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MIDLAND, Texas — Safe Place of the Permian Basin held one of their largest fundraisers Tuesday, the 25th annual Style Show and Luncheon. Models came from far and wide to show off the latest in the fashion world. Everything from cute cocktail dresses to fancy hats and gowns were on display.

Safe Place of the Permian Basin holds fashion show fundraiser

MIDLAND, Texas — We're learning more about a saltwater spill near one of the city of Midland's water sources. Midland Utilities Director Carl Craigo gave an update to the Midland City Council on a remediation project happening near T-Bar Ranch, after the city discovered a saltwater spill that occurred in the late ‘90s to early 2000's.

Latest on remediation project for Midland saltwater spill

Odessa, TX

TEXAS, USA — Midland and Odessa Jersey Mike's locations will be donating 100% of its proceeds to the West Texas Food Bank as a part of the "Day of Giving' event. The event will be happening on March 29 and the two Jersey Mike's locations involved in the area are located at 4400 North Midland Drive in Midland, and 7270 East Highway 191 in Odessa.

Midland and Odessa Jersey Mike's locations to participate in 'Day of Giving' event

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

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

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

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 — Midland Fire Crews are on the scene of a fire at the Executive Inn near Wall Street and S Midkiff Road. S Midkiff, between Wall Street and Bankhead Highway, is closed due to the fire. Drivers are encouraged to find alternate routes. Not much is known...

MFD responds to fire at Midland hotel

MIDLAND, Texas — Midland City Council approved a tax abatement at Tuesday's meeting, progressing a developmental agreement with C. Hodges Developmental L.P. that would bring a Bass Pro Shops to Midland. Alongside Bass Pro Shops, a family entertainment center, retail stores and restaurants will be developed. This comes a...

Development progresses as Midland City Council approves tax abatement

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

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

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 — 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'

ODESSA, Texas — As the City of Odessa continues to work on improving the downtown area, Downtown Odessa, Inc. has recently gone through some changes in leadership. While they continue to search for a new events coordinator, Elizabeth Prieto has taken over as executive director. Prieto brings to her...

Downtown Odessa looking to continue growth behind new leadership

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 at 1200 N. Fairgrounds on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month, beginning on April 1st. Volunteers can check in between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Check-in closes at 10 a.m. and volunteers may walk or run dogs until 1:30 p.m.

Midland Animal Services promoting new volunteer program starting April 1st

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

MIDLAND, Texas — The Museum of the Southwest will be holding a Volunteer Mixer on March 30 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Midland Shared Spaces. There will be food, drinks and poker at this event. People can also meet and get to know local nonprofits. For...

Museum of the Southwest to hold Volunteer Mixer

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

Stanton, TX

STANTON, Texas — The tenth annual Bustin’ for Badges clay shoot is set to be held on May 4 and 5 at Windwalker Farms. The competition is a fundraiser for local first responders, helping pay for life-saving equipment to keep them and our community safe. Since their first...

Bustin’ for Badges returns for tenth year

MIDLAND, Texas — The Texas Department of State Health services is warning health care providers of emerging xylazine-laced drug overdoses. Fentanyl and xylazine is a deadly combination. Xylazine is a drug that humans aren’t supposed to use at all. But, according to Texas DSHS, it has been laced with...

Texas Department of State Health Services warns of deadly drug combination

MIDLAND, Texas — Stories of banks going under tend to make people nervous and begin to wonder if the same can happen to their bank. “One of these banks failed because, basically, a combination of being over-leveraged on treasury bonds that went the wrong direction, and then having a social media-generated run on the bank, which wasn’t necessary. And the other was because they bet wrong on a cryptocurrency deal,” said Dr. Ray Perryman, President of the Perryman Group.

Do we need to worry about banks in West Texas failing?

ODESSA, Texas — Texas Governor Greg Abbott made a stop at First Odessa Christian Academy in Odessa Thursday night to continue his push for parental empowerment in education. Governor Abbott named education freedom as an emergency item for the 88th legislative session last month during his state of the state address, and he spoke about this topic.

Governor Abbott makes stop in Odessa to speak on parental empowerment in education

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

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 — Midland ISD says Legacy High School's softball coach Mandy Davis has been suspended for three games following a UIL rules violation. According to a statement released by the district, the team violated rules regarding student eligibility. The team will forfeit a few of its wins and...

Legacy High softball coach suspended for 3 games

ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Police Department will be hosting a Neighborhood Watch Meeting on March 28 at 7:00 p.m. It will take place in the OPD Classroom and a guest speaker will talk about Burglary/Theft Prevention, Bank Jugging and other current trends. For more information about the meeting,...

OPD to host Neighborhood Watch Meeting on March 28

ECTOR, Texas — For over a week now, animal rescues from all over West Texas have been in and out of a property in Pleasant Farms, saving approximately 120 dogs, according to rescuers. "Well, when we first started on this, when we first went out there discovering what we...

West Texas rescues work together to save 100+ dogs from hoarding situation

ODESSA, Texas — The City of Odessa is ready to begin receiving applicants for the city manager position. On Tuesday afternoon, the benchmark committee -- which consists of the Odessa City Council -- finalized a thorough job description highlighted by integrity and accountability. The T2 Professional Consulting firm created...

Odessa City Manager job ready to be posted following completed job description

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West Texas Allergy set to improve healthcare services with new partnership

MIDLAND, Texas — West Texans know all about the allergies that have to be dealt with as wind blows all kinds of dust and pollen through...

West Texas Allergy set to improve healthcare services with new partnership

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