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CBS7 FIRST ALERT Forecast for Wednesday, July 24th, 2024
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - CBS7 FIRST ALERT Forecast for Wednesday, July 24th, 2024: Conditions continue to warm across the region today, but will remain just below normal for this time of year. Highs across the region will warm into the 80s and 90s today. Midland/Odessa are looking to reach a...
West Texas FC Fan Brian Hodnett is a nominee for the National Premier Soccer League’s Supporter of the Year Award
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - West Texas FC is done for the season following the loss in the regional final. But, some awards are still coming in. One West Texas fan, Brian Hodnett is a nominee for the National Premier Soccer League’s Supporter of the Year, an award given to the best fan across the almost 90-team league.
Memorial to mass shooting to be unveiled
Jul. 23—With the fifth anniversary of the Aug. 31, 2019, mass shooting the public memorial will take on a new look. University of Texas Permian Basin Chief of Staff/VP of Marketing and Communications Tatum Hubbard said the event will start about 8 p.m. Aug. 29 at The Bright Star Memorial outdoor plaza off of Loop 338. The dedication will take place on the site. Those attending are asked to ...
OPD seeks public help to ID suspects
Jul. 23—An unknown male stole approximately $436 worth of merchandise from the HEB, located at 2501 W. University Blvd. Next, an unknown male also stole approximately $304 worth of merchandise from the Walmart located at 4210 N. JBS Parkway and another unknown male stole approximately $449 worth of merchandise from the Walmart located at 2450 NW Loop 338. Last, an unknown male stole a wallet ...
MCH Junior Volunteers get introduction to health professions
Jul. 23—Medical Center Hospital has been getting some extra help this summer from 56 junior volunteers. They're spread throughout the facility offering support in whatever way they can. They've also formed a community and learned leadership, responsibility and public speaking skills among other things. Returners are Avi Mallik, president, and his brother, Ayushman Mallik, a college volunteer, ...
UPDATE: Most residents allowed to return as oilfield fire remains under investigation
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- UPDATE: The City of Odessa announced the lifting of the evacuation for all residents in the area except 800 and 802 West 81st Street. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. We will continue to provide updates as we learn more. UPDATE: Odessa Fire Rescue said residents east of Erron Avenue […]
Permian Panther to Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader! | Julissa Garcia makes the team!
ODESSA, Texas — The City of Odessa has announced that a former Permian Panther Paw and Texas Tech Pom squad cheerleader, Julissa Garcia has made the Dallas Cowboy cheerleading squad!. Garcia was also the salutatorian of Permian High School's class of 2020. From everyone at NewsWest 9, congratulations, Julissa!
Lubbock-area school supply giveaways and events
LUBBOCK, Texas — As a new school year approaches, parents are gearing up to tackle long supply lists. Luckily, several groups in Lubbock and surrounding areas will host supply giveaways and events to provide some relief. EverythingLubbock.com created a list of giveaways in the area: More events and giveaways will be added as information is […]
‘It gave me chills’: West Texas man gets tattoo to support Trump after assassination attempt
SAN ANGELO, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Many people across the country have shown their support for former President Donald Trump following the assassination attempt. For one man in West Texas, his support is something he’ll always remember — permanently etched onto his skin. It was the shot heard...
Ordinance Outrage: City of Lubbock considers revising sewer line ordinance again, putting financial responsibility on property owners
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A change could be on the way to an ordinance that affects every property owner in the City of Lubbock. This is an update to our months long investigation, Ordinance Outrage. Property owners have always been responsible for the portion of their sewer line that runs...
How Texas' DEI ban has impacted San Antonio universities
The University of Texas at San Antonio has eliminated at least 21 programs and policies related to diversity, equity and inclusion since Texas banned them this year, according to documents Axios obtained through an open records request. Why it matters: The records show the scale at which local universities used...
Strange Things Falling Out of the Sky in Amarillo Caught on Video
Amarillo has a beautiful sky, so much so that songs have been written about the Amarillo Sky. However, when you see strange things in the sky of Amarillo you have to ask questions. Recently, something appeared in the sky in the Amarillo area. It wasn't anything hovering, it wasn't a...
Two arrested in high-speed chase in College Station
Two Texas residents were arrested Monday morning for allegedly stealing a car and leading police on a high-speed chase, according to a probable cause report from the College Station Police Department. Tyler Aexl Rogers, 26, of Andrews and Danielle Ann Castillo, 31, of Seminole have both been charged with multiple...
Big price cut ordered for inmate phone and video calls across Texas
Fees Texas inmates pay to make calls will be slashed under new Federal regulations approved this month. High rates that had averaged 23 cents a minute for Texas jail inmates have long been a target of prisoners, their families, and advocates. The FCC voted last Thursday to approve regulations, to take effect next year, that...
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