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All of the funds raised were donated to The Field's Edge to help them purchase a goat.

Trinity School of Midland hosts Chili Cook-Off fundraiser for The Field’s Edge

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Alexandra Macia
All of the funds raised were donated to The Field's Edge to help them purchase a goat.

Local

The Carmelite Monastery (center) situation next to the newly construction pavilion (right) at...

Renovation of Martin County Convent reaches next phase

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Joshua Skinner
The Martin County Convent Foundation has raised $3.5 million to rebuild the entire monastery to its 1880s form.

Crime

Police: Feud leads to teenager shot outside of the Big Spring YMCA

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Lauren Munt
New information was released by Big Spring Police regarding a shooting outside the YMCA.

Forecast

Craig Stewart

CBS7 FIRST ALERT Forecast for Friday, 2/3/23

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Craig Stewart
CBS7 First Alert Forecast for 2/3/23

Traffic

Officials investigate multi-vehicle crash on W Loop 338 in Odessa

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 9:36 PM CST
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By Lauren Munt
There is no update on injuries at this time.

Traffic

Truck hit by train on HWY 80 and CR 1290

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 9:24 PM CST
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By Lauren Munt
The railroad tracks are shut down at this time and union pacific is on the scene.

Local

Domino’s goes extra mile to help legally blind customer during winter weather

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 7:59 PM CST
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By Joshua Skinner
Workers at the pizza chain's downtown Midland location bent the rules in the name of good service.

News

Gov. Abbott visits Odessa College for discussion on workforce development

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 7:50 PM CST
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By Alexandra Macia
Abbott says it was an honor getting to learn more about what Odessa College is doing to develop a high-quality workforce something that the state is focused on.

Local

CBS7 FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY THURSDAY, 2/2/23

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 5:56 PM CST
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By Tom Tefertiller and Craig Stewart
Thursday morning is a CBS7 FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY

News

Governor Abbott urges Texans to report ice storm damage

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 5:12 PM CST
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By Lauren Munt
Reporting damage through the iSTAT tool is a voluntary activity and is not a substitute for reporting damage to your insurance agency
First Alert 10 Day Forecast
First Alert 10 Day Forecast

News

OPD re-opens 1980′s murder as cold case

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 4:40 PM CST
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By Lauren Munt
The conviction was based almost solely on a confession made under the influence

Breaking

Power restored to customers affected by outage in Odessa

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 10:59 AM CST
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By Matthew Alvarez
Oncor says a truck hitting power wires is behind the outage.

Local

Animal experts warn not to leave pets outdoors during freezing temperatures

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 9:49 PM CST
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By Noe Ortega
The main advice they gave us was to keep your pet indoors until the weather starts to get a little warmer.But they say if you do happen to take your pet outdoors, to just be on the lookout for certain things

News

OPD investigating an eight-car crash and several others on 191

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 8:22 PM CST
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By Lauren Munt
Please avoid these areas.

News

Silver Spur Gun and Blade Show

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 3:30 PM CST
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By Noe Ortega
Watch the full story here.

Crime

OPD investigating burglary at Mango Tango

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 2:54 PM CST
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By Lauren Munt
Video shows two men forcibly entering the business

Local

Man distributes counterfeit bills at 3 Odessa businesses

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 10:19 AM CST
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By Micah Allen
Anyone who recognizes this man is encouraged to contact Detective L. Goodson at 432-335-4942 or Odessa Crime Stoppers at 432-333-TIPS.

Local

Curbside Bistro feeds and keeps West Texans warms

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 11:10 PM CST
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By Noe Ortega
Local nonprofits that help feed West Texans are closed because of the severe weather, so Chef Alejandro decided that he wanted to assist those who depend on these organizations.

Local

Warming shelters working through oncoming winter storm

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 10:44 PM CST
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By Joshua Skinner
Weather conditions are expected to deteriorate into Wednesday.

News

Meals on Wheels of Odessa and Midland close due to winter weather

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 8:16 PM CST
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By Alexandra Macia
Both Meals on Wheels of Odessa and Midland were able to hand out some form of a frozen meal or packaged meal to customers who needed them the most before closing their doors.

News

Icy roads lead to fatal crash south of Lamesa

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 3:49 PM CST
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By Lauren Munt
The woman who died was not wearing a seatbelt.

Weather

Governor Abbott provides update on Texas’ severe weather response

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 3:06 PM CST
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By CBS7 Staff
Read the update here.

Local

CBS7 FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY TUESDAY, 1/31/23

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 2:42 PM CST
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By Tom Tefertiller and Craig Stewart
Significant icing possible tonight into Wednesday

News

Railroad Commission releases statement on Winter Storm Mara

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 2:28 PM CST
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By Lauren Munt
Read the full statement here

Local

Road back opened after 12-vehicle crash on IH-10 near Jeff Davis County

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 10:17 AM CST
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By Micah Allen
This is an active crash scene and drivers are urged to avoid the area.

Local

Structure fire in Alpine

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 9:23 AM CST
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By Micah Allen
Because of the extent of the fire, Marathon Fire was requested to assist.

Local

Odessa Police investigating multiple crashes on I-20

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 8:46 AM CST
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By Micah Allen
Please avoid traveling on IH-20 if possible and use alternative routes until further advised.

Local

Texas teacher sentenced to 20 years in prison on child porn charges

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 8:19 AM CST
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By Micah Allen
According to court documents, Albert Douglas Ackley, 60, uploaded and shared ten files containing child sexual abuse material over a mobile messaging app.

News

Despite a recent nationwide decline in drilling activity, activity in the Permian Basin increases

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 9:53 PM CST
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By Alexandra Macia
Here in the Permian Basin drilling activity is increasing and if you compare the count to this time last year, Executive Vice President of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association Stephen Robertson says we're running 65 to 70 more rigs now.

Local

West Texas roads stay clear, but more winter weather on the way

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 9:24 PM CST
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By Joshua Skinner
Weather conditions are expected to deteriorate again on Tuesday.

Local

The future of Hogan Park and public-private partnerships in Midland

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 8:31 PM CST
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By Mary Kate Hamilton
Diamondback Energy Inc. President and CFO says public-private partnerships are vital for Midland’s future.

Weather

Governor Abbott readies state operations center for winter weather

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 6:14 PM CST
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By Lauren Munt
“The State of Texas is working tirelessly to ensure Texans and their communities have the resources, assistance, and support needed to respond to winter weather impacts across the state,”

Local

Odessa Police looking for aggravated assualt suspect

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 1:45 PM CST
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By Micah Allen
A man wearing a blue shirt, gray hoodie, and white hat shown in the surveillance footage is considered to be a person of interest.

Local

DPS update on crashes in Midland

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 1:03 PM CST
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By Micah Allen
At this time, Texas DPS encourages drivers to continue to practice winter driving safety.

Local

ECISD releases statment on winter weather closure

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 12:36 PM CST
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By Micah Allen
The district released the statement following Monday morning's winter weather closure

Local

Odessa Police crash update

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 10:51 AM CST
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By Micah Allen
Avoid using cruise control and ease off the gas pedal or brakes if you start to skid.

Local

MISD releases statement on Monday morning winter weather closure

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 10:44 AM CST
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By Micah Allen
The school district explained the delay in closing school Monday morning.

Local

Warming shelters open in West Texas

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 9:20 AM CST
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By Micah Allen
The decision to open the shelter will be determined on a day-to-day basis until the weather conditions improve.

Local

Closures & Delays: Jan. 31

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 7:16 AM CST
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By Micah Allen
CBS7 will be keeping this page constantly updated as we hear from school districts and other businesses.

Local

Midland Police Department provides update on unidentified teen investigation

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 9:08 PM CST
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By CBS7 Staff
If you have any information that could help the Midland Police Department return this young man to his family, please call 432-685-7108.

Local

22nd annual West Texas Food Bank Empty Bowls fundraiser

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 4:51 PM CST
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By Tyler Poglitsch
The West Texas Food Bank hosted its 22nd annual Empty Food Bowls fundraiser this weekend.

Forecast

CBS7 FIRST ALERT Forecast for Sunday, 1/29/23

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 2:49 PM CST
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By Craig Stewart
CBS7 First Alert Forecast for 1/28/23

Local

Single propeller plane crashes at Andrews County Airport

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 12:08 PM CST
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By CBS7 Staff
The Texas Department of Public Safety is on scene investigating the crash, while representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration are enroute.

News

OPD safely locates missing man

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:02 PM CST
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By Lauren Munt
Daquann Allen, 34 years of age, was last seen at 7 a.m. in the 1800 block of West 4th Street.

News

STEM Academy robotics team headed to FTC Championship

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 9:35 PM CST
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By Alexandra Macia
The Stem Academy at UTPB’s robotics team has 5 teams competing in the First Tech Challenge League Championship this weekend at the Bush Convention Center in Midland.

News

Governor Abbott appoints Midlander to nonprofit, Humanities Texas

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 4:24 PM CST
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By Lauren Munt
Humanities Texas is one of 56 nonprofit state and jurisdictional humanities councils in the United States.

Local

Fatality crash on Loop 250 in Midland

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:57 AM CST
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By Micah Allen
Jesus Romo Jr. 37 years old of Midland died at the scene.

Local

Traffic Alert: Faudree Road construction

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 8:55 AM CST
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By Micah Allen
The lane assignments apply to both the eastbound and westbound frontage roads.

Local

Ector County Judge declares sale of Ector County Coliseum ‘DOA’

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 8:05 AM CST
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By Joshua Skinner
The six-month contract to broker a sale of the ECC expired on Jan. 26.

Forecast

CBS7 FIRST ALERT Forecast for Friday, 1/27/23

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 7:14 AM CST
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By Craig Stewart
CBS7 First Alert Forecast for 1/26/23
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