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MIDLAND, Texas — The Midland Fire Department will be hosting its annual Wet N' Wild event on June 5. It will all take place at CJ Kelly Park from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. There will be water slides, water polo games and an obstacle course. This event is...

Midland Fire Department to host annual Wet N' Wild event on June 5

ODESSA, Texas — The American Legion, Salvation Army and West Texas Food Bank will be teaming up for a “Hope for the Homeless” event on June 5. The event will feature free haircuts, a free hot meal and a free box of food. Those interested in attending...

Free haircuts, food to be offered at Odessa American Legion on June 5

MIDLAND, Texas — Wednesday begins the demolition process of the Midkiff Bridge. The north side of the bridge was demolished on May 31, while the south side of the bridge is expected to be demolished on June 1. While the long term ramifications are set to be positive, the...

Drivers react to demolition of Midkiff Bridge

Big Spring, TX

BIG SPRING, Texas — The City of Big Spring will begin its Neighborhood Seal Coating project on June 14. The city released a press release discussing some of the rules to follow, while they continue to work in all the areas shown on the map above. The Seal coating...

City of Big Spring Neighborhood Seal Coating project to begin on June 14

MIDLAND, Texas — As it gets hotter and hotter, many people may want to take their kids down to the local swimming pool to cool off. However, accidents always happen and there are only so many lifeguards to keep an eye on hundreds of people. This is why Midland...

Midland Fire Department holds water safety training day

ODESSA, Texas — As of about 6 p.m. on Wednesday, City of Odessa crews were working to fix a water main break. Due to the break, residents in the area of 2300 N Jackson Ave. and 2300 Andrews Highway could experience low water pressure. The city initially reported crews...

Water main break could impact water pressure for some Odessans

Howard County, TX

HOWARD COUNTY, Texas — Two people have been killed in a fatal crash in Howard County on May 29. Both 56-year-old Antonio Garcia of Midland and 63-year-old John Lyndon Brightman of Odessa were transported to Scenic Mountain Medical Center and Midland Memorial Hospital, respectively, where they later succumbed to their injuries.

Two dead after fatal crash in Howard County

Ector County, TX

MIDLAND, Texas — School is out and the summer feeding program is about to begin. Ector County ISD's Assistant Director Bethany Vizena said over 20 of their schools will be offering free breakfast and lunch to kids. 11 Midland ISD schools and all IDEA Public Schools in the Permian Basin will also be offering them.

Local summer free meal programs start June 5

MIDLAND, Texas — The Ellen Noel Art Museum will be closed from May 30-June 2 for building maintenance reasons. The museum will reopen on June 3 at 12:00 p.m. For more information, people can go to the Ellen Noel Art Museum Facebook page.

Ellen Noel Art Museum to be closed from May 30-June 2

MIDLAND, Texas — On Monday, American Legion Tall City Post 119 honored the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. A ceremony was held at the Lewallen-Garcia-Pipkin Funeral Home, featuring songs, wreath laying, video tributes and speeches. Post 430, along with the Odessa Chuckwagon Gang, also paid their...

American Legion Tall City Post 119 holds Memorial Day service

MIDLAND, Texas — On May 24th and 25th, due to a significant increase in violent crimes in the Midland/Odessa Area, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Criminal Investigations Division had a two-day collaborative operation with multiple law enforcement partners to target and disrupt violent crime and apprehend violent criminals.

Joint violent crime operation in Midland/Odessa results in 26 arrests

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

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 — 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

BIG SPRING, Texas — World War II U.S. Army Veteran Carl Reid has asked the public to send him at least 100 birthday cards for his 100th birthday. The Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home resident will be turning 100 on June 15. Cpl. Reid served in the U.S. Army...

WWII US Army Veteran asks for birthday cards for 100th birthday

ODESSA, Texas — It may not be Memorial Day just yet, but that didn’t stop the Music City Mall from honoring the fallen in a ceremony for the Fallen Heroes Memorial Wall. One of the West Texas fallen being honored is Denise Garza’s son, specialist Damian Garza, who served as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan.

Music City Mall honors late West Texan veterans with Fallen Heroes Exhibit

MIDLAND, Texas — Midland Beer Garden will be hosting its 'Pride Month Celebration' event on June 3. The event will feature Drag Queen performances and a live concert by season 23 contestant from 'The Voice' Marcos Covos. "We are thrilled to host the 'Pride Month Celebration' at Midland Beer...

Midland Beer Garden to host 'Pride Month Celebration' event

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 Ector County Library’s annual summer reading event "All Together Now" kicked off Thursday. The party took place in Downtown Odessa’s Noel Heritage Plaza Park. 30 to 40 vendors were there to celebrate the children's department. Snow cones, along with goodies such as coloring...

Ector County Library kicks off summer reading program

ODESSA, Texas — Two Odessa teenagers have been arrested after attacking an adult woman at the Vera Apartments. 19-year-old Alexis Isidia Garcia and a 16-year-old juvenile have both been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The 16-year-old received four counts. On May 30 at 8 p.m., Odessa...

Two Odessa teenagers arrested on aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charges

Hobbs, NM

MIDLAND, Texas — The Hobbs Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that happened on May 28. Hobbs Police Officers responded to a call around 10:34 a.m. at the intersection of Grimes and Broadway in reference to a shooting. Upon their arrival, they found 25-year-old Jiovanny Morales of Hobbs suffering from gunshot wounds.

Hobbs Police Department investigates shooting incident

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

ODESSA, Texas — Four Mexican nationals have each been sentenced to about 8 years in prison for drug and firearm charges. They were arrested by Odessa Police Department officers in December of 2022. According to court documents, that month, Michael Robledo Guillen, 48, of Monterrey, Mexico, Ricardo Perez Flores,...

Four Mexican nationals sentenced to 8 years in prison for drug, firearm charges

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Pink the Basin donates to 6 Permian Basin hospitals

ODESSA, Texas — Pink the Basin is presenting checks to six hospitals in the Permian Basin area. Midland Memorial Foundation received funds on Monday. On Tuesday,...

Pink the Basin donates to 6 Permian Basin hospitals

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