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ICYMI: Top headlines from across the Basin
PERMIAN BASIN (KMID/KPEJ) – Here are the top stories from around the Basin for the week ending on May 17th. The Midland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was found dead in the 10,000 block of South FM 1788 last weekend. Investigators said the man was found dead from a possible gunshot wound […]
Midland ISD introduces its tuition-based Pre-K program
MIDLAND, Texas — Midland ISD is launching a tuition-based pre-kindergarten program during the 2024-2025 school year. It's an opportunity for families whose children may not be eligible for traditional Pre-K where students must meet certain qualifications. "We want to extend our program to as many children as we can,"...
City of Odessa elaborates on disinfection process for water
ODESSA, Texas — The city of Odessa has had a few issues with water in 2024, from line breaks to boil water notices. However, that doesn't stop them from ensuring Odessans have clean drinking water. "The most valuable resource that we have is of course water," said Deputy City...
Odessa American Legion hold Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony
ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa American Legion held a wreath laying ceremony at the Ector County Cemetery with honor in their hearts Monday. “We had to remember our fallen heroes from the Civil War, World War Two, World War One, Vietnam, Desert Storm and the Afghan War," said Tony Morgan, the American Legion Post 403 commander. "We honor, respect and remember all of our veterans, to those that didn't make it back to some that came back but wasn't fully here.”
Midland Athletic Syndicate unveil new renderings, name for indoor sports facility
MIDLAND, Texas — Significant progress has been made on a new indoor sports facility from Midland Athletic Syndicate. Members of the Midland Athletic Syndicate board held a "Tip Off" Monday that showcased new renderings alongside an official name for the complex: Diamondback Energy Athletic Complex. “It’s going to show...
Turning Interstate 27 into a reality, here’s everything you need to know:
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A future interstate highway that has been the talk of the Basin for several years is slowly becoming a reality for the Midland and Odessa area. In 2020 a feasibility study was done by the Ports-to-Plains Corridor Advisory Committee, an organization of elected city officials and leaders who wanted to improve interstates […]
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