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Big Spring ISD proposes $219 million bond election package
BIG SPRING, Texas — The Big Spring Independent School District has asked voters to support its $219 million bond election package. This bond includes Proposition A and Proposition B. What's included in Proposition A?. The biggest item on Prop A is building a new high school. The current one...
Meteorologists say this is not a 'classic' tornado in Fort Stockton
FORT STOCKTON, Texas — NewsWest 9 viewers spotted a land spout in Fort Stockton on Wednesday that touched down on the ground. A land spout is a type of tornado not associated with a mesocyclone. A land spout is technically classified as a type of tornado although they differ from the average twister that destroys homes and property.
No injuries reported in train derailment west of Pyote
PYOTE, Texas — NewsWest 9 is learning that a train derailed west of Pyote on Wednesday afternoon. According to Ward County Captain Rudolfo Ozuna, the Ward County Sheriff's Office got the first call about the derailment at 3:01 p.m. The derailment happened at the 63 mile marker of I-20,...
Cashier stabbed multiple times in Kroger robbery in Fort Worth, officials say
FORT WORTH, Texas — A cashier was in critical condition after she was stabbed multiple times in a robbery at a Fort Worth Kroger grocery store on Wednesday afternoon, officials said. The incident happened shortly after noon at a Kroger store located at 9114 Camp Bowie West Boulevard, near...
Ector County ISD Bond Committee assesses $424 million construction plan
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — The Ector County ISD bond oversight committee took place yesterday, April 30, to make sure bond dollars are being spent properly. Yesterday was the committee's second meeting, which went over presentations on construction and financial updates. One of those updates was the purchase of new...
Seminole man dead after veering off roadway
GAINES COUNTY, Texas — On April 30, at 9:40 p.m., a Kia Forte was traveling eastbound on US-62 when it veered off the roadway to the south, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The report stated that the driver, 19-year-old David Rosalez of Seminole, took evasive action; however,...
Midland ISD Police to continue filling officer positions
MIDLAND, Texas — Schools are place for students to learn, but they also need to be safe when they are learning. That is why the Midland Independent School District holds a meeting every fall, spring and summer with their Safety and Security Committee to go over security protocol and discuss what else they could do to increase security at their schools.
Despite potential TikTok ban, Midland influencer has college degree to look forward to
MIDLAND, Texas — The internet is a place you go for information. "I mean, I'm just an ordinary person," said Andrew Sanchez. But it's also a place where you can go from ordinary to extraordinary. Or in Andrew Sanchez's case: a town celebrity. "I was just standing in line,"...
'Our young people are dying and we shouldn't be losing them' | Fentanyl cases rising in West Texas
ODESSA, Texas — Fentanyl is a deadly drug that is affecting everyone everywhere. On Monday, Austin reported an "overdose outbreak" across the city resulting in 30 patients and four confirmed deaths. The CDC estimated that 77,000 cases out of 111,000 involved fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. The Permian Basin...
Ector County pushing for the community to take aim against illegal dumping
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — So far in 2024, the Ector County Environmental Enforcement received nearly 180 citizen calls about concerns over furniture, tires, motor oil and more being dumped on locations that are not permitted as landfills, according to Jesse Garcia, the assistant director of the Ector County Environmental Enforcement (ECEE).
Big Spring Fire Department facing dire staff shortages
BIG SPRING, Texas — Fire departments are an essential piece to a city’s puzzle, but staff shortages continue to be an issue for many, including right in West Texas. The City of Big Spring has faced a decline in staff for about a year, and the need for more personnel is now considered to be dire.
Odessa Police Department sergeant with over 34 years of law enforcement experience retires
ODESSA, Texas — Sergeant Scottie Smith, who has worked for the Odessa Police Department for over 28 years, announced his retirement, according to a media release from OPD on Tuesday. Sergeant Smith had over 34 years of law enforcement experience. OPD says he worked in Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Training...
Second graders tour Midland County Courthouse
MIDLAND, Texas — Midland County is helping students grow young minds to understand government. On Tuesday, second graders with Fannin Elementary went on a field trip to the Midland County Courthouse. The students were able to learn about the court system and how a courthouse is like. Law enforcement,...
COM Aquatics executive director set to retire at the end of 2024
MIDLAND, Texas — Brad Swendig, the COM Aquatics executive director for the past 40 years, is set to retire at the end of 2024, Swendig announced in a media release on Tuesday. Swendig started his career at COM Aquatics in 1984 as the head coach of the COM Swim...
Man dies at hospital after having alleged heart attack while driving near Loop 250 and Thomason
MIDLAND, Texas — A man in Midland had an alleged heart attack while driving and crashed his car near Loop 250 and Thomason around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, according to the Midland Police Department. Emergency personnel arrived on scene and took the man to the hospital. He later died.
ECISD announces Annual Spring Plant Sale
ODESSA, Texas — ECISD recently posted on their Facebook page that the Annual Spring Plant Sale is currently happening!. The sale is being held at 7651 W. Dunn Street in Odessa and will last from April 29 to May 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you have...
Buena Vista ISD turns to innovative tool to enhance athletic field maintenance
IMPERIAL, Texas — Springtime athletics can be best described as the peak crossover season. One day, there's baseball or softball. Another day, track and golf. And during this busy springtime, there is a heavy load for groundskeepers around the Permian Basin, with some turning to new technology for extra help.
All 79 protesters arrested at UT Austin on Monday have been released from jail
AUSTIN, Texas — Editor's note: A previous version of this story stated at least 100 people were arrested Monday. This article has been updated to reflect the most recent information. Nearly 80 demonstrators were arrested during pro-Palestinian, anti-war protests on the University of Texas at Austin campus Monday. As...
How Odessa is trying to help small businesses grow during 'Small Business Week in Texas'
ODESSA, Texas — Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared the week of April 29 as "Small Business in Texas" Week, thanking the over three million small businesses across the state of Texas. That includes the small businesses out in the Permian Basin, where said businesses help support the West Texas...
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