Kate Porter
MMJ Reporter
Odessa, Texas
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The situation is starting to look like the worst case scenario for local hospitals as patients could soon outnumber the beds available.
With the launch of a new mass alert system, Odessa is working to ensure all residents are informed when disaster strikes.
Quarantine has left us feeling lonely at times, but nursing home residents have experienced a different level of isolation.
The Parks Legado Town Center has spent the past few weekends hosting a Christmas tree market.
The only requirement in the market is that the product has to be locally made.
Businesses are now required to have signs at every public entrance that informs people masks are needed.
Enforcing or not enforcing, the statewide mask ordinance was at the heart of the Midland city council’s discussions today.
The market almost fell victim to COVID-19 but was able to go on with some restrictions.
An Odessa DJ organized a traveling turkey drive today for residents.
After watching a loved one struggle with hair loss from a cancer battle, Mireya Hernandez wanted to help.
Volunteers at today’s food distribution got to see firsthand the need that the Midland community faces.
Some who get infected only show mild flu-like symptoms. Others are not so lucky.
Council did talk about various ways to enforce a mandate - but never landed on anything concrete.
The center will offer MISD students and their families assistance with anything from enrollment issues to rent payments.
The district governor for the downtown Odessa Lions Club spent Saturday running for a cause.
The West Texas Ford Truck Mafia participated in the ‘Toys for Tots’ program on Saturday.
The public stopped by to drop off recyclables such as electronics, cardboard, and aluminum.
The retirement ceremony consists of cutting the flag into pieces, placing the blue stars over the fire last, and then saluting the flag as it burns.
A memorial service was held in Andrews on Saturday for the teen shot and killed by his mother last week.
Investigators in Colorado say Michael Mack was shot in the head and killed Wednesday night by fellow firefighter Evan Gaw at a KOA campground.
Leaders across Odessa and Midland call our COVID-19 numbers dangerous as the three largest hospitals in the area are at or near capacity.
The nursing staff at MCH says the coming months will be the peak season for COVID-19.
The Jurassic Empire brought a drive-thru dinosaur experience to the public.
The Midland Market was held this weekend at the Bush Convention Center.
An Odessa woman is asking for the public’s help to find two horses stolen from her.
By next Tuesday, all students in the Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Independent School District will be back in face-to-face classes.
U.S. Marine Corps Reserve kicked off their ‘Toys for Tots’ program with a curbside drop off event.
The event featured trick or treating, a bounce house, and free food.
Trick-or-treat event takes over the Ector County Coliseum.
One Midland neighborhood spent this frigid afternoon without any power.
The Latin Edge Car club is hosting a mini car show and car wash to raise money for the funeral expenses of Jasmine Melendez.
Jasmine Melendez’s teammate held a candlelight vigil on Sunday night.
The 'Saving Lee Rebels' held a petition drive today to remove five members from the MISD board of trustees...
‘Simply Poosh’ held a soft opening for family and friends in Odessa.
Locals hosted “Honor the Blue” event to show support for law enforcement.
Gifts of hope hosted their annual Pink the Park event to honor people who have gone through a journey with breast cancer.