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Meet Amy, NewsWest 9's Pet of the Week
FORT DAVIS, Texas — Meet Amy, NewsWest 9's Pet of the Week, courtesy of Grand Companions in Fort Davis. She is four years old, 30 pounds and a Pug mix fun. Amy does great on a leash, enjoys playing with other dogs and she loves people, hikes and toys.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning near Balmorhea Lake – 6-1-24
A severe thunderstorm has been located near Balmorhea Lake and is currently tracking to the Northeast at 30 MPH. This storm is currently producing Half-Dollar sized hail and damaging wind gusts up to 60 MPH. Please seek shelter indoors and avoid being near windows while this storm passes.
The night that one-fifth of the population of a Texas town died in a tornado
AUSTIN, Texas — The Davis mountains of West Texas are known for their stark and pristine beauty. And for a long time, the mountains were believed to keep the small communities in their shadow safe from tornadoes. But just 20 miles from the mountains, nothing could be done to...
West Texas town Toyah hit by 4.1 magnitude earthquake early Tuesday
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake shook a small West Texas town on Tuesday morning. The earthquake happened at 5:51 a.m. in Toyah, Texas. A magnitude 4.1 earthquake shook a small West Texas town on Tuesday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake happened at 5:51 a.m. in Toyah,...
1987 Tornado Leaving its Mark: Saragosa
37 years ago, the deadliest West Texas tornado damaged more than 80% of Saragosa, a small town that hosted a pre-k graduation ceremony at the time. May 22, 1987…it changed countless lives. I spoke with a local, Debbie Flores, who talked about her now deceased brother, Joey Herrera, who survived the tornado while saving many […]
Balmorhea State Park Campground Reopens After Major Upgrades
Balmorhea State Park in Texas has reopened its campground after a prolonged closure. The newly reopened campground features upgraded water and electrical systems, paved areas, and a restroom compliant with dark sky standards. The park has also introduced three new ADA-accessible RV sites. Visitors can make reservations through the Texas...
TxDOT seeking public input on proposed Pecos Relief Route
PECOS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Texas Department of Transportation will be conducting a virtual public meeting with an in-person option to receive input on the proposed Pecos Relief Route. The route would run around the east side of Pecos, from US 285 north of Pecos to US 285 south of Pecos and include a new […]
Ballroom Marfa announces Ballroom Supper Club
MARFA Ballroom Marfa is pleased to announce a new culinary series, Ballroom Supper Club. Chef Michael Diaz de Leon will host a kitchen takeover at The Capri Marfa for two weekends, starting May 31 through June 9. The Supper Club marks an exciting new chapter at Ballroom, seamlessly blending the worlds of culinary arts and live musical performances. On Saturday, June 8, Sultanes del Yonke, an El Paso based Latin band will perform for the public at The Capri.
Former Mexican police officer pleads guilty to trafficking meth in West Texas
ALPINE, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)-A Mexican national, formerly employed as police officer in Mexico, pleaded guilty in federal court in Alpine this week to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. According to court documents, Cesar Alonzo Lopez Ruiz, 34, of Rosales, Mexico tried to enter the United States from Mexico at the Presidio Point of Entry. A […]
Marfa, Texas Is Now Home to a 3-D-Printed Hotel—and Neighborhood
The country’s first 3-D printed hotel is coming to West Texas, and with it, an entire neighborhood of 3-D printed homes. Last year, local hotelier Liz Lambert announced that her famous desert campground in Marfa, El Cosmico, would be reimagined as a visionary 62-acre development created with 3-D printing technology. Robb Report has gotten a first look into the highly anticipated residential project, including never-before-seen renderings of the so-called Sunday Homes dwellings, in addition to the property’s bathhouse amenities.Drake Snaps Up a Sprawling Texas Ranch for $15 Million--Here's a Look Inside “This evolution of El Cosmico is something I have been working toward for years,”...
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