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PHOTOS: Large thunderstorm rolls through Midland/Odessa, causing damage and flooding
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – A thunderstorm that wreaked through Odessa and Midland on Thursday brought rain, hail, and high winds across the area. Those high winds typically bring substantial damage to nature and the surrounding infrastructure. Here’s a look at a large tree and light pole that was seen knocked over in the aftermath of […]
Teenager arrested in stabbing incident
A 17-year-old Odessan was arrested on suspicion of aggravated assault Monday after she confessed to stabbing another woman in the back. According to an Ector County Sheriff’s Office report, deputies were dispatched to West Riggs Road about a disturbance shortly before midnight Sunday night. Deputies learned a 23-year-old woman...
Risky left turns are the leading cause of crashes in Odessa
ODESSA, Texas — On May 10, a driver tried to turn left into a business complex in Odessa, but failed to yield the right of way to a vehicle that was traveling eastbound. This driver collided with the front of the second vehicle, struck a teenager and crashed into Alfredo's Paleteria located at the intersection of 42nd St. and Bonham Ave., according to a press release from the City of Odessa.
CBS7 FIRST ALERT Forecast for Friday, May 17th, 2024
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - CBS7 FIRST ALERT Forecast for Friday, May 17th, 2024: After a bit of an active weather day on Thursday, conditions will quiet down Friday along with warmer temperatures. Temperatures will warm throughout the day into the 80s and 90s across the region. Both Midland and Odessa...
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.
Arrest made at Sam Houston
A man walked out on the playground at Sam Houston Elementary School Thursday morning during field day and appeared to be under the influence. Ector County ISD police arrested him and charged him with criminal trespass, possession of drug paraphernalia and public intoxication, Chief Communications Officer Mike Adkins said in a text.
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:
Griffis, others supporting JP Chavez in runoff
Current Ector County Justice of the Peace Carlos Chavez got some heavy endorsements from law enforcement this week as he seeks a full term for the Precinct 1 slot. Chavez, who was appointed to fill former JP Terry Lange’s office when he retired about a year ago, is in a runoff with Jennifer Woodall. Early voting begins Monday.
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...
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 […]
Permian High School Black vs White game brings in parents, students and tv shows
ODESSA, Texas — High school football is a staple of West Texas. The gridiron brings together all types of people from across the town to watch the action. One of the yearly traditions is the Permian High School Black vs. White game at Ratliff Stadium, where parents, students and football fans come together to see what Permian football will bring to their upcoming season.
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...
Texas-based air compressor company expands, opens in Carlsbad, as market grows
Driving distance from Carlsbad to Odessa, Texas along with continued growth and development in Eddy County’s fossil fuel industry led Air Compressor Solutions to open a location in Carlsbad, said the company’s president and owner. Brian Stubbs said Air Compressor Solutions (ACS) was serving Carlsbad for several years...
Nearly 2,000 students to graduate at ECISD ceremonies: here’s when you can watch
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Within one week, almost 2,000 Ector County ISD seniors will be walking the stage at six different graduations, stepping into the next exciting part of their lives. Friday, May 17th Wednesday, May 22nd Thursday, May 23rd Friday, May 24th Due to Permian High School and Odessa High School ceremonies being […]
Ector County ISD officially accepts 37.9-acre land donation from Grow Odessa to build new CTE Center
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — Progress is happening for Ector County ISD's nearly $400 million bond that was passed last November. At their May Board of Trustees workshop meeting, they officially signed the deed for a 37.9-acre land donation from Grow Odessa to become the site of a new Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center.
Paramount+ is coming to Odessa to film the series 'Landman' and is seeking extras
ODESSA, Texas — According to Ector County ISD, football fans have a chance to watch a game and possibly end up on television. Paramount+ has just announced that they are coming to town to film for its series 'Landman', and they are looking for extras. This will take place during Permian High School's Spring Black and White game on May 16.
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