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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

Andrews, TX

ANDREWS, Texas — Three teens were taken to the hospital following a stabbing in Andrews Saturday night. The Andrews County Sheriff's Office responded to a stab victim at around 11:40 p.m. at the ER of Permian Regional Medical Center. A witness said the three teens were at a party...

3 teens stabbed at Andrews party

Odessa, TX

ODESSA, Texas — More than a year ago, a Hobbs woman was caught putting her newborn baby in a dumpster. The baby spent six hours in the trash, and thanks to video surveillance, the baby was rescued and the mother was identified, arrested and charged with attempted first degree murder.

The Basin's Unsolved: The Baby with No Name

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 — 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

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 — The Midland Police Department is searching for a suspect who committed three aggravated robberies early Sunday morning. Police say a black male suspect walked in to three convenience stores with a black handgun and demanded all of the money from the register. He then fled each...

Midland Police looking for suspect who robbed 3 convenience stores at gunpoint

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 — 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

TEXAS, USA — Midland and Odessa Jersey Mike's locations will be donating 100% of its proceeds to the West Texas Food Bank as a part of the "Day of Giving' event. The event will be happening on March 29 and the two Jersey Mike's locations involved in the area are located at 4400 North Midland Drive in Midland, and 7270 East Highway 191 in Odessa.

Midland and Odessa Jersey Mike's locations to participate in 'Day of Giving' event

ODESSA, Texas — An evidence hearing was held Friday at the Ector County Courthouse for James Harry Reyos, who was convicted of killing Catholic priest Father Patrick Ryan in the '80s. But now, over 40 years later, the evidence from back then has been called into question. Today's hearing...

Evidence hearing held for man convicted of 1981 murder

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 — The University of Texas Permian Basin held its 3rd annual Criminal Justice Advisory Council meeting on March 27. During the meeting, the council discussed the issues and problems different criminal justice agencies face and how the university can assist and bring change. “A lot of the...

UTPB hosts annual Criminal Justice Advisory Council

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 — Bonham Middle School Assistant Principal Josie Mata has been named the TEPSA Region 18 Assistant Principal of the Year. Ms. Mata is in her first year at Bonham Middle School, and has been with ECISD for over 20 years working as an assistant principal at Cavazos Elementary School and Fly Elementary School.

Bonham Middle School Assistant Principal earns Region 18 AP of the year award

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

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

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 — 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

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 — Meet Poseidon, NewsWest 9's Midland Pet of the Week courtesy of the Midland Humane Coalition. Poseidon is a 5-month-old Pit Bull Terrier mix and is about 30 pounds. He loves being around people. He's a cuddle bug, loves playing and has a lot of energy. He...

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

MIDLAND, Texas — The Midland ISD Board of Trustees approved two big agenda items during their monthly meeting. The Board of Trustees first approved an expansion in their police department that would create 16 new officer positions for elementary campuses. While officers are only on campuses to help student pick up and drop off traffic, the new proposal would allow them to be at elementary schools on a day-to-day basis.

Midland ISD Board of Trustees approves two big agenda items

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

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

ODESSA, Texas — Curbside Bistro Chef and Owner Alejandro Barrientos will make an appearance on the Food Network TV show 'Chopped'. Chef Alejandro episode will be shown on April 4 at 7:00 p.m. central time. This will be the first episode of the new season.

Curbside Bistro owner to appear on Food Network TV show 'Chopped'

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

NewsBreak

DPS releases details of 3-vehicle crash on SH 302

ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — Several people were injured in a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of SH 302 and 10th Street...

DPS releases details of 3-vehicle crash on SH 302

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