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ODESSA, Texas — Recycling in Odessa is currently undergoing some changes. During a city council workshop on Tuesday afternoon, the council discussed terms regarding a recycling agreement with Butts Recycling in Midland. Those discussions were mainly about what an agreement may look like. As the city aims to consolidate...

City of Odessa continues efforts on recycling changes

ODESSA, Texas — The City of Odessa took an important step forward Wednesday during a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new animal shelter on 42nd Street. As shelter and field services will now be working under the same roof, the name of the new building is Odessa Animal Services.

Odessa Animal Services unveils new and improved shelter

Midland, TX

MIDLAND, Texas — Starting next school year, changes will be happening at Lamar Elementary School as they enter into a partnership with Third Future Schools. "Third Future Schools will be an in-district charter for Midland ISD. They are already operating at our Sam Houston campus and they’ve shown great growth at Sam Houston," said Ashley Osborne, Associate Superintendent for Teaching and Learning at Midland ISD.

Lamar Elementary to become in-district charter school next school year

ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Police Department is investigating a major crash at 2nd and Dixie. They have asked for people to avoid the area at this time and look for alternate routes. We will continue to update this story as we receive more information.

Major crash in Odessa at 2nd and Dixie

MIDLAND, Texas — City of Midland Mayor Lori Blong is hosting an art contest for Midland residents ages 5-18. The submissions for the contest are due by 5:00 p.m. on April 16. Three winners will be picked, and the winning pieces will be displayed at the Museum of the Southwest. Artwork can be dropped off at the front desk of the Museum of the Southwest Lissa Noel Wagner Art wing.

Midland Mayor Lori Blong to host 'Mayoral Art Contest'

ODESSA, Texas — Bonham Middle School Assistant Principal Josie Mata has been named the TEPSA Region 18 Assistant Principal of the Year. Ms. Mata is in her first year at Bonham Middle School, and has been with ECISD for over 20 years working as an assistant principal at Cavazos Elementary School and Fly Elementary School.

Bonham Middle School Assistant Principal earns Region 18 AP of the year award

ODESSA, Texas — A scary scene took place Sunday night at the Rosa's Café off 8th Street in Odessa. A man witnesses believed to be on drugs, came charging into the restaurant and was attempting to harm workers in the kitchen. However, one Odessan helped save the day.

Odessa man saves Rosa’s Café workers

ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Animal Shelter is reminding the public that it will be closed temporarily starting March 30. This closure will allow crews to prepare to move over to the new shelter. A ribbon cutting for the new shelter will be held at 2 p.m. on March...

Odessa Animal Shelter to temporarily close ahead of new shelter opening

ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Police Department is on scene of a major crash at 42nd Street and Preston Smith Road. Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area and find alternate routes while OPD investigates. This is all the information we currently have on the situation. We will update...

OPD investigating major crash at 42nd and Preston Smith

ODESSA, Texas — The University of Texas Permian Basin held its 3rd annual Criminal Justice Advisory Council meeting on March 27. During the meeting, the council discussed the issues and problems different criminal justice agencies face and how the university can assist and bring change. “A lot of the...

UTPB hosts annual Criminal Justice Advisory Council

ODESSA, Texas — More than a year ago, a Hobbs woman was caught putting her newborn baby in a dumpster. The baby spent six hours in the trash, and thanks to video surveillance, the baby was rescued and the mother was identified, arrested and charged with attempted first degree murder.

The Basin's Unsolved: The Baby with No Name

MIDLAND, Texas — Houses can get expensive, and with more and more people moving to our area more homes are always needed. Now 90 affordable homes will be going up in Midland, and the target is to get people to come to our community and stay here. "The first...

90 affordable homes to be built in Midland

Andrews, TX

ANDREWS, Texas — Three teens were taken to the hospital following a stabbing in Andrews Saturday night. The Andrews County Sheriff's Office responded to a stab victim at around 11:40 p.m. at the ER of Permian Regional Medical Center. A witness said the three teens were at a party...

3 teens stabbed at Andrews party

MIDLAND, Texas — The demolition for the Western United Life Building has been in the works for a few years now ever since it was purchased by the Midland Development Corporation in 2018. Onlookers both on the ground and on rooftops nearby gathered around, waiting to see the old...

A Midland Staple Gone: The Western United Life Building gets imploded

MIDLAND, Texas — Many people in the community showed up Monday to speak about Dr. Jensen, who is a veterinarian serving on the Midland Animal Services' Advisory Commission. Some showed up to speak against Jensen's spot on the board. Jensen used to be a vet at the Midland Animal Shelter.

Midland Animal Advisory Commission draws public comment

Big Spring, TX

BIG SPRING, Texas — On March 29, the City of Big Spring will be temporarily closing a portion of Second Street for repair work. From Main Street to Scurry Street will be closed off and residents are asked to look for alternative routes during the road closure. For more...

Portion of Second Street in Big Spring to be temporarily closed on March 29

MIDLAND, Texas — The Midland ISD Board of Trustees approved two big agenda items during their monthly meeting. The Board of Trustees first approved an expansion in their police department that would create 16 new officer positions for elementary campuses. While officers are only on campuses to help student pick up and drop off traffic, the new proposal would allow them to be at elementary schools on a day-to-day basis.

Midland ISD Board of Trustees approves two big agenda items

MIDLAND, Texas — Midland Development Corporation approved a master development agreement between the City of Midland, MDC and C. Hodges Development Services L.P. The agreement will see a reimbursement of up to $5 million to build two roads for the site. The development site will take place on a...

Midland Development Corporation approves master development agreement

Dallas, TX

ODESSA, Texas — Bonham Middle School Varsity Choir is asking for the community’s help covering the cost of a trip to Dallas for a competition on May 19 and a celebration to follow. The choir is headed to the next leg of their competition journey, and they also...

Bonham Middle School choir raising money for competition, celebration

MIDLAND, Texas — The historic Western United Life Building in Downtown Midland was demolished Saturday morning. Built in 1948, the building housed The Subsurface Library, a crucial collection of the Permian Basin's well data and a place where independent oil and gas pioneers could connect. In 1952, the building...

Demolition day for the Western United Life Building

MIDLAND, Texas — Meet Poseidon, NewsWest 9's Midland Pet of the Week courtesy of the Midland Humane Coalition. Poseidon is a 5-month-old Pit Bull Terrier mix and is about 30 pounds. He loves being around people. He's a cuddle bug, loves playing and has a lot of energy. He...

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

ODESSA, Texas — The 'Burritos for Badges' event will be taking place on March 25. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Officers will be selling raffle tickets for $20 each at different locations in Midland and Odessa. Rosa's Cafe on 191 in Odessa and Andrews Highway in Midland will be selling tickets as well as Taco Villa on Faudree. The raffle drawing will take place on May 5 at Windwalker Farms.

'Burritos for Badges' event to take place on March 25

MIDLAND, Texas — The Midland Police Department is searching for a suspect who committed three aggravated robberies early Sunday morning. Police say a black male suspect walked in to three convenience stores with a black handgun and demanded all of the money from the register. He then fled each...

Midland Police looking for suspect who robbed 3 convenience stores at gunpoint

MIDLAND, Texas — A new Bass Pro Shops retail store will be opening up in Midland. This will be the state's 17th store, and it will be located near the junction between Hwy 158 and Hwy 191. “We love the great state of Texas and are very excited about...

Bass Pro Shops to open in Midland

ODESSA, Texas — The Ellen Noel Art Museum has a temporary traveling exhibit available from the Smithsonian Institute. "Destination Moon: A Celebration of JFK and the Apollo 11 Moon Landing" opened March 16 and will be open until April 13. The exhibit also comes with historic items from the...

New exhibit at Ellen Noel Art Museum celebrates the moon landing

MIDLAND, Texas — Uninsured residents in need of health care now have a clinic available to them free of charge. This is all thanks to one Midland woman who had a dream. "She was a thinker, and she was always looking at ways to improve things, and when she came up with COVID, the first thing she thought of was 'well how do the people who don’t have access, how do they get access?'" said Lee Wood, Leslie Wood's Husband. "And that’s how she thought, just how can we help somebody. She was always giving back, very giving person, and the ball started rolling from there, and here we are today."

Free community clinic opens in honor of Midland woman

ODESSA, Texas — Curbside Bistro Chef and Owner Alejandro Barrientos will make an appearance on the Food Network TV show 'Chopped'. Chef Alejandro episode will be shown on April 4 at 7:00 p.m. central time. This will be the first episode of the new season.

Curbside Bistro owner to appear on Food Network TV show 'Chopped'

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Odessa College Truck Driving Academy receives big donation

ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa College Truck Driving Academy received a generous donation from the Permian Strategic Partnership. The donations will help expand the program...

Odessa College Truck Driving Academy receives big donation

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