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Third Future Schools, which oversees three schools in the Permian Basin, responds to mishandling of funds
Third Future Schools, which oversees some schools in Texas, Colorado and Louisiana, came out with a statement on Wednesday saying that they have not mishandled funds from Texas to Colorado. The statement reads that if Texas funds ever were diverted to subsidize schools in Colorado, it would violate Third Future...
Teens facing multiple charges after crashing into dumpster
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A suspected drunk driver and several other teens were arrested or cited earlier this week after investigators said the teens refused to pull over for a traffic stop and ended up crashing into a dumpster. Irwin Uriel Baeza, 17, has been charged with Driving While Intoxicated, two counts of Evading Arrest, Possession […]
Some of the photos of alleged Odessa High School vandals released
ODESSA, Texas — Odessa Crime Stoppers are asking for help to locate and identify the people responsible for vandalizing Odessa High School property. Below is a post from Odessa Crime Stoppers of the unreleased video of the suspected vandals:. Below are some photos of the suspected vandalism at OHS:
Pleasant For Now 5-17-2024
For more Permian Basin weather…check here on https://www.yourbasin.com/weather/forecast/. Severe weather is over with clearer skies once again back in The Basin as Meteorologist Ryan DePhillips predicts a temperature rollercoaster to not only ensue today, but for this weekend as well. Along with chillier air to start, the atmosphere will be a bit humid, but drying out aloft. Temperatures will then rise well into the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s as winds to start from the east-northeast will switch from the south-southwest by the afternoon, allowing for drier air to start arriving once again. Rain activity will be non-existent today for most north of I-20 with mostly sunny skies, but despite some passing clouds this weekend, most will be rainfree with a huge temperature divide forming with summerlike heat to the south, but damper conditions to the north of I-20.
West Texas Symphony announces new lineup for 62nd season
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The West Texas Symphony recently announced the musical program for its 2024-2025 season, the organization’s 62nd season. “Our 62nd season is rock-solid! Whether you purchase a season subscription, donate, purchase a single concert ticket, or bring friends, you ensure quality musicianship remains in West Texas. Mark us in your calendas, purchase your tickets, […]
Nimitz student arrested for bringing gun to school
Thursday afternoon Odessa Crime Stoppers received a tip that a student at Nimitz Middle School was in possession of a gun. Ector County ISD police officers quickly found the student, an 8th grade girl, and discovered she had a handgun in her backpack, an ECISD news release said. According to...
Principals, contracts on ECISD agenda
The Ector County ISD Board of Trustees will consider hiring principals for Murry Fly Elementary School and Odessa High School when they meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the first floor board room of the administration building, 802 N. Sam Houston Ave. Sam Martinez, the Murry Fly principal, is retiring,...
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Former Permian coach Wilkins inducted into Hall of Fame
WACO Former Permian and legendary head coach John Wilkins was inducted into the 2024 Texas High School Football Hall of Fame Saturday at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. The longtime Odessan coached the Panthers from 1973-85, taking Permian to state titles in 1980 and 1984 while reaching the state finals in 1975 and 1985.
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 […]
Annual Permian High Spring Football Game Highlights
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Permian Panthers Football team held their 2024 spring game at Ratliff Stadium on Friday night. The defense put on a show and some new faces made a huge presence. Running Back Tyran Williams took a pitch from Quarterback Jakob Garcia before taking it 85 yards...
OCTECHS top 2 eager for next chapter
Lexie Arroyo and Arlynn Villarreal, valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, at OCTECHS are excited about their achievements and looking forward to the next chapter in their lives. Graduation was May 17 in the Odessa College Sports Center, which can be viewed here. Arroyo hasn’t decided what school she’ll be attending, but...
CBS7 Exclusive: City employees and contractors work together to resolve water line break
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) -It’s been almost two weeks since the city of Odessa started working to repair a water line break on 42nd and Dawn. Almost two years ago, Odessans experienced living in hot temperatures with no water after a main water line break. Some of the workers spoke...
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