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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

Midland, TX

MIDLAND, Texas — A new statue has been unveiled in the Tall City. The statue is of a little girl holding some balloons while trying to keep them from blowing away in these strong West Texas winds. The statue can be seen at the intersection of Midkiff and Front Street.

Keep Midland Beautiful unveils new statue

MIDLAND, Texas — VFW Post 4149 in Midland will be hosting a D-Day Remembrance Night. The event will start at 6:00 p.m. and tacos will be served as well as tequila. Donations will also be welcomed. For more information about the event, people can go to the VFW Post...

VFW Post 4149 in Midland to host D-Day Remembrance Night

MIDLAND, Texas — A group of kids in Midland learned all about mariachi Wednesday. It was part of the Hispanic Cultural Center of Midland's 17th "Annual Mariachi Workshop." The three-day event includes professional mariachis teaching young people traditional music and instrumentation like violin, guitar and trumpet. “It's something new...

Local students prepare for annual ‘Noche de Mariachi Concert’

ODESSA, Texas — The City of Odessa has provided residents with an update on the roadwork of Faudree Road. Starting on June 10, North Faudree Road traffic from Hwy 191 to Windchase Street will be moving to the other side of the road. This second phase of the construction will include the installation of concrete culvert boxes, inlets, and curbs/gutters.

City of Odessa provides update on Faudree Road Construction

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 — Imagine being a volunteer at 97 years young!. As an RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) volunteer, Maurice Bonecutter is doing just that. Since 2021, Maurice has volunteered his time four days a week, packaging meals for Meals On Wheels and one morning a week stocking and organizing food at the West Texas Food Bank.

Senior Life Midland volunteer celebrates 97th birthday!

Austin, TX

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

MIDLAND, Texas — Ski Skeller Sports has been a staple in the Midland community for decades. But now, the owners of the store are ready to move on to the next chapter of their lives and are selling the business. The business that would become Ski Skeller Sports was...

Owners of Ski Skeller Sports moving on to their next chapter in life

MIDLAND, Texas — The City of Midland is warning drivers that the intersection of Marienfield Street and Michigan Avenue will be closed for approximately four months starting June 12. The closure will allow for work on utility improvements, starting at the intersection and moving west until reaching A Street.

Intersection of Marienfield Street, Michigan Avenue to close starting June 12

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 — 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 — On Wednesday, a train-vehicle collision happened in Midland, ultimately causing road closures. It’s a scary situation that has been a recent trend in the Permian Basin, but it can easily be avoided as it really comes down to drivers in West Texas simply following traffic signals.

Avoiding train-vehicle collisions comes down to simply following traffic signals

Lubbock, TX

MIDLAND, Texas — Whenever you think of veterans that have served, you might picture the men who served. But in today's day and age, there are also women who have served as well. One female veteran from Lubbock wants to help bring awareness to these female vets through her...

Female veteran showcases other female vets in West Texas through photography

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 — UPDATE: As of Thursday morning, one of the southbound lanes at the intersection of Front Street and N Garfield Street remained closed, but both northbound lanes had been reopened. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The intersection of K St. and Front St. and the intersection of N. Garfield and Front...

Accident involving train impacts traffic near Front, Garfield Streets

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

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

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

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The Basin's Unsolved: The Baby with No Name

ODESSA, Texas — More than a year ago, a Hobbs woman was caught putting her newborn baby in a dumpster. The baby spent six hours in...

The Basin's Unsolved: The Baby with No Name

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