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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 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

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 — 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

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 — The Permian Basin Fair and Expo may be a few months away in September, but there's plenty to be excited about right now. The fair and expo is launching a creative scholarship initiative and asking for donations. The "1975 Initiative” will be accepting donations of $19.75,...

Permian Basin Fair Expo taking donations for scholarship fund

MIDLAND, Texas — Wilson and Young Medal of Honor Middle School received a donation Wednesday. 7 Brew Coffee gave $2,000 to the school as part of its announcement of its expansion to Midland-Odessa. The drive-thru coffee stand will be located on Andrews Highway in Odessa and is preparing for...

Coffee company donates $2,000 to Wilson and Young

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

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 — Spring is right around the corner, but that doesn't mean we're done with cold weather quite yet. For tomato growers, that means waiting a few more weeks before starting to plant. La Casa Verde Nursery Owner Jeremy West said to wait until at least April 1...

West Texas tomato season begins April 1

BIG SPRING, Texas — On March 10, longtime Music Director and Conductor Dr. Keith Graumann suddenly passed away. Dr. Graumann had passion and joy for the Big Spring Symphony and was the leader of the group since the fall of 2002. The concert will be on April 22, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at the Big Spring High School Auditorium, and will close out with the 41st season of the Big Spring Symphony Orchestra entitled "As Time Goes By".

Longtime Music Director and Conductor of Big Spring Symphony passes away

MIDLAND, Texas — Midland Animal Services is holding a "Lucky Charm" adoption special for the week of St. Patrick's Day. This fee includes a microchip, rabies and booster vaccinations and a spay or neutering. The shelter is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10...

Midland Animal Services holding 'Lucky Charm' adoption special

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 Parks and Recreation Department and the Odessa Jackalopes will be teaming up for their first-ever BBQ Master’s & Cornhole Bracket Battle on March 18 at the Ector County Coliseum. Over $4,000 in prizes will be up for grabs in the BBQ...

Odessa parks and recreation, Odessa Jackalopes to hold BBQ and cornhole tournament

Monahans, TX

MONAHANS, Texas — Adriel Bustamante has started off his spring break by playing his alto saxophone in front of the store across from the cleaners his mother works at. “I’ve always told him no cause I get scared about him being out there but since I was right there at the cleaners he said, ‘I’ll just go right here on the corner.’ So I let him and the first day he went out there he made I think $300 on the first day he played out there and then the second day he went he made $600.” said Maritza Lujan, Adriel's mother.

Teen in Monahans plays saxophone to raise money for new instrument

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

MIDLAND, Texas — City of Midland Utility crews are currently working on a possible water main break in the area of 1000 N. Midkiff Road. Some lanes of North Midkiff and Andrews Hwy. will be affected by this work. Our reporter on scene says the break is between Andrews...

City of Midland Utility crews work on water main break on North Midkiff Road

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

MIDLAND, Texas — Two Midland brothers have officially opened up their own funeral home. Ed and Ben Mayberry held a grand opening for their Mayberry Funeral Home and it has something they have dreamed of since they were kids. "Our dream has now become a reality," said Ben Mayberry....

Midland brothers open Mayberry Funeral Home

ODESSA, Texas — As the Odessa City Council continues the search process for a new city manager, they have taken another step forward. The council is the representative for the T2 Professional Consulting Firm’s city manager benchmark committee, and that committee met for the first time on Tuesday.

Odessa City Council makes progress in city manager search

MIDLAND, Texas — Shelley Almuina has been looking for her dog Bentley for three weeks now. "I was devastated and I began to look through alleys and streets, post posters, talk to neighbors, get on social media. Do everything I could to get my baby back home," she said.

Midland woman helps stranger search for her lost dog

MIDLAND, Texas — The Midland Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 2:20 a.m. on March 16 in the 500 block of S. Calhoun St. It is believed that the fire started in one home and spread to the house to the south. The Midland Fire Department crews were able to evacuate the homes involved, and no injuries have been reported according to the City of Midland.

Midland Fire Department responds to structure fire

MIDLAND, Texas — Midland City Council members, Mayor Lori Blong and other city department heads met to discuss what is important to the city and where they want to see the city in years to come. "We discuss what's going on in the upcoming year, so it's a good...

City of Midland leaders meet to discuss future goals of Midland

Stanton, TX

STANTON, Texas — Trinity Oaks Permian Basin will host their 3rd annual clay shoot on March 31, followed by a banquet on April 1. The shoot, presented by OVINTIV, will include lunch and a raffle. It will be held at Windwalker Farms, located at 2551 County Road C2801, Stanton,...

Trinity Oaks to hold 3rd annual clay shoot, banquet

ODESSA, Texas — Crews were on the scene of a fire at Odessa High School Tuesday night. According to the City of Odessa and Ector County ISD, the fire was on the roof of a field house. The district said there were no injuries and it seems that damage...

Crews extinguish fire at Odessa High School

Greenwood, TX

Gardendale, TX

Tarzan, TX

Lenorah, TX

Midkiff, TX

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New Center of Hope learning center unveiled at Halff Park Facility Boys & Girl Club in Midland

MIDLAND, Texas — A new learning space opened up Friday in Midland at the Halff Park Facility for the Boys & Girls Club. After applying for...

New Center of Hope learning center unveiled at Halff Park Facility Boys & Girl Club in Midland

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