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Odessa radio host, his family, killed in Ector County crash
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A popular radio DJ from Odessa, and his family, were among four killed in an Ector County crash Saturday afternoon. According to a Texas Department of Public Safety crash report around 2:45 p.m. on April 20, troopers responded to a crash involving two vehicles in the area of 42nd Street and FM […]
Family raising funds for funeral expenses after young mother dies in tragic crash
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – After a tragic car crash claimed the life of 21-year-old Carla Mendez of Odessa, her family has now started a GoFundMe to help put Carla to rest. According to DPS reports, Carla veered off the road for an unknown reason and struck a power pole. This was near the 4100 block […]
State, federal law enforcement seize 37 pounds of meth in traffic stop near Odessa
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) joined in a group effort by law enforcement to seize about 37 pounds of methamphetamine in Odessa. During a traffic stop on April 11 in Odessa, three law enforcement agencies worked together to close an investigation. Texas DPS' Criminal Investigations Division (CID) and...
Latino Comedian to Perform Stand-up Show!
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Permian Basin welcomes Latino stand-up comedian Paul Rodriguez for two shows this upcoming weekend. Paul Rodriguez has been a professional for over 40 years now, and can also be recognized as one of The Original Latin Kings of Comedy or the 1982 series Gloria. Rodriguez will perform at 9 p.m. on […]
Best Friends offers to help city reduce kill rate at shelter
With a save rate of just 38 percent, Best Friends Animal Society, a national animal welfare organization, held a news conference at the Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center Monday to offer support to Odessa Animal Services to increase the save rate at the local shelter and spark community involvement.
Midland and Ector County school district react to new AI grading system for STAAR tests
For years, humans have been the ones to grade all of the tests. However, a new grading system rolled out by the Texas Education Agency is bringing the future of grading to classrooms. Better known as an "automated scoring engine," it would automatically grade students' written answers for the State...
Odessa man accused of sideswiping motorcycle, firing shots amid road rage incident
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- An Odessa man was arrested last weekend after investigators said he was allegedly drunk behind the wheel and assaulted a couple on a motorcycle following a road rage incident. Larry Polanco, 31, has been charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Deadly Conduct Discharge Firearm, and Unlawful Carrying […]
ECISD administrative assistant trains frontline staff nationwide
The training and leadership she received at Ector County ISD is what prompted Kash-unta Thurman to start KT Executive Services LLC. Thurman has been with ECISD for nine years and is the administrative assistant to Chief Technology Officer Kellie Wilks. KT Executive Services is now in its second year. Thurman...
I-20 Wildlife Preserve vandals damage preserves doors, locks and pipes
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) -The I-20 Wildlife Preserve receives visits from people all around the Permian Basin, but recently, they got a visit that will cost the non-profit. One or more people came to the preserve not to take a hike, but to vandalize the property. A couple of weeks ago,...
Law enforcement officials release more information on West Texas manhunt and murder victim
Law enforcement officials have confirmed the name of a murder victim and his suspected killer, who was sought in a West Texas manhunt. The multi-agency search ended with the Ector County murder suspect dead after an officer-involved shooting, according to a media release from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Eastbound right lane of I-20 at Cotton Flat closed Monday night to Tuesday afternoon
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas — The eastbound right lane of I-20 at Cotton Flat in Midland County will be closed Monday at 7 p.m. until Tuesday at 5 p.m., according to the Texas Department of Transportation's Odessa District. The closure is due to a construction team repairing the main lane...
CBS7 FIRST ALERT Forecast for Monday, April 22nd, 2024
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - CBS7 FIRST ALERT Forecast for Monday, April 22nd, 2024: After the past few days have been cool, cloudy and slightly soggy, we’ll start to see some nicer weather taking place Monday. It’ll once again be a chilly to cool start to the day with lows...
Harmony Public Schools officially breaks ground on new Midland campus
MIDLAND, Texas — More STEM education seats are coming to Midland as Harmony Public Schools officially broke ground Monday on the Harmony Science Academy in north Midland, east of Meadowside St. In order to make this a reality, the property where the charter school is being built was donated...
‘Social Host Accountability’ ordinance tops Odessa city council agenda
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The City Council will be taking a second look at the “Social Host Accountability” ordinance, which brings penalties to anyone offering alcohol to minors at social gatherings. The City wants to amend the ordinance to include fentanyl, opioids, and other illegal narcotics. The Council will also be discussing salary adjustments for […]
25 spots left for PAL summer camp
Keep your kids active throughout the summer with fun activities! The Police Athletic League runs Tuesday, May 28, through Friday, June 21, and is 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. The program encourages physical fitness and teamwork, and kids will have the opportunity to interact with OPD officers. This...
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