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Local

8 people taken to hospital after Greyhound bus crash in Midland County

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Micah Allen
The crash happened on West County Road 127.

Local

Brewster County Sheriff’s Office detain 3 illegal immigrants

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By CBS7 Staff
All suspects, illegal immigrants from Mexico, were referred to border patrol agents for processing.

Local

Power Sweets Nutrition and other local businesses host a back-to-school party for children

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Liseth Ceja
Owner of Power Sweets Nutrition, Chris Munoz, says he felt the need to host the back-to-school drive because he understands the struggles in the community.

Local

Major accident on West University and Vega left one person dead

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By CBS7 Staff
According to Sgt. Blanco from Texas DPS, the accident occurred at approximately 3:45 pm at West University and Vega. There was one person killed and multiple vehicles involved.

Local

BB Collab and Torchy’s Tacos are raising awareness on human trafficking

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By CBS7 Staff
Reflection Ministries was there to help educate the public about human trafficking in our area and how we can help the survivors.

Local

Basin PBS holds annual Back-To-School event at Midland College

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 4:39 PM CDT
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By Tyler Poglitsch
Basin PBS holds annual Back-To-School event at Midland College

News

CBS7 SPECIAL REPORT: The Long Road Back

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 9:41 PM CDT
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By Jay Hendricks
CBS7 SPECIAL REPORT: “The Long Road Back.”

Local

Permian Strategic Partnership speaks about MCH, MMH ‘relocation’ discussions

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 8:22 PM CDT
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By Joshua Skinner
The PSP says it's undergoing a multi-year assessment to determine how to improve healthcare in the Permian Basin.

Local

Midland Mayor Patrick Payton will not run for re-election

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 6:25 PM CDT
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By Noe Ortega
Midland Mayor Patrick Payton will not run for re-election

Local

Odessa staple is making its way out to Midland

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 5:23 PM CDT
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By Tyler Poglitsch
Odessa staple is making its way out to Midland
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Local

Ector County Sheriff’s Office makes arrest in shooting

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 3:31 PM CDT
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By Micah Allen
Upon investigation Deputies and ECSO Investigators, learned that the disturbance appeared to have occurred due to an ex-spouse issue.

Local

Big Spring man sentenced in sexual abuse of a young child case

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 1:39 PM CDT
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By Micah Allen
After hearing evidence Tuesday and Wednesday, the jury found the defendant guilty after about four hours of deliberations.

Breaking

Midland Mayor Patrick Payton not seeking re-election

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 10:22 AM CDT
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By CBS7 Staff
Payton announced he would not be seeking a second term as Mayor.

Local

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers apprehend man wanted for homicide

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 6:37 PM CDT
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By CBS7 Staff
The suspect was arrested by CBP officers and turned over to local authorities pending extradition to the originating agency.

Local

Manor Park senior resident becomes Tik Tok famous

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 6:25 PM CDT
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By Alexandra Macia
Swinson was introduced to TikTok by her oldest great-granddaughters who set up her profile.

National

Russian judge convicts WNBA’s Brittney Griner, gives 9-year sentence

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 5:58 PM CDT
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By JIM HEINTZ
Griner said she had no intention to break the law by bringing vape cartridges with cannabis oil into the country when she flew to Moscow in February to play basketball in the city of Yekaterinburg.

Local

Reeves County Jail inmate stabbed correctional officers

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 5:45 PM CDT
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By Noe Ortega
Reeves County Jail inmate stabbed two correctional officers

Local

Signals to go live at highway 385 and north loop 338

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 5:40 PM CDT
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By Micah Allen
Drivers are asked to exercise extreme caution in the area as the transition is being made.

Local

Midland man sentenced on hate crime charges for attacking Asian family

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 4:38 PM CDT
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By CBS7 Staff
Gomez believed the family was Chinese and therefore responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic.

Local

A new development over in Midland for homeless people

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 4:29 PM CDT
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By Tyler Poglitsch
A new development over in Midland for homeless people

Local

Midland College Petroleum Professional Development Center (PPDC) partners to meet safety needs of Permian Basin

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 3:41 PM CDT
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By CBS7 Staff
The date of August 11 (8/11) conveniently coincides with the phone number to call (811) before you dig.

Local

2nd Annual Free Will Seminar: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 2:22 PM CDT
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By Micah Allen
Local probate attorneys will provide information discussing making wills, estate planning, and the probate process.

Local

Odessa Arts Grant Writing Workshop

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 1:45 PM CDT
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By Micah Allen
To be eligible for a grant, an organization must attend one session.

Local

2022-23 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: When Permian Basin students go back to class

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 1:07 PM CDT
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By Micah Allen
A list of start dates in the area.

Local

Health officials respond to rumors of MCH relocation

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 9:03 AM CDT
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By Joshua Skinner
CBS7 spoke with MCHS President Russell Tippin and ECHD board member Don Hallmark about the possibility of MCH moving from Downtown Odessa.

Local

Odessa Lions Club pays for veteran’s funeral

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 8:35 PM CDT
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By Kate Porter
The Downtown Odessa Lions Club is stepping up to make sure a local veteran gets a proper military funeral.

Local

The City of Odessa release the costs to repair the water breakage

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 6:22 PM CDT
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By Noe Ortega
The City of Odessa release the costs to repair the water breakage

Local

Two dead in crash in Midland County

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 6:11 PM CDT
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By Micah Allen
The crash happened Wednesday morning.

Local

Midland county ranked nationally for purchase power

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 3:26 PM CDT
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By Tyler Poglitsch
Midland county ranked nationally for purchase power

Local

Do you drive I-10? TxDOT wants to hear from you

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 12:29 PM CDT
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By Micah Allen
The results of the survey will help TxDOT and stakeholder working groups identify potential short-, mid-, and long-term improvements, and prioritize plans, policies, programs and projects.

Local

After customer has bike stolen, local business surprises him with new one

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 9:10 AM CDT
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By Joshua Skinner
West Texas Nutrition raised the money for a new bike in under an hour.

Sports

Pigskin Preview: Alpine Bucks

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 7:31 PM CDT
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By Jair Ascencio Brooks-Davis
Despite losing key players in that helped the Alpine Bucks in their 2021 playoff run. The team is looking for other players to step up in the hopes they could compete for a championship in 2022.

Local

Senior Life Midland new kitchen

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 5:52 PM CDT
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By Tyler Poglitsch
Senior Life Midland new kitchen

Local

Ranchland Hills hosts golf tournament for Dogs R Us

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 5:52 PM CDT
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By Alexandra Macia
The non-profit has been around since January of 2019 and has saved a little over 11,000 dogs so far.

Local

Hogan Park Golf Course hosting Midland Men’s City Championship

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 5:40 PM CDT
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By Alexandra Macia
The entry fee deadline is Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Local

Non-profit organizations help out cancer patients

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 5:24 PM CDT
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By Noe Ortega
Non-profit organizations help out cancer patients

Local

Details on fatal crash near SH 302

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 4:31 PM CDT
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By Micah Allen
DPS is asking drivers to avoid the area as they close lanes to investigate.

Local

Jesus House Odessa celebrates 20th anniversary

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 3:50 PM CDT
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By CBS7 Staff
The non-profit also received check donations for their “build-up” campaign which will provide affordable housing in the community.

Local

Midland Habitat for Humanity dedicates 181st house

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 12:34 PM CDT
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By CBS7 Staff
In addition to dedicating five houses since its partnership began in 2012, Pioneer and its employees have given hundreds of thousands of dollars to the agency and contributed thousands of hours in labor to help make home ownership attainable for some of the neediest families in the Permian Basin.

Local

Could Medical Center Hospital be relocated?

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 9:13 PM CDT
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By Joshua Skinner
According to the Odessa American, business and community leaders have met over the possibility of relocating and repurposing multiple West Texas hospitals.

Local

H-E-B issues recall for H-E-B Creamy Creations Light Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 6:47 PM CDT
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By Micah Allen
Anyone who wants to return the items can take them to their nearest H-E-B store for a full refund.

Local

Midland Police Department has fundraiser for officers medical expenses

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 6:45 PM CDT
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By Noe Ortega
Midland Police Department has fundraiser for officers medical expenses

Local

Free haircut event at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 6:26 PM CDT
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By CBS7 Staff
CBS7 spoke to a barber about the experience of donating their time and talent.

Local

Midland Animal Services introducing new volunteer program

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 4:46 PM CDT
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By Alexandra Macia
Once new volunteers complete the orientation, they are free to schedule times to volunteer at the animal shelter.

Local

Congressman Pfluger to host town halls around Permian Basin

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 4:09 PM CDT
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By CBS7 Staff
He'll be in Andrews Tuesday afternoon and then in Odessa Tuesday evening.

Local

Man dead after hit and run in Reeves County

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 3:36 PM CDT
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By Micah Allen
People with information are asked to call DPS or the Reeves County Sheriff.

Local

Lea County Sheriff’s Office makes arrest for murder

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 3:06 PM CDT
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By CBS7 Staff
He is currently being held at the Lea County Detention Center awaiting arraignment.

Local

Fatal crash in Midland County

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 2:28 PM CDT
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By Micah Allen
The driver struck a telephone pole and a fence.

State

John Cornyn tests positive for COVID-19

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 1:15 PM CDT
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By Micah Allen
The Senator made an announcement on his Twitter account.

Local

TxDot releases traffic alerts for Winkler, Terrell, and Andrews counties

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 11:45 AM CDT
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By CBS7 Staff
Here are the latest traffic alerts the Texas Department of Transportation has released for Winkler, Terrell, and Andrews counties.
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