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These collisions can be fatal and affect families, communities near tracks and train conductors.

Odessa-Midland experiencing more accidents between cars and trains

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Noe Ortega
The Union Pacific Railroad says many drivers get confident and think they can beat the train, or don’t get their timing right and get stuck on the tracks.

News

Today they presented $150,000 to Medical Center Hospital..

Pink the Basin awarding over $600,000 to six Permian Basin hospitals

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Alexandra Macia
Today they presented $150,000 to Medical Center Hospital..

Local

Bass Pro Shop

Midland to get a Bass Pro Shop

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Lauren Munt
The opening of Bass Pro Shops’ newest location in Midland will be the company’s 17th in Texas.

Local

Excess pollen results in more allergy symptoms like nasal congestion, stuffiness, sneezing, and...

Spring has Sprung... and with spring comes allergies

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Tyler Poglitsch
Most people look forward to spring because that means the weather is getting nicer and the days are longer.With all those great perks comes… allergies

Elections

City of Alpine to continue with election after candidate death

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Lauren Munt
The General Election will continue despite the death of candidate Jerry Johnson.

Local

Big Spring road closure at Anna Street from West Highway 80 to West 9th Street

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Micah Allen
The city says to avoid the area, if possible.

Local

Odessa Police looking for help finding missing woman

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Micah Allen
She was seen on March 1, 2023.

Local

One in serious condition after Alpine fire

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Micah Allen
The house was extinguished and several rooms were saved. No adjourning properties sustained any damage.

News

Permian Regional Medical Center opening new memory care unit

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:18 PM CDT
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By Alexandra Macia
A lot of families struggle to care for family members with dementia on their own, this new facility offers a solution for residents in Andrews.

Local

Underage drinking continues to be an issue in Odessa

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:17 PM CDT
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By Noe Ortega
Odessa has an ordinance called the social host accountability, that holds the person hosting any sort of gathering responsible for underage drinking.
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Local

Water leak in West Odessa leads to shut-offs

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:08 PM CDT
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By Lauren Munt
Water is shut off in the area of 42nd from Redland Avenue to Sierra Avenue

Local

Details on the implosion of Downtown Midland building

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 5:30 PM CDT
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By Lauren Munt
The Western United Life Building is scheduled to be demolished on Saturday.

Interviews

INTERVIEW: Grant information for Odessa College Trucking Academy

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 5:23 PM CDT
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By Lauren Munt
Watch the full interview here.

Local

TRAFFIC ALERT: HWY 80 Eastbound lanes closed after train accident

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 5:13 PM CDT
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By Lauren Munt
There are no reported injuries in the accident.

Local

Boss babe market benefits women business owners

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 7:19 AM CDT
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By Noe Ortega
Clothing, jewelry, food, and other services were offered at the Boss Babe Market.This market is intended to give exposure to small businesses in the area, that are owned by women.

Finding Family

Finding Family: Ann Marie

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 10:00 PM CDT
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By Matthew Alvarez
This young lady sees a future in cosmetology, but also needs a forever family to show their love and support.

Local

Arrest made for assault on federal officer in El Paso

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 9:29 PM CDT
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By Micah Allen
Rincon-Teran became angry after instructions were given to the entire group of undocumented people he was being held with.

News

Permian Basin Comic Con X in full swing at Midland County Horseshoe

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 8:40 PM CDT
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By Alexandra Macia
This event gives so many the opportunity to connect with people who have similar interests.

Local

Odessa woman arrested for furnishing alcohol to a minor

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 7:27 PM CDT
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By Micah Allen
Odessa police say over the past several weeks, the Odessa Police Department and Ector County Sheriff’s Office have responded to three separate shootings that involve underage drinking at house parties

Local

CBS7 says goodbye to Joshua Skinner

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 7:08 PM CDT
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By Micah Allen
Josh did it all. And never failed to put a smile on our faces.

Local

OPD Sergeant Tommy Jones retires

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 5:03 PM CDT
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By Micah Allen
During his time with OPD, he worked in Patrol, C.I.D. as a Homicide Detective, Training, the SWAT Team, and also served in the Honor Guard.

Local

Its Match Day for medical students across the country

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 3:37 PM CDT
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By Tyler Poglitsch
Fourth-year medical students from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine participated in the match day, a nerve-wracking event that happens annually on medical school campuses across the country where students learn where they will be spending the next three to five years of their lives learning about their respected profession in the medical field.

Local

Midlanders look to rebuild after losing homes to house fire

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 1:42 AM CDT
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By Noe Ortega
One of the property owners, Ramona Ball, said she was shocked when the police came knocking on her door telling her to evacuate around 2:30 in the morning.

News

House republicans introduce signature legislative package H.R. 1 Lower Energy Costs Act

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 10:01 PM CDT
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By Alexandra Macia
Pfluger’s bill the Natural Gas Repeal Act is included, which is aimed at striking President Biden's Natural Gas Tax.

Local

The grackles have returned to West Texas. Can anything be done to stop them?

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 6:02 PM CDT
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By Joshua Skinner
Is war with the grackles inevitable, or can a peace be negotiated?

Local

Odessa police looking for suspects in burglary investigation

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 3:32 PM CDT
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By Micah Allen
An investigation found that a man and woman made forced entry into the residence and stole several thousand dollars worth of property.

Economy

Money with Mickey: What happens to your money if your bank fails?

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 11:32 AM CDT
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By Lauren Munt
Watch this week’s Money with Mickey to find out.

Local

Two Midland homes catch fire early Thursday morning

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 5:31 AM CDT
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By Lauren Munt
The cause of the fire is under investigation.

News

Traffic fatalities increasing across the country

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 9:41 PM CDT
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By Alexandra Macia
The NSC reports more than 46,000 people died in preventable traffic crashes in 2022.

Local

New security cameras helping OPD solve crimes

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 8:48 PM CDT
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By Joshua Skinner
The cameras take high-resolution photos of license plates, then run the plates for offenses.

Local

One year later, the USW van crash

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 4:31 PM CDT
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By CBS7 Staff
One year ago today, a van carrying the University of the Southwest men’s and women’s golf team was involved in a head-on crash on FM 1788 and Highway 115 in Andrews County.

Local

How to make sure your money stays safe while banks across the country continue to close

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 3:56 PM CDT
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By Tyler Poglitsch
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank sent ripples through the banking world, causing stocks like Comerica’s to fall as investors looked to guard themselves against a potential domino effect.

Crime

Midland man sentenced to 30 years in prison for meth distribution and firearm charge

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 11:19 AM CDT
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By Lauren Munt
Officers found over two pounds of methamphetamine and a 9mm Rock Island Armory handgun in a search.

News

Midland celebrates 30 years of Girls Varsity Soccer for Midland High and Midland Lee

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 10:53 PM CDT
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By Jair Ascencio Brooks-Davis
On March 7, Midland honored the 30th anniversary of Girl’s Varsity Soccer for both Midland and Lee High School. In the early 1990′s, parents Glenna Scarborough, Linda Schumake, and Alice Keel advocated and petitioned for the school district to bring a varsity team for the girls rather than let them play on the boy’s team. Both schools had a girls’ team beginning in January 1993. Despite some of the challenges that occurred early on, both teams are still playing today and the sport has grown. Former Midland High Player Kenye Kay Butts and Former Lee player Debbie Baze spoke about the experiences and the process it took. Watch below for more.

News

Midland County Commissioners Court planning new Justice of the Peace building

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 10:32 PM CDT
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By Alexandra Macia
The Midland County Commissioners Court bought the block across the street from the current jail complex on S Main St. which holds the old salvation army building and an old office building. Soon, a new building will house the Justice of the Peace.

Local

Tom and Christi Craddick accused of making millions from industry they regulate

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 9:59 PM CDT
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By Joshua Skinner
According to the "Texas Monthly," the Craddicks, who work as oil and gas regulators, made $10 million dollars from oil and gas rights, a dubious practice that is legal in Texas.

Local

UPDATE: Fire on Odessa High School campus is now out

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 9:06 PM CDT
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By Mary Kate Hamilton
Odessa Fire Rescue is responding to a fire Tuesday evening on OHS grounds

Local

Andrews city council designating area for certain businesses

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 8:42 PM CDT
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By Noe Ortega
Last month, the planning and zoning commission made a proposal to the city council to have game rooms locate in light industrial areas.

Local

Odessa women’s remains identified after missing for 39 years

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 5:36 PM CDT
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By Tyler Poglitsch
Maria Fay Lujan-Rodriguez has been missing since 1984

Crime

AWOL Army vet arrested by Ector County Sheriff’s Office after high-speed chase

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 4:58 PM CDT
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By Lauren Munt
The vet was listed as AWOL from the Army, on March 14, 2023.

Local

Midland City Council discusses future city goals

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 2:21 PM CDT
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By Lauren Munt
The attached document outlines the goals and priorities developed during the retreat.

Local

Rep. Landgraf co-authors two bills related to Fentanyl crisis

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 1:28 PM CDT
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By Lauren Munt
"We must act now to protect Texas communities from the ever-growing fentanyl threat.

News

Midland unemployment rate lowest in the state

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 9:54 PM CDT
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By Alexandra Macia
Midland has the lowest unemployment rate in the state at 2.7% but Odessa's is at 3.7% raising the question about that 1% difference when the industries are virtually the same.

Local

Midland County Commissioner’s Court holds public session about controversial library books

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 8:15 PM CDT
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By Joshua Skinner
No decision was made on changing library policy on policing books.

News

Local Odessa native happy to keep family boxing tradition going as he competes in National Championship

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 5:17 PM CDT
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By Jair Ascencio Brooks-Davis
Odessa native and Permian High School Joshua Franco is preparing to compete for another Boxing National Title. One of his biggest influences is his Grandfather who also serves as one of his coaches. Boxing has always been big in the family history and Joshua is glad to keep the tradition going as he enters the USA Boxing National Qualifier on March 18. The Odessa Boxing Club has other children competing in Michigan all under the age of 15 including Jayden Navarrete, Marcelo Navarrete, and Harvey Sanchez.

Interviews

Interview: Permian Basin Fair and Expo Scholarship

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 5:10 PM CDT
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By Lauren Munt
Watch the full interview here.

Interviews

CBS7 Interview: Michael Austin Ph.D. CEO of Midland Community Healthcare Services

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 4:43 PM CDT
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By Lauren Munt
Watch the full interview here.

Education

Governor Abbott appoints Midlander to Texas Tech system Board of Regents

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 2:36 PM CDT
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By Lauren Munt
Tim G. Culp is president of Southwest Royalties, Inc. and Desert Production, Inc.

Local

19-year-old dies after being ejected from car

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 2:27 PM CDT
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By Lauren Munt
He was not wearing a seatbelt.

Local

Two men arrested for bank jugging

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 1:05 PM CDT
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By CBS7 Staff
The incident stemmed from what is known as “bank jugging” in which the victim was followed by the subjects after conducting a transaction at a local bank. The victim parked his vehicle at a business and while inside, surveillance cameras caught one of the suspects making forced entry into his vehicle.
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