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51-year-old Luis Carlos Lujan-Gameros of Odessa was pronounced dead at the scene by Odessa EMS. The other person involved in the crash has been treated and released by Medical Center Hospital. The initial investigation revealed that Lujan-Gameros was traveling south on State Loop 338 when Lujan-Gameros was unable to stay...

One dead after a fatal crash in Ector County

ODESSA, Texas — The City of Odessa Traffic & Engineering Division and Odessa Police Department have asked for help regarding stolen street signs. There have been multiple stop signs and speed limit signs stolen with the last week, which creates a safety hazard for several areas of the city.

City of Odessa asks for help regarding stolen street signs

MIDLAND, Texas — An agreement on the new Wildcatters Trail was made during a Midland City Council meeting Tuesday. The trail is a partnership between the cities of Midland and Odessa, University of Texas Permian Basin and Midland County for a 19-mile hike and bike trail, connecting Midland and Odessa.

Midland takes next step toward Wildcatters Trail

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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

MIDLAND, Texas — Midland Academy Charter School will be joining forces with Vitalant for a blood drive on Friday. The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the blood mobile, which will be parked at the school. The school is located at 500 N Baird St.

Midland Academy Charter School, Vitalant team up for blood drive

MIDLAND, Texas — A Firehawk Aerospace testing facility touched down in Midland in November 2022. "In November we broke ground, and we were able to move fast, within about 45 days we were out here testing and now we’ve just finished another successful campaign," said Justin Karl, chief engineer at Firehawk.

Take a look inside Firehawk Aerospace's Midland testing facility

ODESSA, Texas — It was in early May when the City of Odessa stopped offering recycling services. The topic was discussed at Tuesday night's city council meeting, and clarity has been brought to the current situation. The city is actively working on bringing recycling back for the community. Odessa...

City of Odessa working on bringing recycling back to the community

ODESSA, Texas — The Fallen Heroes Memorial Wall will be on display at Music City Mall at Dillard's Courtyard. The exhibit will be up on May 27 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and May 28 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The exhibit will honor West Texas Heroes from Desert Storm, Middle East Crisis, Vietnam, Korea and WWII.

Fallen Heroes Memorial Wall to be on display at Music City Mall

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

ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — Small airports are an important part of our community, with the amount of people traveling to and from our area for business. On Tuesday, Ector County commissioners received more information about the master plan of Odessa-Schlemeyer Field Airport. The airport is an important asset to...

Planning for future of Odessa-Schlemeyer Field Airport

ODESSA, Texas — Ector County ISD released a statement Wednesday on an Odessa High School shooting threat they do not believe to be credible. According to ECISD, earlier in the week, OHS leaders were told about a shooting threat written on a bathroom wall in the school. The message...

ECISD: Shooting threat at OHS not believed to be credible

MIDLAND, Texas — At Tuesday's meeting, the Midland City Council approved a funding agreement between Midland Development Corporation and Bush Tennis Center. With the approval, MDC will now fund and support Bush Tennis Center in bringing in the ACE Athletic Center, a new expansion. The new athletic center will...

Midland City Council approves funding agreement between MDC, Bush Tennis Center

MIDLAND, Texas — A gender reveal was being celebrated in Midland before a drunk neighbor plowed their car into a group of people. Jessica Estrada was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and driving while intoxicated, and by a miracle no one was severely injured.

Family speaks out after drunk neighbor plows car into group of people

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

MIDLAND, Texas — The Manor Park retirement community in Midland held their annual “Honor Our Veterans” event Friday, where they choose to both honor the veterans in their community and remember those who are no longer around. “It means everything, because without them we wouldn’t be able...

The Village at Manor Park holds 'Honor Our Veterans' event

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

ODESSA, Texas — The Ector County Library’s annual summer reading event "All Together Now" kicked off Thursday. The party took place in Downtown Odessa’s Noel Heritage Plaza Park. 30 to 40 vendors were there to celebrate the children's department. Snow cones, along with goodies such as coloring...

Ector County Library kicks off summer reading program

ODESSA, Texas — Four Mexican nationals have each been sentenced to about 8 years in prison for drug and firearm charges. They were arrested by Odessa Police Department officers in December of 2022. According to court documents, that month, Michael Robledo Guillen, 48, of Monterrey, Mexico, Ricardo Perez Flores,...

Four Mexican nationals sentenced to 8 years in prison for drug, firearm charges

MIDLAND, Texas — The City of Midland is currently searching for a new city manager, and it is looking for community help in the process. Conversations started back in January to fill the position permanently, with the process really beginning in late March. With help from Baker Tilly US,...

Public input needed as Midland continues search for new city manager

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

MIDLAND, Texas — Midland ISD has three remaining graduation ceremonies to be held on Thursday and Friday. Legacy High School students are walking the stage at Astound Broadband Stadium on Thursday, May 25, at 8:30 p.m. Midland High School’s graduation will also be at Astound, but on Friday, May...

Schedule for remaining MISD graduations

MIDLAND, Texas — Students at Bonham Elementary in Midland are learning a lesson about giving. The students raised $2,402.66 for their "Pennies 4 Pets" service project. All funds raised were donated to the City of Midland's Animal Services department. The city posted the Facebook picture above, thanking the kids...

Bonham Elementary students raise over $2,000 for Midland Animal Services

ODESSA, Texas — The YMCA Learning Center in Odessa has opened up its registration. The center has continued their partnership with Ector County ISD to offer their Pre-K Three Program. Family members were able to meet with staff members and teachers at an open house to hear more about what students are learning.

YMCA Learning Center in Odessa opens registration

MIDLAND, Texas — It's been nearly a week since police found Madeline Pantoja dead in Midland as the 20-year-old woman went missing for 10 days, leading to a city-wide search. On Thursday night, her family and friends gathered on what would have been her 21st birthday. Many in the...

Madeline Pantoja honored by friends and family on what would have been her 21st birthday

MIDLAND, Texas — The big kids aren't the only ones walking the stage this graduation season. The Midland College pre-K Academy held a graduation ceremony for their students on Wednesday. The 4-year-olds will now be starting Kindergarten in the fall, with a head start from their time at MC.

Midland College pre-K Academy graduates walk the stage

MIDLAND, Texas — Midland College has named Dr. Damon Kennedy as its lone finalist for the Midland College presidential position. “I’m excited," said Kennedy. "I’m ready to get to work. I tend to be a head down person and put tasks in front and get those things done. Looking forward to taking on a new role and providing some additional leadership.”

TRAFFIC ALERT: I-20 entrance ramp closed at Loop 250

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