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Lane closures expected along Crane Ave beginning Monday
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The City of Odessa has announced a lane closure on Crane Avenue that is expected to begin on July 8 as part of a reconstruction project. Beginning Monday, there will be a double right-hand lane closure for north-bound traffic along south Crane Avenue. There will be one lane of traffic in each […]
OPD outlines fines, felonies, and seizure offenses for 4th of July
ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Police Department posted on their Facebook page a list of offenses for this year's 4th of July celebration. Fireworks exploding in city limits will result in a $500 fine and all fireworks seized. If the fireworks explode and interfere with police, this will result...
Samantha Mendez out as UTPB Softball Coach
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - In a release from Illinois College Athletics, former UTPB Softball Coach Samantha Mendez has accepted the Head Coaching position for the softball team. Mendez served as head coach with the Falcons during the 2023 and 2024 seasons compiling a total record of 15-86. UTPB will begin...
West Texas Truckers Stage Protest Against Poor Working Conditions in Permian Basin
In a pronounced display of discontent, truckers across the Permian Basin have undertaken a protest against conditions they label as 'degrading'. Low wages, and the absence of basic amenities such as restrooms at loading areas, have fueled their collective grievance. On Monday, they mobilized to make their demands known by distributing fliers and blocking sand mine entrances in West Texas cities including Kermit, Monahans, and Odessa as reported by The Texas Tribune. This movement marks a potentially historic shift in labor for the country's most active oil field.
UPDATED: Odessa boy, 13, dies of fentanyl, sources say
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- UPDATE: The City of Odessa today confirmed that investigators with the Odessa Police Department Homicide Unit are investigating after a 13-year-old boy died of fentanyl poisoning late last month. According to a news release posted to social media on the heels of multiple information requests, the City confirmed that the investigation began […]
UTPB grad set to release new book on sports movies
Jul. 2—While many sports movies are based on or inspired by a true story, there are also plenty of fictional sports movies as well that fans have enjoyed over the years. Writer and University of Texas Permian Basin graduate Kyle Bandujo explores some of his favorite fictional sports movies in his upcoming book "Movies With Balls: The Greatest Sports Movies of All Time Analyzed and ...
UTPB engineering camp sparks interest
Jul. 1—Students from middle through high school had a chance to test their knowledge at engineering camps offered by University of Texas Permian Basin. The ExxonMobil and UNITE/AEOP (Army Educational Outreach Program) engineering camps cover grades sixth through eight and nine through 12, respectively. Both were held at the UTPB Engineering Building. The UNITE camp had 27 kids and the ...
City of Odessa to repair manhole
ODESSA, Texas — The City of Odessa is repairing a manhole at the intersection of 42nd and Dixie. The city says the work will start at 7 p.m. Monday night and should be repaired within a day. NewsWest 9 will continue to update this as we learn more.
Odessa Police Engage with Youth at Stories in the Park Event
ODESSA, Texas — Odessa Police Department officers recently participated in Odessa College’s Stories in the Park event at the Downtown Community Center. Officers and Crime Scene technicians had the opportunity to interact with children and discuss their profession, according to a press release from the department. "Thank you for inviting us!" stated the department.
Downtown Odessa hosting free firework and concert event featuring Grammy award-winning artists
ODESSA, Texas — The Fourth of July Fandango is coming to downtown Odessa for another round of celebration, according to the Discover Odessa website. This year's celebration will feature Grammy Award-winning artists Brandon Davis, Los Lonely Boys and Sunny Sauceda. The event will also include a kids’ zone, food...
Odessa Compass Academy adds Boe Smith as Head Football Coach and Athletic Director
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa Compass Academy hired Boe Smith to be the new head football coach and one of the athletic directors. He was the offensive line coach and co-offensive coordinator at Legacy High, but took the head coaching job with Odessa Compass Academy. It was an important move for him that was made easier because his children attend the Compass Academy.
Odessa City Manager gives update on future of water line breaks
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – After households and businesses were without water this past weekend because of a water line break at East 42nd street and University, residents wondered why does this issue keep occurring? The short and simple answer to that would be the outdated infrastructure the City has with the water line. These water […]
US, Mexican truckers unite to protest low wages, poor working conditions
A cross-border trucker-led convoy will be rolling through parts of West Texas on Monday to spotlight everything from violence against drivers, low wages to poor working conditions in both Mexico and the U.S., organizers said. The convoy — a joint action between the U.S.-based Truckers Movement for Justice (TMJ) and...
ECISD student registration now open for 2024-25 school year
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — Ector County ISD posted on their Facebook page that registration for the 2024-25 school year has begun today, July 1. The post further added that all students must register online through the Focus Parent Portal. Returning students are only expected to verify that their student...
Ector Co to begin seal coat project
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Ector County road crews will soon begin a seal coat project to help keep County roads in good condition; this project will include seal coating between 80-90 miles of road. “This chip seal helps with the cracks in the road so we don’t get moisture under the pavement,” the County said […]
SMALL BUSINESS SHOUT-OUT: Grace & Hustle
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Grace & Hustle is located at 2109 W Texas Ave Suite D in Midland, and open Tuesday through Friday 10 am - 6 pm, and Saturday 10 am - 6 pm. Birthdays, housewarmings, engagement parties, anniversaries... there is a lot to celebrate in the summer. Wouldn’t it be nice to find any gift under one roof? You’ve got a good chance at Grace & Hustle in Midland.
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