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Midland Senior Community to host Halloween Trunk-or-Treat Event
MIDLAND, Texas — A Halloween Trunk-or-Treat event will take place on Thursday at the Brookdale Senior Living Center. Brookdale Midland, a local senior living community, will host the seasonal event. Senior Publicist, Jay Wilke, said through a news release, "it's always fun to watch our seniors interact with local...
Everything you need to know before casting your ballot as early voting begins
(KMID/KPEJ)- Early voting began Monday and area polling locations were packed with locals excited to cast their votes. There are some big-ticket items on the ballot this year, like the presidential race and the race for Texas senator but there are also plenty of races that could have a big impact locally. The current Odessa […]
Midkiff to close amid frontage road paving
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Texas Department of Transportation announced that it will be closing a portion of Midkiff Road as crews work on the Interstate 20 frontage roads in the area. According to TxDOT, Midkiff Road will be closed to north and southbound traffic from 9:00 pm on Friday, October 25 to 2:00 pm […]
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Permian to face Midland Legacy
Oct. 22—For most Permian supporters, the biggest rivalry game of the year is this week. After 365 days of waiting, it returns as Permian hosts Midland Legacy at 7 p.m. Friday at Ratliff Stadium in another edition of the Panthers-Rebels' rivalry. Permian (7-0 overall, 2-0 in District 2-6A) is one of two teams that remains undefeated in district play. The other is Wolfforth Frenship (6-1, 2-0). ...
Legal support available for victims, survivors of domestic violence
ODESSA, Texas — In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, NewsWest 9 wants to shine a spotlight on some of the legal support in place in Texas and police efforts that help victims and survivors. Domestic violence includes a number of ways a partner or family member creates power...
Texicare is changing health care by providing small businesses with innovative solutions in rural West Texas communities
LUBBOCK, Texas—Texicare is changing the health care ecosystem by providing small businesses with innovative solutions that increase access to easy-to-use, more affordable, quality health care for employees and Texas families. It can be hard for small businesses in rural West Texas communities to find health care options for their employees. The entire Texicare team is […]
CASA of West Texas holds Full Circle seminar at Bush Convention Center
MIDLAND, Texas — Every year, CASA of West Texas gets together with foster care partners to bring everyone up to speed on what they need to know about the status of the system. “Well, we developed an annual training slash conference for local workers, social workers, CPS workers, different...
STEM students to send Notes of Hope to hurricane victims
Oct. 22—Students in Pauline Williamson's ninth-grade World Geography class at STEM Academy are learning to put themselves in the place of people impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton by having them pen Notes of Hope. Williamson has friends in North Carolina that have been affected and has received social media posts from them with photos of the destruction and stories of aid and comfort. On ...
Highlighting Hope: Children’s community Clinic
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Children’s Community Clinic, located on the southside of Midland, is providing medical treatment to low-income families. It serves to bridge the gap for families who are under insured or don’t have insurance at all. “At the clinic parents come they pay $20 towards the cost of the visit. We never turn anybody […]
Compass going for sports complex
Oct. 22—Compass Academy Charter School is looking to add to its footprint with a Sports Complex. The project has been in the works for about a year. Last year, Superintendent Jason Inman said they created the Compass Academy Education Foundation, which is its fundraising, capital campaign nonprofit. Once they raise the funds for the sports complex, the foundation will be used for other needs ...
Volunteers honored at this year's Beacon Awards
Oct. 22—The Nonprofit Management Center held its annual Beacon Awards Tuesday at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Different awards were given out to volunteers and nonprofit organizations from around the Permian Basin. "As always, we're excited to have so many recipients," Board Chair Amy Hendrick said. "We're excited that so many people took the time to nominate because ...
ECISD celebrates ‘National Principals Month’ by highlighting local school leaders
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Ector County Independent School District is celebrating “Principals Month” by highlighting its school leaders and some of the leadership pipeline programs the district has to offer. “Great schools are led by great principals,” said ECISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Keeley Boyer. “Research is clear, the teacher is the biggest influence on […]
Central comes up short to longtime rival Mojo by 2 points in thrilling classic
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) Friday night was the game of the year in the Concho Valley so far this high school football season. Central came up short vs longtime rival the Permian Panthers(MOJO) by 2 points in a thrilling classic. In a game that no one predicted would go the way it did […]
Community National Bank wins statewide Best of Community Banking Award
Oct. 22—The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) — the largest state community banking association in the nation — recently honored Community National Bank in Midland with a Best of Community Banking (BOCB) Award. It received the Gold Eagle Award for its "CNB Odessa & Lubbock Headquarters" architectural design entry, a news release said. Community National Bank of Midland initiated ...
Zac Brown Band member offers $400 classroom grants for music integration project
Oct. 21—Coy Bowles, a member of the Zac Brown Band, children's author, and passionate advocate for teachers, is offering five $400 mini-grants to support innovative classroom projects incorporating music. Inspired by conversations with teachers about the challenges they face, particularly in student transitions and behaviors post-pandemic, Bowles has created a variety of Social Emotional ...
Super Saturday coming up for GT parents, kids
Oct. 22—Ector County ISD's Advanced Academics department is hosting a Super Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 2 at various locations at Odessa High School. The third annual event will be in the Performing Arts Center, the school auditorium and other spots. Lunch will be in the cafeteria, Director of Advanced Academics Kristen Vesely said. Pete Hinojosa will be the guest speaker. Hinojosa ...
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