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No injuries reported in train derailment west of Pyote
PYOTE, Texas — NewsWest 9 is learning that a train derailed west of Pyote on Wednesday afternoon. According to Ward County Captain Rudolfo Ozuna, the Ward County Sheriff's Office got the first call about the derailment at 3:01 p.m. The derailment happened at the 63 mile marker of I-20,...
TxDOT announces new road projects for the week
PERMIAN BASIN (KMID/KPEJ) – The Texas Department of Transportation has announced several road projects that will be happening throughout the Permian Basin over the next week. Andrews County Crane County Midland County Pecos County Ward County
Pecos Women’s 20th Century Club presents check to CMN at MCHS
The Pecos Women’s 20th Century Club has formally presented Children’s Miracle Network at Medical Center Health System a check of more than $17,000. The proceeds were raised during the groups inaugural New Year Miracle Ball 2023. The money donated will go directly toward equipment, training and care in the NICU and Pediatric units at Medical Center Hospital.
Two ruptured pipelines are believed to have caused fire in Ward County
WARD COUNTY, Texas — The Ward County Sheriff's Office confirmed that the fire has now been contained as of 11:45 a.m. and that the fire is believed to have been caused by two different explosions that happened. NewsWest 9 was informed by Captain Ozuna with the Ward County Sheriff's...
Crews respond to large pipeline explosion outside Pyote
WARD COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Several local fire departments responded to a large explosion outside of Pyote, referencing a pipeline fire near westbound Interstate 20. According to a post by the Monahans Volunteer Fire Department, crews responded to reports of an explosion near mile marker 57 of the westbound I-20 south service road. Upon arrival, […]
Multi-agency operation halts fuel thefts across West Texas counties
MIDLAND, Texas — On April 3, a joint operation involving the Midland Police Department, the Texas Comptroller’s Office, the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Ector County Sheriff’s Office successfully stopped a series of fuel thefts across several West Texas counties, according to a press release from the City of Midland.
Two dead in Reeves County crash
REEVES COUNTY, Texas — Two people have died and one is in critical condition after a crash in Reeves County Thursday night, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. According to DPS' preliminary report, 42-year-old Laura Archuleta, driving a Ford F-150, was going northbound on SH 17, attempting...
‘Monahans Spring Street Jam’ to provide family fun this weekend
MONAHANS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Monahans Chamber of Commerce will be putting on the 2024 “Monahans Spring Street Jam” this weekend at the Ward County Arena. The free family friendly event will feature live music, food vendors, kids activities, jumpers, a cornhole tournament, and much more. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs. The Street […]
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