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Midland girl's Make-A-Wish coming true in October
MIDLAND, Texas — Eight-year-old Jaelynn Garcia was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at an early age and recently wished to go to Disney World. So, Make-A-Wish West Texas went to work and started reaching out to community partners for help fulfilling Jaelynn’s wish, one of which was Betenbough Homes of Midland.
'It's a matter of time before you're going to get cited.' | Midland police will be increasing traffic stops
MIDLAND, Texas — In 2023, there were 20 people who died from crashes in Midland. Before someone hits the road, Midland Police Department has an important message to give. "Please, if you can, slow down," said Chane Blandford, a MPD officer with the Crime Prevention Unit. The city has...
State Rep. Brooks Landgraf says TCEQ is investigating Permian Basin Containers fire
ODESSA, Texas — State Representative Brooks Landgraf took to Facebook on Friday to say that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is sending people to the site of the Permian Basin Containers fire that took place the morning of Tuesday, July 23. According to Landgraf, he got a call...
Fatal collision occurs near Mile Marker 374 in Howard County
HOWARD COUNTY, Texas — On July 25, at 9:22 PM, a fatal collision occurred on US 87 near Mile Marker 374 in Howard County, according to a press release from the Texas Department of Public Safety. The document further outlined that the incident involved a 2015 Ram 3500 and a 2018 Jeep.
Did you feel it? Texas earthquakes, including a 5.1-magnitude, reported in same area for second time this week
SNYDER, Texas — More Texas earthquakes, including a 5.1-magnitude, happened Friday morning in the same area as a series of earthquakes that were felt earlier this week. The initial and largest earthquake, which happened at 9:28 a.m. about 10 miles northeast of Hermleigh in West Texas, initially registered as a 4.8-magnitude, according to U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) data.
Another earthquake hits West Texas Friday
SCURRY COUNTY, Texas — Another earthquake hit West Texas Friday morning, causing tremors felt across the area. The United State Geological Survey initially reported the earthquake at 4.8 magnitude on the Richter scale at 9:28 a.m. Friday about 9.2 miles northeast of Hermleigh. Later, the agency said the mainshock of the event was registered at 5.0 on the Richter scale. It was then upgraded to a 5.1 magnitude by the USGS.
Ellen Noel Art Museum hosts University of Texas Internship Reception
ODESSA, Texas — On Thursday night, the Ellen Noel Art Museum hosted the University of Texas Internship Reception. The reception is a part of the university's Home to Texas Program. It is a program where interns go back to work in the town that they grew up in. The...
Sewell Family of Companies breaks ground on new dealership facility in Midland
MIDLAND, Texas — The Sewell Family of Companies broke ground Thursday for a brand new dealership in Midland. The facility will be located on the corner of Deauville Blvd. and Avalon Dr. and will hold BMW, Cadillac and Buick GMC vehicles across 26 acres of land. Sewell Family of...
Odessa Fire Rescue had to cut off driver's side door to rescue woman after rollover crash
ODESSA, Texas — A woman was taken to a hospital on Thursday morning after a rollover crash took place in Odessa, according to the City of Odessa. The city states that Odessa Fire Rescue responded to the crash that happened at the intersection of S. Westcliff and the I-20 Service Rd.
Odessa resident remodels home with the help of local church members
ODESSA, Texas — On Thursday, July 25, it was like Christmas but in July for an Odessa resident who got their home remodeled with special help. Volunteers from Connection Christian Church in Odessa gathered to finish up one of their many projects on Thursday. The volunteers added the last...
City of Midland assisting property owners with unoccupied, dilapidated buildings
MIDLAND, Texas — When someone sees an unoccupied, dilapidated building or home in their community, it might not seem like that big of a deal at first glance. However, according to the City of Midland, those buildings have the potential to pose as a safety risk. The city said...
Salvation Army of Midland/Odessa getting kids ready to head back to school
ODESSA, Texas — The Salvation Army of Midland/Odessa is preparing kids for when they head back to school. On Thursday, there was a long line of kids getting ready to pick up brand new shoes from Shoe Carnival in Midland. And thanks to Shoe Carnival's partnership, about 450 kids...
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