Mary Kate Hamilton
News Anchor
Odessa, TX
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You can watch Mary Kate Hamilton every weeknight anchoring the CBS7 Evening News at 5, 6 and 10. Before joining Jay Hendricks at the anchor desk, Mary Kate came to Odessa in August of 2020 as a weekend sports anchor and sports reporter for CBS7 Sports. A native Hoosier, Mary Kate Hamilton graduated from Indiana University in May of 2020 with a degree in Journalism. Mary Kate has wanted to be a journalist since the fifth grade, and has never looked back.
Before joining the CBS7 team, Mary Kate interned for WISH-TV's sports department, as well as Southern Indiana's PBS affiliate TV and radio station, WTIU. She also worked as a sideline reporter and producer for the Big Ten Network in college.
Mary Kate is passionate about human interest storytelling, government and politics, and her cat, Leo.
If you have a story you'd like Mary Kate to tell, you can reach her at mary.hamilton@cbs7.com.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 7:40 AM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
Rebecca’s sister says their family fears the worst but hopes that the Odessa Police Department and the public can help bring Becky home
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 9:06 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
Odessa Fire Rescue is responding to a fire Tuesday evening on OHS grounds
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 10:11 AM CST
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
One message, regardless of politics, was evident this week in Austin. The children are our future.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 8:31 PM CST
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
Diamondback Energy Inc. President and CFO says public-private partnerships are vital for Midland’s future.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 2:52 PM CST
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
Paul Gunn says it was his best birthday yet.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 2:53 PM CST
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
‘What is to say that he wouldn’t come to our house? Come track us down?’
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 4:03 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
CBS7′s series of profiles on Midland mayoral candidates
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 3:34 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
Watch Mary Kate Hamilton’s full interview with Midland mayoral candidate Robert Allen Dickson
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 2:41 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
CBS7′s series of profiles on Midland mayoral candidates
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 2:23 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
Watch Mary Kate Hamilton’s full interview with Midland mayoral candidate Jerry Morales
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 4:35 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
CBS7′s series of profiles on Midland mayoral candidates
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 2:22 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
Mary Kate Hamilton’s full interview with Midland mayoral candidate Lori Blong
Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 7:18 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
UT Permian Basin well represented at West Texas Women Symposium
Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 10:58 PM CDT
|By Lauren Munt and Mary Kate Hamilton
Gerety and Stretcher-Burkes were each asked what qualities they possess that would make them an effective council member.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 10:47 PM CDT
|By Lauren Munt and Mary Kate Hamilton
During the debate, all three candidates were able to make their pitch on why they would be the best Mayor for the City of Midland.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 10:53 AM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
The full MISD school board debate will be on aired October 24 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. on KWWT My30
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 5:41 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
A truck fire was reported around 8:55 AM this morning near mile marker 166 on eastbound I-20
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 8:21 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
Andrews Homecoming Court breaks barriers
Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 8:36 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
Dogs Rosie and Jax are trained to provide comfort to patients, nurses, and medical staff
Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 8:24 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
PureThrive Essentials say they see everyone from the elderly to first responders to oilfield workers coming into their store to see if CBD is right for them.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 3:37 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
CBS7′s Jay Hendricks and Tom Tefertiller recount their memories of the famous Permian coach
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 8:02 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
Gaines coached the Panthers to the state championship in 1989, the year after the season chronicled in the book and movie.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 9:16 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
This week on CBS7′s Small Business Summer
Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 4:38 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
See video below:
Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 8:29 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
“God always turns ashes into something beautiful. And I’m proof of it.”
Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 7:20 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
“I’m gonna work just as long as God will let me work.”
Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 6:52 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
Jimmy T’s has gained popularity with their great snacks, and their community involvement
Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 8:42 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
Michelle Ravitch started the business after she needed a rental car herself
Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 2:41 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
One More Round is a hub for all different kinds of small businesses
Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 8:09 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
Chef Raul Vasquez learned from some of the best chefs in the world; now he’s bringing his gourmet cuisine back home
Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 6:54 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
SisterDough has survived a pandemic, a store closing, and now wants to give back.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 9:37 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
JoAnn’s on 5th is this week’s featured business for CBS7′s Small Business Summer
Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 3:54 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
This week’s Small Business Summer features Anderson Farms
Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 7:58 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
CBS7′s Small Business Summer features Brantley Creek Barbecue
Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 8:35 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
Two vehicle crash kills six people; one in stable condition, one in critical condition
Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 6:48 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
One of the most successful chefs in Texas, Chef Alejandro is using his resources to help other small business owners
Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 9:08 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
Greg McClendon, along with four other colleagues, had been arrested for failure to report with intent to conceal neglect or abuse.
Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 7:28 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
Southbound lanes of West Loop 250 at Interstate 20 closed
Updated: May. 7, 2022 at 8:01 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
Completion time for the repair is currently unknown, according to the City
Updated: Apr. 21, 2022 at 8:05 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
Marie Osmond will perform in person with the Big Spring Symphony for the annual Pops Concert on April 23rd at 7:30 PM at the Dorothy Garrett Coliseum
Updated: Apr. 20, 2022 at 8:22 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton and CBS7 Staff
MFD crew on scene at fire near I-20
Updated: Apr. 7, 2022 at 9:25 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
Ector County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed with CBS7 that the bomb-like device had a derogatory expletive written across it
Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 3:26 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
“The rubber meets the road in West Texas.”
Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 2:55 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
“These six students? They’ll make a difference.”
Updated: Mar. 30, 2022 at 2:35 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
This is all part of the Midland and Odessa Chambers Fly-In event.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2022 at 10:39 AM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
Members of both the Midland and Odessa Chambers of Commerce will meet with U.S. chamber experts and several Texas congressmen and women to advocate for the Permian Basin.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2022 at 1:06 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
The event was a huge success, and Susie hopes even more women will join her in the future.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2022 at 2:47 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
According to the City of Midland, firefighters from the Midland Fire Department are joining other agencies across Texas to assist with the fires in and around Eastland, Texas.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2022 at 2:22 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
Six golfers and their coach died in a crash travelling back from the Tanklogix Midland College Invitational
Updated: Mar. 17, 2022 at 2:41 PM CDT
|By Mary Kate Hamilton
“Moms can do anything. Girls can do anything.”
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