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MIDLAND, Texas — Midland ISD says Legacy High School's softball coach Mandy Davis has been suspended for three games following a UIL rules violation. According to a statement released by the district, the team violated rules regarding student eligibility. The team will forfeit a few of its wins and...

Legacy High softball coach suspended for 3 games

Odessa, TX

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 — 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 — Starting next school year, changes will be happening at Lamar Elementary School as they enter into a partnership with Third Future Schools. "Third Future Schools will be an in-district charter for Midland ISD. They are already operating at our Sam Houston campus and they’ve shown great growth at Sam Houston," said Ashley Osborne, Associate Superintendent for Teaching and Learning at Midland ISD.

Lamar Elementary to become in-district charter school next school year

ODESSA, Texas — The American Legion will be hosting 'Hope for the Homeless' on April 3. The event will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and be located at 2701 East 8th Street. There will be free haircuts, free hot home cooked meal by Hope Alive Church, and free box-of-food by the West Texas Food Bank.

American Legion to host 'Hope for the Homeless' event on April 3

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

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

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

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

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 on scene of a major crash at 42nd Street and Preston Smith Road. Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area and find alternate routes while OPD investigates. This is all the information we currently have on the situation. We will update...

OPD investigating major crash at 42nd and Preston Smith

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 — 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

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

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 — 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

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 — 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

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'

ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Animal Shelter is reminding the public that it will be closed temporarily starting March 30. This closure will allow crews to prepare to move over to the new shelter. A ribbon cutting for the new shelter will be held at 2 p.m. on March...

Odessa Animal Shelter to temporarily close ahead of new shelter opening

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

Big Spring, TX

BIG SPRING, Texas — On March 29, the City of Big Spring will be temporarily closing a portion of Second Street for repair work. From Main Street to Scurry Street will be closed off and residents are asked to look for alternative routes during the road closure. For more...

Portion of Second Street in Big Spring to be temporarily closed on March 29

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 — 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 — 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

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

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Midland robotics teams win big at tournament

MIDLAND, Texas — Several Midland ISD robotics teams competed in a tournament during the last weekend of...

Midland robotics teams win big at tournament

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