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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

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

Odessa, TX

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 — On Monday, American Legion Tall City Post 119 honored the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. A ceremony was held at the Lewallen-Garcia-Pipkin Funeral Home, featuring songs, wreath laying, video tributes and speeches. Post 430, along with the Odessa Chuckwagon Gang, also paid their...

American Legion Tall City Post 119 holds Memorial Day service

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

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 — 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

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, 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

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 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 — 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 — 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 — 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

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

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

MIDLAND, Texas — The West Texas Food Bank will be hosting a Kids Farmer's Market on June 3. The free event will run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the West Texas Food Bank facility on 1601 Westcliff Drive. All ages are welcome to visit the market and...

West Texas Food Bank to host Kids Farmer's Market on June 3

MIDLAND, Texas — Summer Mummers opened its doors for the season on June 1 with its special Diamond Jubilee. The Permian Basin's zaniest tradition and heritage cast members took to the stage at the Historic Yucca Theatre in Downtown Midland for the 75th annual performance. This year the melodrama...

Summer Mummers opens season with special Diamond Jubilee

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

Big Spring, TX

BIG SPRING, Texas — The City of Big Spring will begin its Neighborhood Seal Coating project on June 14. The city released a press release discussing some of the rules to follow, while they continue to work in all the areas shown on the map above. The Seal coating...

City of Big Spring Neighborhood Seal Coating project to begin on June 14

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

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 — Wednesday begins the demolition process of the Midkiff Bridge. The north side of the bridge was demolished on May 31, while the south side of the bridge is expected to be demolished on June 1. While the long term ramifications are set to be positive, the...

Drivers react to demolition of Midkiff Bridge

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Midland Vet Center holds ceremony honoring Vietnam veterans

MIDLAND, Texas — The Midland Vet Center held a ceremony Wednesday morning at the Permian Basin Vietnam Veterans Memorial to honor Vietnam veterans and their spouses....

Midland Vet Center holds ceremony honoring Vietnam veterans

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