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Odessa College Twin Sisters fulfilling their dreams in sharing the same volleyball court together

Odessa College Twin Sisters fulfilling their dreams in sharing the same volleyball court together

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Armando Gomez
Odessa College Twin Sisters fulfilling their dreams in sharing the same volleyball court together

Local

Carpet Tech’s 20th annual toy drive now underway, seeking toy donations

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Matthew Alvarez
All toy donations in the Permian Basin will go to Buckner.

Local

On Tuesday, the council voted 5-0 to repeal Article 1-17 of the City Code of Ordinances,...

Odessa City Council repeals Article 1-17 “Percentage for the Arts Program”

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Jensen Young
On Tuesday, the council voted 5-0 to repeal Article 1-17 of the City Code of Ordinances, called the “Percentage for the Arts Program.”

Local

Carolyn Lujan is starting a toy drive called Jack's Gifts at Christmas Memorial. It’s in...

Odessa mother starts toy drive in memory of son lost to suicide

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Hannah Brock
Carolyn Lujan is turning her grief into a bright spot this holiday season.

Local

Midland Animal Shelter imporves living exit rate

Midland Animal Shelter improves living exit rate

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Tyler Poglitsch
For the second straight month, The City of Midland reported an 80 percent or higher rate of animals not being euthanized

Local

Midland County District Attorney's Office seal

Kyle McCardle announces run for Midland County District Attorney

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Micah Allen
McCardle is currently the trial team chief of the 441st District Court.

Local

Chief Jason Cotton told the city council that they have equipment to keep firefighters safe,...

Odessa Fire Rescue receives funds to update its department

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 11:42 PM CST
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By Noe Ortega
Chief Jason Cotton told the city council that they have equipment to keep firefighters safe, however, there’s other focuses they want to pursue.

Education

MISD Bond Advisory Committee meets for the first time

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 10:14 PM CST
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By Lauren Munt
The committee was introduced to their roles and responsibilities

Local

The Permian Basin Nurses Honor Guard honors fallen nurses much like the military and law...

Nurses honor guard looks to grow, offers free tribute services

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 6:27 PM CST
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By Hannah Brock
The Permian Basin Nurses Honor Guard honors fallen nurses much like the military and law enforcement.

News

The importance of exercising during the holiday season

The importance of exercising during the holiday season

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 6:25 PM CST
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By Armando Gomez
The importance of exercising during the holiday season
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First Alert 10 Day Forecast

Local

Seven year old Odessan top five in state for bull riding

Seven-year old Odessan top five in state for bull riding

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 2:38 PM CST
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By Tyler Poglitsch
Most seven-year-olds competing in sports are either playing football, soccer, basketball, or baseball. But Kyler Herrera is no ordinary seven-year-old. He competes in bull riding and he’s competing at a high level.

Local

ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECTS

Midland Police make multiple arrests in aggravated robbery

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 10:38 AM CST
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By Micah Allen
According to the City of Midland, two men entered the convenience store and forced the cashier to open the cash register at gunpoint.

Local

Photo depicting a water main break

Crews have isolated water main break at Cambridge and Idlewood

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 9:54 PM CST
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By Lauren Munt
The City says that repairs should be completed in three to four hours.

Local

One thing that makes the Permian Basin a strong community is the will to want to help...

Giving Tuesday: A day to show generosity toward local organizations

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 7:54 PM CST
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By Noe Ortega
One thing that makes the Permian Basin a strong community is the will to want to help non-profit organizations in the area.

Local

The Mistletoe Market may become an annual tradition alongside the Midland Tree Lighting.

Midland launches Mistletoe Market at tree lighting

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 7:30 PM CST
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By Hannah Brock
The new market has the potential to become an annual tradition for Midlanders.

Breaking

One person killed after shooting in Odessa

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 5:36 PM CST
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By Matthew Alvarez
The victim was found dead on the scene. The suspect has been arrested.

Special Reports

Salute to Service: CBS7 talks with The Monuments Men author Robert Edsel

Salute to Service: CBS7 talks with The Monuments Men author Robert Edsel

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 3:01 PM CST
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By Jay Hendricks
Watch the full story here

Local

Newly appointed Upton County Sheriff Sara Brown

Mitch Upchurch resigns as Upton County Sheriff, replacement named

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 2:37 PM CST
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By Matthew Alvarez
After Upchurch resigned, the commissioners announced a new Sheriff.

Local

Multiple Pecos Police Officers on restrictive duty after shooting

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 1:19 PM CST
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By Micah Allen
The investigation has now been turned over to the Texas Rangers.

Local

Kaitlyn McKibbin, Hayley Archuleta

Two Teens arrested after Fentanyl investigation

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 10:45 AM CST
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By Micah Allen
Police say the victim is recovering.

Local

Midland Fire Chief Charles Blumenauer addresses public comment during the Midland Animal...

Midland Animal Services board talks protocol revamp, addresses communication issue

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 10:14 PM CST
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By Hannah Brock
Today’s discussion surrounded cruelty enforcement, capabilities of animal control and efforts to overhaul the division’s strategic plan and standard operating procedures.

Local

Porch pirates are expected to appear, to ruin the holiday season for residents.

Tips to prevent porch pirates from ruining the holidays

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 7:02 PM CST
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By Noe Ortega
With December nearing, many people in the country are beginning to order items to gift to friends and family, but there’s always people out there ready to spoil the holidays.

Events

As the song goes, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Odessa and Midland finishing...

Midland and Odessa hold Christmas Tree Lightings

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 6:25 PM CST
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By Jensen Young
As the song goes, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Odessa and Midland finishing their decorating with the lighting of their Christmas trees soon.

Local

Unknown disease going around the country that can be deadly for your dog

Unknown disease going around the country that can be deadly for your dog

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 2:55 PM CST
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By Tyler Poglitsch
Respiratory issues are not just affecting people this time of year. A mysterious canine respiratory illness has popped up in several states across the country including right here in our backyard and it’s unknown what this disease is.

Local

Xavier Diaz

Man arrested after stealing car, crashing into dealership cars

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 1:17 PM CST
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By Micah Allen
An investigation found that a subject, later identified as 30-year-old Xavier Diaz, had stolen a white Ford F-350 from the CVS parking lot.

Local

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Carver Center named top charter elementary in Texas

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 10:24 AM CST
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By Micah Allen
Top scoring campus in both math and reading.

Community

Tap Water

Boil Water Notice for Gardendale rescinded

Updated: Nov. 26, 2023 at 6:53 PM CST
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By Jensen Young
The original notice was issued on Sunday

Community

Three COM Aquatics Divers taking their Diving skills to the next level

Three COM Aquatics Divers taking their diving skills to the next level.

Updated: Nov. 25, 2023 at 6:57 PM CST
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By Armando Gomez
Three COM Aquatics Divers taking their Diving skills to the next level

Local

Small Business Saturday allows local shops like Vintage Deluxe to benefit from the holiday...

Small Business Saturday: How holiday dollars help local shops

Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 4:26 PM CST
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By Hannah Brock
Discover Odessa is using a gift guide and other promotions to beckon Odessans to support their local economy.

Community

Helpful Tips on protecting your pets from the cold weather

Helpful Tips on protecting your pets from the cold weather

Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 3:13 PM CST
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By Armando Gomez
Helpful Tips on protecting your pets from the cold weather

Local

Curbside Bistro had its 9th annual free meal at his Odessa location.

Curbside Bistro breaks its record for meals served on Thanksgiving

Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 10:00 AM CST
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By Noe Ortega
They handed out 1700 meals for families, first responders, and to those that may not be able to afford a meal.

Local

Legacy Rebel’s get a sweet treat this Thanksgiving practice

Legacy Rebel’s get a sweet treat this Thanksgiving practice

Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 4:08 AM CST
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By Tyler Poglitsch
The Legacy Rebels hold their own type of tradition when they make it to Thanksgiving day practice

News

Two Odessa City Council members started a new faith-based initiative called "Just One More God."

Odessa City Council members start faith-based program to help homeless

Updated: Nov. 23, 2023 at 3:43 PM CST
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By Armando Gomez
Two Odessa City Council members started a new faith-based initiative called "Just One More God"

Local

The Texas BBB expects larger crowds at brick and mortar stores this Black Friday.

Texas BBB on Black Friday: Expect larger crowds than last year

Updated: Nov. 23, 2023 at 3:32 PM CST
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By Hannah Brock
Benavides suggests heading out with a plan. Retailers are expecting bigger crowds than they’ve had in recent years.

Local

Meet Velma

Adopt-A-Pet with Carpet Tech: Meet Velma

Updated: Nov. 23, 2023 at 5:42 AM CST
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By Matthew Alvarez
Our partners at Carpet Tech are supporting this effort and covering the adoption fees for this week’s featured pet.

Local

CBS7 Special Report: Turning The Tide

Updated: Nov. 23, 2023 at 3:36 AM CST
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By Matthew Alvarez
A family who lost an infant to a drunk driver pleads with their community to stop it from happening again.

Local

Midland county leaders are in the final talks on the construction of a new jail.

Midland county leaders in final stages for construction of new jail

Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 6:38 PM CST
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By Noe Ortega
The commissioners court discussed the financial aspect of the facility.

Community

Midland Soup Kitchen Ministry Serving Thanksgiving Meals to the Community

Midland Soup Kitchen Ministry Serving Thanksgiving Meals to the Community

Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 6:19 PM CST
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By Armando Gomez
Midland Soup Kitchen Ministry Serving Thanksgiving Meals to the Community

Local

Joy and excitement builds alongside gift lists, plans, travel and more. The most wonderful...

Coping with stress, finding joy this holiday season

Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 5:58 PM CST
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By Hannah Brock
Joy and excitement builds alongside gift lists, plans, travel and more. The most wonderful time of the year may be tough.

Local

Big Spring Vietnam veteran honored at White House over Veteran’s Day Weekend

Big Spring Vietnam veteran honored at White House over Veteran’s Day Weekend

Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 3:20 PM CST
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By Tyler Poglitsch
On Veterans Day, Rosendo Montana, as well as other veterans who didn’t make it home across the U.S. were celebrated for their heroic actions

Local

Closed

Thanksgiving hours for Midland and Odessa

Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 1:41 PM CST
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By Micah Allen
Find out what city offices will be closed for Thanksgiving and when they will reopen.

Local

Thanksgiving meal for seniors

Local ministry holds Thanksgiving meal for seniors

Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 7:45 AM CST
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By Micah Allen
Seniors were treated to a meal of turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole, and lots of pies.

Local

Terlingua structure fire

Terlingua Fire-EMS respond to structure fire

Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 6:25 AM CST
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By Micah Allen
The fire was to a single-story, single-dwelling.

Local

One Midlander is looking to take the next step in his journey to help Midland county...

Midlander files for Midland County Commissioner for precinct 3

Updated: Nov. 21, 2023 at 6:51 PM CST
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By Noe Ortega
Villela said his background in business makes him a strong leader for Midland county.

Local

Local Grinch vandalizes Starbright Village

Local Grinch vandalizes Starbright Village

Updated: Nov. 21, 2023 at 4:50 PM CST
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By Tyler Poglitsch
At around 10 A.M on November 21st, Odessa Police were notified that one of the light fixtures at Starbright Village was vandalized. Because of this OPD is searching for a local Christmas Grinch.

Local

Angel trees fulfill holiday wishes for West Texans through the Salvation Army in Midland and...

Small gestures can help those in need this holiday season

Updated: Nov. 21, 2023 at 4:09 PM CST
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By Hannah Brock
Something as simple as kindness and time can make the holiday season special for those in need.

Way Out West Texas

Cibolo Creek Ranch

Way Out West Texas: Adventures at the Ranch

Updated: Nov. 21, 2023 at 2:03 PM CST
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By Hannah Burbank
Beyond just the history at Cibolo Creek Ranch, the adventures there are endless.

Local

Mayra Magallanes and Cesario Reyes

Two arrested after multiple agencies serve warrant in Midland

Updated: Nov. 21, 2023 at 1:41 PM CST
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By Micah Allen
Law enforcement says Cesario Reyes,41, was arrested on a warrant for unlawful and feloniously engaging in sexual intercourse with a child under 14 out of Kansas.

News

Rep. August Pfluger took a tour of West Odessa with Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett and...

CBS7 Exclusive: Rep. Pfluger takes tour of West Odessa

Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 8:06 PM CST
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By Hannah Brock
Congressman August Pfluger discussed the federal impact of the quality of life in West Odessa.

Local

Midland County Commissioner Luis Sanchez announces re-election for commissioners court.

Midland County Commissioner Luis Sanchez files re-election for precinct 3

Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 6:53 PM CST
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By Noe Ortega
Commissioner Sanchez’s experience working as a school teacher for MISD, working with organizations like the Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Midland Chamber of Commerce, he believes that residents will re-elect him as Midland County Commissioner for precinct 3.
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