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ODESSA, Texas — The West Texas community came together Monday to help those who might need a little extra support and encouragement. Free food, clothes and even haircuts were given to people who consider themselves homeless. "They don't necessarily need a hand out, they need a hand up, they...

Local group provides food, clothing, haircuts for homeless people

MIDLAND, Texas — VFW Post 4149 in Midland will be hosting a D-Day Remembrance Night. The event will start at 6:00 p.m. and tacos will be served as well as tequila. Donations will also be welcomed. For more information about the event, people can go to the VFW Post...

VFW Post 4149 in Midland to host D-Day Remembrance Night

MIDLAND, Texas — Ski Skeller Sports in Midland will be closing its door on July 8. The owners of the store are retiring and moving closer to their grandchildren, which means that they are also moving out of the Midland community. Ski Skeller Sports is a family-owned business and has been in operation for 54 years.

Ski Skeller Sports in Midland to close on July 8

Lubbock, TX

MIDLAND, Texas — Whenever you think of veterans that have served, you might picture the men who served. But in today's day and age, there are also women who have served as well. One female veteran from Lubbock wants to help bring awareness to these female vets through her...

Female veteran showcases other female vets in West Texas through photography

ODESSA, Texas — On Tuesday, the Odessa City Council discussed interviewing finalists for the city manager position. According to T2 Professional Consulting, 50 people applied for the position from around the country. City Councilman Steven Thompson said that has been whittled down to 4. "We kind of focused on...

Odessa City Council discusses city manager finalists, contract with consulting firm

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MIDLAND, Texas — The Texas Public Policy Foundation, a conservative think tank based in Austin, Texas, talked to Midland residents Tuesday about what happened during the 88th Texas legislative session. "We’re a research organization at our heart, so we want people to understand not only what bills are passed,...

Texas Public Policy Foundation recaps 88th legislative session

MIDLAND, Texas — The City of Midland will be providing assistance this week for residents having issues with the city's new utility payment portal. On June 6, the city will be at the Midland Senior Center from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. On June 7, the city will be at the Southeast Senior Center from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., while on June 10, the city will be at Centennial Library from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

City of Midland Customer Service Department to help residents with new utility payment portal

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

ODESSA, Texas — The City of Odessa has provided residents with an update on the roadwork of Faudree Road. Starting on June 10, North Faudree Road traffic from Hwy 191 to Windchase Street will be moving to the other side of the road. This second phase of the construction will include the installation of concrete culvert boxes, inlets, and curbs/gutters.

City of Odessa provides update on Faudree Road Construction

MIDLAND, Texas — Manor Park hosted a senior field day Friday from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event had chair volleyball, a golf putting challenge, cornhole, a hula hoop contest, musical chairs, line dancing and more. This event aimed to promote an active and energetic lifestyle among the...

Manor Park hosts Senior Field Day Friday

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

Carmen Croan was last seen at Graham Central Station in 1981, but her cold case has lived on for over four decades. Carmen Croan was your everyday 18-year-old. "Anybody that you talk to that knew Carmen and just talks about what a nice, sweet girl she was," Odessa Crime Stoppers CEO Susan Rogers said. "I mean, you know, there's no drama."

The Basin's Unsolved: Just a Normal Girl

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 — Midland ISD held a Strategic Plan Workshop to discuss some of the trends they are seeing in schools. More than 85 community members, parents, district and campus leaders came together to hear about the strengths of the district to the areas that need a little more help to refine their strategic plan.

Midland ISD holds Strategic Planning Workshop

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

ODESSA, Texas — Odessa Fire Rescue crews extinguished a fire at Peppertree Apartments Tuesday afternoon. According to the City of Odessa, when OFR responded to 4600 Oakwood Dr., they found the exterior of a single-story apartment building and some wood fencing on fire. Firefighters stopped the fire from extending...

OFR crews respond to fire at Peppertree Apartments

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

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’

MIDLAND, Texas — The intersection of K St. and Front St. and the intersection of N. Garfield and Front St. are closed due to an accident involving a train and tractor trailer. The driver was able to exit the vehicle. There are no injuries reported.

Midland intersection closed due to accident involving train

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

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

Big Spring, TX

BIG SPRING, Texas — World War II U.S. Army Veteran Carl Reid has asked the public to send him at least 100 birthday cards for his 100th birthday. The Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home resident will be turning 100 on June 15. Cpl. Reid served in the U.S. Army...

WWII US Army Veteran asks for birthday cards for 100th birthday

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Midland Animal Services promoting new volunteer program starting April 1st

MIDLAND, Texas — The City of Midland Animal Services is launching a new program called \"Rescue Runners\". This program meets at the Animal Services facility located...

MIDLAND, Texas — The City of Midland Animal Services is launching a new program called "Rescue Runners". This program meets at the Animal Services facility located...

Midland Animal Services promoting new volunteer program starting April 1st

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