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Train derails in Pyote
The derailment happened on Wednesday afternoon.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning near Jeff Davis, Pecos, Reeves – 5-4-24
A severe thunderstorm has been located Northeast of Fort Davis and is currently tracking to the East at 25 MPH. This storm is currently producing Half Dollar-sized hail and damaging wind gusts up to 60 MPH. Please seek shelter indoors and avoid being near windows while this storm passes.
20 train cars derail near Pyote, investigation ongoing
WARD COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – More information has been released regarding the train derailment involving about 20 cars, near Pyote Wednesday afternoon. Captain Ozuna with the Ward County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to the railroad tracks near Interstate 20 between mile markers 62 and 63 in reference to a train derailment. The cause of […]
18-wheeler tire blowout causes lane closure on IH 20
An 18-wheeler with a tire blown out around MM 4 on IH 20 WB is causing the highway to allow only one open lane at this time, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Westbound traffic should detour at FM 2903 in Toyah. The expected closure duration is unknown at...
How the Monahans Volunteer Fire Department took on the pipeline explosion fire
MONAHANS, Texas — After a pipeline explosion sparked a massive fire in Ward County, the Monahans Volunteer Fire Department were one of several departments who rushed into action. However, when they got there, they had to hold their ground. “We arrived on scene, very large fire. You can see...
Fireball seen near Pecos
REEVES COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A large fireball has been reported to the east of Pecos somewhere on I-20. The fireball is visible on the CBS7 First Alert eyecam in Pecos. CBS7 News has reached out to local officials for information and will share that as it is obtained.
Crews respond to fire involving four semi-trucks
MONAHANS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Several Fire Departments responded to reports of a major fire involving multiple semi-trucks on Eastbound Interstate 20 Thursday afternoon. According to a post by the Monahans Fire Department, crews from Monahans, Wickett, Pyote, and Barstow responded to the area of Eastbound I-20 near mile marker 57 with reports of four semi-trucks […]
Reeves County seeking public input on proposed $47 million waterpark
PECOS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Reeves County Commissioners Court will be hosting presentations to serve as a forum for the public to voice opinions, concerns, and suggestions regarding the $47 million waterpark project, in response to a 95% approval rating in a 2022 survey. “This project holds significant implications for the future of Reeves County. […]
Pecos Women’s 20th Century Club donates more than $17,000 to the Children’s Miracle Network at MCH
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Pecos Women’s 20th Century Club recently presented the Children’s Miracle Network at Medical Center Health System with a check of more than $17,000. MCH said proceeds were raised during the group’s inaugural New Year Miracle ball 2023. Donated funds will go directly toward equipment, training, and care in the NICU and […]
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