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TXDOT has a survey out for Midland and Odessa households and businesses to take part in for future road projects to make driving safer
Everyone knows how important it is to be safe on the road, and that is why the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) wants to hear from you on what improvements need to be made to make driving safer. TXDOT and the Permian Basin Metropolitan Planning Organization are teaming up to...
Bystanders save woman from attempted rape in Odessa alleyway
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Several Odessa children and their parent intervened earlier this week to save a woman from being raped in an alleyway. The suspect in that case, identified as Artemio Hart, has been charged with Sexual Assault, a second-degree felony, and Possession of a Controlled Substance, a state jail felony. According to an Odessa […]
Board poised to accept deed for CTE facility property
When the Ector County ISD Board of Trustees meets May 14, it will consider accepting the property deed for the future career and technical education center. Grow Odessa has donated almost 40 acres near the corner of Murphy Street and South Meadow Avenue. During his media call May 8, Superintendent...
West Texas Desert Hawks settle lawsuit with National Arena League
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The National Arena League (NAL) announced a settlement agreement with the West Texas Desert Hawks. While some details are confidential, league officials report the settlement allows the Desert Hawks to play in the Arena Football League (AFL). Owner of the West Texas Desert Hawks, Zack Bugg...
Local citizens get chance to truly invest in school district
Ector County residents have a unique opportunity to invest in their local school district. On May 14, ECISD will sell the first round of its school bonds approved by voters in November 2023. Local citizens have the chance to purchase these bonds before they go to the public. If you...
Meals on Wheels of Odessa and Junior League launch Silver Pantry
Meals on Wheels of Odessa, in partnership with the Junior League of Odessa, recently announced the launch of a new Silver Pantry, an exclusive resource for Meals on Wheels of Odessa clients. The launch took place with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday at the Meals on Wheels of Odessa location.
OPD Honor Guard pays tribute to fallen heroes
The Odessa Police Department Honor Guard recently had the privilege of attending funerals of two fallen officers in Houston and Corpus Christi. Fallen Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Investigator John H. Coddou III passed away last month while assisting a motorist during a crash. Coddou had been with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office for over 20 years and was a U.S. Army veteran.
Affidavit: Suspected drug dealer trips, shoots wife at Odessa motel
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- An accidental shooting that left one woman injured late last week ended in arrest for both the victim and her husband after investigators said they were allegedly caught selling drugs out of their hotel room. Tiffany Self and Anthony Self have been charged with three counts of Manufacture and Delivery of a […]
What makes illegal fentanyl so dangerous?
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- As illegally made fentanyl continues to kill people across the county and right here at home, we’re taking a closer look at what makes the drug so dangerous. Illegal fentanyl is often pressed into fake pills or cut into street drugs, such as methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine, often without the user knowing […]
Police memorial service
The Odessa Police Department will hold a memorial service to honor all fallen officers across Texas, along with our local officers in Odessa, Midland, and Lubbock at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 9, at Sunset Funeral Home. The public is invited to attend this memorial service. The week of May 12-18...
City: Water repairs at 42nd and Dawn may last through weekend
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- City of Odessa crews are working on another break, this time to a valve, in the area of 42nd and Dawn. The City said a busted valve is losing water and new parts have been ordered but efforts to repair the valve could last through the weekend. Residents and businesses in the area […]
City of Odessa says normal water use may resume, after line damaged
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - UPDATE 10:39 a.m. Wednesday: The city says the break has been isolated, and the plant is back online. Water use can continue as normal. The City of Odessa is asking everyone to conserve water as they work on a repair. The city said a contractor at...
HIGHIGHTS: Odessa College softball wins 4th-straight region title, clinching bid to nationals
LUBBOCK, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Odessa College softball defeated Howard College 23-3 in five innings to win its fourth-consecutive Region V West championship and its fourth-consecutive national tournament berth. The top-seeded Wranglers went 3-0 in the Region V West tournament en route to defending their crown once again. The NJCAA Division I national tournament begins on […]
Elected members will now sit on county appraisal boards after recent legislation decision
TEXAS, USA — We are reaching the time of year when you might be considering a protest against the appraised value of your home. Before you do, you might want to consider this new legislation that elects members to the county appraisal board. "We did recently pass legislation that...
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