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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 — 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

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

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

MIDLAND, Texas — At Tuesday's meeting, the Midland City Council approved a funding agreement between Midland Development Corporation and Bush Tennis Center. With the approval, MDC will now fund and support Bush Tennis Center in bringing in the ACE Athletic Center, a new expansion. The new athletic center will...

Midland City Council approves funding agreement between MDC, Bush Tennis Center

MIDLAND, Texas — Students at Bonham Elementary in Midland are learning a lesson about giving. The students raised $2,402.66 for their "Pennies 4 Pets" service project. All funds raised were donated to the City of Midland's Animal Services department. The city posted the Facebook picture above, thanking the kids...

Bonham Elementary students raise over $2,000 for Midland Animal Services

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 — An agreement on the new Wildcatters Trail was made during a Midland City Council meeting Tuesday. The trail is a partnership between the cities of Midland and Odessa, University of Texas Permian Basin and Midland County for a 19-mile hike and bike trail, connecting Midland and Odessa.

Midland takes next step toward Wildcatters Trail

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 — 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

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 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

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

MIDLAND, Texas — When it comes to Memorial Day travel, Midland International Air and Space Port said that first and foremost it's important for passengers to stay patient while traveling through the airport. “It’s important to be patient when you’re traveling on a holiday weekend, especially when it’s the...

Tips for traveling on Memorial Day weekend

MIDLAND, Texas — A Firehawk Aerospace testing facility touched down in Midland in November 2022. "In November we broke ground, and we were able to move fast, within about 45 days we were out here testing and now we’ve just finished another successful campaign," said Justin Karl, chief engineer at Firehawk.

Take a look inside Firehawk Aerospace's Midland testing facility

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 — 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

ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — Small airports are an important part of our community, with the amount of people traveling to and from our area for business. On Tuesday, Ector County commissioners received more information about the master plan of Odessa-Schlemeyer Field Airport. The airport is an important asset to...

Planning for future of Odessa-Schlemeyer Field Airport

MIDLAND, Texas — With Memorial Day right around the corner, one nonprofit is making it their goal to restore the true meaning of the holiday, not just here in the Permian Basin, but across the nation. On Friday, "Carry the load" passed through Midland. This was just one part...

‘Carry the Load’ relay passes through Midland

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 school year may be coming to an end soon, but one Midland neighborhood wanted to show their local crossing guard some appreciation beforehand. Mark Hall is out on the corner of Haynes and Ward Monday through Friday, where he does his part as a crossing guard to keep not only kids, but parents safe while crossing them to Goddard Junior High and Emerson Elementary School.

Friendly local crossing guard given gifts by community

ODESSA, Texas — UPDATE: The Odessa Police Department provided more information about missing person, Brittany Sawyer. OPD Chief Mike Gerke confirmed she’s a teacher at Nimitz Middle School with ECISD. The timeline is:. April 26th - She texted her supervisor she’d be out the rest of the week...

OPD provides more information on missing person

ODESSA, Texas — The Permian Basin is known for being a leader in energy production, but the future could also see it become a region of energy innovation. The University of Texas in Austin, along with the University of Texas Permian Basin, Midland College, Odessa College and many other institutions are working with a $1 million grant to propose a plan that could ultimately lead to a 10-year investment.

Permian Basin focusing on future energy innovation technology

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City of Odessa Parks and Recreation to host 'Take Me Fishing' event

ODESSA, Texas — The City of Odessa Parks and Recreation department will be hosting a 'Take...

City of Odessa Parks and Recreation to host 'Take Me Fishing' event

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