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The goal was to gather and engage the community to make informed decisions in the upcoming...

Midland business leaders host discussion on proposed MISD bond

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Alexandra Macia
The goal was to gather and engage the community to make informed decisions in the upcoming November election.

News

While a bipartisan bill was passed to extend government funding until Nov. 17, time is ticking...

Rep. Pfluger, sheriffs talk unlawful immigration amid influx at southern border

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Hannah Brock
Although Midland-Odessa sits hundreds of miles from the border, local sheriffs and Pfluger say each town deals with the negative impacts of unlawful immigration.

Education

The STEM Academy is putting on a STEM Community Fair so that the first and third graders will...

STEM Academy to host STEM Community Fair for 1st and 3rd grade

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Jensen Young
The STEM Academy is putting on a STEM Community Fair so that the first and third graders will be able to interact with members of the community in STEM and even show off some of their own work.

Local

Humberto Palma was murdered nine years ago and the family is still looking for answers

Humberto Palma was murdered nine years ago and the family is still looking for answers

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Tyler Poglitsch
Nine years ago Humberto Palma was murdered in Odessa and tonight his family is still looking for answers.

Local

Samuel Banda and Elmo Ray Fortenberry

Two sex offenders arrested in Midland County

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Lauren Munt
Both were booked into the Midland County Sheriff’s Office without incident.

Local

Traffic Alert

TRAFFIC ALERT: closure between Andrews Hwy East Service Road and Holiday Drive

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Micah Allen
Traffic control is expected to be in place for one week.

Local

The Greenwood Rangers came into the game still searching for the first win of the season and...

HIGHLIGHTS: San Angelo Lake View at Greenwood

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 11:26 PM CDT
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By CBS7 Staff and Jensen Young
Highlights of San Angelo Lake View at Greenwood

Local

Band of the Week: Big Spring Steers

Band of the Week: Big Spring Steers

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 11:25 PM CDT
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By Lauren Munt
Listen to the steer band here.

Local

Local families honored with billboard for Hispanic Heritage Month

Local families honored with billboard for Hispanic Heritage Month

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 7:14 PM CDT
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By Tyler Poglitsch
This year the Abalos family and the Chavez family are both being celebrated.

Local

Empty Chair Campaign spreads awareness on the dangers of Fentanyl

Empty Chair Campaign spreads awareness on the dangers of Fentanyl

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 7:10 PM CDT
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By Noe Ortega
Members of the 1:11 project who lost friends and relatives showed up to place cards, crosses, flowers, and balloons.
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Education

Students at MISD can train to be a Firefighter and EMT

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 6:43 PM CDT
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By Armando Gomez
“You learn a lot of team-building skills here"

Local

AgriStress Helpline: Farmers, ranchers addressing resilience and mental health awareness

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 6:24 PM CDT
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By Hannah Brock
To reach the AgriStress Helpline you can dial 833-897-2474.

Education

“Midland needs to wake up” MISD Police Chief resigns

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 2:57 PM CDT
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By Lauren Munt
Ortiz was hired after the former chief resigned due to a “culmination of events”.

Local

After 78 years of business, Porter family sells stores to Lowe’s Market

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 12:13 PM CDT
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By Micah Allen and Lauren Munt
Lowe’s Market is based out of Littlefield, Texas, and has been in business since 1963.

Local

ECISD bus involved in crash

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 11:15 AM CDT
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By Micah Allen
Police say the school bus driver failed to yield the right of way at the stop sign and hit a Ford Escort.

News

RECAP: Third annual Peanut Butter Brigade

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 9:52 PM CDT
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By Alexandra Macia
During our Peanut Butter Brigade we were live from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Music City Mall parking lot accepting donations.

Local

Local business specializing in Juarez style food making sudden impact

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 6:55 PM CDT
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By Noe Ortega
The food truck known as Taqueria el Borunda’s menu includes meals like tortas, tacos, hamburgers, quesadillas and more.

Local

Odessan goes all out for Halloween decorations in efforts to help children at St. Jude

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 5:35 PM CDT
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By Tyler Poglitsch
When it comes to decorating people usually go all out for Christmas. But what about going all out for a good cause on Halloween?

Crime

Three arrested after a child was found in a dog kennel in Reeves County

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 5:17 PM CDT
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By Lauren Munt
Inside the kennel, there was a kid’s toilet containing human feces, urine, and a child’s doll.

Community

2023 West Texas Hair Expo

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 4:43 PM CDT
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By Armando Gomez
2023 West Texas Hair Expo

Local

Midland fixes two main water line breaks

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 3:28 PM CDT
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By CBS7 Staff
The city has asked drivers to avoid the area.

Local

UT Permian Basin hosting career fair

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 12:37 PM CDT
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By Micah Allen
It will be held in the UTPB gym.

Local

Odessa women celebrates a century of life

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 10:16 PM CDT
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By Chase Cochran
100 years old, a milestone that has come quicker than she may have expected.

News

Electric vehicle convoy stops in Midland

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 10:04 PM CDT
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By Alexandra Macia
The tour is aiming to inform West Texans, spreading the word about what they believe EV’s have to offer.

Local

Sarah Stogner announces campaign for Texas Railroad Commission

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 8:14 PM CDT
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By Noe Ortega
After seeing what she refers to as corruption inside the GOP, she’s decided to rerun to make a change.

News

Odessan fighting cancer gets free hearing aids after years without them

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 7:38 PM CDT
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By Hannah Brock
Insurance issues and the financial burden of 26 surgeries prevented him from purchasing hearing aids.

Community

DiamondBack Energy Donates $40,000 of Equipment to Midland Fire Department

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 5:26 PM CDT
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By Armando Gomez
DiamondBack Energy Donates $40,000 of Equipment to Midland Fire Department

Local

Learn more about Midland Animal Services at their open house

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 4:52 PM CDT
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By Lauren Munt
Midland Animal Services will offer one-day-only free adoptions and free microchipping for any pet.

Local

Odessa Police Department solves a eight year old cold case file

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 4:41 PM CDT
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By Tyler Poglitsch
The OPD cold case division is less than five years old, since its launch detectives have solved important cases in our area

Local

Boil Water Notice for WCR 58 and east of FM 1788 rescinded

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 3:17 PM CDT
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By Lauren Munt
The line has been fixed but residents in the area should boil their water prior to human consumption until further notice

Local

Water main break at New York Ave. and N. Big Spring St. now repaired

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 10:10 AM CDT
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By Micah Allen
Drivers are encouraged to proceed with caution and avoid the area if possible.

Local

TRAFFIC ALERT: Road work begins in Stanton at SH 137 & SH 176

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 9:19 AM CDT
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By Micah Allen
Expect delays.

News

Hispanic Heritage of Odessa hosting Art Exhibit

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 9:40 PM CDT
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By Alexandra Macia
Hispanic Heritage of Odessa is hosting an art exhibit on October 5th at Premiere Ballroom from 7pm. to 9p.m.

Local

Midland city council approves new incentives for Bass Pro Shops

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 6:54 PM CDT
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By Noe Ortega
In March, the city and representatives of Bass Pro Shops agreed to a specific deal with specific tax breaks.

News

Farm bill uncertainty, looming shutdown may affect Permian Basin hunger

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 6:32 PM CDT
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By Hannah Brock
Local officials say the next four days are up in the air.

Local

Odessa Fire Chief believes a Safe Haven would be beneficial here after success in Hobbs

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 4:27 PM CDT
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By Tyler Poglitsch
Since news broke about a baby being left in the Safe Haven Box successfully in Hobbs, it has Fire Chief, Jason Cotton thinking about the idea of coming to Odessa

Local

OPD taking part in active shooter training

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 9:48 AM CDT
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By Micah Allen
The drills are required at certain intervals as a part of emergency management preparedness.

Local

CBS7′s Peanut Butter Brigade

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 9:11 AM CDT
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By Micah Allen
Tune in this Thursday, Sept. 28

News

Female Entrepreneurs of Midland hopes to support women in business

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 9:50 PM CDT
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By Alexandra Macia
Created to help support women in business, FEM launch party is Friday September 29th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Second Story Coworking.

Local

Safe Haven box used for first time since installed back in May

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 7:33 PM CDT
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By Tyler Poglitsch
Early Saturday afternoon, Hobbs Fire Station one got an alert that their baby box had been used

News

Fitness grind to coffee grounds: Best friends open new faith-based shop

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 6:44 PM CDT
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By Hannah Brock
Their shop is called Devoted Grind and it opened Thursday.

Community

Homemade Wines to close doors at JBS Parkway location

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 6:29 PM CDT
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By Jensen Young
Homemade Wines is a local restaurant and winery that started in 2008. It currently has two locations, but the one on JBS Parkway is closing.

Crime

Permian student found with a gun after being caught shoplifting

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 5:13 PM CDT
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By Lauren Munt
She has been arrested for Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon, a Class A Misdemeanor.

Local

Hispanic Heritage Month: The Gourmet Tamale inspired by mothers cooking with a Texas twist

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 4:50 PM CDT
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By Noe Ortega
The Gourmet Tamale is a family run catering company that mixes Mexican cuisine with a West Texas twist.

Local

BAND OF THE WEEK: Odessa Compass

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 11:20 PM CDT
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By Lauren Munt
The Cougar Band defeated Alpine 9,804 to 7,485.

News

City of Odessa voids contract with ECUD

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 7:03 PM CDT
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By Alexandra Macia
Odessa city manager John Beckmeyer and city attorney staff investigated the contract between ECUD and the city following a request on ECUD’s behalf for a refund after being reportedly overcharged.

News

Hunger Action Month: Why CBS7 is asking for peanut butter

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 6:11 PM CDT
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By Hannah Brock
Peanut butter fulfills a unique need at the food bank. This family favorite is full of protein, carbs and heart healthy fats.

Local

The 11th Annual Tall City Blues Fest returns to Midland

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 5:20 PM CDT
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By Noe Ortega
The event will be held at the old lumberyard at the destination where there will be food vendors, a bar and the groups performing will also be selling their merchandise.

Local

TXOGA: Crude oil production hit record high in August

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 3:31 PM CDT
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By CBS7 Staff
Natural gas production gross withdrawals were also the highest of any month on record.

Local

Decade-old water heater at Midland County Detention Center being repaired

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 3:31 PM CDT
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By Armando Gomez
The total cost of repairs is over $19,000 dollars including labor and parts.
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