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ODESSA, Texas — The City of Odessa has announced its 2023 “Movies in the Park” lineup. Seven movies will be shown at different parks throughout the city on some Fridays from June to August. The city encourages citizens to bring their lawn chairs, blankets and popcorn. For...

City of Odessa to celebrate summer break with ‘Movies in the Park’

ODESSA, Texas — The City of Odessa has taken a significant step forward in its pursuit of building a sports complex, thanks to a 100-acre donation by Larry Bell and his family. Odessa Mayor Javier Joven and the Quality-of-Life Committee spoke on the project Tuesday and shared some of...

New Odessa sports complex becoming more of a reality following land donation

ODESSA, Texas — The American Legion, Salvation Army and West Texas Food Bank will be teaming up for a “Hope for the Homeless” event on June 5. The event will feature free haircuts, a free hot meal and a free box of food. Those interested in attending...

Free haircuts, food to be offered at Odessa American Legion on June 5

MIDLAND, Texas — Centennial Park was a little more busy than it usually is. That is because it was where Midland Health officially kicked off their ninth annual Wellness Tour. The tour offers multiple different classes that promote healthy living, either for free or at a discounted rate. “If...

Midland Health kicks off 9th annual Wellness Tour

MIDLAND, Texas — Centennial Park will be hosting a 'Music in the Park' event on June 2. The event is completely free and sponsored by Priority Power. The Croakin' Toads will be performing covers from some of your favorite artists like Bruno Mars, The Eagles, Backstreet Boys and many more.

'Music in the Park' to take place at Centennial Park on June 2

MIDLAND, Texas — The Ellen Noel Art Museum will be closed from May 30-June 2 for building maintenance reasons. The museum will reopen on June 3 at 12:00 p.m. For more information, people can go to the Ellen Noel Art Museum Facebook page.

Ellen Noel Art Museum to be closed from May 30-June 2

MIDLAND, Texas — In the oil and gas industry, there is a focus on plugging wells that have likely reached the end of their production period. Texas has its own fund that helps plug abandoned wells, and over the last couple of years the federal government has also contributed financially.

Plugging abandoned oil and gas wells in the Permian Basin could become more affordable

MIDLAND, Texas — The Midland Fire Department will be hosting its annual Wet N' Wild event on June 5. It will all take place at CJ Kelly Park from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. There will be water slides, water polo games and an obstacle course. This event is...

Midland Fire Department to host annual Wet N' Wild event on June 5

MIDLAND, Texas — High school graduation is a milestone into adulthood for a lot of teenagers. However, there are some adults who didn’t get the chance to earn their diploma. But for one Midland woman who didn’t get the chance either, she wasn’t going to let it stand...

61-year-old Midland woman earns high school diploma 43 years later

Ector County, TX

MIDLAND, Texas — School is out and the summer feeding program is about to begin. Ector County ISD's Assistant Director Bethany Vizena said over 20 of their schools will be offering free breakfast and lunch to kids. 11 Midland ISD schools and all IDEA Public Schools in the Permian Basin will also be offering them.

Local summer free meal programs start June 5

MIDLAND, Texas — Midland Beer Garden will be hosting its 'Pride Month Celebration' event on June 3. The event will feature Drag Queen performances and a live concert by season 23 contestant from 'The Voice' Marcos Covos. "We are thrilled to host the 'Pride Month Celebration' at Midland Beer...

Midland Beer Garden to host 'Pride Month Celebration' event

Andrews, TX

ANDREWS, Texas — The 24th annual Ride to Remember saw over 400 motorcycle enthusiasts hit the road today. But it wasn't to show off their bikes that they care for. It was to help honor and remember all the troops who gave their lives for their country on Memorial Day.

Ride to Remember honors Memorial Day through motorcycles

ODESSA, Texas — An apparent standoff that lasted almost three hours Saturday morning has been resolved, according to police on the scene. The event happened in the 13th and Kelly area in Odessa. According to neighbors, police yelled for the subject to "come out with their hands up" early...

Scary moment for Odessans as apparent standoff takes place Saturday morning

Coahoma, TX

AUSTIN, Texas — The Coahoma Bulldogettes softball team won the UIL 3A State Championship in Austin on June 1. The team defeated the Santa Gertrudis Lady Lions in a hard fought game. This is the first title for the Bulldogettes since 1998. The team was looking to get some redemption after falling short last year on the same field in Austin.

Coahoma Bulldogettes win UIL 3A Softball State Championship

MIDLAND, Texas — During a town hall meeting at St. Ann's Youth Center in Midland Thursday, there were discussions about the West Texas foster care system's transition to community based care. “So community based care is a performance based contract in which the state contracts with a local nonprofit...

West Texas foster care system to change to community based care

MIDLAND, Texas — As it gets hotter and hotter, many people may want to take their kids down to the local swimming pool to cool off. However, accidents always happen and there are only so many lifeguards to keep an eye on hundreds of people. This is why Midland...

Midland Fire Department holds water safety training day

MIDLAND, Texas — Through music, food and fellowship, local veterans and their families gathered at VFW Post 4149 to remember and honor the fallen this Memorial Day. "We’re just here to support the veterans, honor the fallen and have a great time," said Shawna Hudson, Auxiliary Treasurer, who is no stranger to the VFW.

VFW Post 4149 Memorial Day lunch to remember the fallen and honor veterans

ODESSA, Texas — On Memorial Day, West Texans took time to honor fallen heroes for the sacrifice they made for our country. On Monday night, the Ector County cemetery in Odessa was the site for a ceremony held by the Odessa American Legion Auxiliary Unit 430. Several veterans were...

Memorial Day Ceremony held in Odessa to honor fallen heroes

ODESSA, Texas — It may not be Memorial Day just yet, but that didn’t stop the Music City Mall from honoring the fallen in a ceremony for the Fallen Heroes Memorial Wall. One of the West Texas fallen being honored is Denise Garza’s son, specialist Damian Garza, who served as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan.

Music City Mall honors late West Texan veterans with Fallen Heroes Exhibit

MIDLAND, Texas — On May 24th and 25th, due to a significant increase in violent crimes in the Midland/Odessa Area, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Criminal Investigations Division had a two-day collaborative operation with multiple law enforcement partners to target and disrupt violent crime and apprehend violent criminals.

Joint violent crime operation in Midland/Odessa results in 26 arrests

MIDLAND, Texas — A judge denied a request Friday to reduce Mario Chacon Jr.'s bond. Chacon was arrested and charged with the murder of Madeline Pantoja, after Pantoja's remains were found following a search that lasted over a week. Chacon's lawyer was looking to have the bond reduced from...

Judge denies bond reduction for man charged with murder of Madeline Pantoja

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Bass Pro Shops to open in Midland

MIDLAND, Texas — A new Bass Pro Shops retail store will be opening up in Midland. This will be the state's 17th store, and it will...

Bass Pro Shops to open in Midland

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