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MIDLAND, Texas — Midland Academy Charter School will be joining forces with Vitalant for a blood drive on Friday. The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the blood mobile, which will be parked at the school. The school is located at 500 N Baird St.

Midland Academy Charter School, Vitalant team up for blood drive

ODESSA, Texas — The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) announced the untimely death Friday of TTUHSC Executive Vice President and School of Medicine Dean Dr. Steven L. Berk. Over the last 17 years, Dr. Berk led the medical school as dean and did so with unwavering commitment....

TTUSHSC Executive Vice President passes away

Mccamey, TX

MCCAMEY, Texas — The 2023 Wind Energy Capital of Texas Cook-off & Festival will be taking place on September 22 & 23. The event will take place at Santa Fe Park in McCamey, Texas. There will be food vendors and a ton of shopping. There will also be performances by Jase Martin on both days and a Cornhole Tournament on Saturday.

2023 Wind Energy Capital of Texas Cook-off & Festival to take place in September

MIDLAND, Texas — It's been nearly a week since police found Madeline Pantoja dead in Midland as the 20-year-old woman went missing for 10 days, leading to a city-wide search. On Thursday night, her family and friends gathered on what would have been her 21st birthday. Many in the...

Madeline Pantoja honored by friends and family on what would have been her 21st birthday

MIDLAND, Texas — The big kids aren't the only ones walking the stage this graduation season. The Midland College pre-K Academy held a graduation ceremony for their students on Wednesday. The 4-year-olds will now be starting Kindergarten in the fall, with a head start from their time at MC.

Midland College pre-K Academy graduates walk the stage

MIDLAND, Texas — Midland ISD has three remaining graduation ceremonies to be held on Thursday and Friday. Legacy High School students are walking the stage at Astound Broadband Stadium on Thursday, May 25, at 8:30 p.m. Midland High School’s graduation will also be at Astound, but on Friday, May...

Schedule for remaining MISD graduations

MIDLAND, Texas — Midland College has named Dr. Damon Kennedy as its lone finalist for the Midland College presidential position. “I’m excited," said Kennedy. "I’m ready to get to work. I tend to be a head down person and put tasks in front and get those things done. Looking forward to taking on a new role and providing some additional leadership.”

Dr. Damon Kennedy named lone finalist for Midland College presidential position

Ector County, TX

ODESSA, Texas — Ector County ISD has released important graduation information ahead of its two biggest graduation ceremonies, both at Ratliff Stadium. Permian High School’s ceremony will be Thursday, May 25, at 8:30 p.m., followed by Odessa High School on Friday, May 26, at 8:30 p.m. If one...

ECISD releases graduation information ahead of Permian, OHS ceremonies

MIDLAND, Texas — Hogan Park Golf Course has announced its 2023 summer Ladies Golf Clinic schedule. All ages and levels are welcome to participate in this clinic. The classes will run during the months of June and July. Each class will be on Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Hogan Park Golf Course to host Ladies Golf Clinic

ODESSA, Texas — The Fallen Heroes Memorial Wall will be on display at Music City Mall at Dillard's Courtyard. The exhibit will be up on May 27 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and May 28 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The exhibit will honor West Texas Heroes from Desert Storm, Middle East Crisis, Vietnam, Korea and WWII.

Fallen Heroes Memorial Wall to be on display at Music City Mall

MIDLAND, Texas — West Texas has seen quite a bit of rain over the past month, particularly the past week. So far this May, we've recorded 0.86 inches of rain at the airport, which is more than double the cumulative amount we saw January through April. So far, our...

West Texas drought improves from recent rainfall

MIDLAND, Texas — It's a guarantee that people will be hitting up the pools as the weather begins to warm up. With city pools opening up soon as well, more families will be flocking to the water with the kids. It's not always fun in the sun, however. Midland...

As more pools open, Midland Fire Department warns about potential drownings

MIDLAND, Texas — Today, Midland ISD accepted the resignation of Chief Arthur Barclay, effective immediately. While MISD appreciated his service to the District the past four plus years, it is in the best interest of the District to reevaluate the leadership of the MISD Police Department. MISD says a...

Midland ISD Police Chief Arthur Barclay resigns

ODESSA, Texas — The Ellen Noel Art Museum has a new presidential spotlight up for you to check out. This month they're featuring former president Harry S. Truman. Truman became the 33rd president after Franklin D. Roosevelt's sudden death in office. During his presidency, he oversaw the end of...

Ellen Noel Art Museum honors Harry S. Truman

MIDLAND, Texas — The Salvation Army is holding several concerts on Saturday to honor Memorial Day weekend. Each concert will be free and open to the public, featuring brass band music, a performance by the Creative Arts dance team and a devotion. The first concert is at Hogan Park...

Salvation Army to honor Memorial Day with free concerts

MIDLAND, Texas — Midland ISD is currently investigating an assault after a fight broke out between two female students at Alamo Junior High. A video of the altercation went viral on social media, but was quickly deleted. The video shows a female student punching and hitting another female student...

MISD investigating assault at Alamo Junior High

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Imperial, TX

IMPERIAL, Texas — After 53 years, a West Texas resident finally received his high school diploma. John Strickland had the honor of starting off the Buena Vista High School graduation ceremony in Imperial, Texas where he got to walk across the stage and get celebrated by everyone at the event.

West Texas man graduates high school after 53 years

MIDLAND, Texas — The City of Midland is currently searching for a new city manager, and it is looking for community help in the process. Conversations started back in January to fill the position permanently, with the process really beginning in late March. With help from Baker Tilly US,...

Public input needed as Midland continues search for new city manager

MIDLAND, Texas — All City of Midland offices will be closed at 3:00 p.m. on May 26, 2023. The offices will resume its regular hours on May 30. People can visit the City of Midland website if they have any questions. For people that have non-emergencies, they can call...

City of Midland offices to close early on May 26

ODESSA, Texas — About 40% of drivers in the Permian Basin are uninsured, a reality that puts everyone at risk to pay higher rates for car insurance. The City of Odessa recently amended an ordinance that might invite those that are uninsured to think otherwise. The change will put...

Uninsured drivers in Odessa facing new risk as city amends ordinance

ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Police Department will be holding a Neighborhood Watch Meeting on May 23 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will focus on Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Awareness. Both OPD and Harmony Home will be addressing both topics. The meeting will take place in the OPD Classroom.

Odessa Police Department to host Neighborhood Watch Meeting on May 23

MIDLAND, Texas — Utility work has been finished along Andrews Highway between Midland and Woodland Drives. According to the City of Midland, all traffic lanes in the area are now open. People can go to the City of Midland Facebook page for more traffic alerts.

Utility work finished along Andrews Highway between Midland and Woodcrest Drives

ODESSA, Texas — The City of Odessa has recently seen an increase in merchant reports of “Card Not Present” schemes, according to the Odessa Police Department. A typical “Card Not Present” sale means that the cardholder does not physically present the card for a seller to see at the time that an order is given, and a payment is made. They mostly include orders and card payments made over the phone.

OPD warns about rise in ‘Card Not Present’ schemes

Big Spring, TX

BIG SPRING, Texas — Residents in the Village of the Spring and the surrounding area on South 87 will not have water service while a broken service line is being fixed. The city said crews are already working to repair the line and that they appreciate the patience and cooperation of residents.

Broken service line impacts water for some Big Spring residents

ODESSA, Texas — The City of Odessa Traffic & Engineering Division and Odessa Police Department have asked for help regarding stolen street signs. There have been multiple stop signs and speed limit signs stolen with the last week, which creates a safety hazard for several areas of the city.

City of Odessa asks for help regarding stolen street signs

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Black Cultural Council of Odessa hosts workshop for hair health

ODESSA, Texas — The Black Cultural Council of Odessa held the Art of African American Hair Workshop to show Black women how to keep their hair...

Black Cultural Council of Odessa hosts workshop for hair health

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