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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, TX

ODESSA, Texas — The name Patrick Clay Rodriguez is more than just the namesake of the newest sports bar to hit Downtown Odessa. It is the legacy of a brother, friend and dreamer who wanted to see his city grow. That's why, according to co-owner Bradley Marquez, the name...

Patrick Clay's Icon Tavern opens up in honor of a fallen friend and brother

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

ODESSA, Texas — Odessa native Marcos Covos dazzled the judges on "The Voice" with his cover of the mariachi song "Tu, Solo Tu," earning him a spot on Kelly Clarkson's team for the later rounds. Meanwhile, his parents Salvador and Mary Lou Covos always knew their son had a...

Parents of 'The Voice' contestant Marcos Covos speak on his success

MIDLAND, Texas — Tuesday Midland Parks and Recreation met to discuss ongoing projects, future projects and the funding it will take to make these things happen. "If you go to the parks in the evening, they're busy especially this time of year. We've got baseball, we've got girls softball, we've got softball and there are a lot of families out in the park," said Laurie Williams, Manager for the Parks department.

Midland Parks and Recreation discuss hopes for future projects

ODESSA, Texas — The Black Cultural Council of Odessa held the Art of African American Hair Workshop to show Black women how to keep their hair looking it's best while keeping it as healthy as can be. It was also co-sponsored by the Roh Iota Omega Chapter of Alpha...

Black Cultural Council of Odessa hosts workshop for hair health

MIDLAND, Texas — After standing tall in downtown Midland for over decades, the historic Western United Life Building will come tumbling down March 25 at 8:30 a.m. "The implosion itself will probably take under a minute. It’s staged so the implosion debris will end up at the Northwest, in the direction of the Northwest corner of that lot since the entire block is open but it won’t be very long just a matter of seconds," said Sara Harris, Executive Director of the Midland Development Corporation.

Western United Life Building will be demolished March 25

MONAHANS, Texas — After hearing about Adriel’s story, Midland resident Armando Villesca drove out to Monahans Thursday to gift his saxophone to the hardworking teen. “I reached out to her, to Maritza, and we kind of coordinated it from there. She didn’t tell him, he had no idea that I was coming with the saxophone,” said Villesca.

Monahans teen donated a saxophone by Midland resident

MIDLAND, Texas — Meet Scarlett, NewsWest 9's Pet of the Week courtesy of the Midland Humane Coalition. Scarlett is a two-year-old black pit bull/Boston terrier mix. She recently had a litter of puppies who have already found their homes. Scarlett has a friendly, careful nature anyone would fall in...

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

Big Spring, TX

BIG SPRING, Texas — The City of Big Spring is warning the public about a temporary road closure. Starting on March 23, Anna St. from W. Hwy 80 to W. 9th St. will be closed to thru traffic. Drivers will be detoured while utility work is being completed. Citizens...

Portion of Anna St. in Big Spring to close temporarily

ODESSA, Texas — Pink the Basin is presenting checks to six hospitals in the Permian Basin area. Midland Memorial Foundation received funds on Monday. On Tuesday, Odessa Regional Medical Center and Medical Center Hospital in Odessa each received a check. Permian Regional Medical Center in Andrews, Reeves County Hospital...

Pink the Basin donates to 6 Permian Basin hospitals

MIDLAND, Texas — Midland Health and LifeSpring Home Care and Hospice held a ribbon cutting Monday. Midland Health at Home is a new partnership between the two companies to offer home health services such as nursing care, multiple forms of therapy and social work services. The agency's mission is...

Midland Health at Home holds ribbon cutting

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

MIDLAND, Texas — UPDATE: As of 3:44 p.m., the ramp has been sanded and reopened. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- An oil spill has caused the eastbound entrance ramp of I-20 to close near West Loop 250. Drivers are asked to avoid the area if possible. At this time there is no word...

TRAFFIC ALERT: I-20 entrance ramp closed at Loop 250

MIDLAND, Texas — The Midland Rockhounds introduced a new member of the team on Tuesday. Chip the Rock Hammer is the third mascot of the baseball team, joining his buddies Rocky the Rockhound and Juice the Moose. His introduction comes almost a year and a half after the team...

Midland Rockhounds introduce new mascot

ODESSA, Texas — The roads are sure to be packed as people hit the town for some good times this St. Patrick's Day. Also out on the streets is the Odessa Police Department, who will be on the lookout for St. Patrick's Day enthusiasts who may have gotten a little too excited.

Odessa Police Department getting ready for St. Patrick's Day celebrations

ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Police Department is investigating a major crash that occurred at Faudree & Eastridge. Both southbound lanes and one northbound lane on Faudree are currently closed at this time. Drivers are asking to avoid the area and use alternate routes. According to OPD, one person...

Major crash in Odessa at Faudree & Eastridge

ODESSA, Texas — Fourth year medical students with the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Odessa got big news Friday. They participated in the annual Match Day, where students across the country receive the location of their residency training via a sealed envelope. Around 20 students in the...

TTUHSC students participate in Match Day

MIDLAND, Texas — Both eastbound lanes of Highway 80, near the Airline Mobile Home Park in the 7200 block, are closed after a wreck involving a train and a pickup truck. Drivers are encouraged to seek an alternate route as Union Pacific conducts their investigation. A city of Midland...

Both eastbound lanes of Hwy 80 closed for train-truck crash

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

BIG SPRING, Texas — The Delek Refinery in Big Spring is warning citizens about a drill being conducted on March 22. The annual salt well drill will run from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This drill is done for training and emergency preparedness purposes. Severely local emergency responders and...

Delek Refinery in Big Spring to conduct annual drill

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 — Odessa City Council will be holding a special meeting at 3 p.m. on March 21 to discuss the city manager position. According to the posted agenda, the council will be considering the job description, its benchmarks and whether or not to post the position. Council members...

Odessa City Council to discuss city manager position during special meeting

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

ODESSA, Texas — One Odessa family is dealing with the loss of their 17-year-old son, who died from fentanyl. Sadly, a story we hear far too often. "You may be sitting there thinking 'this would never happen to me,' but I never thought it would happen to me either, we never thought it would happen to us either," said Jackson Warnick's parents, Donna Johnson and Joe Warnick.

Odessa parents warn others after 17-year-old dies from fentanyl

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Golden Ticket Experience to be held at Susie's South Forty Confections

MIDLAND, Texas — For the first time ever, the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory play will be performed in a community theatre. That theater being the...

Golden Ticket Experience to be held at Susie's South Forty Confections

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