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MIDLAND, Texas — The Texas Public Policy Foundation, a conservative think tank based in Austin, Texas, talked to Midland residents Tuesday about what happened during the 88th Texas legislative session. "We’re a research organization at our heart, so we want people to understand not only what bills are passed,...

Texas Public Policy Foundation recaps 88th legislative session

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MIDLAND, Texas — Midland Westlake Ace Hardware and the Salvation Army have joined forces for their annual Fan Drive. The drive will run through June 18 and help local residents stay cool during the summer. Last year, donations reached more than $4,900, which led to 275 box fans being given away.

Midland Westlake Ace Hardware and The Salvation Army partner up for Fan Drive

MIDLAND, Texas — During a town hall meeting at St. Ann's Youth Center in Midland Thursday, there were discussions about the West Texas foster care system's transition to community based care. “So community based care is a performance based contract in which the state contracts with a local nonprofit...

West Texas foster care system to change to community based care

MIDLAND, Texas — Midland ISD held a Strategic Plan Workshop to discuss some of the trends they are seeing in schools. More than 85 community members, parents, district and campus leaders came together to hear about the strengths of the district to the areas that need a little more help to refine their strategic plan.

Midland ISD holds Strategic Planning Workshop

Carmen Croan was last seen at Graham Central Station in 1981, but her cold case has lived on for over four decades. Carmen Croan was your everyday 18-year-old. "Anybody that you talk to that knew Carmen and just talks about what a nice, sweet girl she was," Odessa Crime Stoppers CEO Susan Rogers said. "I mean, you know, there's no drama."

The Basin's Unsolved: Just a Normal Girl

ODESSA, Texas — The West Texas community came together Monday to help those who might need a little extra support and encouragement. Free food, clothes and even haircuts were given to people who consider themselves homeless. "They don't necessarily need a hand out, they need a hand up, they...

Local group provides food, clothing, haircuts for homeless people

MIDLAND, Texas — The West Texas Food Bank will be hosting a Kids Farmer's Market on June 3. The free event will run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the West Texas Food Bank facility on 1601 Westcliff Drive. All ages are welcome to visit the market and...

West Texas Food Bank to host Kids Farmer's Market on June 3

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

ODESSA, Texas — Odessa Fire Rescue crews extinguished a fire at Peppertree Apartments Tuesday afternoon. According to the City of Odessa, when OFR responded to 4600 Oakwood Dr., they found the exterior of a single-story apartment building and some wood fencing on fire. Firefighters stopped the fire from extending...

OFR crews respond to fire at Peppertree Apartments

MIDLAND, Texas — High school graduation is a milestone into adulthood for a lot of teenagers. However, there are some adults who didn’t get the chance to earn their diploma. But for one Midland woman who didn’t get the chance either, she wasn’t going to let it stand...

61-year-old Midland woman earns high school diploma 43 years later

MIDLAND, Texas — Manor Park hosted a senior field day Friday from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event had chair volleyball, a golf putting challenge, cornhole, a hula hoop contest, musical chairs, line dancing and more. This event aimed to promote an active and energetic lifestyle among the...

Manor Park hosts Senior Field Day Friday

MIDLAND, Texas — Centennial Park was a little more busy than it usually is. That is because it was where Midland Health officially kicked off their ninth annual Wellness Tour. The tour offers multiple different classes that promote healthy living, either for free or at a discounted rate. “If...

Midland Health kicks off 9th annual Wellness Tour

ODESSA, Texas — The City of Odessa has announced its 2023 “Movies in the Park” lineup. Seven movies will be shown at different parks throughout the city on some Fridays from June to August. The city encourages citizens to bring their lawn chairs, blankets and popcorn. For...

City of Odessa to celebrate summer break with ‘Movies in the Park’

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

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

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

ODESSA, Texas — An apparent standoff that lasted almost three hours Saturday morning has been resolved, according to police on the scene. The event happened in the 13th and Kelly area in Odessa. According to neighbors, police yelled for the subject to "come out with their hands up" early...

Scary moment for Odessans as apparent standoff takes place Saturday morning

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

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Odessa City Manager job ready to be posted following completed job description

ODESSA, Texas — The City of Odessa is ready to begin receiving applicants for the city manager position. On Tuesday afternoon, the benchmark committee -- which...

Odessa City Manager job ready to be posted following completed job description

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