Kate Porter
MMJ Reporter
Odessa, Texas
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Kate is a Multimedia Journalist for CBS7 News in West Texas.
Nearly a year after a man was murdered in a Midland neighborhood, another man has been arrested in connection with the case.
1.4 million dollars - that’s how much the Midland ISD board has approved to be spent on Lee High School’s name change so far.
The Texas Department of Safety is rolling out a new plan to use Facebook and Youtube to solve cold cases.
High Stakes Productions hosted a horse exhibition this weekend at the Horseshoe.
If you’re looking to hit the road this summer, one Odessa business has you covered.
On top of a fraud investigation by the Midland Police Department, the National Royalty Group is facing a civil suit as well.
Attorney General Ken Paxton and Midland County district attorney Laura Nodolf made a surprise visit to the migrant facility in Midland today.
The city of Midland is considering moving the airpark to the Midland International Air and Space Port.
Both male and female minors between the ages of 5 and 12 will be held at the emergency intake center.
Allegations of abuse and neglect are being investigated at migrant holding facilities across Texas, including Midland’s facility.
Early Sunday morning, a fire at an apartment complex in Big Spring damaged several units and sent two people to the hospital.
MMH opened up eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine to all adults before the state did - but they haven’t seen as much interest from the younger age groups.
The gourmet donut business Sister Dough is currently run out of Priscella Garcia’s kitchen, but it will soon have a brick and mortar location in Midland.
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Trinity in Midland will hold a Maundy Thursday service to begin Easter services.
After his tour of the facility today, Senator Cornyn says the problem remains at the border, but while the teens are here, it is our responsibility to care for them.
One woman says she received a letter from the Texas Workforce Commission regarding her unemployment claim, but she’s currently employed.
The government will no longer require staff at migrant holding facilities to pass an FBI background check to work there.
U.S. Congressman Gonzales says that the lack of communication between federal agencies and local leaders is unfair to the community.
CBS 7 has learned that more teens will arrive at the migrant holding facility in Midland on Wednesday night.
With COVID-19 trending in a positive direction, the demand for vaccines is decreasing.
Connection Christian Church has been collecting items for crafts and different projects that the teens can use to pass the time in the facility.
An investigation concluded that the fire started because of faulty electrical wiring.
Several Midland ISD campuses have discovered leaks and water damage as a result of freezing pipes thawing.
The courthouse, like many other buildings in the area, fell victim to frozen pipes this week.
For some of us, the lights were back on within hours - but Felipe Jimenez and residents of his RV park have not been so lucky.
One man made the 5-hour journey from Grapevine, Texas, to Midland for his shot.
The team has officially renewed its affiliation with Major League Baseball.
After touring a Diamondback Energy oil rig, congressman August Pfluger took shots at the Biden administration’s energy policies while in Midland.
The ATF division of Dallas is in Midland this week, training law enforcement on investigating after a bomb goes off.
The Texas-based franchise will soon be serving fresh-baked goodness to the Permian Basin.
Midlanders may soon be able to enjoy a 38-acre multi-use development that could include shopping and office space as well as apartments.
Scammers are pretending to be associated with Apple or Amazon to trick people into giving them personal information.
There is not much data yet, but some studies suggest that taking a preventative painkiller before getting the COVID-19 vaccine could slow down your immune system’s response.
Harvard University has invited a senior at Midland Lee to become a member of the class of 2025.
If you’re registered for the vaccine with MMH, you might receive a call from a blocked or unknown number in the next few days.
President Biden’s executive order aims to reduce prisons for profit and decrease incarcerations.
Bicyclists will be happy to hear this – the Midland city council voted today to lease property to the Permian Basin Bicycle Association to create a new bike trail.
Police in Washington D.C. arrested a Midland man Friday for having an illegal gun and ammunition - while asking an officer about the Oval Office.
A natural gas shortage is creating concern in Crane as a winter storm bears down on West Texas.