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Local

Narcan product

Midland County Emergency Management Department distributes Narcan to local law enforcement

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Micah Allen
Each of the police departments in the state, including municipal police, Independent School District (ISD) police, and police departments at higher education institutions were eligible to receive a portion of this allotment.

Local

Crash on I-20

Person taken to hospital in pedestrian crash, south service road of I-20 still closed

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Micah Allen
The south service road between West County Road and Crane is currently shut down.

News

November 7th is election day. The campaign targets both English and Spanish speakers across...

PSP launches Get Out the Vote campaign in hopes of increasing voter turnout

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Alexandra Macia
November 7th is election day. The campaign targets both English and Spanish speakers across West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico.

Crime

Odessa Police officers at the scene of the shooting located at the Carriage House Apartments.(

Kannin Shorter arrested for Capital Murder after months long search

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Lauren Munt
Shorter has been wanted since June for a shooting that happened at the Carriage House Apartments.

Local

The West Texas Food Bank received a $300,000 donation from the energy company OXY.

Local energy company pledges $300k toward hunger action month

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Noe Ortega
This morning, the West Texas Food Bank received a $300,000 donation from the energy company OXY.

News

JROTC New State-of-the-Art Flight Simulators

JROTC State-of-the-Art New Flight Simulators

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Armando Gomez
JROTC State-of-the-art New Flight Simulators

Elections

Presidential candidate Ron DeSantis visits the Tall City

Fueling American Freedom: What you need to know about Ron DeSantis’ visit to Midland

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Tyler Poglitsch
"I will be a pro-energy American President,” - DeSantis

Local

Digital health research

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Announces New Institute of Telehealth and Digital Innovation

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 9:15 AM CDT
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By Micah Allen
Efforts will be aimed at helping rural communities and supporting their infrastructure for expanded access to healthcare through a “hub-and-spoke” model.

News

Both rates are less than the previous years.

Both MISD and ECISD boards approve lower tax rate

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 10:16 PM CDT
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By Alexandra Macia
Both Midland ISD and Ector County ISD board members approved the 2023 to 2024 tax rates.

Energy

INTERVIEW: Permian Basin International Oil Show in October

INTERVIEW: Permian Basin International Oil Show in October

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 10:14 PM CDT
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By CBS7 Staff
The show has been in Odessa since the 1940s
First Alert 10 Day Forecast
First Alert 10 Day Forecast

Local

New study puts veterinarians as most dangerous job in America

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 6:18 PM CDT
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By Noe Ortega
Some of the difficulties veterinaries face, is having to heal animals that can bite, scratch, or even insert venom inside them.

Local

Indictments against Midland Christian educators dismissed

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 5:05 PM CDT
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By Lauren Munt
The three were re-arrested in November for a different incident, an act that attorney Jeff Parras calls “false and retaliatory”.

Local

Hunger Action Month: Volunteers needed to fight food insecurity

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 4:43 PM CDT
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By Hannah Brock
It’s regulars that keep the food bank moving during Hunger Action Month and beyond.

Local

OPD and other local law enforcement agencies train in the event of a active shooter at the Ector County Coliseum

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 3:52 PM CDT
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By Tyler Poglitsch
Officers from OPD, Ector County Sheriff’s Office, DPS, UTPB Police, ECISD Police, and MCH all took part in the active shooter training course

Local

TRAFFIC ALERT:I-20 at Loop 250 to FM 1788

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 12:54 PM CDT
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By Micah Allen
TXDOT says a construction team will be repairing the pavement.

Local

Permian Basin MPO wants public input on projects for next 25-year plan

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 9:34 AM CDT
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By Jensen Young
If you have any ideas for how to improve transportation around the Permian Basin, the Metropolitan Planning Organization wants your input.

News

Two puppies found submerged in tar pit in West Odessa recovering

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 10:05 PM CDT
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By Alexandra Macia
The Humane Society of Odessa was contacted by animal control, after workers nearby found two puppies stuck inside a tar pit.

Local

Midland College celebrates U.S. Air Forces’ 76th birthday

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 7:58 PM CDT
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By Noe Ortega
To celebrate its anniversary, Midland College had a ceremony where current and retired members of this branch celebrate with a birthday party.

News

Midland Animal Services shifts management, promises change amid criticism

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 6:57 PM CDT
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By Hannah Brock
Public comment featured concerns about euthanization standards, understaffing, protocols, employee discipline and more.

Local

Hospice of Midland makes sure your pets are taken care of when a patient dies

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 4:55 PM CDT
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By Tyler Poglitsch
Pets left behind are often older animals making it difficult to find that new forever home

Local

Midland man shot over the weekend

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 3:04 PM CDT
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By Lauren Munt
According to the City of Midland, he was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Local

Permian Strategic Partnership launches ‘Get Out the Vote’ campaign

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 9:22 AM CDT
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By CBS7 Staff
The campaign will include various forms of advertising, direct emails, mailers and in-person voter registration events.

Community

Final Stage of Pediatric Clinic Murals

Updated: Sep. 17, 2023 at 4:53 PM CDT
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By Armando Gomez
Final Stage of Pediatric Clinic Murals

Community

2023 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Event

Updated: Sep. 16, 2023 at 6:34 PM CDT
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By Armando Gomez
2023 Walk to End Alzheimer's Event

Local

Band of the Week: Pecos High School Band

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 11:35 PM CDT
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By Lauren Munt
The Pecos Eagles came out on top with 2,697 votes in their favor.

News

Senior residents celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Ajuua’s Restaurant

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 9:33 PM CDT
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By Alexandra Macia
To celebrate the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month an event highlighted Odessa seniors, who were served Mexican food and celebrated among their friends.

News

Weekend plans: Free supplies, low-cost services at pet fairs

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 7:07 PM CDT
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By Hannah Brock
The fairs will feature pay-what-you-can vaccines, microchips and spay and neuter vouchers, as well as free food, litter, leashes and more.

Local

Odessa to host an Emergency Preparedness Fair

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 6:20 PM CDT
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By Jensen Young
The fair will be hosted at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Odessa.

Local

Midland dog placed in the wrong kennel, resulting in her euthanization

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 4:43 PM CDT
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By Lauren Munt
In August, a dog named Luna was euthanized before her owner could find her.

Local

Odessa pedestrian crash kills one

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 1:51 PM CDT
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By Micah Allen
No names are being released pending next of kin notification.

News

State of Downtown Odessa Address celebrates businesses and looks to future

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 10:07 PM CDT
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By Alexandra Macia
Mayor Javier Joven spoke as well as keynote speaker Katie Neason.

Local

Family remembers Ismael Martinez after motorcycle crash

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 7:05 PM CDT
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By Jensen Young
Ismael Martinez was hit by two cars on September 8 and now his family has to readjust to a new life. They want to remind people to be safe while riding so that this does not happen again.

Community

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration 2023

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 6:46 PM CDT
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By Armando Gomez
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration 2023

Crime

Police awaiting autopsy report of Hobbs baby

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 6:36 PM CDT
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By Lauren Munt
The baby has been sent to Albuquerque for autopsy by the Office of the Medical Investigator.

News

Midland College officially opens Pre-K Academy

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 6:28 PM CDT
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By Noe Ortega
The Pre-K Academy and Center for Teaching Excellence, was made to benefit the teacher workforce in the Permian Basin.

Local

Gardening is a tool to fight food insecurity– even in West Texas

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 5:16 PM CDT
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By Hannah Brock
A little water and patience can produce fruits and veggies like okra, sweet potatoes, melon, squash and more.

Local

Day 1 of Pre-Trial hearing for Mario Chacon Jr vs The State of Texas

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 4:10 PM CDT
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By Tyler Poglitsch
Chacon’s attorney said that they filed several motions to the court. Those motions include claims of a lack of evidence, a lack of an autopsy report, and even a motion for the case to be taken to a jury trial.

Crime

Midland Lacrosse coach will spend nine years in prison for Ponzi scheme

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 2:55 PM CDT
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By Lauren Munt
William Logsdon was arrested in October of 2022.

Local

ECISD school board unanimously extends superintendent’s contract

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 12:48 PM CDT
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By Micah Allen
His contract will now go through June 2028

Local

Several changes to accelerated instruction made for 2023-2024 school year

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 10:57 AM CDT
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By Micah Allen
By law, each district must provide accelerated instruction to students in grades 3-8 or students who did not achieve “approaches or higher” on STAAR or on end-of-course assessments.

Local

City of Andrews issues caution for possible blue-green algae

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 10:42 AM CDT
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By Micah Allen
The city says they have had a few reports of dead fish and fish appearing to gasp for air.

News

Odessa City Council approves new thermal imaging cameras for OFR

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 10:08 PM CDT
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By Alexandra Macia
The new equipment is important for the safety of the firefighters and the public.

Local

Ector County and Midland County discuss procedures for escaped inmates

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 8:55 PM CDT
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By Tyler Poglitsch
Cavalcante was on the run after escaping from Chester County Prison which is located just outside The City of Philadelphia

Local

Local nonprofit takes next step toward building new sports complex

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 7:58 PM CDT
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By Noe Ortega
Midland Athletic Syndicate’s goal is to better Midland’s youth physically while also providing a boost to the local economy.

Community

HMS Fitness All-Women’s Gym

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 5:55 PM CDT
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By Armando Gomez
HMS Fitness All-Women's Gym Owner

Local

Midland rescue says 2 dogs unnecessarily euthanized, city responds

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 5:53 PM CDT
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By Hannah Brock
The rescue group says they contacted an animal services official, but the city says it never received that communication.

Local

Midland ISD Police arrest student for drugs, firearm near Legacy

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 12:10 PM CDT
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By Micah Allen
MISD Police and Midland Police are working together to investigate the incident.

Local

Cinergy buys former Regal in Midland

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 10:53 AM CDT
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By Micah Allen
The Regal was closed on July 30.

Local

Odessa Police make arrest in sexual assault case

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 10:15 AM CDT
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By Micah Allen
Through collaboration by an Odessa Police Department cold case detective and Texas Rangers, a lead was developed which led to identifying Javier Castillo-Arias as the suspect.

Local

Ellen Noel hosts groundbreaking

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 8:18 AM CDT
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By CBS7 Staff
This project has been in the works for years. Concept sketches were released in May of 2022 of the bigger facility.
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