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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

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, TX

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

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 — 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 — 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

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

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

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 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

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 — 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 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

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 — 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

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

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 — 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 — 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 — 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?

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

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 — 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

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 — 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

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 — With burglaries on the rise, there are some things you can do to better protect your home and neighborhoods. "I would say keep your windows locked and your doors. Also, buy a security system," said Earl Davis with the Midland Police Department. In just the past...

Police give tips for protecting your home from burglaries

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

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W. Louisiana Avenue concrete paving project to begin on Jan. 30

MIDLAND, Texas — The City of Midland is warning drivers of a concrete paving project on W. Louisiana Avenue that could...

W. Louisiana Avenue concrete paving project to begin on Jan. 30

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