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Woman critically injured in Monday morning crash off Midland Drive and Andrews Highway
MIDLAND, Texas — A crash around 8 a.m. on Monday at the intersection of Andrews Highway and Midland Drive left a female driver critically injured, according to the Midland Police Department. According to MPD, the female driver, at fault for the accident, was flown to a Lubbock hospital with...
Four volunteers, all over 90 years old, not letting age stop them from making a difference at Medical Center Hospital
ODESSA, Texas — For five days a week since 2002, Faye Smith has been volunteering at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. "Better than sitting at home on the couch watching TV," Smith said. And she might not look like it, but she just celebrated her 90th birthday. Smith has...
Students experience 'STEAM' through reading several science books at Petroleum Museum
MIDLAND, Texas — Kids are getting hands on when it comes to science, technology, engineering, art and math, also known as STEAM. The event, going on at the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, gives students an experience where they are showed the wonders of STEAM through reading several science books. The books include The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Rainbow Fish, Too Much Glue and more.
Top Midland ISD students recognized at 'Shining Stars Breakfast'
MIDLAND, Texas — On Monday morning, the Midland Education Foundation shined a light on its top shining stars within Midland ISD honor students. The foundation held their "Shining Stars Breakfast". At the breakfast, it recognized the top 10 students from Midland High and Legacy High, the valedictorian from Early College High School at Midland College and the top student at Coleman High.
Person dies in Carlsbad crash after metal welding rod goes through front windshield
CARLSBAD, N.M. — A person died in a crash on April 24 in Carlsbad, New Mexico, after a metal welding rod went through the windshield, severely injuring the driver, according to the Carlsbad Police Department. According to a media release, the accident happened at 12:10 p.m. at 5000 National...
City of Odessa announces free bulk drop-off event
ODESSA, Texas — The City of Odessa posted on their Facebook page that on Saturday, May 4, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Buice Elementary in Odessa, located at 1800 E 87th Street will host a free bulk drop-off event. The event will take place in the main parking...
NewsWest 9 helps raise $1.3 million dollars for Permian Basin Rehab Center
ODESSA, Texas — Over the weekend, West Texans helped raise $1.3 million for the Permian Basin Rehab Center during the annual Telethon. The event focuses on raising money to help care for their patients. NewsWest 9 had the opportunity to interview some of the patients leading up to the...
Odessa’s boil water notice has been removed
ODESSA, Texas — The boil water notice in Odessa has ended as of 10 a.m. Monday, according to the City of Odessa Facebook page. The post stated that the notice was taken out of an overabundance of caution for citizens in the areas of Lawndale, Ratliff Ridge and Yukon Ridge.
Fire breaks out at Space Monkey Smoke Shop in Midland
MIDLAND, Texas — On Monday, April 29, at around 6:30 a.m., the Midland Fire Department was dispatched to a fire at the Space Monkey Smoke Shop, located at the 800 block of South Weatherford Street, according to a press release from the City of Midland. Officials from the department...
American Legion Post 19 holds fundraiser for Sons of the American Legion
MIDLAND, Texas — American Legion Post 19 in Midland held their BBQ, Bloody Mary's, and Hot Wheels fundraiser for the Sons of the American Legion. “The Sons is one group of the American Legion family for the male relatives of service members and the group is supportive of everything that goes on at this post. And so today this fundraiser is to raise some funds for that group specifically,” said Tina Grace, service officer for American Legion Post 19.
How the Monahans Volunteer Fire Department took on the pipeline explosion fire
MONAHANS, Texas — After a pipeline explosion sparked a massive fire in Ward County, the Monahans Volunteer Fire Department were one of several departments who rushed into action. However, when they got there, they had to hold their ground. “We arrived on scene, very large fire. You can see...
Ribbon cutting held for overpass completion at Yukon Road and Loop 338
ODESSA, Texas — On Friday morning in Odessa, TxDOT and city officials, including State Representative Brooks Landgraf and Odessa Mayor Javier Joven, held a celebratory ribbon cutting for the completion of the overpass for Loop 338 and Yukon Road. The project costed around $20 million and took three years...
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