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MIDLAND, Texas — While not a full-on desert, the Permian Basin area is considered a semi-arid part of Texas. “So here in West Texas, we live in a semi-arid climate," said Dan Grigsby, NewsWest 9 meteorologist. "We see between 14 and 15 inches of rain here in the Midland and Odessa area. Which isn’t a whole lot compared to the rest of Texas, where to the East they see between 30 and 40 inches, even 50.”

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MIDLAND, Texas — The George W. Bush Childhood Home is being renamed to the Bush Family Home State Historic Site. This is because the site is in the process of being transferred to the Texas Historic Commission. “That process is ongoing. It is happening… but what that means is...

Texas Historic Commission to take over Bush Family Home

MIDLAND, Texas — March is Women’s History Month, celebrating the important contributions women have made to the history of the world. NewsWest9’s Christina Burgess sat down with Lori Blong, the current mayor of Midland and the first female mayor in the city’s history. What follows is...

Midland Mayor Lori Blong discusses leadership, important women who influenced her growing up

MIDLAND, Texas — The Midland Vet Center held a ceremony Wednesday morning at the Permian Basin Vietnam Veterans Memorial to honor Vietnam veterans and their spouses. “It’s great to have the recognition, even though it’s 50years ago we still remember being there. We remember the people that we served with and it’s nice to be able to get together and see some of the old veterans and a lot of them are not around anymore,” said Stan Lee, a local U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran.

Midland Vet Center holds ceremony honoring Vietnam veterans

MIDLAND, Texas — The Tapestry Hotel will become the newest hotel to make its way to Midland. The hotel will be located in Downtown Midland on South Loriane Street and the property was previously a hospital back in 1927. It was then turned into an office for oil and gas companies in the 1970s. The Tapestry Hotel will be a blend of historical elements with contemporary edgy designs.

Tapestry Hotel coming to Midland

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

ODESSA, Texas — If you are a fan of space, it would likely be quite the opportunity to take a trip to NASA. That is the reality for Kimberly Neal — a sixth grade science teacher and department chair at Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle School in Odessa.

ECISD sixth grade science teacher set to receive a unique trip to NASA

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, Texas — The City of Odessa took an important step forward Wednesday during a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new animal shelter on 42nd Street. As shelter and field services will now be working under the same roof, the name of the new building is Odessa Animal Services.

Odessa Animal Services unveils new and improved shelter

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ANDREWS, Texas — Meet Dakota, NewsWest 9's Pet of the Week courtesy of the Andrews Animal Shelter. Dakota is a two-year-old chow chow/husky mix. His owners gave him up because he couldn't tolerate the children. Dakota loves getting attention from adults and gets along with other dogs and cats.

Meet Dakota, NewsWest 9's Andrews Pet of the Week

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 — New signs have been placed on recycling bins at the Midland Citizen’s Collection Station in an attempt to make things easier to understand. The newly-painted bins have signs showing what you can put into them. It is an important distinction to make, since some items...

New signs to make recycling easier in Midland

MIDLAND, Texas — Meet Zurg, NewsWest 9's Pet of the Week courtesy of the Midland Humane Coalition. Zurg is a 10-month-old domestic short hair with black tabby markings. He seems to be afraid of dogs and loud noises. It can take this little guy a while to warm up...

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

ODESSA, Texas — Basin Pride will be holding its annual Pride Festival on April 1. The festival will take place at the Noel Heritage Plaza from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event will have drag, live music performances, and vendors. For more information about the festival and other...

Basin Pride to host annual Pride Festival on April 1

MIDLAND, Texas — Midland ISD held a community meeting Friday to introduce Third Future Schools to parents and students at Lamar Elementary. Parents had the opportunity to learn more about the transition for this upcoming school year, as well as hearing more about the charter school and their mission to help students succeed.

MISD holds community meeting on Lamar Elementary, Third Future Schools

MIDLAND, Texas — City of Midland Mayor Lori Blong is hosting an art contest for Midland residents ages 5-18. The submissions for the contest are due by 5:00 p.m. on April 16. Three winners will be picked, and the winning pieces will be displayed at the Museum of the Southwest. Artwork can be dropped off at the front desk of the Museum of the Southwest Lissa Noel Wagner Art wing.

Midland Mayor Lori Blong to host 'Mayoral Art Contest'

MIDLAND, Texas — Midland Development Corporation approved a master development agreement between the City of Midland, MDC and C. Hodges Development Services L.P. The agreement will see a reimbursement of up to $5 million to build two roads for the site. The development site will take place on a...

Midland Development Corporation approves master development agreement

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

MIDLAND, Texas — The demolition for the Western United Life Building has been in the works for a few years now ever since it was purchased by the Midland Development Corporation in 2018. Onlookers both on the ground and on rooftops nearby gathered around, waiting to see the old...

A Midland Staple Gone: The Western United Life Building gets imploded

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ODESSA, Texas — 45-year-old Delma Vitela has been sentenced to 18 months in prison in a federal court in Midland on March 29 for making false statements during firearm purchases. Vitela purchased at least six firearms between December 2020 and March 2022 for her then-boyfriend in the Midland-Odessa area...

Odessa woman sentenced to 18 months in prison for false statements during firearm purchases

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

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 — 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

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

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

ODESSA, Texas — The Ellen Noel Art Museum has a temporary traveling exhibit available from the Smithsonian Institute. "Destination Moon: A Celebration of JFK and the Apollo 11 Moon Landing" opened March 16 and will be open until April 13. The exhibit also comes with historic items from the...

New exhibit at Ellen Noel Art Museum celebrates the moon landing

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

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Local veteran makes it his mission to help support other veterans in the Permian Basin

ODESSA, Texas — The Permian Basin has thousands of men and women who have served our country, and here in West Texas we work hard to...

Local veteran makes it his mission to help support other veterans in the Permian Basin

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