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Former Dallas Cowboys Quarterback and Coach Jason Garrett meets fans at Salvation Army
MIDLAND, Texas — The Midland Salvation Army hosted a very special guest on Thursday. Former Dallas Cowboys Quarterback and Head Coach Jason Garrett met with fans, signed autographs and took pictures with guests at the Midland Shelter. Garrett's main reason for being in the Midland-Odessa area was for the...
The 'Ride of Silence' honors fallen bicyclists in the Permian Basin
MIDLAND, Texas — Permian Basin bicyclists did more than ride together on Wednesday, they supported an important cause. The "Ride of Silence" set out to peddle 12 miles, all to raise awareness for cyclists who had been killed by motorists. Riders were asked to go no faster than 12...
Gardendale issues boil water notice following line leak
GARDENDALE, Texas — Following a major line leak, the Greater Gardendale Water Supply Corporation has been directed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to issue a boil water advisory, according to a press release from the Greater Gardendale Water Supply Corporation. Residents have been instructed to boil water...
Blue Bell releases iconic new flavor inspired by root beer float
BRENHAM, Texas — A new flavor from Blue Bell combines two favorites and is now available for a limited time. The Texas-based creamery, located in Brenham, just released a brand new flavor called A&W Root Beer Float, in partnership with the classic beverage brand. A&W Root Beer Float is...
Travel to and from Pelican Island remains slow in wake of barge strike
GALVESTON, Texas — Travel on the Pelican Island Causeway Bridge remained limited on Thursday, a day after a barge struck it. The incident Wednesday morning led to a closure of the bridge and an oil spill. On Thursday morning, Galveston Police said they were letting one car at a...
Triple-digit heat arrives earlier in West Texas compared to last year
The Permian Basin is in for some pretty hot temperatures this coming weekend and next week. Included in the forecast are several days where the highest temperature is expected to exceed 100 degrees. This means that the first 100-degree day will end up falling a bit earlier than the climatological...
City of Pecos hosts public forum for $47 million waterpark project
PECOS, Texas — The City of Pecos and Reeves County officials held a public forum on Wednesday to determine the future of a $47 million waterpark project. The proposed waterpark would be built near Cyclones Ballpark, with water being supplied by the city. The city has already done studies to make sure they would have enough water. They also did a study on how a waterpark wouldn’t burden the residents of Pecos.
'Go to school, win a car' | Two MISD students win free cars for having perfect attendance
MIDLAND, Texas — In life, showing up pays off. You don’t get that big promotion at work by slacking off. And for two Midland ISD students, just waking up, putting on their backpack and showing up to school paid off in a huge way. On Wednesday night, Midland...
Alzheimer's Association holds education conference at Bush Convention Center
MIDLAND, Texas — The Alzheimer's Association of West Texas held their Alzheimer’s education conference on Wednesday at the Bush Convention Center in Midland. The annual education conference provides strategies for caregivers, friends and families that are impacted by Alzheimer's and other dementia related diseases. According to the Alzheimer's...
Safe Place of the Permian Basin cuts the ribbon on brand new location in Midland
MIDLAND, Texas — Safe Place of the Permian Basin cut the ribbon on their brand new location off of Andrews Highway in Midland on Wednesday. The opening of the brand new location was all thanks to millions of dollars in donations. The new location was a culmination of a...
Ector County ISD officially accepts 37.9-acre land donation from Grow Odessa to build new CTE Center
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — Progress is happening for Ector County ISD's nearly $400 million bond that was passed last November. At their May Board of Trustees workshop meeting, they officially signed the deed for a 37.9-acre land donation from Grow Odessa to become the site of a new Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center.
YMCA Midland breaks ground at its northwest location
MIDLAND, Texas — On Wednesday, the YMCA of Midland broke ground on its second, and brand new location in northwest Midland. This marks the start of a project that's expected to be completed by the fall of 2025. Dozens of donors, community members and leaders of the nonprofit organization...
UTPB beginning renovations on its Mesa Building for the first time in the university's history
ODESSA, Texas — The University of Texas Permian Basin served about 7,500 students in 2023 as it continues to see growth. The Mesa Building has been around for all 50 years of the university and is beginning a complete renovation project for the first time in its history. “It’s...
Some of the photos of alleged Odessa High School vandals released
ODESSA, Texas — Odessa Crime Stoppers are asking for help to locate and identify the people responsible for vandalizing Odessa High School property. Below is a post from Odessa Crime Stoppers of the unreleased video of the suspected vandals:. Below are some photos of the suspected vandalism at OHS:
I-20 frontage roads will become one lane, one way from Parkway to FM 1788 on Thursday
ODESSA, Texas — Beginning Thursday, May 16, the I-20 frontage roads will transition to a single lane, one-way configuration for through traffic between Parkway Boulevard and FM 1788, according to a press release from the Texas Department of Transportation. Specifically, the south frontage road will accommodate eastbound traffic, while...
ECISD art students have work displayed one last time as high schoolers
ODESSA, Texas — Art is something that lasts forever. "And it just became more of a passion than a hobby," New Tech Odessa Senior Isabella Moreno said. "It's a way to explain myself when you have trouble talking or showing yourself," Odessa High student Gabriel Mendez said. "You can show it through art."
Road closure expected for the installation of water and sewer taps at Harmony Academy in Odessa
ODESSA, Texas — Beginning Wednesday, May 15, a road closure will be in place for the 8200 Block of Doctor Emmitt Headlee Street, between San Antonio Street and Mission Blvd, according to the City of Odessa. Natera Excavation will be installing new water and sewer taps for the future...
Paramount+ is coming to Odessa to film the series 'Landman' and is seeking extras
ODESSA, Texas — According to Ector County ISD, football fans have a chance to watch a game and possibly end up on television. Paramount+ has just announced that they are coming to town to film for its series 'Landman', and they are looking for extras. This will take place during Permian High School's Spring Black and White game on May 16.
One lane of Pelican Island Causeway reopens after barge hits bridge
GALVESTON, Texas — A barge hit the Pelican Island Causeway Bridge leading to a closure in both directions Wednesday morning, according to officials. It happened just before 10 a.m. Crews from the Texas Department of Transportation went to the scene to assess the damage. The bridge remained closed until it was deemed safe to use. City officials said there were no reported injuries.
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