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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

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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 — 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

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 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 — 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

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

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

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 — 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 — 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 — 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

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

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

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 — 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 — 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

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

MIDLAND, Texas — West Texas has seen quite a bit of rain over the past month, particularly the past week. So far this May, we've recorded 0.86 inches of rain at the airport, which is more than double the cumulative amount we saw January through April. So far, our...

West Texas drought improves from recent rainfall

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 — 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

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

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 — 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

ODESSA, Texas — As of about 6 p.m. on Wednesday, City of Odessa crews were working to fix a water main break. Due to the break, residents in the area of 2300 N Jackson Ave. and 2300 Andrews Highway could experience low water pressure. The city initially reported crews...

Water main break could impact water pressure for some Odessans

MIDLAND, Texas — Meet Jamie, NewsWest 9's Midland Pet of the Week courtesy of the Midland Humane Coalition. Jamie is a 5–6-month-old male pit mix, with a short white and black coat. He is about 30 pounds, but still growing. MHC said Jamie has the cutest look, with...

Meet Jamie, NewsWest 9's Midland Pet of the Week

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Can scorpions prosper in the Permian Basin?

MIDLAND, Texas — While not a full-on desert, the Permian Basin area is considered a semi-arid part of Texas. “So here in West Texas, we live...

Can scorpions prosper in the Permian Basin?

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