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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

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, TX

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 — 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 YMCA Learning Center in Odessa has opened up its registration. The center has continued their partnership with Ector County ISD to offer their Pre-K Three Program. Family members were able to meet with staff members and teachers at an open house to hear more about what students are learning.

YMCA Learning Center in Odessa opens registration

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

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

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

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 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 — 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

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 — The Greater West Texas Blues Society will be hosting an Open Blues Jam event on May 22. The event will be completely free and take place at Destination Midland from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. People are encouraged to bring their instrument or voice to perform. Sound, stage and backline are provided.

Greater West Texas Blues Society Open Blues Jam to take place on May 25

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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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

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 — 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

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

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

Fort Stockton, TX

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

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OPD to host Neighborhood Watch Meeting on March 28

ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Police Department will be hosting a Neighborhood Watch Meeting...

OPD to host Neighborhood Watch Meeting on March 28

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