profit membership-based organization that focuses on cultivating a...
Local officials to undergo training to combat rise in West Texas oil thefts
MONAHANS, Texas — "The rise in oil theft in West Texas is growing, it's increasing, and the criminals are more organized," said U.S. Congressman, Tony Gonzales during a press conference in Monahans, Texas. On Friday, May 10, the Republican U.S. Congressman hosted a roundtable discussion with officials from the...
Midland County Commissioners approve buying land to address flooding issues and approve of a contract with the Midland County Fair
MIDLAND, Texas — On Friday, May 10, the Midland County Commissioners gathered to discuss the steps that need to be taken to help with the flooding problems in the county. Commissioners approved buying land just south of I-20, which has drainage issues. The goal that the Commissioners have is...
Ralph Bunche Elementary celebrates their recognition as one of the 612 schools to be part of the 'Capturing Kids Hearts' showcase
MIDLAND, Texas — This Friday morning, May 10, Ralph Bunche Elementary released 1,200 balloons to celebrate the recognition as one of the 612 schools to be part of the National showcase, ‘Capturing Kids Hearts’. The school was recognized by displaying characters under the campaign that would better...
Spectrum Solutions partner with Midland Christian School to host an Olympic themed Field Day for their patients
MIDLAND, Texas — This Friday morning, May 10, the Spectrum Solutions partnered with Midland Christian School to get their patients up and active by hosting an Olympic themed Field Day. About 25 special needs adult clients from Spectrum of Solutions had partnered up with students from Midland Christian School...
The American Well Services and the Odessa Chuckwagon Gang partner to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week
ODESSA, Texas — On Friday, May 10, the American Well Services and the Odessa Chuckwagon Gang partnered up to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week by showing what it means to give back. They spent the day serving a hot lunch to educators over at Barbara Jordan Elementary in Odessa. "The...
New details revealed in police report about alleged assault at Dallas nightclub in which police suspect Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice
DALLAS — A police report provides additional details about what led up to the alleged assault at Lit Kitchen and Lounge earlier this week in which police suspect Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice. The report alleges a suspect assaulted a man around 2 a.m. on May 6...
Car crashes into ice cream shop in Odessa leaving three students and two adults injured
ODESSA, Texas — On Friday morning, a vehicle collision occurred resulting in three students and two adults being injured. The Odessa Police Department and Odessa Fire Rescue were dispatched to the accident at 11:44 a.m. involving a gray Toyota Highlander. The vehicle crashed into Alfredo’s Paleteria, located at the intersection of 42nd St. and Bonham Ave., according to a press release from the City of Odessa.
Ector County Independent School District announces bond sale
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — The Ector County Independent School District has made an announcement for the upcoming sale of school bonds, starting Tuesday, May 14, according to an ECISD press release. These bonds represent the initial offering following the voter-approved bond measure in November 2023. The release stated that...
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