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Midland High football player graduates after battle with caner

Updated: 15 minutes ago
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By Noe Ortega
LeBrian Perez played football at MHS for three years before having to leave because he was diagnosed with Leukemia.

News

Congressman August Pfluger is concerned following his recent conversation with the...

Congressman Pfluger warns of EPA ozone nonattainment designation for Permian Basin

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 9:35 PM CDT
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By Alexandra Macia
Congressman August Pfluger is concerned following his recent conversation with the Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 Administrator, Dr. Earthea Nance, as he believes the EPA fully intends to issue a discretionary ozone nonattainment re-designation for the Permian Basin

Local

Permian High School.

Permian High students don’t get to walk after late test scores

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 7:25 PM CDT
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By Noe Ortega
Instead of staying at home, Frank Garcia and his family decided to go out and celebrate regardless of if he walked or not.

Education

MISD Police Chief resigns after “culmination of events”

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 4:40 PM CDT
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By Lauren Munt
MISD says they will be re-evaluating the leadership of the Midland ISD police department.

Crime

Four sentenced after attempting to bring cocaine to Odessa

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 4:38 PM CDT
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By Lauren Munt
According to court documents, in December 2022, Guillen, Ricardo Perez Flores, 37, Faustino Alvarez Mendoza, 22, and Ricardo Aguilar Villarreal, 37, conspired to deliver one kilogram of cocaine from Dallas to Odessa.

Local

Midland man sells art on the streets to help others in need

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 3:28 PM CDT
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By Tyler Poglitsch
When Lee was left with nothing, he had to come up with a way to survive, and though it was unlikely, he developed a passion, and that passion was for painting

Local

Family and friends celebrate Madeline Pantoja’s 21st birthday

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 10:07 PM CDT
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By Tyler Poglitsch
In honor of her birthday, family and friends gathered to celebrate the life of Madeline and continue her memory

Local

24th Annual Ride to Remember: Here’s what you need to know.

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 10:04 PM CDT
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By Jay Hendricks
Riders will meet at the Permian Basin Vietnam Memorial

Crime

Midland man sentenced to 65 years after sexually assaulting 16-year-old

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 5:24 PM CDT
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By Lauren Munt
Armando Mendoza, 39, was sentenced to 65 years in prison for Sexual Assault of a Child and Indecency with a Child by Contact.

State Legislature

Workplace violence hotline bill to be signed into law

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 4:11 PM CDT
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By Lauren Munt
“Veronica’s Hotline” gives workers an outlet for reporting workplace violence.
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Big Spring Council meeting to re-convene in June

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 3:50 PM CDT
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By Jair Ascencio Brooks-Davis
On Monday, Big Spring City Council members met with the towns Firehouse #2 to discuss the potential cut of the station. Big Spring Professional Firefighters Association President Chanley Delk spoke on the matter along with City Manager Todd Darden and Councilwoman Diane Yanez. The motion to rule will be held on June 13th. CBS7 will be following on the story.

Local

Midland College announces Damon Kennedy new President

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 9:34 AM CDT
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By Noe Ortega
Kennedy last served as Vice President of Instructional Services at Midland College.

News

Street sign thefts posing danger to Odessa roads

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 10:06 PM CDT
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By Alexandra Macia
The Odessa Police Department has been notified of several thefts, mainly in the Northeast area of Odessa.

Local

Kermit Police investigating shooting involving a puppy

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 7:23 PM CDT
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By Noe Ortega
Less then 24 hours ago, Kermit Police found a trail of blood after gunshots were reported. Once they arrived, they followed the trail that led to Vela, a puppy that was suffered from two bullet wounds.

Crime

Increased security expected at OHS after shooting threat

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 6:48 PM CDT
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By Lauren Munt
ECISD officers have been investigating the threat all week, but have no leads on who may have written it

Local

Bush Tennis Center to undergo expansion

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 1:11 PM CDT
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By Jair Ascencio Brooks-Davis
The Midland City Council has allocated nearly a million dollars to new facilities at the Bush Tennis Center.

Local

Governor Abbott signs legislation extending statue of limitations on certain assualt offenses

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 12:49 PM CDT
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By Micah Allen
This bill changes the statute of limitations for specific types of aggravated assault offenses.

Local

Schlemeyer airport master plans could increase county revenue

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 6:58 PM CDT
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By Noe Ortega
The airport consultants spoke about the importance of keeping this airport in good condition because of the revenue it can bring to the county.

Local

Landgraf’s Energy Independence Act goes to governor’s desk

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 10:31 AM CDT
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By Micah Allen
House Bill 33, nicknamed the “Texas Energy Independence Act,” will go into effect on September 1 if it is signed into law by Governor Abbott.

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Chevron to acquire PDC Energy Inc. for $7.6 billion

Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 9:53 PM CDT
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By Alexandra Macia
Chevron has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire PDC Energy Inc. The stock and debt transaction totals to $7.6 billion.

Crime

Odessa police searching for 35 year old woman

Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 5:02 PM CDT
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By Lauren Munt
She was last seen on April 30th in Odessa.

Crime

Phone records, traffic cameras used to arrest Mario Chacon in the death of Madeline Pantoja

Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 1:45 PM CDT
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By CBS7 Staff
Madeline Pantoja, a missing Midland woman was found dead on Saturday, May 20, near East County Road 190 and South County Road 1138.

Local

Midland Police Department make an arrest for the murder of Madeline Pantoja

Updated: May. 20, 2023 at 7:08 PM CDT
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By Tyler Poglitsch
Madeline Pantoja body found

Local

Permian Basin Honor Flight Day Two

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 9:57 PM CDT
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By CBS7 Staff
Day two of the Permian Basin Honor Flight saw West Texas veterans at the Vietnam War memorial and the Lincoln Memorial.

Local

The city of Kermit is lacking employees, funds and more.

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 5:39 PM CDT
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By Noe Ortega
Back the Badge is a golf tournament that raffles off guns. This was supposed to be the 8th annual event, but this year, the raffle was canceled by recommendation of the city attorney.

Local

MISSING: Madeline Pantajo’s family speaks about her disappearance and gives her a message

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 4:24 PM CDT
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By Tyler Poglitsch
According to the Midland Police Department, Madeline Molina Pantoja was last seen on May 10th at 1711 West Francis Avenue at 11 p.m.

News

Texas Rangers Investigating Midland Police officer involved shooting

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 2:35 PM CDT
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By Alexandra Macia
23-year-old Andrew A. Rodriguez was shot and pronounced dead at the scene.

Local

Permian Basin Honor Flight: Day One

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 10:31 PM CDT
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By Lauren Munt
Watch the recap of day one here.

Local

Police Week in the Permian Basin

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 10:09 PM CDT
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By Tyler Poglitsch
National Police Week is going on across the entire country where over 50,000 officers are celebrated.

Local

Odessa woman loses over 200 pounds and counting

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 9:58 PM CDT
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By Noe Ortega
“The journey has been hard. It’s more mental than physical."

Local

MISSING: Madeline Molina Pantoja from Midland

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 5:59 PM CDT
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By Lauren Munt
The family of the 21-year-old has so far raised $20,000 in reward money.

Local

Suspects in shooting at Hobbs Walmart found in Reeves County

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 10:53 AM CDT
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By Micah Allen
There are no outstanding suspects at this time.

Honor Flight 2023

Permian Basin Honor Flight holds send-off dinner

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 8:26 AM CDT
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By Micah Allen
143 veterans, guardians, support staff, our very own Matthew Alvarez and photographer Reilly Strand and medical staff left MAF Thursday for a three-day trip to see the memorials built in their honor in Washington, D.C.

Local

Way Out West Texas: Dark Skies

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 1:15 AM CDT
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By Hannah Burbank
The Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky reserve is a 15,000 square mile region that has been designated as one of the largest dark sky places in the world.

News

Keep Big Spring Beautiful unveils new gateway monument

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 9:36 PM CDT
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By Alexandra Macia
The monument is located on the West entrance into town connecting Big Spring Exit 174 and I-20.

Local

New ordinance helps restaurants and hotels sell alcohol

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 7:36 PM CDT
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By Noe Ortega
To serve alcohol before it would require fees, memberships and permits but now, these businesses have less restrictions from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.

Local

89-year-old Odessa woman celebrates 45,000+ volunteer hours at local hospital

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 6:00 PM CDT
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By Matthew Alvarez
A hospital volunteer is steadfast in her mission of serving others

Local

City of Midland Motion to Dismiss Midland Christian case denied

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 12:06 PM CDT
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By CBS7 Staff
This is the second time the City has been denied a Motion to Dismiss.

Local

Alternative routes provided as Midkiff bridge at I-20 begins to be demolished

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 10:10 AM CDT
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By Micah Allen
There are three alternative routes drivers can take while the demolition takes place.

State

‘Born to work:’ 95-year-old Lamesa banker celebrating 75 years and counting on the job

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 10:58 PM CDT
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By Brittany Michaleson
Every morning, Elwood Freeman makes the short drive to work at Lamesa National Bank. He's made that drive and similar ones to banks across our area for 75 years.

News

Manor Park residents celebrating Older Americans Month

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 9:49 PM CDT
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By Alexandra Macia
May is Older Americans Month, a time to celebrate older adults and the impact they have on communities.

Local

Local law enforcement goes to D.C. for National Police Week

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 7:47 PM CDT
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By Noe Ortega
This committee engages with state and local authorities across America to fight crime and terrorism, as well as prepare for disaster response.

Local

Midland road improvements continue with demolition of Midkiff bridge

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 4:31 PM CDT
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By Lauren Munt
Because of the Midkiff closure, drivers will need to seek alternate routes.

Local

McCamey ISD investigating threat

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 11:47 AM CDT
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By Micah Allen
At this time, McCamey ISD is operating as normal.

Local

New principal introduced at Legacy High School

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 10:48 AM CDT
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By Micah Allen
Mich Etzel will assume the role of LHS principal on June 1.

Local

Odessa Fire Rescue responds to fatal crash

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 5:23 AM CDT
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By Micah Allen
The other occupant was taken to MCH with non-life-threatening injuries.

Local

Odessa Police respond to rollover crash on University

Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 2:01 PM CDT
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By Micah Allen
The driver of the pickup lost control and went off the road before hitting a fence and rolling the pickup on its side.

Local

Midland Police Kids Academy returns Summer 2023

Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 1:49 PM CDT
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By Micah Allen
Midland Police Department says the objective is to build a relationship with the youth and the community through fun and engaging activities.

Local

Midland County Commissioners hold special meeting about Horseshoe

Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 1:44 PM CDT
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By Tyler Poglitsch
Midland County held a special meeting for the commissioner’s court to discuss and take action on management and operation at the Horseshoe

Local

Grady ISD students headed to UIL state speech and academic competitions

Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 1:29 PM CDT
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By Micah Allen
The competitions will take place May 17-18 in Austin.
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