Permian Basin experiencing pharmacist shortage

MIDLAND, Texas — Monday's bi-weekly Midland Development Corporation meeting saw an agreement reached regarding a contract with InterFlight Global. Officially titled a "consultant services agreement," the amount of money will not exceed $159,500 for any services provided by InterFlight Global. "The Midland Development Corporation has had a long-standing relationship...

ODESSA, Texas — For the next five years, Odessa College will be apart of a National Initiative by the Aspen Institute called Unlocking Opportunity. It's an initiative that only 10 community colleges in the U.S. were chosen for, Odessa College being one. “We strive to be the best community...

ODESSA, Texas — Today a local business owner took it upon herself with the help of other business owners to start up a little market that happens at least once a month. This is the third time the Sip and Shop Mini Market has been held in Odessa. It's a market where local business owners without a storefront can come share their products with the community and get the word out about their business at the same time.

PENWELL, Texas — When announced back in 2021, the Nacero plant being built in Penwell would be home to the first facility to manufacture gasoline from natural gas. However, just a couple years later, Nacero CEO Jay McKenna says while the plant's location will remain the same, the product being produced has now shifted.

ODESSA, Texas — Odessans should be excited to hear that Loop 338 is set to actually become a loop with a freeway design. The project at the intersection of South Loop 338 and US 385 has been ongoing, but part of the project was delayed due to available funds needing to be used at Yukon and SH-191.

MIDLAND, Texas — The City of Midland Utilities Department will be hosting a job fair on February 7 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be on-the-spot interviews and potential offers being made for qualified applicants. Most of these positions require a GED or high school diploma. The...

ODESSA, Texas — A three-vehicle crash in Odessa Wednesday night left one person dead. According to a Texas Department of Public Safety spokesperson, the wreck happened on Loop 338 and 8th Street at 8:50 p.m. Along with the one confirmed death, a second person was taken to the hospital....

ODESSA, Texas — An Odessa boy dealing with a rare disease and infection got the best surprise over the weekend during his stay at a Dallas hospital. The father of the boy, Tim Linder, was able to get the Odessa boy's favorite action hero, the transformer Bumblebee, to make an appearance at the hotel and surprise his son. Bumblebee walked into the hospital room and put the biggest smile on the face of the little boy.

MIDLAND, Texas — Midland County is warning residents about scam phone calls circulating in the area. These fake calls tell the person they have an arrest warrant, have failed to appear for jury duty or some other situation where the victim is in trouble. They are then told they...

ODESSA, Texas — This morning around 7 a.m., Water distribution crews were called and responded to a 6" cast iron water main break in the area of 22nd and WCR. The pipes were repaired by noon. Around 4 p.m. the Water Distribution crews had another call of another leak...

MIDLAND, Texas — One person has been killed in a crash on February 7 in Midland. The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. near the 1900 block of E. Interstate 20. Upon their arrival, officers found a white Ford F-150 Pickup Truck parked off the roadway in the grassy shoulder facing westbound.

ODESSA, Texas — The Permian Basin has thousands of men and women who have served our country, and here in West Texas we work hard to honor and support them for all they've done. One local non-profit organization is working to get the word out that the support is...

MIDLAND, Texas — It's been more than a week since Midland Police found a teenager in Midland. He can't communicate and still there are not many clues as to who he is or where he came from. There are a lot of people who are concerned about him. They're...

MIDLAND, Texas — John B. Love III is a local fee-based financial advisor, accountant, and tax preparer in Midland. But when he’s not helping local businesses with their finances and taxes, he’s also heavily involved in his community. “I’m a member of Western Star, Lodge #83… I’m...

ODESSA, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott stopped by Odessa College Thursday to check out the college's workforce of tomorrow. He got to see firsthand the type of work that OC does to prepare their welding students for the future. Abbott got a tour of the welding lab and afterward...

ODESSA, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott will be making his way to Odessa Thursday. He will be touring the welding lab at Odessa College, then holding a roundtable discussion about workforce development. Abbott will be joined by OC President Greg Williams, Senator Kevin Sparks, Representative Brooks Landgraf and Texas...

MIDLAND, Texas — The Midland Police Department has sent the DNA test for the unidentified teen to Dallas as their efforts to find his identity continue, but the timeline is murky on when the results could come back. The DNA will be put into a national database, and from...

ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Animal Shelter will be holding an adoption event on The February 4. This event will take place at Circle P Ranch Supply from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The adoption fee will be $27 cash only. For more information, people can go to the...

MIDLAND, Texas — Eighth graders at Trinity School are hosting a big fundraiser Friday. The students will be hosting a chili cook-off at the Simmons Student Center during the girls and boys varsity basketball games. For $5, people will be able to receive unlimited chili tastings. Funds raised from...

ODESSA, Texas — In December of 1981, a Catholic priest by the name of Father Patrick Ryan was murdered at a hotel in Odessa. But decades later the case was investigated again and questions were raised about the guilt of the man originally arrested and convicted for the crime.