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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

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, TX

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

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

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

MIDLAND, Texas — The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality investigated following the boil water notice issued in Midland back in January. The notice was issued following a water main break that caused water levels in the water treatment plant to drop too low to be properly sanitized. NewsWest 9...

TCEQ finds no violations by Midland Water System following boil water notice

Andrews, TX

ANDREWS, Texas — Meet Ranger, NewsWest 9's Andrews Pet of the Week courtesy of the Andrews Animal Shelter. Ranger is a 1-year-old male lab/Pyrenees mix that was surrendered by no fault of his own. His owner said that he is good with cats and other dogs, but has not...

Meet Ranger, NewsWest 9's Andrews 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 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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

ODESSA, Texas — The City of Odessa Parks and Recreation department will be hosting a 'Take Me Fishing' event on March 25. It is completely free and will take place at Comanche Trail Pond from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All ages are welcome and people need to bring their own pole.

City of Odessa Parks and Recreation to host 'Take Me Fishing' event

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

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

ODESSA, Texas — Fourteen different barbecue teams and multiple cornhole teams gathered at the BBQ Masters and Cornhole Bracket Battle today in Odessa. Hosted by the City of Odessa, the event was sponsored by the Odessa Jackolopes and was held in the Ector County Colosseum parking lot. The first...

City of Odessa holds BBQ Masters and Cornhole Bracket Battle

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

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

MIDLAND, Texas — Midland Community Theatre will be showing their new production 'Sense and Sensibility' starting on March 24. The show will run each Friday and Saturday until April 15 at the Mabee Theatre II. Each performance will begin at 7:30 p.m., and the show will be performed by their young actors known as "Pickwicks".

MCT's 'Sense and Sensibility' to begin on March 24

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

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

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One dead after crash in Midland

MIDLAND, Texas — One person has been killed in a fatal crash on January 26 in Midland at around 10:47 p.m. The crash occurred on the...

One dead after crash in Midland

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